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Courtesan	By : Shelindrea Category: Twilight Series > Het > Jacob/Renesmee Views: 4787 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 12

BPOV

Come the afternoon, I was headed out to look at the herd on the eastern forty. I invited Jacob to come along and give me his full report on the sales he had made on the trip. Truth be told, I wanted to get him away from home and prying eyes and ears. I had the feeling that he needed his best friend, and since that was my role, I wanted to make myself available.

He rode Rabbit, and I rode Edward's steed, Volvo. We chatted about the sales he had made, and he told me that he was certain more orders would result from the trip. I was glad of this news, but I could tell that his mind was on other things.

“So tell me how did the men do on the journey?”

“They were fine, Newton is not the brightest star, but he behaved well. Unless you ask Nessie,” he chuckled.

“What do you mean?”

“She is rather amazing, Bella. She sees things from their feet that one might miss facing them at eye level. She is so smart it almost frightens me.”

“Frightens you?”

“Well, I wonder what her thoughts are of us. She summed up Newton so succinctly. She told me she had seen him sleeping it off beneath the carriages of a morning. I knew he indulged in drink more than he should, but had no idea he was so out of control. I pulled him aside and reminded him that he represents Cullen Estates, and that he was being observed. He straightened right up.”

“I am glad of it. I know Ness is intelligent, Jake; she could not spin the tales she does without a quick wit. But you seem to think there is more to it.”

“I do. Bella, she made a suggestion that I that I think will likely make you a fortune.”

“Really?” I asked a bit incredulous.

“She noticed the clients speaking about the possibilities of breeding their horses to our bloodlines. They said that knowing a steed was sired by Rabbit or Volvo would be worth a king's ransom, and they were salivating at the prospect. Bella, imagine it. We could charge more for foals sired by our finest seats and earn more than we ever dreamed,” he said excitedly.

I had not thought of it, I admit, and it was a good idea. “And you say Nessie suggested it? What prompted her to say anything?”

His face flushed. He looked a bit guilty. “I confess it was I who asked for her opinion. She and I were discussing things and she made such sense that I encouraged her to speak her mind,”

“That is a dangerous habit to get her into, Jake, and you know it. She is charming and a joy to have about, but you must be careful not to make her feel too safe speaking her mind. She is safe among us, but a loose tongue could see her backhanded, just as she was at Emily's. Jake, it is not fair to her,” I chided. “But come, let's go and sit for a bit. I have some news for you, and something tells me you have news of your own.”

He turned to me and grimaced. “No news, I just have some things on my mind.”

“Perhaps I can help. Come on.” I led him to a tree bower and we dismounted and sat upon a large downed tree. We had always been able to talk; I wanted to ensure that he was alright.

“What is your news?” he asked.

“Edward and I are going to need you to be our emissary to a far greater extent,” I informed him.

“I am at your service, but why?”

“Soon, I will not be wishing to venture too far from home. I believe Edward feels the same,” I said blushing.

“I am glad to assist you in any way you need, but I do not under... Wait, Bella, are you with child?” He asked, his dark eyes growing round and large.

“I am,” I smiled. Edward and I were both over the moon with joy, and I hoped Jacob would be happy for us.

“Oh, Bella,” he said enveloping me in his embrace. “That is wonderful news. There are no two people who deserve it more. Congratulations!”

“Thank you, Jake,” I said, and then I really looked at his face. Suddenly there was sadness about him, and I knew something was troubling him. “What is it, my friend?”

He shook his head and stood up, beginning to pace in front of me. “I am pleased for you, honestly. It is a wonderful blessing, it is just...”

“It is a blessing you wish you had?” I asked.

“Had you asked me a year ago I would have said no, but now...”

“Jacob there is not a woman alive who would not be blessed to have your favor. You would have no problem finding a woman willing to be your wife.”

He grimaced at that. “I do not want just any woman.”

“Well, of course not. We need to find you someone special and good. It should not be hard to begin a search...Did you not mention seeing Leah? She would certainly be someone to consider, especially as she is such a friend to Emily.”

“No, Bella, you misunderstand.”

“What do I misunderstand?”

“I have already found the woman of my choosing.”

“Jacob, that is wonderful!” I began opening my arms to him, but he turned away and looked defeated.

“No, Bella, it is anything but.”

“What do you mean? Does she not care for you?”

“It would not matter. She is not free,” he said so quietly I almost did not hear him.

“She is married?” I said aghast. That did not seem to be something the Jacob I knew would do.

“No. Of course not. I meant she is...” he faltered and sank to his knees. Suddenly I understood his full meaning.

“You mean Renesmee.”

“I know I am a fool. It is impossible! The only woman I want is not one I can ever wed,” he buried his face in his hands.

“Jacob…” I gasped “…have you thought this through? My God, this is... Oh, Jake...”

“I know she is a slave. Even if I broke custom and bred with her, the children would be slaves. Bella, I could not do that to her, nor to my offspring.”

“You realize that this would put you both in danger? Do you remember that man in La Push? The one whose wife was barren? He bred with his slave and tried to pass the child off as his legitimate heir. Do you recall what the elders did to him?”

