My Path To You
by Wizardtho
Chapter 08:
It took me quite a while of tossing and turning to fall asleep. When I finally did, my dreams were chaotic and filled with pain. Images of a faceless vampire killing Edward and Alice, of Victoria torturing Renee and Phil, then of her torturing and ripping Carlisle and Jasper apart as they cried out in pain, all wove their way through my dreams.
I woke screaming to find Jasper curled around me, choking out, “Shh, Isabella. Hush now, it was only a dream. Just a dream. You're safe now, Sugar, and we won't let anything happen to you.”
I rolled over in Jasper's arms, plastered my cheek into his chest, then finally let it all out.
I cried for a good long while, with Jasper holding me tightly while rubbing my back. When I finally calmed to shuddered and hitched breaths, Jasper kissed my shoulder, “There we are, Darlin. You just rest now. I'll hold you to keep the dreams away.”
I heard movement in the room then. When I peeked up, I saw Carlisle's sad expression as he went to leave the room, causing me to panic. “No! Please, Carlisle... don't leave.”
He crawled up onto the empty side of the bed to curl up behind me, whispering, “I'm right here, Bella. Jasper and I will stay as long as you want us to. Try to get some more rest.”
I couldn't help but completely melt between the two of them, so it wasn't long before I was asleep again.
When I woke again, it was to hear soft whispers between Carlisle and Jasper. Carlisle sounded worried as he whispered, “She may not want us to stay, Jasper. In the light of day, things may look different to her than they did last night. I don't want her to feel uncomfortable about us staying, but I also will not leave her again unless I specifically hear the words from her. I...”
Jasper stroked the sliver of skin between my cami and my hip, whispering, “I know how you feel because I'm right there with you. We just need to take it a step at a time, I guess... see where she leads us. I need to tell her about the Major, but I'm afraid to feel her emotions once she finds out. You're the only one who's never felt disgust at my past, Carlisle... I don't think I could handle it coming from Kitten.”
I mumbled sleepily as I clutched him tighter, “If it has to do with your scars, you might as well tell me now because it'll come out sooner or later. Whatever happened in the past? Jasper, it's just that... the past. I tend to like the man you are now. That won't change because of something that happened in your past.”
Jasper's breath hitched slightly, then he held me tighter while whispering, “I hope you still feel the same way after you know, Kitten. It's not pretty, but if you really want me to tell you now, I will.”
I nodded, then said, “I just want to stay like this, with both of you holding me, but I'm listening.”
Carlisle smiled into my shoulder, then Jasper sighed and started to tell me his story. It was a myriad of pain and forced servitude, of his beast ruling; of blood, fighting and sex.
When Jasper finished his story, falling silent, my most dominant emotion was pride. I was proud of the man he had become, of how hard he fought to make a better life for himself, and of how Major had protected me on more than one occasion. I don't think he knew that I knew, though, so I whispered, “Major is my hero... my protector. He saved me from James and burned down the whole damn place, then he saved me again on my birthday. That's why your eyes went black. Major was pushing through to protect me.”
Jasper only nodded in response. I leaned back into Carlisle to look up at Jasper, cupping his cheek. As his eyes fluttered closed, I said, “I'm proud of you for so many reasons, Jasper. I'm not one bit disgusted with you. I'm disgusted with that bitch that calls herself your maker -and so help me, if I was vamped up right now I'd have more than a few things to teach her- but I'm in no way ashamed or disgusted with you. You can feel that, right?”
He smiled as he opened his eyes, then said seriously, “Yeah, Kitten. I feel all of it, but promise not to go seeking out Maria without me training you and being with you.”
I nodded, saying, “Don't think I won't make you live up to that, Jasper Whitlock. I usually wouldn't condone death, no matter how horrid a person is, but that bitch deserves to be tortured in the worst ways before she's ash.”
Carlisle cooed into my shoulder to calm me, then said, “Alright, Tiger. Time for some breakfast for you, I think. Your stomach is sounding about as ferocious as you right now.”
I chuckled as my stomach growled again, then said, “I need a human minute first. Unfortunately, that can't happen with the two of you wrapped around me.”
I squirmed out of their hold to pad barefoot to the bathroom, but stopped dead when I heard both of them groan loudly. I turned to see what was wrong, only to notice that they had both been staring at my ass. I shook it purposefully to let them know they were caught, then smirked as I asked, “See something you like, boys?”
