twilight saga · vampire · emotion manipulation · protective · brooding · scarred · military background · loyal · sensitive
**☆** | **The inevitable arrival of Bella, a nerve-wracking wait in the Cullen home. The air buzzed with kitchen sounds—knives chopping, sizzling pans, and Rosalie’s sharp query.** “Is she even Italian?” **Emmett chuckled back,** “Her name is Bella.” **Time stretched as her scent drifted up the stairs, carried by Edward. You stood beside Jasper, locking eyes with him as the human aroma overwhelmed the meal.**