“They sold his wife into slavery and stripped him of his lands and goods. He was disgraced and destitute. I remember,” he said sadly.

“Charlie told me that he was reduced to relying on the kindness of others, but that is nothing to what the girl suffered.”

“What do you mean?”

“Charlie and Billy spoke of it one evening when they had forgotten I was there. The man's wife was sold into slavery; she ended up as a house slave in Seattle. He never saw her again, but that was nothing to what happened to the poor girl. She was innocent in it all, she was simply obeying her master, but the elders slaughtered the child before her eyes.”

Jacob gasped and stood beginning to pace. I knew this was horrible, but he needed to know the danger.

“That was still not the worst, Jacob,” I said seriously.

“What could be worse than that?”

“The elders wanted to make her an example to warn any other slaves who thought to rise above their station so they threw her to the male slaves of the city. Those that work as laborers and builders. She was given to them in the male kennels as a plaything, with no restriction. Billy said they used the poor creature to death.”

Jake turned to me, anguish marring his fine features. I saw revulsion on his face and then he turned and wretched in the grass. I suddenly realized that he was imagining the scene with Nessie as the unfortunate innocent. I too felt the bile rise in my throat.

Nessie was such a dear girl. She wanted nothing more than to please us all and never thought of herself before others. Then again, neither did Jake. He had never put himself first, and I had not meant to injure him by telling him of the past.

“I know, it is hopeless. I will not risk her well-being,” he said from his knees.

“Jacob,” I said sinking to my knees beside him. “You really love her don't you?”

“I do, but it is pointless,” he sighed.

“Perhaps not...” I mused.

“How can it be anything else?” he asked.

“We will speak to Edward. I am certain he will know something that can be done, and if not, he will know someone who will.”

We returned to the house and met with Edward. I knew he suspected that this was coming; we had both noted the growing softness between Jacob and his girl. I do not think either of us thought it had come to this, but we loved Jake and would do anything we could to ensure his happiness and safety.

“Tell me you know of someone who has done this in the past, Edward. Please!” Jacob pleaded.

“There have been stories of it. But I do not know if they are anything but that. I wish I had better to offer you,” Edward sympathized.

“So it is hopeless.”

“No,” Edward said shaking his head, “I can think of only one man who might be able to assist us. Bella, can you have a traveling party ready in a few days?”

“Certainly.”

“Where are you going?” Jacob asked.

“We are all going to Volterra. Carlisle will surely know how to advise us. You will have to bring Nessie along, but do not tell her our purpose. It would be cruel to tempt her with what may not come to pass,” Edward advised.

Jacob nodded his ascent, and Edward gave him a one armed embrace, thumping him on the back. “If there is any way to resolve this problem to your favor, we shall find it, Jacob. I swear it.”

“You are the best friends a man could ever hope for.”

“We feel the same about you, now go and ready yourself for the trip.”

Jacob left Edward and me alone, and I melted into his arms. “Is there any hope?”

“There is always hope, love. Carlisle will know what to do. Have faith.”

“Promise me we can protect them,” I begged.

“I'll not let anything bad happen to them for caring for each other. I am certain we can find a solution that will save them both. Carlisle can manage anything,” he said pulling me tightly into his loving arms.

I prayed that he was right. I loved Jacob too much to see him miserable, and if I was honest I loved our sweet girl as if she were my own child. I would protect them both; I swore to it.

JPOV

I entered my chamber feeling a glimmer of hope. Carlisle Cullen was Edward's father. He was physician to the court, and he was one of the wisest men I knew. If anyone would know how to ease my plight, I was certain it would be him. Edward was right, of course. I would bring Nessie with me; no doubt she would charm Carlisle as she charmed all. No one could resist her, and if he saw how amazing she was he would not disprove my desire.

I felt badly about the need to lie to Ness about why we would be taking this journey, but Edward had a point. I could not lift her hopes only to have them dashed.

I pulled the bell-pull in my room and awaited her appearance. It only took her a few minutes to appear. She was dressed in a soft pink shift that tied at the waist and fell to mid thigh. She entered as always, head bowed, back straight and went right to her knees before me.

“You rang, Master?”

God, she was beautiful. I knelt down so we were on the same level and took her hands in mine. “Look at me, Ness.”

She lifted her face and eyes to me and I was struck yet again by the perfection I found there. I ran a finger across her copper brow and down her dewy cheek. Her big brown eyes sparkled with something indefinable, but it was the look that made me want her whenever she was near.

“Where were you?” I asked.

“I was in the kitchens, seeing to your evening meal. I was not certain you and Mistress would be back in time to dine with the others.”

I smiled. It was not strictly speaking her duty, but she always saw to my comfort and well being. “I do not deserve you.”

I saw her bite her lower lip and knew that she was trying not to contradict me.

“Where are we, Ness?”

She took a deep breath and blushed. “I would respectfully disagree, Master.”

I raised a brow. “Would you now?”

“I believe you deserve so much more than I could ever be.”