They looked at each other and grinned, then at me again as they nodded their heads. Jasper had desire in his eyes when he hummed, “The most perfect and delicious picture of temptation,” just as Carlisle moaned, “Dear God, yes.”
I chuckled, shaking my head at the two vampires, then said as I finished walking to the bathroom, “Well, get used to it, because as long as you're holding me at night, this type of thing is what you'll see me in. I don't even own a long nightgown or pair of pajamas, because of the stifling heat of the pack. They took turns holding me through my nightmares too, but usually, I would still have them. I didn't dream at all last night after you two surrounded me.”
They both smiled widely at each other just as I closed the bathroom door.
When I came back out, they were making my bed. Jasper asked, “Want help unpacking, Bella? I know how last night was your first night. Since we kind of made you change your plans by showing up, we'd like to help.”
I smirked, then said with a wink, “You just want to see my lacy underthings, that's all.”
I could swear Carlisle would have been blushing if he could, so I kissed his cheek before whispering in his ear, “All you had to do was ask, if that's what you wanted, Carlisle.”
I picked up one of my lingerie boxes, upturned it on my bed, then crawled up to search through it and find a set to wear. Both of them groaned as the saw all the satin, silk, and lace. I hummed as I found the one I was looking for.
I had picked my unlined purple La Perla 'Noir' bra and thong set, which caused them both to groan. I looked up to see both of them looking from me to the set in my hands and back, so I asked, “Shall I give you two a few more minutes to imagine, or can I find clothes to put over top of this?”
It was almost too low for me to hear, but as I walked to the box of my tops, I could have sworn I heard Carlisle say, “Minutes... imagine...” right before Jasper said, “Or you could let us see it on you, so we don't have to wonder.”
It must have been my imagination, though, because as soon as I looked up to them, they were folding and sorting my lingerie into sets.
The morning went on with us putting away my clothes after breakfast. While we worked, I asked them questions about mates and what happens. More than a few times I would hear a slight groan or hum from one or both of them as they helped me fold or put something away, but they always answered my questions. They would also find ways to touch me, and seemed to smile or smirk when the other one did something that got me worked up.
Finally, after Jasper smacked my ass lightly for the fifth time, I spun and tackled him to the bed, saying, “It's not fair to tease, Jay. If you want to smack my ass, be prepared to back it up... otherwise, stop teasing.”
He hummed, squeezing my hips lightly, then asked in a silken voice as he trailed his lips along my collarbone, “Is that an invitation, Kitten?”
I sat up fully to smirk at him, then sent him a shot of lust and desire as I hopped off him to hang a stack of clothes. I heard Carlisle chuckle at what must have been Jasper's reaction, then soon we were back to work on my wardrobe. They both kept up with the little brushes and touches as we finished up, but Jasper never did smack my ass again. I was kind of disappointed.
I would be truly happy to have either one of them kiss me because damn are they sexy... but would they actually want that, or is this all fun and games for them?
That thought made me frown. Carlisle asked me softly as he made my lunch, “What's the matter, Sweet Angel?”
I shook my head before clearing my suddenly tight throat, “Nothing, just a passing thought.”
Jasper looked at me like he wasn't sure about that, but thankfully let it go. I didn't know how either of them felt, nor was I sure I could handle rejection from either of them. Then there was the issue of choosing between them. That thought nearly made me sick to my stomach.
I tried to shove the thoughts from my head enough to eat. I was able to pick at my lunch, but both of them clearly knew something was going on with me. I finished about half of my plate with both of them looking at me worriedly, then finally gave up, asking, “I need to know. Is it all just fun and games, or is it real? Then you both seem to know what the other one is doing, and I just... I don't understand how...”
Carlisle and Jasper suddenly stood me up, surrounding me in an embrace. Carlisle whispered fervently as he held my chin, “This is anything but a game for us, Bella. I am truly sorry if we gave you that impression. I have wanted you ever since I first saw you at the hospital in Forks. Not just intimately, either. I came to love the debates we used to have, your questions and views on the stories of my history, as well as watching you lose yourself in a book while I was working on patient files. God, did I love watching that.”
