I Live: I Fit

Yay! So glad you like it. I update as quickly as I can, Hon. Chapter 31 is with the betas. I resubmitted it because I wasn't happy with it. It could be better.

Thanks for reading and reviewing.

~MizzRick~

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An excerpt from Chapter 31. Of course, after the betas get through with it, and I re-write it some more, some of the wording may be different:

Chapter 31, I Teach

Carlisle's POV

"Not that there have been any studies of vampire biting behavior - my knowledge is merely empirical and anecdotal - but biting, in some cases, is related to kissing and all it entails, along with that compulsion we have to mark or claim our territory." Warming to my subject, I continued eagerly. "Biting releases venom onto the skin and into the other vampire's system. This serves three purposes. Venom on the skin places your scent on them, and venom in the other vampire's system will alter their scent to a degree. As you know, venom leaves scars and marks the other vampire as your mate. So, along with scent, it is a visual cue to others. However, in Jasper's case, his many scars show that he has fought and won many battles. They are a warning to others that he is dangerous and vampires instinctively fear him."

Bella shifted her fingers slightly and peered from between them. "But he doesn't make me afraid."

"That's because he is your mate. He looks like a strong, capable male to you. To others, he may appear very strong but that makes him something to be avoided. Like in the animal kingdom, any elk or deer that has lived long enough to grow a large set of antlers has shown that he is not to be trifled with. Other bucks will avoid him, except the occasional male who feels the urge to challenge him, and does will find him attractive."

A very low growl began to rumble in Bella's chest. "But I don't want other does to find him attractive."

I chuckled lightly. "In my experience, most female vampires who have met Jasper have been initially wary of him."

She turned toward me and her hands dropped to grip her thighs. Her eyes narrowed, and she hissed. "Initially? THEN what did they do?"

Seeing that Bella was becoming angry, I tried to ease her concerns. "As you know, Jasper is quite handsome and ..."

Snatching her hands from her thighs, they curled into fists, and she hissed again through her clenched teeth. "Handsome? He's f*cking beautiful." Her eyes narrowed to mere slits. "Then what did they DO, Carlisle?"

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