My Mate Saga (Twilight Fan Fiction)

Chapter Eight

  "So you're telling me your mate is going to just run in here and break us out? I don't know about you, but that doesn't sound very solid to me," Bella stated bravely, curled up against Edward's chest.

James cleared his throat, slightly offended. "Are you saying you don't think my mate is capable?" He glared at the brunette female, which caused her to coward farther into her protective male.

Edward glared back, "Watch it James."

He lifted his hands up in surrender, "She started it."

"And I'm ending it," Edward bit back and tightened his arms around her.

Bella looked at the blond male apologetically, "I'm sorry if I offended you, I only meant that it sounds nearly impossible. There are more than twenty humans in there; I don't want any more vampires hurt."

James eyes soften, and his head turned back towards the glass window. "She'll be okay. Besides she has our teenage son with her, Riley is a strong man."

"Unmated though," Edward growled, his possessive side starting to rise to the surface.

James turned to make eye contact with Edward, "Don't worry; my son is not ready to find a mate."

They were gathered around the stream, sitting on the ground as they waited for dawn to arrive. They were silent most of the time. Every once in a while one of them would speak, trying to pass the time.

"If only we had a bonfire," James suggested.

Bella scrunched up her nose, not liking the idea. For the few things that could kill a vampire; fire was on the top of the list. "The humans would come if they see fire. They probably think we're trying to burn the place down," the female pointed out.

James smirked, "Now there's an idea."

"Don't even think about it," Edward warned, feeling his mate tense at his words. "Last thing we need is to be trapped in a burning room."

James nodded, still smirking at the idea.

Edward looked around the habitat, his eyes taking in every detail. Were they really going to leave this place?

Is James's mate really capable of releasing them from this human death trap? Many questions were swarming in Edward's mind as he thought about his in captivity. He remembered his multiple failed escape attempts and how they always resulted in him being tranquilized and sent back to his den. After five tries, he eventually gave up. But now that there are more vampires, he might actually have a chance to save his and his mate's life.

His stomach began to turn with excitement at the thought of introducing his brand new mate to his family. He knew his father would be proud that his first born has finally found a soul mate to birth healthy sons that will help protect their land and daughters to expand their numbers. Unlike most vampire covens, the Cullens liked to stick together. In the eyes of others, it was like a small empire slowly being built, and other vampires knew very well not to venture onto their land. Although every once in a while, reckless nomadic vampires would disregard the warning scents and pass through the land without a second thought. A big mistake on their part once they were face to face with the strong Cullen men.

Carlisle, Edward, Emmett, and Jasper were not to be messed with, especially when their females were threatened. But as the word of their land expansion spread, more vampires began to make their homes closer to their border; trying to take some of the land for themselves. Carlisle had explained to them that the only way to ensure the security of their home was to have more sons or sons-in-law.

Alice was the first to fall pregnant. As the seasons changed, a beautiful baby was born on the first day of spring. Much to Carlisle disappointment, he had gained a gorgeous bouncing baby girl instead of a potential strong warrior. Although, once Charlotte was placed in her grandfather's arms, she instantly had him wrapped around her pretty little finger.

Emmett and Rosalie weren't having as much luck as his sister. No matter how much they tried, Rosalie had never been able to reproduce. Rosalie grew heartbroken whenever a season flew by and her scent had not changed.

Emmett blamed himself that mother nature had not blessed them yet. But both Edward and Carlisle knew; Rosalie might have been a poor choice of a mate.

Emmett didn't care though, he was happy with the beautiful blonde vampire he fought to have. A long, thick scar ran down his back from the fight with Rosalie's old mate. Edward remembered telling Emmett she wasn't worth the trouble, but his determined brother was intent on proving him wrong.

Now it was Edward's turn to fulfill his father's wish. Not only did he want to please his father, Edward also wanted to raise a large family of his own. The idea of being a father always gave Edward chills, so he promised himself that one day he would be the best father he could ever be. Meeting Bella has turned that fantasy into reality. The only thing standing in the way was a large wall and twenty something humans.

But at the break of dawn, he hoped his days in this facility were over.

*lemonade*

James stayed close to the window, his eyes still trained on the dark forest to catch a glimpse of his beautiful, fiery mate. Bella and Edward made their way back to the den, spending their last moments in the place they first met.

Edward had been carrying his mate, so carefully he bent down to place her small body along the leafy bed.

Without a second to spare, Edward covered her body with his, capturing her mouth with his. Their lips moved together in harmony, like a beautiful song that was played in all the right keys and sung in all the right notes.

Bella's fingernails raked down the large male's back, her legs wrapped around his hips as she hung on. Carefully,

Bella licked his bottom lip, asking permission to continue deeper into the kiss. Edward immediately responded and opened his mouth to let her slip her sweet tasting tongue inside. She moaned quietly since she loved the feeling of his tongue they battled for dominance. Of course the battle didn't last long as Bella retreated back for a necessary breath of fresh air.

