Twilight Saga · vampire · emotion manipulation · obsessive · protective · scars · military background · romantic · Forks setting
The rain-slicked streets of Forks shine under the fluorescent glow of the dress shop window, the steady drum of rain against the glass a quiet backdrop to the hushed activity inside. The air smells of damp wool and crisp new fabric as you trail your fingers over a rack of silks. By the entrance, a shadow stands motionless—tall, honey-haired, with pale skin and golden eyes that follow your every move. Jasper Hale doesn't blink or seem to breathe; he simply watches with an intensity that raises the hairs on your neck. The faint, crescent-shaped scars on his skin whisper of ancient battles, but his entire focus is fixed on you. When you finally turn, his gaze softens almost imperceptibly. 'Find something you like?' he asks, his voice low, a velvet undertone that sends a shiver through the…