Tease Me Please Me by wizardtho
Chapter 9:
Major took the basin and cloth back to the bathroom as I sat up, and Captain told me to stay as he followed Major. After a short time, they were both headed back to my side. I noticed they were both dressed as they laid things in front of me. I spied a Chantelle lace bra and tanga thong set, an adjustable ruched-front splotchy camo tank, a low-rise pair of dirty-wash distressed skinny jeans, cream socks, and a muted green set of fuck-awesome DSquared2 'Verde' buckle harness boots. I had actually looked at these not to long ago, but didn't have the money to get them.
I think I might have squealed a bit as I grabbed them off the bed, hugging them to me. "I'm beginning to like your know-shit meter, Honey. I looked at these exact boots not two months ago, but there was no way I could handle getting them. Thank you. And the clothes... they're perfect. I can't stand that preppy shit Alice put me in. This is so much better." They beamed at me, then helped me dress before pulling my boots on. I grabbed a camo scrunchi out of my purse, but Captain said, "Allow me, Isabella. You look fuck-hot, by the way." Major moaned his agreement, then Captain asked, "How would ya like it done, Beautiful?" I shrugged, "Something so it's off my neck. I don't want it covering my mate marks."
Instantly they were both flicking their tongues against my marks. Electricity shot through me, causing me to feel incredible and so alive. I felt both of them purr for a second, then Captain said, "A pretty braid it is." He left a few stray wisps around my face alone, but the rest he wove into an incredibly beautiful set of several braids that interwove into one, then was tied off just below my bra strap to let my chunky natural curls take over. I couldn't really ever describe it, but it was my new favorite hair style. I beamed at him when I looked at the results in the mirror, whispering as I cupped his cheek, "So beautiful. I love it. You'll braid it like this more often?" He grinned so widely that I thought his cheeks would crack, but he nodded and kissed my lips instead.
We walked out of the room hand-in-hand. When we came to the gathering room, only Kota was there. She immediately rose to her feet and bowed her head as Major inquired, "Where are Nate, Ang, and Damon?" Kota spoke without raising her head, "Major, we didn't want the alarm to spook Bella or disrupt the three of you. We've been switching off on who was in the house, while the other three kept perimeter. Kendrick arrived just after we started watch, then Coop arrived a few minutes ago. The gate has remained locked, and both are waiting outside the Northern entrance, Sir." Major nodded, "At ease, Kota. You did well on thinkin' ahead."
Kota still didn't raise her head, so I sent Major my wish to speak. He nodded, so I took the few steps to cup her cheek, "Thank you. If you hadn't been thinking on your feet, we wouldn't have found out in time. There was no way you could have known when our first time together was, because we never shared the information. You didn't do anything wrong, Kota, and you told us immediately when it did register to you... so thank you. Who knows what would have happened to us if you wouldn't have caught it."
Her eyes met mine... I swear they were full of venom tears. Her voice was shaky when she spoke, "I just wish I would have caught it when you first mentioned how you felt better when you were with them both. You had to feel pain because I didn't see it right away. Someone as special as you should never feel pain... ever." I smiled softly, "You did catch it, though, Kota. That's the important thing. I'm sure I speak for all three of us, when I say that we're very grateful for that." I heard Peter and Major agreeing with me, then I saw her lip quiver, "Really?" I nodded as my smile widened a bit. She asked softly, "Would you... I mean... can I... can I give you a hug?" She looked between me and Major, then I felt Major's love and pride flow into me as I opened my arms to Kota.
As soon as the first sob left her while she was in my arms, Nate came rushing into the room. He stopped short when he saw her in my arms, choosing instead to smile at me. I smiled back over Kota's shoulder, his reply a small nod. I knew immediately that I had just gained two eternal friends in them. I stroked her hair until she calmed a few minutes later. When she straightened and composed herself, she said in a slightly hoarse tone, "You've got a special lady here. No matter what happens, Major, you and Captain can count on us to protect her with our very lives." Nate wrapped his arms around her from behind, offering, "I agree, Major. If the three of you ever need anything, we'll be there as fast as possible. Little One, I don't know what it is about you, but you captured both of our hearts from the get go. I have a feeling that the rest of the crew will feel the same way."