Jasper turned me gently in their embrace when Carlisle was through, then looked deep into my eyes for a long moment before he spoke. “I may not have been allowed the opportunity to get to know you the traditional way while you were with him, but I noticed and adored many things about you in that time. The cute way your nose scrunched up when you mentioned needing a human moment, like it would disgust us... the way you would hum when the breeze felt good on your skin... how even though Em's hugs knocked the wind out of you, somehow you still had breath enough to giggle and tell him you needed to breathe... along with how you never once said something to us that you didn't mean. You have the truest emotions of anyone I've ever known, Isabella... and Christ, do I love that feisty streak I feel deep down inside you. I know you were disappointed earlier, but I can't say that I'm sorry.”
He brushed his thumb across my slightly parted lips, then quickly explained, “I don't want the first time I kiss you to be just a lust-fueled reaction to teasing. I've thought about how your lips would feel against mine so many times since the moment I saw you in that god-forsaken cafeteria. I want so much to kiss you right this second, with how you're looking at me... but not when you have doubts or as a reaction to something else.”
I looked at him, curious. My voice sounded shaky as I asked, “You... you really want to kiss me? And... you both want it to be more than physical?”
Jasper beamed at me, then I felt Carlisle kiss the back of my head before placing his cheek next to mine, saying, “More than you know, Isabella... on both counts.”
My eyebrows furrowed as I thought, my eyes seeking Jasper's to ask, “But how? I mean... how would it work? I just don't think that I can choose between you.”
Jasper looked at me like he wasn't understanding, then Carlisle whispered, “Ah, I think I know what's going on. Another one of Edward's lies, Jasper.”
Recognition lit in his eyes, so Jasper chuckled, “Oh, Kitten. We would never make you choose between us. I would venture to say that neither of us would even mind sitting back and watching you intimately with the other. Granted, I could think of so many things I would like to see us both doing together to please you, but we can work it all out. It's all up to how you feel.”
Just then I got an image of them surrounding me in a much more intimate manner. My lust skyrocketed without my permission as I practically whimpered, “That... that's a possibility? With me being human? Together?”
Jasper hummed as he skimmed his nose along my free shoulder, whispering huskily, “Tried and proven... as long as precautions are taken... and dear God, I can think of a million ways for us to pleasure you together.”
My breath hitched as my fingers fisted into Jasper's shirt, then suddenly the perimeter alarm started blaring. I jumped, the sound scaring the shit out of me, then dashed to the family room to hit the button on the remote. Instantly Victoria appeared on the screen at the same spot where I found Carlisle, cackling and writing something on a sheet of paper, as if she didn't even know we were watching or listening to her.
Once she was done, she placed a huge boulder in the spot where she was standing, then tacked the paper to it by pushing a nail in with her thumb. She looked toward the gate once more, then skipped away as she sang, “Rest in pieces to the empath. Almost time. More fun with him than the doctor or mommy.”
I growled, practically shaking as I looked at the screen, ready to light her damn pyre myself and dance on her ashes. Jasper cooed as he stroked my back, “I know, Kitten. I know.”
His phone rang right as I reset the alarm, so he pulled it out and said, “Peter,” as he hit the button. He put it on speakerphone before demanding, “Report, Captain.”
Peter responded right away, “Char and I are under 20 minutes out. Do not go out the gate, Major. You just stay inside with Cupcake, and make sure Doc C doesn't go anywhere near the perimeter or the gate. You'll understand when I bring you the letter.”
Jasper growled, then said, “You're editing, Captain. Spit it the fuck out.”
He sighed, offering, “Sorry, Major, but if you go out there, you bring back the boulder and all so you don't waste time. When Cupcake sees what's on it, she goes ape shit and gets hurt. Can't let that happen, so you just let Char and I handle it on the way in. That way both of you are there to make sure Cupcake won't get hurt. I'll text when we're ready to be let in the gate, Major.”
Jasper groaned, then hung up his phone before saying, “I really hate his cryptic bullshit. He knows what's in that letter already.”
Carlisle hugged me to him, then I said seriously, “Until we know more, I don't want either of you out of my sight. Please... promise me. I can't lose either of you.”
They both promised, then Jasper said, “With Peter and Char coming, we have more back up. I'll feel even better about being able to keep you safe, Kitten.”
