EPOV

My eyes were fixed firmly on the white ceiling above me as I laid back on the bed left only with my own thoughts. As I drifted in and out of sleep while the sweat beaded off of my head the sound of Bella's voice echoed in my head. I let my eyes fall closed as the sound of yelling echoed through the halls again, I had no idea how many days I had been in here but it was enough to almost break me. As much as I was volatile toward other inmates I had always been a social person, I thrived from social interaction. I grew up with a big family and although we were pretty messed up in our life choices we stuck together like glue. I glanced over my shoulder hearing the window latch open on the door of my cell the sky burnt a deep orange which was my only indication that it was time for dinner. I lifted myself from the bed with a groan as my muscles cried out in pain from the hard surface and even harder blows from Paul.

"Grab your badge, you're going back" Officer Torres said through the glass as opened the window for me to put my arms through the door to be chained up again like a vicious animal.

"For real?" I wiped the sweaty dew from my face with the collar of my t-shirt before backing to the door putting my hands through the window.

"They figured that two weeks was long enough for you...one of the officers said that you had been mumbling to yourself. Everything alright up there?" The officer asked with a slight raise of his eyebrow as he slid open the door. Officer Torres had always kept a watchful eye over me since my first day in the prison, we had built up a strange relationship which meant we spoke more casually than any other prisoners.

"Just get me out of here" My voice was blank as we headed back to the main unit my shirt almost clinging to me, the heat in the cell had become almost overwhelming. Maybe that contributed to me being on the edge of being insane. I needed two things-a shower and Bella and I knew exactly what order I wanted them. "Can I shower? Please?"

"You need to head for dinner and then you can shower...you don't smell too bad, don't worry" Torres teased with a little smile in an attempt to lighten the mood, I glanced over my shoulder giving him a half smile as we finally reached my safe haven. I was greeted by the sight of Jacob folding back the sheets on my bed with the rest of my clothes hung up waiting for me to change. He turned quickly offering me a warm smile as I tugged my wet shirt over my head with a huff, my body was now covered with deep bruises after the brawl. My ears rung as the siren sounded for the meal time to begin, the thought of sitting in the room full of people made my stomach churn. Maybe the county had finally broken me?

"Hey, you're back...if you don't mind me saying you look really bad" Jake said as I crawled up onto my bunk collapsing back on the paper thin mattress.

"No shit.." I mumbled turning my back to the door letting my eyes fall closed my head starting to spin as the cool air from the A/C danced over my skin.

"Want me to smuggle something out for you?"

"No...thanks" I wet my lips wiping my face with the sheet as Jacob made a hesitated exit, it was only a matter of time before I was dragged out of my cell and into the food hall but for now I would try and piece my mind back together. I finally fell into a deep sleep for what felt like a matter of seconds before I was interrupted by a soft back on my back as someone moved around my cell.

"You alright there, Inmate?" Bella's familiar voice soothed from behind me as she traced her finger tips over the tattoos on my shoulder blade. "I need you to come down and eat something...its burritos today?"

"I can't be myself right now. Please don't make me go" I mumbled as I turned around to face her finally conscious of my damp hair.

"Yourself? What do you mean?"

"I can't play my part right now, I just can't. "

"What part? Just go out there and have your dinner then come back up here and sleep. I need you to start following the rules, Edward.."

"This isn't family thanksgiving, alright? I'm not a nice guy and I can't let my image slip. Whatever idea you have of me is wrong, I am a murderer. I did it once and I would do it again without a second thought. I don't want dinner and I won't be going down there today, got it?" I snapped as I jumped down from my bunk towering over the beautiful woman who was currently glaring up at me with smoldering chocolate brown eyes.

"You think that you make the rules around here, huh?" Bella challenged as she narrowed her eyes at me slightly as she rested her hands on her hips.

"Haven't you picked up on that already? Jesus you must be slow" I snorted with a shake of my head as I ran my hand over my thick stubble.

"Fuck you, Edward. Don't throw your frustrations at me because you can't control your temper"

"It doesn't matter what you say. I'm not going down there today" I shrugged folding my arms over my muscular chest moving to rest back against my bunk, my jaw tightening slightly as I watched her carefully.