He went to place his hand on my cheek, but stopped short. I smiled and nodded slightly, then his hand closed the distance. When his hand touched my cheek, I smiled softly, "It means a lot to know that, Nate. Thank you both. Now, Kota? We'll need to know more about things to watch out for with the mating process... anything you can think of... and Major? It might not hurt if we asked the other mated couples, either. They may know of or have experienced something that Nate and Kota haven't. The more prepared we are the less likely we are to run into something like this again." They both wrapped their arms around me as Nate took a step back to accommodate them, then Major said, "Always thinkin, Kitten. We'll ask them together once they're all here. I fully agree that we need to learn all we can. I definitely don't want you to feel like that again."
He brushed his fingers against his mark on my neck, then I saw Nate gain a cheshire cat worthy grin, "Well, now. Looks like Little One gained some very important jewelry during their bedroom romp, Kota." I beamed as Kota scanned me, seeing her eyes and smile widen when she spotted my marks. She beamed, "Oh, Bella. I'm so happy for you." I grinned widely, then said, "I think I'll be flaunting this particular jewelry for a very long time to come." I felt both Peter and Major smiling against my shoulders, then Major said, "We need to get out to the gate, Kitten. I don't want Coop and Kendrick sittin' out there much longer. I need you to stay with Captain, Nate and Kota this time, but I'll still be only a couple of feet in front of you." I nodded, "I understand, Major."
Captain picked me up, wrapping me around his front as Major led the way out of the house. We ran to the North gate. Major went all the way up to it, while Peter, Kota and Nate stopped about five feet from it. Captain let me down before turning to face the newcomers, so I plastered myself to his back. Nate and Kota flanked Captain, then I heard Major's take-no-bullshit tone after a few seconds of silence, "Front and center, I wanna see eyes. Now!" After a few more moments, the breeze picked up as Major said, "Take a big breath, both of you." A few seconds later, I heard the gate start to open. I nuzzled deeper into Captain's back in response. He cooed almost silently to me, "It's alright, Beautiful. Major's comin' now." I nodded, then Major took Nate's place next to Captain.
I stayed where I was as the cars drove through the gate, but made sure to place my hand between Major's shoulder blades. He sent me his love and pride, so I smiled as I looked over at his form. He caught my eyes for a second, then both vehicles stopped before the newcomers got out. The gate clicked closed, then Major brought me carefully up between him and Captain. I looked to the two men next to their vehicles, smiling softly. Major said as he pointed to each one, "Isabella, this Cooper, he likes to be called Coop... and this is Kendrick. Boys, this is Isabella." I smiled as I said, "Thank you for coming. It's nice to meet you both. I look forward to meeting your mate, too, Kendrick."
Kota still didn't raise her head, so I sent Major my wish to speak. He nodded, so I took the few steps to cup her cheek, "Thank you. If you hadn't been thinking on your feet, we wouldn't have found out in time. There was no way you could have known when our first time together was, because we never shared the information. You didn't do anything wrong, Kota, and you told us immediately when it did register to you... so thank you. Who knows what would have happened to us if you wouldn't have caught it."
Her eyes met mine... I swear they were full of venom tears. Her voice was shaky when she spoke, "I just wish I would have caught it when you first mentioned how you felt better when you were with them both. You had to feel pain because I didn't see it right away. Someone as special as you should never feel pain... ever." I smiled softly, "You did catch it, though, Kota. That's the important thing. I'm sure I speak for all three of us, when I say that we're very grateful for that." I heard Peter and Major agreeing with me, then I saw her lip quiver, "Really?" I nodded as my smile widened a bit. She asked softly, "Would you... I mean... can I... can I give you a hug?" She looked between me and Major, then I felt Major's love and pride flow into me as I opened my arms to Kota.
As soon as the first sob left her while she was in my arms, Nate came rushing into the room. He stopped short when he saw her in my arms, choosing instead to smile at me. I smiled back over Kota's shoulder, his reply a small nod. I knew immediately that I had just gained two eternal friends in them. I stroked her hair until she calmed a few minutes later. When she straightened and composed herself, she said in a slightly hoarse tone, "You've got a special lady here. No matter what happens, Major, you and Captain can count on us to protect her with our very lives." Nate wrapped his arms around her from behind, offering, "I agree, Major. If the three of you ever need anything, we'll be there as fast as possible. Little One, I don't know what it is about you, but you captured both of our hearts from the get go. I have a feeling that the rest of the crew will feel the same way."