I pulled him to me, letting them both surround me before whispering, “I know you and Peter are the best people to be dealing with her, and you're right. More backup is good... especially with Carlisle still healing. I hate the thought of either of you having to fight, but thinking of Carlisle fighting while still injured downright scares me.”
They just held me tighter as Jasper whispered, “I know, Sugar. Me, too.”
After several minutes of them holding my tense form between them, Jasper kissed the sensitive spot behind my ear right as Carlisle kissed the crook of the opposite side of my neck. I couldn't help but sigh as some of the tension in me melted. I felt Carlisle smile into my neck while Jasper kissed along my jaw, whispering, “There we are, Sugar. All better now?”
My eyes fluttered when he retraced his path, my fingers weaving into his blonde curls as I hummed, “Better... mmm, yes... God that feels good, Jay.”
He gave his own hum as they laced their hands together on my hips, then while Carlisle kissed along my shoulder, Jasper nipped the lobe of my ear before saying sexily, “Soon, Isabella. Do you feel it? How much we both want to kiss you... to feel your creamy skin under our fingertips... to devote ourselves to your pleasure and happiness from now until the end of time?”
Their fingers flexed on my hips, causing a delicious feeling to shoot right through me as I whooshed out, “Jesus, yes. Dear god, Jasper... I want you both so much that it's almost scary. Please, I just need to feel you both.”
They whimpered, then Carlisle practically moaned into my shoulder, “We don't have time right now, Sweetheart. We will not rush making love to you. Peter and Charlotte will be here soon. If you still want us after they are settled in, you can let us know, then we will take the rest of the night to love you.”
I whimpered, clutching to them as Jasper moaned into my neck, “God, you smell incredible when you're aroused... both of you. Fuck, the scent of the two of you combined has me aching to have you both naked underneath me.”
Suddenly Jasper's phone chimed with a text. I groaned loudly in response. They seemed to mirror my sentiment as their fingers flexed on my hips. Jasper sighed, “They're ready for you to open the gate, Sugar.”
I let out a heavy breath and kissed both of their lips with the barest touch, then went to the wall panel near us to check that it was really Peter and Char. Jasper confirmed it for me right away, so I punched in the code as I told him to make sure they saw it latch behind them.
It took me quite a while of tossing and turning to fall asleep. When I finally did, my dreams were chaotic and filled with pain. Images of a faceless vampire killing Edward and Alice, of Victoria torturing Renee and Phil, then of her torturing and ripping Carlisle and Jasper apart as they cried out in pain, all wove their way through my dreams.
I woke screaming to find Jasper curled around me, choking out, “Shh, Isabella. Hush now, it was only a dream. Just a dream. You're safe now, Sugar, and we won't let anything happen to you.”
I rolled over in Jasper's arms, plastered my cheek into his chest, then finally let it all out.
I cried for a good long while, with Jasper holding me tightly while rubbing my back. When I finally calmed to shuddered and hitched breaths, Jasper kissed my shoulder, “There we are, Darlin. You just rest now. I'll hold you to keep the dreams away.”
I heard movement in the room then. When I peeked up, I saw Carlisle's sad expression as he went to leave the room, causing me to panic. “No! Please, Carlisle... don't leave.”
He crawled up onto the empty side of the bed to curl up behind me, whispering, “I'm right here, Bella. Jasper and I will stay as long as you want us to. Try to get some more rest.”
I couldn't help but completely melt between the two of them, so it wasn't long before I was asleep again.
When I woke again, it was to hear soft whispers between Carlisle and Jasper. Carlisle sounded worried as he whispered, “She may not want us to stay, Jasper. In the light of day, things may look different to her than they did last night. I don't want her to feel uncomfortable about us staying, but I also will not leave her again unless I specifically hear the words from her. I...”
Jasper stroked the sliver of skin between my cami and my hip, whispering, “I know how you feel because I'm right there with you. We just need to take it a step at a time, I guess... see where she leads us. I need to tell her about the Major, but I'm afraid to feel her emotions once she finds out. You're the only one who's never felt disgust at my past, Carlisle... I don't think I could handle it coming from Kitten.”
I mumbled sleepily as I clutched him tighter, “If it has to do with your scars, you might as well tell me now because it'll come out sooner or later. Whatever happened in the past? Jasper, it's just that... the past. I tend to like the man you are now. That won't change because of something that happened in your past.”