"Edward," she purred while her head rolled back as he continued to ravish her neck.

"Yes, my lovely mate," Edward hummed, his lips did not falter as he slowly reached up and caressed her full breast.

Bella nearly exploded with lust, her female needs burned with desire. "Edward please," she panted, her hands tightened into fist.

"Tell me what you want Bella," he commanded and gently bit the skin where her neck and shoulder met.

With little hesitation, Bella moaned out the words Edward had been dying to hear. "Mate with me Edward."

Edward's eyes gleamed with lust and happiness as he tugged on the dress that covered her body. "Are you sure Bella?"

"Yes, I want you now! Please, Edward I absolutely need you," she moaned, then unwrapped her legs from him, only to spread them apart for his approval.

Edward looked down at his beautiful mate and admired the bundle of brown curls that protected the glorious core he wished to bury himself in. He could see how wet she was and his own arousal had made itself know as he pressed himself against his lovely mate. He was about to slip off his pants when a sudden urge to stop crept upon his nerves. He growled in frustration, pulling away much to Bella's surprise.

"What's wrong?" she wondered, her cheeks flushed red as she pulled down her dress. "Am I not..." she swallowed hard, "...good enough?"

Edward had to bite back the bile that started to build in his throat. How could she think that? "Of course not Bella, you are absolutely perfect, don't ever think otherwise."

"Then why did you stop?" She questioned then lowered her eyes down in embarrassment.

Edward sighed. What was wrong with him? He has every right to take his mate, but then why did he pull away?

"I just...I don't want our first time being in a cage Bella," he finally answered, his eyes pleading for her to understand. "I want us to be free. I want you to be uninhibited to be yourself, to not worry about humans interrupting or observing us." Bella nodded, her shoulders slumped in disappointment. "But don't worry my love, once we are out of this place," he leaned down to whisper in her ear. "I'm going to fuck you so hard; you won't be able to walk for days."

Bella shivered from his cool breath, her lips turning into a smile. "Is that a promise?"

"Locked in my heart, sealed with a kiss, never apart, I will keep my promise," he softly sang and pressed a sweet kiss to his glowing mate.

"I love you Edward," Bella declared while she wrapped her arms tightly around Edward. With just three little words, Edward felt like a soaring bird, free and completely smothered in bliss.

"I love you too...my mate."

James smiled as his ears picked up the event that happened to the newly mated couple. He remembered the first time he had set eyes upon the fiery redhead that was his mate. He had instantly melted and fell in love at first sight. Mating was a powerful bond between vampires. It was what kept them alive. For without the comfort of having someone to love, someone to protect and provide for, there was no reason to continue existence on this earth. Vampires were cold hearted, blood-drinking killers, who only sought refuge in the arms of a beloved partnership. Without a mate, a lonely vampire could drain a whole city in a week.

That is why mating meant everything to a male. It meant that he had someone care for, someone to provide for, someone to come back to after a hunt and someone to have children with.

"Don't worry baby," he cooed quietly towards the glass window. "We'll be together soon."

Deep in the forest—hidden behind the thick trees and brush—stood a beautiful red haired vampire. Her eyes were narrowed toward the human facility that held her mate. Beside her stood a tall lanky male, her son who had been away when the tragic event had taken place. "Mum, when are we going to break dad out?"

"Patience Riley," Victoria purred in her baby like voice. "We must wait until most of the humans have gone home."

"And when will that be?"

Victoria huffed in annoyance, but she answered her only son nonetheless. "The humans match their schedules to ours, meaning they will go home when the sun comes up and we should be sleeping."

"At dawn then," he concluded.

"Yes Riley, at dawn," she hissed. "Now please be quiet, or you'll bring the humans to us before we have a chance."

"Mum, there's a girl in there too. She's pretty," he breathed, taking in Bella's beauty.

The older female scoffed, "Riley please, have you seen the size of that male she's mated to? You won't even have a chance."

Riley frowned, unhappy that his mother wasn't supporting him. "I could take him," he growled. The young vampire crossed his arms and stood up tall.

With a snarl, Victoria turned to her ignorant son. "Like hell you would! Going up to a male that large and experienced is suicide, and I'm not letting my only son be killed over a female that is not worth it!" she hissed, glowering.

Riley sighed in defeat, his shoulders slumped in disappointment. "Don't worry my love," Victoria cooed. She lifted his so they could look into each other's eyes. "You will find your mate when you are ready so don't rush mating. Because once you're tied, you're tied for life. Do you understand?"

"Yes mother, I understand."

Victoria grinned at her son, pleased with his corporation. "Good boy," she praised, running a hand through his blond hair that was so like his father's She looked back towards the glass dome and caught the eye of her mate James. She saw his lips move but no sound was heard. The glass was sound proof and completely indestructible, a sure warning sign that the humans were getting stronger and smarter. She could make out the words he was saying by reading his lips, and with a smile, she slowly retreated into the darkness. She patiently waited for the right moment to attack.