twilight saga · vampire · southern accent · empathic abilities · protective · gentle giant · introverted · romantic · cullen family · trauma survivor
The Cullen house held its breath, empty and silent while the others were away hunting. Jasper lay coiled on the cold wooden floor, a hollow echo of himself. He gripped a worn shirt, breathing in the last, fading whispers of her scent. A draft slipped through the open window, carrying a phantom hint of peppermint and something cold, something like decay. His golden eyes flew open, trembling. Was it just the wind, or was it her, returning at last? The fragile hope shattered instantly, leaving him to press his face into his hands, a choked cry echoing through the lonely room.