He went to place his hand on my cheek, but stopped short. I smiled and nodded slightly, then his hand closed the distance. When his hand touched my cheek, I smiled softly, "It means a lot to know that, Nate. Thank you both. Now, Kota? We'll need to know more about things to watch out for with the mating process... anything you can think of... and Major? It might not hurt if we asked the other mated couples, either. They may know of or have experienced something that Nate and Kota haven't. The more prepared we are the less likely we are to run into something like this again." They both wrapped their arms around me as Nate took a step back to accommodate them, then Major said, "Always thinkin, Kitten. We'll ask them together once they're all here. I fully agree that we need to learn all we can. I definitely don't want you to feel like that again."
He brushed his fingers against his mark on my neck, then I saw Nate gain a cheshire cat worthy grin, "Well, now. Looks like Little One gained some very important jewelry during their bedroom romp, Kota." I beamed as Kota scanned me, seeing her eyes and smile widen when she spotted my marks. She beamed, "Oh, Bella. I'm so happy for you." I grinned widely, then said, "I think I'll be flaunting this particular jewelry for a very long time to come." I felt both Peter and Major smiling against my shoulders, then Major said, "We need to get out to the gate, Kitten. I don't want Coop and Kendrick sittin' out there much longer. I need you to stay with Captain, Nate and Kota this time, but I'll still be only a couple of feet in front of you." I nodded, "I understand, Major."
Captain picked me up, wrapping me around his front as Major led the way out of the house. We ran to the North gate. Major went all the way up to it, while Peter, Kota and Nate stopped about five feet from it. Captain let me down before turning to face the newcomers, so I plastered myself to his back. Nate and Kota flanked Captain, then I heard Major's take-no-bullshit tone after a few seconds of silence, "Front and center, I wanna see eyes. Now!" After a few more moments, the breeze picked up as Major said, "Take a big breath, both of you." A few seconds later, I heard the gate start to open. I nuzzled deeper into Captain's back in response. He cooed almost silently to me, "It's alright, Beautiful. Major's comin' now." I nodded, then Major took Nate's place next to Captain.
I stayed where I was as the cars drove through the gate, but made sure to place my hand between Major's shoulder blades. He sent me his love and pride, so I smiled as I looked over at his form. He caught my eyes for a second, then both vehicles stopped before the newcomers got out. The gate clicked closed, then Major brought me carefully up between him and Captain. I looked to the two men next to their vehicles, smiling softly. Major said as he pointed to each one, "Isabella, this Cooper, he likes to be called Coop... and this is Kendrick. Boys, this is Isabella." I smiled as I said, "Thank you for coming. It's nice to meet you both. I look forward to meeting your mate, too, Kendrick."
I took a quick moment to take in their features. Coop was tall with short blonde hair, and had an average but defined build. There was an air around him that just screamed mischief. Kendrick on the other hand, had a calm demeanor and crazy-messy light brown hair, even though his build was much like Coop's. Both boys beamed at me, then I could swear I heard Nate mutter, "Got them wrapped already." Kendrick said then, "Thank you for having us, Miss Isabella. I spoke to Lexie only a half hour ago. She should be about 3 hours out right now." I shook my head, "Please, call me Bella. Captain and Major are the only ones who call me by my given name." They nodded in agreement, so I smiled up at Major. He said we should get back to the house, so he carried me while the others ran beside us, with Coop and Kendrick driving behind us. When they parked, I looked to Major again. He grinned as he said, "Alright, everyone other than Nate and Kota... by your vehicles, please. Isabella would like to see your vehicles, to get to recognize what is who's."
They all smiled as they stood next to their open driver doors as I beamed, "It's going to be a convention of sports cars here by the time everyone shows. The mix up with the H3 adds flair to the whole thing. I can't wait to see everyone else's." Major kissed my shoulder, smiling as he and Peter led me to the closest one. It happened to be Damon and his Hummer H3. I smiled at him, "Hi, Damon. Mind if I take a look?" He smiled widely, "By all means, Bella..." I nodded and used the step to climb into the driver seat. I ran my fingers over the soft interior, took in the details of the vehicle, then looked back at Damon as Major held out his hand to help me out. "Thank you, Damon. Would you mind if I took your wrist for a moment?"
