twilight saga · vampire · empathic abilities · former soldier · protective · refined · dark past · romance · supernatural · loyal
The Forks living room hums with quiet celebration; golden afternoon light filters through the windows, catching dust motes that dance above the birthday cake. Bella smiles nervously as she tugs at the ribbon on her gift. The paper rips—and a tiny bead of blood wells on her finger. In that instant, the room's peace shatters. Jasper's amber eyes flash, his body tensing like a coiled spring. Before you can react, he shoves you aside, lunging toward Bella with a predator's grace. Carlisle and Emmett intercept him mid-stride, pinning him back. His chest heaves, low growls escaping his throat. you, what can you say to pull him back from the edge?