Hi guys, thanks for all the support with this one. It's been an idea rattling around for a while. Not too sure about the number of chapters etc just yet as I'm writing a chapter at a time. I will try and update on a weekly basis. Just hope you guys like it! :)
"I would like to thank you all for coming today to celebrate the fact that my beautiful fiancée has agreed to marry me" Edward began his speech before smiling at Isabella and kissing her forehead in an adoring manner "It means the world to us that you could be here and I am the luckiest man alive that she has agreed to become Isabella Marie Cullen."
Applause erupted from the crowd and Edward looked around with a smug expression, as they believed his speech to be one of a loving fiancée. Isabella looked up at Edward with a raised eyebrow but he continued to ignore her. After a few moments her father grasped her free hand and rubbed soothing circles on her hand whilst Edward pulled her body impossibly closer as his brothers and father approached his other side. They posed for what seemed like a million pictures to Isabella before the crowd dispersed to mingle and enjoy the party leaving the two families alone.
Carlisle was the first to approach his sons new fiancée and took her hand gently before raising is to his lips "Welcome to the family Isabella. I am sure you will fit in with the Cullens with no problems"
Isabella smiled at his greeting and thanked him politely before a large muscled man swept her off her feet in to a huge bear hug.
"Hiya Bells, I'm Emmett but you can call me Em. You're a pretty little thing. I'm sure we'll get along well" he grinned showing his adorable dimples that made her melt. She kissed his cheek chastely and agreed they would get along well.
Finally Jasper approached the brunette and pulled her in to a much softer hug and once again welcomed her to the family, even going as far as to call her his new hot little sister which made her chuckle.
Edward watched his family greet Isabella to the family and was jealous of the easy rapport she seemed to have already with them and he was on the outside watching. As soon as Jasper released her from his grasp he made sure to pull her back to his side and whispered in her ear that the should both get a drink and enjoy their engagement party. Upon her acceptance he then guided her through the hoards of people to the bar where she elegantly took up residence on a stool as he stood beside her with a hand on her lower back.
"What would you like to drink sweetheart?" he asked with a smile as he looked at her.
"Could I get a cosmopolitan please honey?" she smiled indulgently at him as she noticed a reporter hanging around them listening to their conversation.
She was desperate for a Jack and coke but she knew that wasn't the drink a lady was expected to order. Her father had warned her that she must act like a lady at least for tonight for her engagement party, as the media would be swarming.
Edward inwardly rolled his eyes at the typically girly drink and ordered himself a Jack on the rocks. Isabella was currently surveying the crowd before her whilst stroking his arm so Edward took this opportunity to watch her and try to read what she was like. He handed her drink to her and began to make conversation with her but he couldn't ask her any questions about herself as the journalists were right behind them. Eventually Isabella leaned up to lovingly kiss his lips and tell him to find their family whilst she went to the bathroom.
Edward took their drinks and watched Isabella leave to the bathroom before she disappeared out of view. Once he could no longer see her he took up residence by his brothers whilst they discussed his girl.
"I like her, she seems cool, and she's tiny. I'm amazed she didn't break when I hugged her" Emmett chuckled.
"Yeah, I'm amazed she's still in on piece for Eddie!" Jasper agreed "Did you see the legs on her though?! Man I bet they go on for miles!"
Isabella had made her way to the bathroom and was just re-applying her lipstick when two girls walked in whispering about her.
"Yeah, as if she'll interest him for long" one had whispered to her friend and in reply she received "Yeah, I've heard she's some kind of nun and he's like a sex god so that's hardly gonna work is it. I bet she forced him to marry her for sex. Guys are always on about the forbidden fruit"
Isabella chuckled before putting her lipstick back in her clutch and turning to the girls "Must be because I give good head" before walking from the bathroom.
On her way out of the bathroom Isabella found none other than James Garcia waiting for her, leaning against the wall in a tailored suit with his long dirty blonde hair pulled in to a neat ponytail.
"Ah Isabella, it's so nice to meet the Lost Volturi Princess. I must say you are a treasure. Cullen is a very lucky man, especially to have beaten me in taking you off your father's hands. I wonder how much you're worth love"
Isabella couldn't believe the words leaving this mans mouth and was instantly filled with anger at this mans assumptions that she could be bought. She tried to bite her tongue but once she caught sight of the mans leer she couldn't stop her rage boiling over.
"First of all, my father loves me and wouldn't just trade me in for a few bucks! I'm not a whore! Secondly, Edward and I were meant for each other and he can't help it if he has some jealous little boys on his case, just like I can't help all the jealous females swarming my own engagement party debating my virtue. I think you'll find Mr Garcia that had you approached my father with any kind of deal you would not have struck gold"
James stood listening to the little spitfire's tirade and was instantly hard once her took in her flushed appearance with pure malice flashing in her eyes. Something about this little 5-foot woman talking back to him made him excited beyond reason. Isabella watched James's face lift in a smirk at her words before a chuckle let his mouth. This man was laughing at her…at her! She was furious but before she could retaliate she found herself pushed back in to the wall roughly with his body pushing against her and his head dipped so his hot breath brushed her neck and exposed collarbone.
"Oh Isabella, you have no idea how much seeing you angry turns me on. I almost feel I should say something else to keep your fire alive but maybe I should just taste the fruits first" he whispered in her ear before licking her neck. She tried to struggle as soon as she felt his tongue leaving a wet trail on her neck but found it impossible to move against the man. James kept one hand firmly on her neck to help pin her to the wall whilst his other went to her ass, squeezing almost painfully.
