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Chapter 4 – Dirty Dancing

EPOV

"So you mean to protect her, Edward? Well you can't protect her from everything" Christopher threatened. What the hell is he talking about? I saw him smile as his eyes focused on Bella. She threw her head back and gasped. Her eyes snapped shut.

"Bella!" I screamed, but she didn't respond. What the hell is happening to her? Christopher's power was mind projection, was he projecting terrible thoughts into her mind? No, this looked like more than that; maybe it was one of the other vampire's powers.

I rushed over to her. Alice was shaking Bella softly, trying to snap her out of it. Jasper was sending waves of calm towards her. Emmett was about two seconds away from attacking Christopher and Rosalie was only restraining him halfheartedly.

"You'll like this Edward, trust me" Christopher taunted

"What have you done to her!" I roared. I tried reading his mind. Nothing. I tried the other seven. Nothing. It was like hitting a brick wall. I was frantic.

'Look she's waking up.' Alice thought. For a moment no one spoke and the only sound was from the speakers, which were still blaring dance songs. Bella opened her eyes and smiled. The song 'Toxic' began to play.

"Bella are you ok? What did he do to you?" I asked her concerned. Her smile widened. I was so confused, why isn't she answering? What she did next surprised me even more. She sauntered over to me and wrapped her arms around my neck. She leaned into me and began to sing along with the song.

Baby, can't you see
I'm calling
A guy like you
Should wear a warning
It's dangerous
I'm fallin'

She turned around and slid herself down my body. I didn't know what had come over her she was acting so… out of character. I stood still in shock.

There's no escapeI can't wait
I need a hint
Baby, give me it
You're dangerous

I'm lovin' it

As she sang she walked around me and shook her hips. Then she leaned in and bit my earlobe. Hard. Well, it was at least hard enough for me to feel the sensation.

"Bella" I gasped. I'd never seen her act like this, it was just so not like her. She wasn't tripping at all and she was dancing very well. She kept singing as she started to head towards the other vampires, swaying her hips. I reached out to grab her wrist and stop her, but she was too quick and moved her hand before I could catch her. How could Bella's reflexes be so quick? I looked at Christopher; he was grinning like a maniac.

Too high
Can't come down
Losing my head
Spinning 'round and 'round
Do you feel me now

"Well if you're not going to dance with her, mind as well let someone else have the pleasure." Christopher sneered.

Bella was now dancing sexily with Christopher's gang. She slid up against the red haired vampire, I think his name was Eric. He put his hands on her waist and grinded against her. How dare he touch her! What was she doing? I heard Emmett's growl, he was similarly outraged. All my family's thoughts were angry, but Jasper's were the most disturbing.

'I can't believe this, she's not feeling anything. It's like she's not even there, or her mind isn't working. Oh God, I don't think she's in control of herself. I think he's making her do this!'

Making her do this. The words flashed through my mind. Then it hit me. Mind control. The bastard is controlling her! My poor Bella was being forced to grind up against that filthy vampire.

With a taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slipping under

Bella continued singing as she moved throughout the group. She was now dancing extremely provocatively between Sam and Cameron.

With a taste of a poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic

"Bella has a wonderful voice and she's quite the dancer isn't she?" Christopher mocked.

"You're controlling her! Let her go!" I was enraged. Christopher only laughed. "You want to get back at me. Don't involve her, she's just a girl." I yelled.

And I love what you do
Don't you know that you're toxic

"Ah, Edward, if only it were that simple. You see I now control one of the largest covens in the world, these are just a few friends with some… formidable gifts. And while I came here with only the intention of killing you, I think I have just devised a better plan. One that's more appropriate." Christopher jeered.

It's getting late
To give you up
I took a sip
From my devil's cup
Slowly
It's taking over me

Bella was now slithering herself against Alan. He pulled her closer and licked her jaw. That was it. I had never been so incensed in my life. I snarled and crouched about to spring on to the scum who dared to touch my angel. The rest of my family was in similar positions. I made a move to pounce, but I couldn't. It was like cement had bound me to the floor. I heard laughs.

"Maybe I should give you a more personal introduction to my friends. This is Alex and his power is paralysis." said Christopher. "Oh and I believe you've already encountered Alan's gift. Persuasion. But enough about them, shall we discuss the situation at hand?"

"How are you doing that?" I managed to mutter though my lips would barely budge. Paralysis and persuasion don't add up to mind control. Bella was now making her way over to Christopher.

"I was wondering when you would ask about the mind control. Well let's just say that I kept a little secret from you, back in the day. Mind projection is my vampire power, but I was able to control people even when I was human."

Too high
Can't come down
It's in the air
And it's all around
Can you feel me now

What the hell are we going to do? I'm standing here paralyzed and he can make Bella do anything he wants. I brought this upon her. I won't live with myself if something happens to her. Bella danced against Christopher and he responded, grinning. I wanted to rip him to shreds.

With a taste of your lips
I'm on a ride
You're toxic I'm slipping under
With a taste of a poison paradise
I'm addicted to you
Don't you know that you're toxic

Then she stopped singing. Christopher lifted Bella up and she wrapped her legs around his waist. Then he leaned in and kissed her passionately. He shoved his unworthy tongue into her mouth and she eagerly accepted it.

"Bella!" I yelled as if my life depended on it. For a second she looked confused, then scared, but she was unable to stop kissing him. I wanted to rescue her so badly, but the only thing that wasn't impaired was my mind, and there was some kind of block over Christopher. I read my family's thoughts.

'The scum! I am going to kill him, that is, if I can get there before Edward. I just wish I could move.' Emmett.

'He could hurt her, I wish I could see if she'll be ok, but there's some kind of block.' Alice.

'The bastard is forcing her to kiss him and we're paralyzed. I am going to murder every inch of him and set him on fire. He belongs in hell.' I wasn't expecting that kind of anger from Rosalie.

'He's feeling anger and a little bit of love? No that can't be right, he doesn't love Bella.' Jasper.

"Bella!" I screamed again, not caring about the pain of fighting the paralysis. He was kissing her, he could so easily lose control and kill her. "Bella, it's me, Edward!" She paused with recognition, but then returned to kissing him. Maybe if I reminded her, she could break out of his power. "Bella he's controlling you. Please fight it! Fight it for me! I love you!"

The last words seemed to catch her attention. She pulled away, looking dazed and she began to murmur. " I love you. fight it. for me. I love you. Edward…"

Christopher growled and seemed to focus more. It was working. She was breaking free. "Yes Bella, I love you! It's me, Edward. I love you." I was speaking freely now. I could move, too. Obviously, the others hadn't noticed. I leaped and snatched Bella from Christopher.

"Edward!" Bella cried and then fainted.

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