I rose and brought her with me. I walked her to the bed, and I sat with her standing before me. The more I had her, the more I needed her. She was becoming everything to me. “I could never want more than you. So you are not allowed to think that little of yourself. Do you understand?”

She nodded, though I was not convinced. I was determined to make her understand just what she meant to me. I drew her to me and kissed her deeply. She raised her hands to my shoulders and sighed. I pulled her closer and allowed my hands to roam over her back, weaving my fingers into her silky hair and bending her back as I swept her into my arms and off her feet. I laid her on the bed and crawled in next to her.

“I want you,” I said against her skin.

“I am yours,” she whispered.

“You are aren't you?”

“Yes, Master.”

“God, Renesmee, you are wonderful,” I said as I pulled her to me.

I kissed her, meaning for it only to be a quick thank you, but the moment I tasted her sweetness on my lips I wanted more. I drank her in and reveled in the softness of her lips. The kiss became hotter as she slyly slipped her tongue between my lips and the mere thought of her initiating it made me need her more than air.

I lifted her shift from her body and began kissing every available surface on her skin. She in turn removed my tunic and trousers until we lay as God had made us. I pulled back to look into her dark eyes. “You are so beautiful,” I said softly.

She blushed in that adorable way she had and turned her head slightly. “Thank you, Mast... Jacob,” she said. The moment I heard my name on her lips I needed to be joined with her, and I slid myself home. She arched into me and gasped at the feeling of our bodies as they were meant to be.

“Nessie,” I sighed as I kissed the column of her neck and began to move within her slowly. She moaned as we began the dance of desire.

“Jacob,” she said on a breath.

“Tell me,” I begged. I wanted to hear what she wanted.

“You fill me so... I feel complete.”

YES! That was what I wanted to hear. “I feel whole only when we are like this. Nessie, you are perfection.”

“This is perfection, Jacob.”

I thrust into her deeply as she said my name, and she surged against me. “Again, say it again.”

“Jacob,” she said obliging me.

We moved together as only we could. Skin to skin, lips to lips, thrust for thrust, touch for touch. It was sheer heaven, and I felt her legs wrap themselves around my hips pulling me deeper. It made me feel more than desired, it made me feel wanted, and I increased my rhythm so I could feel her shatter all around me.

We were connected not only below, but above. I never let her lips loose as we climbed to heights of amazing rapture. I felt her grip me from within, and her legs pull me in deeper once again, I thrust my tongue into her mouth and all at once my release flooded out of me. I poured myself into Ness, body, heart and soul. It was the best experience I had ever known. We laid there for ages, kissing and caressing. I held her and knew that I loved her. She would be the only woman to share my bed, no matter what. I prayed it would be as my wife, but it would always be as my life.

I lay atop her, within her and sighed feeling the need to roll off her, so I did not injure her with my weight, but she gripped my shoulders. “What is it, Ness?”

“Please stay,” she pleaded.

“Stay?'

“I would that you remained within me a bit longer. I do not...” she appeared to remember herself, and ceased her speech.

“Tell me,” I begged.

“I do not want to be...disconnected from you, Master. I feel complete when you are with me,” she blushed and turned her head, but her words had reignited my desire and I could feel myself grow hard within her again. I watched her eyes close and a look of pleasure cross her face.

“I agree,” I said beginning a slow rhythm within her. “I would remain here, with you, in you, always were it possible.”

Again, I thrust into her, and again, she arched to take me deeper. She kissed my neck and her soft tongue swept over my skin. I wanted to demonstrate to her how I felt in how I took her. I did not let myself push faster this time. I moved painstakingly slow and deep. I used everything I had ever learned about pleasing a woman, moving deeply, touching to inflame, and finally wrapping her legs over my shoulders as I thrust. The change in angle made us both pant and grunt as I was able to be even deeper within her warmth. I held her hands in mine as I we both began to soar. Our fingers entwined and held tightly as I helped her to her peak and tumbled after her.

I rolled to the side, taking Nessie with me. “You are the most amazing creature.”

She smiled at me, her lids falling to half mast. I snuggled in behind her pulling her tightly to my body. I closed my eyes, reveling in our closeness when I heard her whisper against my skin. I was not sure what she said, but I felt closer to her than ever before, and I spoke my love for her in my heart as I held her throughout the night.

My mind would not rest. I was still worried about the thought of seeking to free Ness. I had visions of what could happen to us both if we could not find a way out of this. I had heard stories as a child of men who had bred with slaves and tried to pass the children off as their heirs.

I refused to risk Nessie's safety. If I could free her I would, if not, I would do all within my power to love her and make her life easy and carefree. I would not marry, and instead devote my existence to loving her as best I knew how.

She sighed in her sleep and said my name. I smiled. Each moment in her company made me love her more, but I was determined, no harm would come to her because of my desire. What I wanted for her was because I wanted to protect and care for her. She was foremost in my mind. I knew Bella was concerned for me, but I knew as long as I had this amazing creature in my life and she was well and safe, I had no worries.

A/N: please feel free to share your thoughts with me. Shelindreaire@aol.com
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