Isabella began to panic and debated on screaming but knew it would not be wise to with all the reporters outside and everyone's mafia connections. She racked her brain for ways to get him off her and kept coming up short before she remembered her little secret tucked in to her dress. Now just to get to it…
Edward was stood laughing and joking with Jasper and Emmett for a while after Isabella had left for the bathroom. He kept on eye on the corridor that led to the bathroom whilst staying in conversation. He took the last swig of his drink and frowned, shouldn't she have been back by now? He took a look at his watch and Emmett and Jasper noticed the movement instantly looking around for his new fiancée.
"Hey Ed, where'd Bells go?" Emmett asked while scanning the room.
"Bells? Already nicknamed her Em?" Edward chuckled at his brother "She said she was going to the bathroom but she hasn't been back in a while. I think I'll just go and check on her" he told him before handing him Isabella's drink to hold.
Edward stalked off in the direction of the bathrooms with a sinking feeling in his stomach. He turned the corner towards to female bathroom and his eyes immediately went to her as a large man towered over her and kept her pinned to the wall by her throat whilst his other mapped out her body. His eyes narrowed dangerously as he took in the scene and he coughed drawing attention to himself. James took in the disruption immediately and a grin formed on his face before he turned to Isabella "Oh look love, it seems your fiancée has found us. We should've been more careful" he chuckled before leaning in and trying to kiss her lips but she turned away giving him her cheek.
James heard the sound of Edwards gun clicking and instantly whipped his pocketknife out and held it against her throat. At this point both Emmett and Jasper came thundering down the hallway to discover the hold up.
"I suggest you take your filthy hands on my girl Garcia before you end up dead" Edward threatened in a menacing voice causing both Jasper and Emmett to also draw their weapons. James laughed lowly at the threat from Edward but once the other two men were also armed her pressed the knife to her harder causing her to unwillingly let loose a cry of pain as it pierced the skin. James's eyes snapped to her and his lips curled in to a smile once more.
"Don't cry Isabella, I'll take care of you later once I've taken care of our company" he said loud enough for the boys to hear. James then fully turned his attention to the brothers "Now Edward, I think you've been led astray with this delicate flower as she will be leaving with me and become a Garcia, my little beauty"
Taking advantage of the fact the James's attention was locked solely on Edward and his brothers Isabella slowly pulled her foot up the wall and grasped the hem of her dress with as little movement at possible. She slowly and smoothly pulled the fabric up to mid thigh ignoring the curious looks she was now receiving from Edward and his brothers. She lifted her head to take in James's current position and calmly pulled her own knife from the holster on her thigh. She then quickly stabbed the knife in to James's arm causing the knife to pierce her skin further but drop to the floor as he pulled back in shock. She then brought her knee up and slammed in to his groin hard causing him to fall to the floor. Edward grabbed Isabella around the waist as she went to lunge for him once more and pulled her in to the bathroom leaving Emmett and Jasper to deal with James.
Edward locked the door behind them and lifted Isabella to sit on the counter of the bathroom whilst gently taking the knife from her and placed it on the sink whilst taking a look at her neck.
"You okay?" he asked her softly as she watched his hands tend to the wound with the first aid kit. She flicked her eyes up to meet his and a smile tugged at her lips much like the mischievous one he'd seen earlier.
"Sure I'm good, neck hurts like a bitch but I'm good" she replied in her sweet voice which would force you to believe butter wouldn't melt. Her reply took Edward by surprise and he laughed at her calm demeanor. Maybe he was wrong about this girl she was clearly feisty. He finished tending to her neck and dropped his hands to her dress covered thighs.
"So where'd a little girl like you learn how to use a knife like that huh?" he raised an eyebrow at her in question causing her to giggle and lean back on her hands. "
Come on Edward, did you really think my dad would leave his only daughter unarmed and untrained? I mean come on, I am next in line after all!"
Edward took a moment to take her in before and listen to her reply before a smirk appeared on his handsome face "Actually sweetheart I think you'll find that's my place now so I'll be running the family"
She looked up at him with eyes flashing and took in his serious expression. This guy seriously thought he was taking over her family! No way! She had worked too long and too hard to give it up to some guy from an arranged marriage. As she was contemplating how to answer Edward picked up her knife and ran it under the sink, pouring some alcohol from the first aid kit on to it and wiping it down with a clean towel. He then parted her legs, stood in between them and tugged her to him by her thighs so that her center was flush with his cock. He watched her as he lifted the hem of the skirt up to her thigh and rubbed circles on the flesh on the inside. He then took the knife and carefully slipped it back in to the holster strapped there. Isabella watched him and couldn't help but become wet at the sight of him as his eyes glazed with lust.
She pulled him to her and looked in to his eyes, flicking between them and his lips as he brought out his tongue to wet them in anticipation. She slowly closed her eyes and dipped her head, feeling his own move forward to meet her before she quickly veered off and caught his ear lobe in her teeth, biting down just hard enough for his grip to tighten.
"Oh honey I think you'll find this is my family and I will run it how I see fit. The only way you will find yourself in control is over my. dead. body" she whispered softly in his ear before using his current state of shock to jump down from the counter, unlock the door and quickly join the party before anyone really noticed her absence.