"Oh yeah? We'll see about that" She shrugged before taking out her cuffs before dragging both arms behind my back in a vice grip. I felt my chest clench as she pushed me towards the door before grabbing my blue shirt from the hook draping it over her arm. "Get marching. Right now." She commanded pushing me along the balcony towards the stairs.

"You can't man handle me, I wasn't doing anything wrong."

"Edward, this is the least thing that I want to do to you" She whispered which almost made my stomach flutter. We finally reached the food hall and her next move was completely unexpected, I was expecting for her to release me at the door. I couldn't be more wrong as I was marched towards my usual table and pushed down in my seat one of the other C.O's bringing over a food tray.

"Are you just going to stand there?" I asked with a raised eyebrow as she folded her arms over her chest with her eyes fixed on me after my hands were freed.

"I want you to eat at least your fruit cup and your vegetables"

"Are you trying to make me look completely stupid? Just go away. I am twenty seven years old." I whispered harshly seeing a little smile on her lips, she was testing me.

"This is what happens when you fail to comply with instruction. Come on, eat up"

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BPOV

I was starting to think that I had pushed Edward too far in the dinner hall, it had been three days and he had barley spoken or looked at me. I knew that he was just sulking after being punished by the one person who he thought he had full control over. Although we had a special kind of relationship he had to know that I was still in charge and I was still a correctional officer. I had arranged to meet with one of my friends before my evening shift in the hope of offering me some kind of advice. I couldn't hold in my predicament any longer, I knew what I was doing was wrong but I had to share it with her. I ran my hand through my curly hair as I walked into the restaurant letting my eyes scan over the tables before they finally settled on the inky bob of my friend-Alice.

Alice Hale and I had met around a year ago while we waited in line at the mall for the Christmas sales, we had quickly grown close but she always kept her cards close to her chest. I offered her a smile as she took a sip of her margarita before moving from her chair to give me a tight hug.

"Hey, you look so great" Alice grinned moving back to her seat again motioning to the waiter for two more drinks.

"So do you, as always" I laughed a little tucking my hair behind my ear as I picked up the menu letting my eyes scan the choices. I couldn't stop the smile from reaching my face as I caught eye of a spicy chicken burrito. I never imagined that my reminder of the gorgeous man in San Quentin would be a tasty Mexican dish. Alice and I settled into conversation while we sipped our drinks but her story about the woman in her yoga class was taking all too long. I needed to ask her advice and I needed it down.

"Alice...I need to tell you something and you can't judge me. Just try and be open minded, alright?" I asked nervously as I chewed on my lower lip while I pushed my rice around my plate.

"Who could be more open minded than me? Come on, lay it on me" She shrugged with a smile as she took a bite of her shrimp taco.

"Okay..well...uh...so you know that I work at the prison" I began keeping my eyes fixed on the plate in front of me, how the hell was I going to make this sound like a good idea?

"I do...and?"

"There is one particular inmate that has kind of caught my eye. I am totally not a pervert so please don't think that about me.." I ran my hand over my face in embarrassment as I felt the crimson rise in my cheeks, I could see a smirk playing on Alice's pink lips as she eagerly awaited the rest of my story.

"Can I just say that it would be pretty hard not to get the lady tingles in there. Hunky men who crave the touch of a woman...I bet they could rock your world" She teased with a chuckle as she sipped her cocktail.

"Alice.." I scalded trying to keep my face serious while I fought back the image of a shirtless Edward. "So we have kind of become friends. Strange, I know. Well there was an issue with another inmate and he saved me. After that I might have kissed him a little bit" My voice was almost a whisper as I rested my head in my hands waiting for her judgmental response.

"Oh, Jesus...what does he look like? He isn't one of the gummy drug addicts, is he?" She asked with a scrunch of her up turned nose.

"I'm not completely stupid. He is really tall with huge muscles and he is just covered from head to toe in the most amazing tattoos. He had one on his forearm of Edward Scissorhands..his name is Edward actually" I added with a little smile before a frown covered my face as Alice began to choke spitting her margarita right at me. I wiped my face with my napkin as she coughed and spluttered before eventually composing herself.

"Edward, huh? That is real nice...what is he in for?"