He shook his head and presented me his wrist, but had a questioning look in his eyes. I smiled, "It's so that I can take in your scent... to memorize it now, so that I can easily recognize it in the future. I did the same process with Nate and Kota." He chuckled, "Of course, Bella. I didn't mean to deter you." I took his wrist, but waited for Major or Captain to wrap their arms around me from behind. I wasn't disappointed when I sensed Captain doing just that as Major took my free hand. I bent to place my nose to his wrist, closing my eyes, then inhaled deeply, "Fresh baked bread... wheat fields, warm and sunny... almonds..." I inhaled again, then smiled, "Gotcha... sugar plums, not regular." I stood back up with a smile as Damon looked awe struck. He whispered, "Amazing,” then continued with a smirk, “Don't let this one go, you two, or I may have to try my hand at wooing her." I blushed, then smirked, "Enough, you flirt. There will be no talk of wooing me, unless it's Major and Captain doing it. I'm a quite happily spoken-for lady."
Everyone chuckled, then Damon laughed with his hands raised in surrender, "Duly noted, Bella. Duly noted." Major and Peter took my hands, smugly walking me to Ang's Mc Laren. I giggled to her, "Hey, Ang. You mind?" She waved her hand at the open driver door as she stepped back with a smile on her face. I ran my fingers over the curves of the car before sitting down in the driver seat. I sighed happily, then took a look around. When I stepped back out, she automatically presented me her wrist, so I smiled, "Thank you."
I felt Major wrap his arms around me this time as Captain held my hand, so I bent down to inhale her wrist. I closed my eyes, concentrating as I breathed deeply, then said, "Oh, very pretty. Wild orchids... vanilla... vintage Bordeaux..." I inhaled again, trying to figure out the subtlety of the fragrance, then shook my head before inhaling again. "Major, I need the scent from a more central location to her heart."
He hummed and gave Angelique a once over. He nodded, then said, "Ang, I don't need to warn ya what would happen if ya made even a twitch to hurt Isabella. I also know you're in complete control now, so I'll leave the decision up to you. If ya don't mind Isabella continuin', choose either your neck or over your heart, and bare the location to her. If you wish her not to, or you're afraid you might not be able to control yourself, step back now." Ang smiled softly, "I know for a fact I won't hurt her, Major." She unbuttoned the top two buttons of her blouse, pulled the piece back from her heart, then tipped her head back, exposing her heart and throat to me.
I looked to Major. He smiled while guiding us forward. I bent forward, then ghosted my nose over her heart as I inhaled deeply. Letting it out through my mouth, my nose skimmed her skin with the lightest pressure as I inhaled again. I felt Ang shiver under me, letting out a shaky breath, then heard Major cough. I backed up to lean against him, then noticed Ang trembling slightly as she redid buttons of her top. Her eyes were still bright crimson, so I knew she wasn't thirsty. I sent Major the question in my emotions. He sent me a small shot of lust, causing my eyes to widen as I looked at him. I coughed, then said, "The last element to your scent... the only way I can describe it is a vineyard. It's like their are many individual pieces all tangled and melded into one... I can't separate them. A French vineyard is the only thing that comes to mind."
Ang had composed herself by now, so she smiled at me, "And you would be absolutely on the dot with that assumption, Bella. You are quite unique for a human. I hope to get to know you a bit while I'm here." I smiled in response. As we walked to the next vehicle, I could have sworn I heard Ang let out a breath, along with a mumbled, "Jesus, that was hotter than the seventh ring of hell." We got to Kendrick next to his green and black Dodge Viper, then I grinned widely as I ghosted my fingers over top of it, "Hi, Kendrick." He smiled, "Hello, Miss Bella. Please, mi coche es su coche." I beamed at him, saying, "Por qué gracias, Kendrick. YO testamento guardar aquel en mente cuándo Quiero a prueba unidad mi coche."
I smirked at his wide eyes, then everyone laughed as I giggled, "Yes, Kendrick. I know Spanish. I'm also fluent in 4 other languages besides English. Comes with having a flighty mother who changes hobbies like its old news days before it even hits your IPhone." Everyone laughed outright at that. I sat easily in the driver seat of the Viper, saying, "Major, we might need to invest in a sports car for me once everything calms down. All these fast cars are going to have me becoming a walking adrenaline junky."
