I spent most of the bright sunny day curled up in the large, worn green chair that sat in the corner of my and Vanessa's room. Over the past years I couldn't even remember how many books I had read. Everything from fantasies to science fiction to non fiction book, somehow I always found my nose buried in some form of literature. When I got home from my eye opening evening with Edward he allowed me to dip into his wonderful stash of novels. He personally picked one that he thought would 'tickle my fancy.' Exact words, no lie. I found serenity in my comfy old chair, halfway through my intensely interesting literature when Vanessa came stumbling in.
"Bella Darling" She nodded at me slightly as I picked my head up from out of the book. "reading as usual" She smiled and wandered over to sit on the arm of my chair, immediately making me stiff, fearful she could read my face, obviously over pleased with myself.
"Have a nice hunt?" I asked automatically as she examined the cover of my book with a curious face.
"Indeed, found myself a ferocious wolf" She snickered and stood up. "And yourself? Spend it reading?"
"Yes" I was quick to answer. My reply sounded too defensive, too sketchy.
"Run into Edward at all last night" She raised an eyebrow.
"errr" I stuttered "Y..Yeah"
"Things still hostile between you two?" She asked without a suspicious tone.
"Sort of" I shrugged" He lent me this book" I waved the novel at her then stood up sitting it on the chair behind me. I wandered over to the bed and plopped myself down.
"Don't let Dalton find out" She chuckled taking a seat next to me. There was an awkward silence for a while until Vanessa finally stood up. "Well enjoy your hunt tonight" She began her way out of the room then stopped at the door way. "And when you're ready to tell me the truth about you and Edward, your secret is safe with me" She winked and walked away leaving me nervous and breathless.
I stood anxiously and thirsty in the foyer, trying hard to tie my shoes in a way that ensured they stayed tied. I admired my new sweater in the small mirror by the steps. I wanted to look impressive, cute even but not be obvious about it. Tight Flattering jeans that accented my favorite curves and a long blue sweater that hugged my body seemed perfectly appropriate.
"You're wearing the sweater I bought you" Alice cheered as she galloped down the steps. I nodded happily. "You look great" She reached out to hug me and placed a friendly kiss on my cheek. She drew back to look into my eyes. "You most be dying Bella your eyes are pitch black it's almost frightening"
"I'm rather good with my self control" I corrected her "I don't need to feed too often"
Emmet, Rosalie and Esme flowed into the foyer later followed by a casually late Edward. Dalton found in necessary to see me off, forcing an over dramatic kiss on my lips before pushing me out the door encouraging me to hurry home.
Before I knew it I was running off into the darkness. A comfortable speed that kept wind blowing in my hair, a speed that match Edward's, who chose to stay near by me. As Esme, Rose , and Emmet found their own direction to pursue, Edward lured me in his path. We came to a stop at the edge of a small clearing. He pulled me close to him, Embracing me roughly burying his head in my hair.
"I don't trust Dalton one bit" Edward began. "He thoughts about you are very obscene." I drew back and gave him a confusing look.
"what are you talking about?" I asked, still locked in his arms.
"He wants… you" Edward shrugged and then dipped his head. "And I don't like it at all. He's a terrible pig with a terrible mind"
"He wants what Edward?" My tone was harsh and loud now. He shushed me. "Sex?" I questioned.
"Yeah" He frowned.
"No, no, no" I shook my head. "I told him no sex until we were married…" I trialed off. "But… I'm not going to marry him" I met Edward's caring gaze again.
"Try not to let yourself be alone with him" He pleaded "But if you need me, I will try to stay close"
"I can take care of myself" I reassured him and placed a gentle kiss on his lips.
We spent most of that evening cuddling in the dark meadow, only leaving each others arms to pursue near by prey that, to their misfortune, crossed our thirsty paths. Edward was somewhat drawn back from my vicious hunting methods but I proved to be far more successful that him. Edward insisted that I return home earlier than he to mislead our families. I thought it was a fine idea and headed home far before sunrise.
A dim early morning light filled the house. Almost all was quiet except for impatient Dalton waiting for me in my room. My heart nearly jumped out of my throat when I found him sitting in my chair.
"Home early!" he exclaimed. I nodded and walked over to my bed, kicking off my shoes. He scurried over and took a seat far to close to me. He sat there very uncomfortable for about two minuets until his hand reached up to touch my face. He kissed me lightly, no where near as sweat or satisfying as Edward's kisses, but a duty that I reluctantly obliged to. After long minuets of his sloppy, wet tongue carelessly thrashing against my own, Dalton broke the weak seal of our lips to begin kissing my neck. I criticized his every action in my head, harshly comparing his moves to Edward's charm. I allowed Dalton to continue for a few more minuets until I pulled back from him.
"Dalton" I began turning my head to cease his annoying kisses. "I can't" His eyes met mine with a cruel, threatening glare. Fear suddenly shivered through me as tried to jump up, debating weather or not to make a run for it. His hand came up to my throat, grasping it and throwing me farther back onto the bed. I tried to swallow, ready myself to shout for help but Dalton's grip tightening around my neck.
"You will" He growled between his teeth. I began to shake and buck in rejection beneath him. His cold hand wandered underneath my shirt, rubbing my stomach at first, then ripping the fabric away from my body. I felt a tears beginning to well in my eyes as the situation became more and more real to me. His strength was surprising. I was thankful breathing was not a necessity for me or else the esophagus crushing force on my throat would have surely killed my human body. A disgusting smirk spread across his face as he admired my half naked torso. His cold hands traveled to the button of my pants, carelessly ripping them off of me. He swung his leg around to straddle me and otherwise pin me to the bed.
"Don't worry Bella" His hand reached up to touch my face as I shuddered underneath his palm "I will be gentle" He smiled at me. "I'm going to let go of your throat now, you scream and I rip your head off understand?" His hand gently came off my neck as I nodded obediently. I whimpered slightly as the welling of tears poured over onto my cheek. Edward would be home soon, He would hear Dalton's thoughts. Alice would see this, surely she would save me.
His cold hands were felt between my thighs, gently pushing them away from each other allowing him to position himself between me. He pushed himself up to stand on his knees over me. He grabbed at his shirt pulling it off of himself. My hand laid a crossed my chest as I shivered. He grabbed my wrists and threw them over my head. Dalton quickly snapped the small piece of fabric that connected the cups of my bra, quickly exposing me to him. I immediately became more fearful. And slightly self conscious. I closed my eyes and tried to pretend I was somewhere else as his rough hand began harshly kneading my breasts. I release I soft whimper as I attempted to choke back tears. I heard him snicker and then start undoing his belt. As I felt him adjusting to take off his jean I began full out crying.
"Shut up" He growled, smacking me across my face. I brought my cold hand up to sooth the pain throbbing on my cheek.
"Dalton, please" I begged closing my eye so tight so I wouldn't have to see him exposed. Again he laughed and tugged at my underwear. And there I was. Naked, legs spread and about to loose the only bit of virtue I felt I had left. I felt his body inch closer and closer to the space between my legs. Out of fear, or maybe it was a reflex I brought my knee up quickly to roughly nudge him in his sensitive manhood. When he withdrew in pain I scurried up to my feet. His quick recovery from the blow surprised me. He grabbed me by my neck and threw me clear across the room. I tumbled into my chair making it fly into the wall with a loud thud. Dalton was coming over to me frighteningly furious speed with a look of pure anger on his face. I took in a deep un-needed breath and then screamed, a loud, ear shattering, scream. Dalton drew back, his loathsome face turned to an expression of fear. The next works echoing out of my mouth sent him into a defensive pose. I called for Edward.