Jasper's breath hitched slightly, then he held me tighter while whispering, “I hope you still feel the same way after you know, Kitten. It's not pretty, but if you really want me to tell you now, I will.”
I nodded, then said, “I just want to stay like this, with both of you holding me, but I'm listening.”
Carlisle smiled into my shoulder, then Jasper sighed and started to tell me his story. It was a myriad of pain and forced servitude, of his beast ruling; of blood, fighting and sex.
When Jasper finished his story, falling silent, my most dominant emotion was pride. I was proud of the man he had become, of how hard he fought to make a better life for himself, and of how Major had protected me on more than one occasion. I don't think he knew that I knew, though, so I whispered, “Major is my hero... my protector. He saved me from James and burned down the whole damn place, then he saved me again on my birthday. That's why your eyes went black. Major was pushing through to protect me.”
Jasper only nodded in response. I leaned back into Carlisle to look up at Jasper, cupping his cheek. As his eyes fluttered closed, I said, “I'm proud of you for so many reasons, Jasper. I'm not one bit disgusted with you. I'm disgusted with that bitch that calls herself your maker -and so help me, if I was vamped up right now I'd have more than a few things to teach her- but I'm in no way ashamed or disgusted with you. You can feel that, right?”
He smiled as he opened his eyes, then said seriously, “Yeah, Kitten. I feel all of it, but promise not to go seeking out Maria without me training you and being with you.”
I nodded, saying, “Don't think I won't make you live up to that, Jasper Whitlock. I usually wouldn't condone death, no matter how horrid a person is, but that bitch deserves to be tortured in the worst ways before she's ash.”
Carlisle cooed into my shoulder to calm me, then said, “Alright, Tiger. Time for some breakfast for you, I think. Your stomach is sounding about as ferocious as you right now.”
I chuckled as my stomach growled again, then said, “I need a human minute first. Unfortunately, that can't happen with the two of you wrapped around me.”
I squirmed out of their hold to pad barefoot to the bathroom, but stopped dead when I heard both of them groan loudly. I turned to see what was wrong, only to notice that they had both been staring at my ass. I shook it purposefully to let them know they were caught, then smirked as I asked, “See something you like, boys?”
They looked at each other and grinned, then at me again as they nodded their heads. Jasper had desire in his eyes when he hummed, “The most perfect and delicious picture of temptation,” just as Carlisle moaned, “Dear God, yes.”
I chuckled, shaking my head at the two vampires, then said as I finished walking to the bathroom, “Well, get used to it, because as long as you're holding me at night, this type of thing is what you'll see me in. I don't even own a long nightgown or pair of pajamas, because of the stifling heat of the pack. They took turns holding me through my nightmares too, but usually, I would still have them. I didn't dream at all last night after you two surrounded me.”
They both smiled widely at each other just as I closed the bathroom door.
When I came back out, they were making my bed. Jasper asked, “Want help unpacking, Bella? I know how last night was your first night. Since we kind of made you change your plans by showing up, we'd like to help.”
I smirked, then said with a wink, “You just want to see my lacy underthings, that's all.”
I could swear Carlisle would have been blushing if he could, so I kissed his cheek before whispering in his ear, “All you had to do was ask, if that's what you wanted, Carlisle.”
I picked up one of my lingerie boxes, upturned it on my bed, then crawled up to search through it and find a set to wear. Both of them groaned as the saw all the satin, silk, and lace. I hummed as I found the one I was looking for.
I had picked my unlined purple La Perla 'Noir' bra and thong set, which caused them both to groan. I looked up to see both of them looking from me to the set in my hands and back, so I asked, “Shall I give you two a few more minutes to imagine, or can I find clothes to put over top of this?”
It was almost too low for me to hear, but as I walked to the box of my tops, I could have sworn I heard Carlisle say, “Minutes... imagine...” right before Jasper said, “Or you could let us see it on you, so we don't have to wonder.”
It must have been my imagination, though, because as soon as I looked up to them, they were folding and sorting my lingerie into sets.
The morning went on with us putting away my clothes after breakfast. While we worked, I asked them questions about mates and what happens. More than a few times I would hear a slight groan or hum from one or both of them as they helped me fold or put something away, but they always answered my questions. They would also find ways to touch me, and seemed to smile or smirk when the other one did something that got me worked up.