He chuckled as he helped me back out of the car, then pulled me to him, kissed the top of my head, and said happily, "We'll buy ya a fleet of them if ya wish. Ya only hafta pick out what ya want, Kitten." I smiled, knowing he was serious, then turned to Kendrick. Before I could say anything, he presented my his wrist, but I smiled as I shook my head, "I'll wait until your mate is present, Kendrick. Even though my touch would be completely innocent, I wouldn't do it without your mate being present or knowing it's to happen." He beamed at me, "Oh, Miss Bella. You're a precious gem, Dear. Truly." I smiled, shaking my head, "When Lexie gets here and is explained the reason, then I'll take in both of your scents. Thank you for letting me take a look at your Viper."
He nodded, then Peter, Major and I made our way to a smirking Coop and his Aston Martin Virage. I ghosted my fingertips over the car, then smirked right back at Coop, "Now, Coop... am I going to have to keep my eye on you for flirting, too?" He choked out a laugh, "If you belonged to anyone but these two? Most definitely... but as they have clearly claimed you, you are safe from my flirting ways. Major, Captain, this one's definitely a firecracker... and exquisitely beautiful. You're lucky fuckers, that's for sure." Captain laughed, clapping Coop on the back, "We're constantly reminded of that, Coop. All it takes is one look at her." I blushed, then took the opportunity to sit down, looking around the interior of the car. It was beautiful. When I held my hand out to Major, he helped me out, saying, "I feel you wantin' speed more and more, Kitten. Are you becomin' our li'l speed demon now?" I chuckled, "Maybe... but I think that title is still firmly in Stefan's hands for now. I wouldn't mind a Kawasaki Ninja ZX14, though. God, I haven't ridden since before I moved to Forks."
Major smirked as he raised an eyebrow at me, then looked to Captain. Captain chuckled, assuring our mate, "She's a natural, Major. Never had to intervene once, even when she was just learnin'." I smiled widely, then turned with my hands on my hips to Coop, who was smirking again. "Okay, Coop. Out with it. What's this smirk about, hmm?" He laughed heartily, "Yep, she's perfect for the two of you. She's got just enough smart ass in her to stay sane amongst your testosterone." I chuckled, then Coop held out his wrist to me.
I waited for Major and Peter to take their positions, then bent down to press my nose lightly to his wrist. I inhaled, smiled, then inhaled again, "A driftwood bonfire... coconut... mango..." I inhaled again, then smiled, rising to lean against Peter, "And an ocean breeze. You smell like a tropical island, Coop. I swear if I could bottle your scent, ladies everywhere would pay millions for it. Why aren't you mated?" He laughed, "Just haven't found my Bella yet, I guess. I'm truly happy, Major, for you two finally finding your mate. She's a peach." I chuckled, "Thanks, Coop... but if y'all keep flattering me, I'll be a rotten peach. Shall we head in Major? I feel like sketching a bit." He smiled widely, "Of course, Kitten. It wouldn't hurt for you to have somethin' more substantial in your tummy, either. Especially after earlier."
He gave me a significant look, so I knew he was talking about the blood they took from me for the markings. I nodded in recognition as he swooped me up bridal-style. I breathed into his neck almost inaudibly, "Will you and Peter drink some of the donated, please? It would make me feel better, since I know you won't be going out to feed. I don't want either of you to become weak from withholding." He stroked my hair in reply, "Anythin' for you, Isabella. I don't want you worryin' for us." I nipped his neck playfully, causing his steps to falter. He growled in response, "Isabella. Do not continue that. We'll never get anythin' accomplished if you do, because you'll be stripped and fucked on the nearest surface."
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I whimpered slightly as I heard everyone chuckle, then Captain said wryly, "But Major, that would definitely be accomplishin' somethin'. Fuckin' those pleasure cries out of her is accomplishin' somethin' very important... and quite fulfillin', too." My breathing picked up slightly, but Major said warningly, "Captain... let it go for now. We'll have plenty of time before Isabella goes down to sleep for a bit. Go get enough blood for the both of us from the cooler while I get Isabella set for sketchin'." Captain nodded and dashed off, then Major set me back on my mound of pillows. I heard Ang ask, "Major, would you allow Kota and I to fix Bella her meal?" I smiled up at him, so he nodded, "Sure, Ang. Make somethin' with pasta, please. Isabella seems to be wanting that in particular." Ang nodded, then Kota grinned, "I know just the thing, Major. It'll be done in no time."