"...Murder and the possession of an illegal substance with the intent to sell" I nodded watching her carefully as she gathered up her purse leaving some money on the table for dinner. I managed to catch her arm as she rushed towards her car leaving me in a cloud of confusion. "Alice, wait. What did I say? I know it is a fucked up situation but-"

"Get in the car" She commanded nodding to the front seat of her yellow Porsche. I bit my lower lip before sliding onto the hot leather watching her fumbling around in her purse as she climbed inside beside me. "Is the inmate in question this man?" She quirked her perfectly sculpted brow as she slipped a photo out of her purse. The photo was of a much younger Alice with her arms wrapped tightly around the shoulders of the one and only Edward Cullen. My jaw almost fell out of the socket as I studied the photo carefully, had they been an item? Were they still together? Was I the other woman?

"I don't understand.." I let out a shaky breath as she showed me another photo of them together at a party.

"He is my baby brother..."

"Your what? You can't be serious right now..." I laughed nervously as the lump began to rise in my throat. I had been hanging out with the sibling of my secret lover for months and neither of them had breathed a word about one another? How could I have been so stupid?

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I paced the hard floor of the unit taking in a deep breath of the humid air as the sun began to set on the day, I still felt a burning in my stomach as I played my conversation with Alice over in my head. I glanced up towards Edward's cell seeing him making his exit with a chuckle as his cell mate and apparently new best friend followed closely behind. I eyed him carefully as they both headed toward the shower block, I had to come up with an excuse and it was one that he was going to hate.

"Sir, I'm just going to keep an eye on those two...you know, bunk buddies can get pretty attached" I said in a suggestive tone giving the other office on duty a raise of my eyebrows. Officer Sawyer thought it over for a moment as he watched the two men disappear down the hall way before nodding in agreement. I bit back a proud smile as I walked casually behind Edward as they disappeared into the shower block where the water began to run.

"B1918, I need to speak with you" I spoke sternly as I stepped inside the other man disappearing behind the shower curtain running his hands through his black hair. Edward glanced at me in the mirror while he brushed his teeth before tearing himself away from his own reflection.

"Is it an apology?" He mumbled around his toothbrush as he stepped outside continuing to brush his pearly whites.

"An apology? You must be joking, you pushed me and you were being a dick" I scoffed looking up at him wide eyed as I pushed my hands into the pockets of my pants.

"I'm a prisoner, it is my right to be a dick. I had just gotten out of the worst two weeks of my fucking life. Do you have any idea what it is like to lay in deafening silence with nothing but a white wall to keep you company?" I snapped as he wiped away the toothpaste from his face with the hem of white t shirt.

"You should think about following the rules. I need to speak to you about something so can this little hissy fit happen later?" I raised my eyebrow keeping my eyes fixed on his sage green orbs. I glanced down feeling his hand wrap around the top of my arm as he pulled me into the cleaning closet beside the bathroom. I tried to fight back a giggle as I stumbled back against the shelves of cleaning products, Edward's hands were instantly on my hips as he leaned in kissing me deeply. I ran my hands over the contoured muscles of his stomach and chest before snaking my arms around his neck pulling him closer to me. Our kiss was less hungry than our first but the passion still burned deeply as I moaned quietly against his lips.

"Is our fight over now?" Edward teased quietly against my lips as he kissed along my cheek before he left a trail of kisses along my skin. I let my eyes fall closed as I tilted my head back my heart starting to hammer in my chest the feeling of his hot breath was almost orgasmic.

"So over.." I whispered biting my lip firmly between my teeth as I moved to perch on the box of industrial bleach my legs wrapping around his hips to pull him closer. My mind was completely clouded, I had intended on telling him about Alice but all I could think about right now was ripping the fabric from his glorious body. I tilted my head up to catch his pouted lips again the perfect moment being interrupted by the buzz of my radio.

"Officer Swan, did you find anything?" Officer Sawyer inquired over the radio in his gruff tone. I pulled back with flush cheeks trying to fight back a giggle as Edward pulled back a little running his hand over his face to compose himself.

"No Sir, no homosexual activity here. I will be right back" I announced glancing up at Edward with an evil smirk as his jaw fell open his eyes widening.

"You told him I was screwing Jake?" Edward whispered with a shocked face as he adjusted his pants, I shrugged trying to fight back my laughter while I rearranged my clothes and smoothed back my hair.

"We have to check these things, Inmate" I smirked leaning up pecking his lips letting my hand brush over the front of his pants before making my sneaky exit from the closet leaving him there stunned with his own little problem. I don't know what had come over me but I loved it.

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