Chapter 9; Staking A Claim

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Isabella's POV

Edward drove me to the underground car park of the building and insisted on walking me up to the reception area. I wasn't even upset about this morning, I found his possessiveness incredibly hot. I had changed my blouse for a more opaque white one and kept the skirt much to Edward's chagrin. I sweetened him up with a few kisses and a matching blazer though.

I glanced at my man, my mouth watering at how edible he looked. He was wearing a plain white T with a soft black leather jacket over the top, black jeans and black and white converse. What amazed me is how much he fit in at the law firm dressed so casually. What pissed me off was the way women's heads turned in his direction and the way their hungry gazes followed him even with his hand securely in mine.

Puttanas.

When we reached the lobby I led him to the elevators and pressed the button while he lounged against the wall watching me. I raised my eyebrow at him.

"You can leave you know? I can make my way to work alone." I smirked at him which he returned before standing and loping over to me. I gasped as he wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me close so I was flush against him. Even with my 4 inch heels he was taller than me, the top of my head at his chin and my gaze on his sculpted chest.

He used his finger to tilt my head up and rested his hand on my neck, his thumb stroking my jaw. I closed my eyes at the contact and leaned a little into his touch. I felt his breath on my face and waited for his lips to meet mine, which they did in a slow, gentle caress that made me tingle to the tips of my toes. He pulled away and kissed my forehead while I wrapped my arms around his torso and gave him a gentle hug.

"Are you staking a claim Mr Cullen?" I whispered at him, becoming aware that everyone in the busy lobby had witnessed our exchange. He smiled knowingly at me and raised an eyebrow.

"Of course Miss Swan, you're mine after all." Those two words had my body raging and I gasped at the intensity of it. When he was possessive like that it made me so hot for him. "The way those dicks were looking at you, my woman, like they had an even remote chance! I had to show them that you're taken without a doubt." I chuckled at him because I knew exactly how he felt. The way woman literally stopped mid activity to watch him pass, it was grating on my nerves. I'm not one for PDA but if it got across to them that he was mine then I'd do it a million times.

"They don't have a chance, they never did and now they know. The women that were gawking at you before now know that my man isn't on the market either." His eyes darkened and he brought me in for another kiss as the elevator pinged and its doors opened. Edward groaned in annoyance but stepped back slightly so I could get to work. He pressed a kiss to my temple.

"Pick you up at 5?" I just nodded at him and watched him walk away until the doors of the elevator closed again. I pressed the button for my floor and waited, thinking of him all the while, of how attached I'd become in such a short period of time. He was possessive by nature but I'm not the jealous type. And yet, when I saw a group of women appreciating my man I went nuts. And that's another thing, calling him my man! What the hell? When did that start happening?

The elevator pinged again, pulling me out of my thoughts. I stepped out of it and took my seat at my desk, waiting for my boss. I had been sat for no more than 5 minutes when he arrived, and I quickly hid my distaste for him. Jacob Black was a brilliant lawyer but an awful man. I was glad Edward hadn't come upstairs with me and had made me change this morning as I felt bile rise up my throat at the leering stare Jacob gave me as he passed. I suppressed a shudder and quickly got my iPad ready to take notes. I took a deep breath and thought of Edward to calm me before following Jacob into his office.

"Good Morning Mr Black", I said with a smile plastered on my face. He just nodded his eyes firmly on my hips and gestured to the seat in front of his desk. I groaned internally, knowing that my skirt would ride up. I sat quickly, covering my exposed thigh with the iPad immediately. I looked up at him expectantly, waiting for him to dictate any notes he needed me to make and tried not to recoil at the lust in his eyes.

I robotically made notes and emailed documents that he needed to look over before they were signed by clients. I left as soon as possible, walking swiftly to the door and closing it behind me before letting out a long sigh of relief.

5 o'clock couldn't come fast enough. As soon as it the second hand passed the 12 I was packing away my stuff and shutting down the computer. I heaved a huge sigh and went to say goodbye to Mr Black. I knocked on his door and opened it when I heard him reply.

"I just wanted to say goodnight Mr Black." I hoped he couldn't hear the fake tones of happiness in my voice.

"Oh, I'll walk you out Miss Swan." I groaned internally but pretended to be grateful and nodded. I gathered my bag and put my blazer on before walking stiffly beside him to the elevator. The ride down was silent and awkward, the only thing keeping me going were thoughts of Edward and how I'd see him soon.

When the digital readout told me that I was on the ground floor and I let out an inaudible sigh of relief. When the doors opened my eyes were met by bright green ones and I felt my face split into a smile. I walked out of the elevator and into Edward's arms.

"Hey baby", he whispered to me. I lifted my face for a kiss and he obliged me, sliding his hands into my hair to hold me to him. I smiled against his lips then nestled my face into his neck and breathed in his scent, hugging him closer to me. I heard a throat clear behind me and looked up to Edward. His face was like stone and he was glaring at Jacob behind me. I pushed down my anger and placed a chaste kiss on Edward's lips before I turned to him with a smile and a raised eyebrow in question. I kept hold of Edward's hand to keep me calm.

"Who's this Bella?" Edward stiffened and I stroked the back of his hand with my thumb.

"This is my boyfriend, Edward. We really need to go too, we have reservations. Goodnight Mr Black." I turned on my heel and practically dragged Edward behind me. He was looking at me thoughtfully and I could feel his anger. I didn't care; I missed him so much throughout the day I'd take him grumpy. We walked to the car in silence, with him opening the passenger door for me before walking around and getting in as well.

"I missed you today." I turned to him as I said it so I could see his face. He smiled and brought my hand up to his lips. "Talk to me Edward, please." He sighed and pulled the car out of the car park and started to drive home.

"I just don't like that fucker, the way he was looking at you made me want to break his fucking nose. And he called you Bella, do you prefer Bella?" I shook my head.

"Honestly, I don't like him much either. And I guess I did prefer Bella before but there's just something about the way you say my name that makes me like it." I blushed. "Mr Black does make me uncomfortable but the job was too good to pass up on." Edward growled and muttered under his breath in Italian. I traced soothing circles over the knuckles of his right hand and marvelled at how intense I felt towards Edward and how comfortable we were already.

I just hoped it would last and maybe turn into something more.

So there you have it, a little filler chapter kind of. I want them to slow down a little but tbf they were pushed into the deep end at the beginning of their relationship. I wonder what Edward's going to do about Jacob making his girl uncomfortable. Read, review and enjoy!