They dashed off to the kitchen, then Major sat with me between his legs while he leaned back against the couch. I opened my pencil case. Just as I was about to flip the page to a blank sheet, Kendrick asked, "Miss Bella, have you finished any sketches since you've been here? I believe I heard you were going to be doing the room designs?" I nodded in reply, "Kota and Nate have already seen the finished dining room sketch, but the rest of you are more than welcome to look. Here."
I turned it back to the room sketch, placing it in the center of the coffee table. Ang came in to look with the others, then I heard Nate say, "All that in under 40 minutes, Major said." I saw four sets of eyes widening as Coop asked, "Did you do any detail views?" I beamed as I flipped the page; he grinned widely while taking them in, "With everyone's help, we can have this done in less than 24 hours, Bella. The only reason it'll take that long is because Major will have us on shift rotations by then." I nodded, "Most likely 6 on, 6 off, with the floater sticking closer to the three of us, so that there are three vamps around me constantly... other than our private times, of course."
Major asked instantly, clearly surprised by my response, "Isabella? How'd you know that's what would be done?" I shrugged as I looked at him, "It just makes sense. You'd want the mated pairs together, so you'd put two mated pairs with two single per rotation, since the property is so big. Any less on a shift would be leaving too many gaps. I know if either of you were out there, I'd want to be within easy reaching distance, in case something went down. There's no fooling around while they're on rotation, since it could cost my life in the end. They know that would cost theirs for the screw up, so you don't have to worry about the pairs getting... distracted, let's say." He nodded, "Such a perceptive mind, Isabella... it's exactly what I was thinkin'." I smiled as I flipped the sketch pad to the next page, which was blank.
They all smiled as they stood next to their open driver doors as I beamed, "It's going to be a convention of sports cars here by the time everyone shows. The mix up with the H3 adds flair to the whole thing. I can't wait to see everyone else's." Major kissed my shoulder, smiling as he and Peter led me to the closest one. It happened to be Damon and his Hummer H3. I smiled at him, "Hi, Damon. Mind if I take a look?" He smiled widely, "By all means, Bella..." I nodded and used the step to climb into the driver seat. I ran my fingers over the soft interior, took in the details of the vehicle, then looked back at Damon as Major held out his hand to help me out. "Thank you, Damon. Would you mind if I took your wrist for a moment?"
He shook his head and presented me his wrist, but had a questioning look in his eyes. I smiled, "It's so that I can take in your scent... to memorize it now, so that I can easily recognize it in the future. I did the same process with Nate and Kota." He chuckled, "Of course, Bella. I didn't mean to deter you." I took his wrist, but waited for Major or Captain to wrap their arms around me from behind. I wasn't disappointed when I sensed Captain doing just that as Major took my free hand. I bent to place my nose to his wrist, closing my eyes, then inhaled deeply, "Fresh baked bread... wheat fields, warm and sunny... almonds..." I inhaled again, then smiled, "Gotcha... sugar plums, not regular." I stood back up with a smile as Damon looked awe struck. He whispered, "Amazing,” then continued with a smirk, “Don't let this one go, you two, or I may have to try my hand at wooing her." I blushed, then smirked, "Enough, you flirt. There will be no talk of wooing me, unless it's Major and Captain doing it. I'm a quite happily spoken-for lady."
Everyone chuckled, then Damon laughed with his hands raised in surrender, "Duly noted, Bella. Duly noted." Major and Peter took my hands, smugly walking me to Ang's Mc Laren. I giggled to her, "Hey, Ang. You mind?" She waved her hand at the open driver door as she stepped back with a smile on her face. I ran my fingers over the curves of the car before sitting down in the driver seat. I sighed happily, then took a look around. When I stepped back out, she automatically presented me her wrist, so I smiled, "Thank you."
I felt Major wrap his arms around me this time as Captain held my hand, so I bent down to inhale her wrist. I closed my eyes, concentrating as I breathed deeply, then said, "Oh, very pretty. Wild orchids... vanilla... vintage Bordeaux..." I inhaled again, trying to figure out the subtlety of the fragrance, then shook my head before inhaling again. "Major, I need the scent from a more central location to her heart."
