❝𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞.❞
Tallulah Delacruz is a girl with a dream. The dream of becoming a prima ballerina. But her dreams are crushed when her parents force her to move to Forks, Washington.
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𝚃 𝙷 𝚁 𝙴 𝙴
I HOLD MY PHONE IN MY HANDS TIGHTLY. I stare at the woods that surround Jasper's and I's bedroom. It's dark, pitch black outside. My boyfriend lounges on our useless bed with a book in his hands. He's effortlessly handsome.
Looking back down at the phone in my hands, I press on Edward's contact. It rings once before he answers it. "What happened?" Edward asks me and I suck in a breath. "She got away." I'm disappointed in myself. I'm angry at myself.
"How?" His voice is stern and hard. "She went onto their land, Emmett and Victor went to follow her, and got into a... disagreement with Paul. Victor projected her fears to her, so I know Victoria will be back- angrier." I can feel Edward's disappointment through the screen.
"I'm sorry." I say to him, I truly mean it. Not only is Victoria coming after me, she's coming after my best friend, Edward's mate. "There's nothing you can do about it now." He hangs up. I stare at my phone. The object shatters in my grip. I watch as the shattered pieces bounce onto the floor.
Jasper speeds over and stands by me in an instant. His arm is wrapped around my waist and I keep my gaze on the broken phone. He sends waves of peace through me but it doesn't work. My chest isn't tight. My hands aren't shaking. My heart isn't pounding- even if it could.
I'm just staring. Zoning out. "Darlin'?" His voice is soft and he lifts his cool hand to hold my chin. "Darlin', I know how you feel, even if you don't know yourself." His words are kind and he moves my face to look at him. "You're feelin' numb. Disappointed in yourself. Regret. Failure. Defeat." I listen to his words, unable to meet his gaze.
"I don't know much about your bond with Bella, Sorella de sangue. But I know that she means so much to you. And that you will do anything to protect her, and if you don't, it will eat you up alive." My golden eyes slowly lock with his. "I don't wanna feel like this again." My words are quiet and he cups my cheek.
His touch is making me feel better. "This is how you felt when I left, isn't it?" I nod my head. I can feel his mood drop, even though I can't feel emotions. "I felt even worse when you left." He looks down, dropping his hand and I can see guilt swarm in his eyes. I tilt my head, trying to lock eyes with him. He refuses to. I take his hand, holding it between my own.
"But," Jasper looks up and we lock eyes. I flash him a small smile. "It all went away when I saw you again. And you're here now, so that's all that matters." Jasper's eyes scan over my face before his lips lock with mine. I feel better instantly, and so does he. His hands cup my cheeks and I grab his shirt, pulling him closer to me.
I wrap my arms around his neck and tug at his wavy hair. His touch causes sparks to travel through my body. Electricity swims through my veins; Jasper shocks me with each touch. Every moment with him is unique and special, and I will cherish every one of them forever.