Finally, after Jasper smacked my ass lightly for the fifth time, I spun and tackled him to the bed, saying, “It's not fair to tease, Jay. If you want to smack my ass, be prepared to back it up... otherwise, stop teasing.”
He hummed, squeezing my hips lightly, then asked in a silken voice as he trailed his lips along my collarbone, “Is that an invitation, Kitten?”
I sat up fully to smirk at him, then sent him a shot of lust and desire as I hopped off him to hang a stack of clothes. I heard Carlisle chuckle at what must have been Jasper's reaction, then soon we were back to work on my wardrobe. They both kept up with the little brushes and touches as we finished up, but Jasper never did smack my ass again. I was kind of disappointed.
I would be truly happy to have either one of them kiss me because damn are they sexy... but would they actually want that, or is this all fun and games for them?
That thought made me frown. Carlisle asked me softly as he made my lunch, “What's the matter, Sweet Angel?”
I shook my head before clearing my suddenly tight throat, “Nothing, just a passing thought.”
Jasper looked at me like he wasn't sure about that, but thankfully let it go. I didn't know how either of them felt, nor was I sure I could handle rejection from either of them. Then there was the issue of choosing between them. That thought nearly made me sick to my stomach.
I tried to shove the thoughts from my head enough to eat. I was able to pick at my lunch, but both of them clearly knew something was going on with me. I finished about half of my plate with both of them looking at me worriedly, then finally gave up, asking, “I need to know. Is it all just fun and games, or is it real? Then you both seem to know what the other one is doing, and I just... I don't understand how...”
Carlisle and Jasper suddenly stood me up, surrounding me in an embrace. Carlisle whispered fervently as he held my chin, “This is anything but a game for us, Bella. I am truly sorry if we gave you that impression. I have wanted you ever since I first saw you at the hospital in Forks. Not just intimately, either. I came to love the debates we used to have, your questions and views on the stories of my history, as well as watching you lose yourself in a book while I was working on patient files. God, did I love watching that.”
Jasper turned me gently in their embrace when Carlisle was through, then looked deep into my eyes for a long moment before he spoke. “I may not have been allowed the opportunity to get to know you the traditional way while you were with him, but I noticed and adored many things about you in that time. The cute way your nose scrunched up when you mentioned needing a human moment, like it would disgust us... the way you would hum when the breeze felt good on your skin... how even though Em's hugs knocked the wind out of you, somehow you still had breath enough to giggle and tell him you needed to breathe... along with how you never once said something to us that you didn't mean. You have the truest emotions of anyone I've ever known, Isabella... and Christ, do I love that feisty streak I feel deep down inside you. I know you were disappointed earlier, but I can't say that I'm sorry.”
He brushed his thumb across my slightly parted lips, then quickly explained, “I don't want the first time I kiss you to be just a lust-fueled reaction to teasing. I've thought about how your lips would feel against mine so many times since the moment I saw you in that god-forsaken cafeteria. I want so much to kiss you right this second, with how you're looking at me... but not when you have doubts or as a reaction to something else.”
I looked at him, curious. My voice sounded shaky as I asked, “You... you really want to kiss me? And... you both want it to be more than physical?”
Jasper beamed at me, then I felt Carlisle kiss the back of my head before placing his cheek next to mine, saying, “More than you know, Isabella... on both counts.”
My eyebrows furrowed as I thought, my eyes seeking Jasper's to ask, “But how? I mean... how would it work? I just don't think that I can choose between you.”
Jasper looked at me like he wasn't understanding, then Carlisle whispered, “Ah, I think I know what's going on. Another one of Edward's lies, Jasper.”
Recognition lit in his eyes, so Jasper chuckled, “Oh, Kitten. We would never make you choose between us. I would venture to say that neither of us would even mind sitting back and watching you intimately with the other. Granted, I could think of so many things I would like to see us both doing together to please you, but we can work it all out. It's all up to how you feel.”
Just then I got an image of them surrounding me in a much more intimate manner. My lust skyrocketed without my permission as I practically whimpered, “That... that's a possibility? With me being human? Together?”
Jasper hummed as he skimmed his nose along my free shoulder, whispering huskily, “Tried and proven... as long as precautions are taken... and dear God, I can think of a million ways for us to pleasure you together.”