He hummed and gave Angelique a once over. He nodded, then said, "Ang, I don't need to warn ya what would happen if ya made even a twitch to hurt Isabella. I also know you're in complete control now, so I'll leave the decision up to you. If ya don't mind Isabella continuin', choose either your neck or over your heart, and bare the location to her. If you wish her not to, or you're afraid you might not be able to control yourself, step back now." Ang smiled softly, "I know for a fact I won't hurt her, Major." She unbuttoned the top two buttons of her blouse, pulled the piece back from her heart, then tipped her head back, exposing her heart and throat to me.
I looked to Major. He smiled while guiding us forward. I bent forward, then ghosted my nose over her heart as I inhaled deeply. Letting it out through my mouth, my nose skimmed her skin with the lightest pressure as I inhaled again. I felt Ang shiver under me, letting out a shaky breath, then heard Major cough. I backed up to lean against him, then noticed Ang trembling slightly as she redid buttons of her top. Her eyes were still bright crimson, so I knew she wasn't thirsty. I sent Major the question in my emotions. He sent me a small shot of lust, causing my eyes to widen as I looked at him. I coughed, then said, "The last element to your scent... the only way I can describe it is a vineyard. It's like their are many individual pieces all tangled and melded into one... I can't separate them. A French vineyard is the only thing that comes to mind."
Ang had composed herself by now, so she smiled at me, "And you would be absolutely on the dot with that assumption, Bella. You are quite unique for a human. I hope to get to know you a bit while I'm here." I smiled in response. As we walked to the next vehicle, I could have sworn I heard Ang let out a breath, along with a mumbled, "Jesus, that was hotter than the seventh ring of hell." We got to Kendrick next to his green and black Dodge Viper, then I grinned widely as I ghosted my fingers over top of it, "Hi, Kendrick." He smiled, "Hello, Miss Bella. Please, mi coche es su coche." I beamed at him, saying, "Por qué gracias, Kendrick. YO testamento guardar aquel en mente cuándo Quiero a prueba unidad mi coche."
I smirked at his wide eyes, then everyone laughed as I giggled, "Yes, Kendrick. I know Spanish. I'm also fluent in 4 other languages besides English. Comes with having a flighty mother who changes hobbies like its old news days before it even hits your IPhone." Everyone laughed outright at that. I sat easily in the driver seat of the Viper, saying, "Major, we might need to invest in a sports car for me once everything calms down. All these fast cars are going to have me becoming a walking adrenaline junky."
He chuckled as he helped me back out of the car, then pulled me to him, kissed the top of my head, and said happily, "We'll buy ya a fleet of them if ya wish. Ya only hafta pick out what ya want, Kitten." I smiled, knowing he was serious, then turned to Kendrick. Before I could say anything, he presented my his wrist, but I smiled as I shook my head, "I'll wait until your mate is present, Kendrick. Even though my touch would be completely innocent, I wouldn't do it without your mate being present or knowing it's to happen." He beamed at me, "Oh, Miss Bella. You're a precious gem, Dear. Truly." I smiled, shaking my head, "When Lexie gets here and is explained the reason, then I'll take in both of your scents. Thank you for letting me take a look at your Viper."
He nodded, then Peter, Major and I made our way to a smirking Coop and his Aston Martin Virage. I ghosted my fingertips over the car, then smirked right back at Coop, "Now, Coop... am I going to have to keep my eye on you for flirting, too?" He choked out a laugh, "If you belonged to anyone but these two? Most definitely... but as they have clearly claimed you, you are safe from my flirting ways. Major, Captain, this one's definitely a firecracker... and exquisitely beautiful. You're lucky fuckers, that's for sure." Captain laughed, clapping Coop on the back, "We're constantly reminded of that, Coop. All it takes is one look at her." I blushed, then took the opportunity to sit down, looking around the interior of the car. It was beautiful. When I held my hand out to Major, he helped me out, saying, "I feel you wantin' speed more and more, Kitten. Are you becomin' our li'l speed demon now?" I chuckled, "Maybe... but I think that title is still firmly in Stefan's hands for now. I wouldn't mind a Kawasaki Ninja ZX14, though. God, I haven't ridden since before I moved to Forks."
