𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐬 & 𝐀𝐩𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞---> Jasper Hale

8. Dark Mind

Florence's POV

We're standing on the balcony outside Jasper's office. Side by side. My hand is touching his, the cold numbing my hand just a bit. It was dark outside, the chilly night air allowing for a bit peacefulness to settle among us.

Bella was back. She's been unconscious for a couple of days. According to Alice she's apparently grounded and her father hates Edward even more now than before. I haven't even met Edward yet.

"We're soulmates?" I ask and finally turn to Jasper who was still looking out at the forest. His messy blonde hair was fluttering in the wind. "What does that even mean?" I ask, laughing and I bend over the handrail and lean against the cold metal.

"It simply means what the name says." Jasper explains. I feel his cold fingers gently combing through my red hair. "Our souls create one. They've always existed, they're usually born centuries apart." I hear him chuckle, his deep voice comforting me. "I suppose it's lucky I was turned... this way two souls could finally be complete" he chuckles.
Resting his hands on my hips and pulls me up and turns me so I can face him.

"So I was made for you, just existing-"

"No" his cold hands rest on my cheeks. He forces my eyes to meet his. His red eyes were starting to grow gold. The golden tint making it even more beautiful. "You don't only exist for me, you exist for you. We can live apart. It is entirely possible but our souls will feel complete when we become one-"

"And how would you do that?" I ask, wrapping my fingers around his wrists. I don't try to pull them away, I only want to hold a part of him. "You'd turn-"

"I can't, our treaty with those stupid mutts don't allow it" he growls but his growl is different from Paul's. I find it more attractive than anything else.

"Then how-"

"We'll worry it about it later" we both turn to see Alice waiting at the door. I could see Jasper rolling his eyes. He apparently didn't like being interupted by his adoptive sister.
"For now you two are needed down stairs... Bella has an announcement and you two are needed" with that, like a pixie she vanishes through the door again.

"Ugh" I groan and lean forward to rest my forehead against Jasper's chest. The cold was comforting and it helped cool down my flushing cheeks. "Is this how it's going to be from now on?" I ask.

I feel his cold hand combing through my hair before he gently pulls my head back. Looking up him he quirks a smile before pulling me towards the door of his office.

Making our way down the stairs I see Rosalie and Emmett standing on one side, Carlisle and Esme on the other side and Alice standing in between them. At the bottom of the stairs we find Bella standing with the bronze haired guy from the picture.

He immediately turns to look at me, suspicion in his eyes. He looks between Jasper and I for a few moments before his eyes land on Jasper's hand which rests comfortable on my waist. His golden eyes widen for a split second before he goes back to looking pained but I could see a tinge of annoyance.

Jasper moves us towards Carlisle and Esme, Alice standing on our right.

Bella looks at me for a brief moment before taking a deep breath. She turns her gaze to the rest of the family.