My breath hitched as my fingers fisted into Jasper's shirt, then suddenly the perimeter alarm started blaring. I jumped, the sound scaring the shit out of me, then dashed to the family room to hit the button on the remote. Instantly Victoria appeared on the screen at the same spot where I found Carlisle, cackling and writing something on a sheet of paper, as if she didn't even know we were watching or listening to her.
Once she was done, she placed a huge boulder in the spot where she was standing, then tacked the paper to it by pushing a nail in with her thumb. She looked toward the gate once more, then skipped away as she sang, “Rest in pieces to the empath. Almost time. More fun with him than the doctor or mommy.”
I growled, practically shaking as I looked at the screen, ready to light her damn pyre myself and dance on her ashes. Jasper cooed as he stroked my back, “I know, Kitten. I know.”
His phone rang right as I reset the alarm, so he pulled it out and said, “Peter,” as he hit the button. He put it on speakerphone before demanding, “Report, Captain.”
Peter responded right away, “Char and I are under 20 minutes out. Do not go out the gate, Major. You just stay inside with Cupcake, and make sure Doc C doesn't go anywhere near the perimeter or the gate. You'll understand when I bring you the letter.”
Jasper growled, then said, “You're editing, Captain. Spit it the fuck out.”
He sighed, offering, “Sorry, Major, but if you go out there, you bring back the boulder and all so you don't waste time. When Cupcake sees what's on it, she goes ape shit and gets hurt. Can't let that happen, so you just let Char and I handle it on the way in. That way both of you are there to make sure Cupcake won't get hurt. I'll text when we're ready to be let in the gate, Major.”
Jasper groaned, then hung up his phone before saying, “I really hate his cryptic bullshit. He knows what's in that letter already.”
Carlisle hugged me to him, then I said seriously, “Until we know more, I don't want either of you out of my sight. Please... promise me. I can't lose either of you.”
They both promised, then Jasper said, “With Peter and Char coming, we have more back up. I'll feel even better about being able to keep you safe, Kitten.”
I pulled him to me, letting them both surround me before whispering, “I know you and Peter are the best people to be dealing with her, and you're right. More backup is good... especially with Carlisle still healing. I hate the thought of either of you having to fight, but thinking of Carlisle fighting while still injured downright scares me.”
They just held me tighter as Jasper whispered, “I know, Sugar. Me, too.”
After several minutes of them holding my tense form between them, Jasper kissed the sensitive spot behind my ear right as Carlisle kissed the crook of the opposite side of my neck. I couldn't help but sigh as some of the tension in me melted. I felt Carlisle smile into my neck while Jasper kissed along my jaw, whispering, “There we are, Sugar. All better now?”
My eyes fluttered when he retraced his path, my fingers weaving into his blonde curls as I hummed, “Better... mmm, yes... God that feels good, Jay.”
He gave his own hum as they laced their hands together on my hips, then while Carlisle kissed along my shoulder, Jasper nipped the lobe of my ear before saying sexily, “Soon, Isabella. Do you feel it? How much we both want to kiss you... to feel your creamy skin under our fingertips... to devote ourselves to your pleasure and happiness from now until the end of time?”
Their fingers flexed on my hips, causing a delicious feeling to shoot right through me as I whooshed out, “Jesus, yes. Dear god, Jasper... I want you both so much that it's almost scary. Please, I just need to feel you both.”
They whimpered, then Carlisle practically moaned into my shoulder, “We don't have time right now, Sweetheart. We will not rush making love to you. Peter and Charlotte will be here soon. If you still want us after they are settled in, you can let us know, then we will take the rest of the night to love you.”
I whimpered, clutching to them as Jasper moaned into my neck, “God, you smell incredible when you're aroused... both of you. Fuck, the scent of the two of you combined has me aching to have you both naked underneath me.”
Suddenly Jasper's phone chimed with a text. I groaned loudly in response. They seemed to mirror my sentiment as their fingers flexed on my hips. Jasper sighed, “They're ready for you to open the gate, Sugar.”
I let out a heavy breath and kissed both of their lips with the barest touch, then went to the wall panel near us to check that it was really Peter and Char. Jasper confirmed it for me right away, so I punched in the code as I told him to make sure they saw it latch behind them.