Major smirked as he raised an eyebrow at me, then looked to Captain. Captain chuckled, assuring our mate, "She's a natural, Major. Never had to intervene once, even when she was just learnin'." I smiled widely, then turned with my hands on my hips to Coop, who was smirking again. "Okay, Coop. Out with it. What's this smirk about, hmm?" He laughed heartily, "Yep, she's perfect for the two of you. She's got just enough smart ass in her to stay sane amongst your testosterone." I chuckled, then Coop held out his wrist to me.
I waited for Major and Peter to take their positions, then bent down to press my nose lightly to his wrist. I inhaled, smiled, then inhaled again, "A driftwood bonfire... coconut... mango..." I inhaled again, then smiled, rising to lean against Peter, "And an ocean breeze. You smell like a tropical island, Coop. I swear if I could bottle your scent, ladies everywhere would pay millions for it. Why aren't you mated?" He laughed, "Just haven't found my Bella yet, I guess. I'm truly happy, Major, for you two finally finding your mate. She's a peach." I chuckled, "Thanks, Coop... but if y'all keep flattering me, I'll be a rotten peach. Shall we head in Major? I feel like sketching a bit." He smiled widely, "Of course, Kitten. It wouldn't hurt for you to have somethin' more substantial in your tummy, either. Especially after earlier."
He gave me a significant look, so I knew he was talking about the blood they took from me for the markings. I nodded in recognition as he swooped me up bridal-style. I breathed into his neck almost inaudibly, "Will you and Peter drink some of the donated, please? It would make me feel better, since I know you won't be going out to feed. I don't want either of you to become weak from withholding." He stroked my hair in reply, "Anythin' for you, Isabella. I don't want you worryin' for us." I nipped his neck playfully, causing his steps to falter. He growled in response, "Isabella. Do not continue that. We'll never get anythin' accomplished if you do, because you'll be stripped and fucked on the nearest surface."
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I whimpered slightly as I heard everyone chuckle, then Captain said wryly, "But Major, that would definitely be accomplishin' somethin'. Fuckin' those pleasure cries out of her is accomplishin' somethin' very important... and quite fulfillin', too." My breathing picked up slightly, but Major said warningly, "Captain... let it go for now. We'll have plenty of time before Isabella goes down to sleep for a bit. Go get enough blood for the both of us from the cooler while I get Isabella set for sketchin'." Captain nodded and dashed off, then Major set me back on my mound of pillows. I heard Ang ask, "Major, would you allow Kota and I to fix Bella her meal?" I smiled up at him, so he nodded, "Sure, Ang. Make somethin' with pasta, please. Isabella seems to be wanting that in particular." Ang nodded, then Kota grinned, "I know just the thing, Major. It'll be done in no time."
They dashed off to the kitchen, then Major sat with me between his legs while he leaned back against the couch. I opened my pencil case. Just as I was about to flip the page to a blank sheet, Kendrick asked, "Miss Bella, have you finished any sketches since you've been here? I believe I heard you were going to be doing the room designs?" I nodded in reply, "Kota and Nate have already seen the finished dining room sketch, but the rest of you are more than welcome to look. Here."
I turned it back to the room sketch, placing it in the center of the coffee table. Ang came in to look with the others, then I heard Nate say, "All that in under 40 minutes, Major said." I saw four sets of eyes widening as Coop asked, "Did you do any detail views?" I beamed as I flipped the page; he grinned widely while taking them in, "With everyone's help, we can have this done in less than 24 hours, Bella. The only reason it'll take that long is because Major will have us on shift rotations by then." I nodded, "Most likely 6 on, 6 off, with the floater sticking closer to the three of us, so that there are three vamps around me constantly... other than our private times, of course."
Major asked instantly, clearly surprised by my response, "Isabella? How'd you know that's what would be done?" I shrugged as I looked at him, "It just makes sense. You'd want the mated pairs together, so you'd put two mated pairs with two single per rotation, since the property is so big. Any less on a shift would be leaving too many gaps. I know if either of you were out there, I'd want to be within easy reaching distance, in case something went down. There's no fooling around while they're on rotation, since it could cost my life in the end. They know that would cost theirs for the screw up, so you don't have to worry about the pairs getting... distracted, let's say." He nodded, "Such a perceptive mind, Isabella... it's exactly what I was thinkin'." I smiled as I flipped the sketch pad to the next page, which was blank.