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Emeralda Violeta

Chapter Ten: Confrontation

Edward's POV

After I told them to keep their thoughts under control, I focused on Rosalie's. I knew that she would be in my room and that helped. I closed my eyes and focused on Rosalie's thoughts.

I heard silence and then, 'I can't believe I am just sitting here watching here! I have the opportunity. Edward will be pissed but Bella will be out of her misery.' Rosalie was going to bite Bella and I couldn't let her do that. I was only barely aware that I was snarling.

"I can't believe her!" I thundered and ran as fast as I could to the house. I burst through the front door, nearly ripping it from its hinges, and sped up the two flights of stair. Emmett was right behind me but I barely noticed him as his mate's thoughts continued to move toward biting my mate.

'Ok, I'm going to do it. I'm going to bite her. I can do this. Just keep your head, Rose.' Rosalie was giving herself a pep talk inside her head. She was preparing herself before she sank her teeth into the woman I loved. I couldn't help but think that it was me who should be me sinking my teeth into Bella's beautiful neck.

I got to my room and saw Bella, asleep on my bed, oblivious to Rosalie hovering over her, teeth bared. Rosalie was inches away from Bella's neck, ready to do it. I grabbed Rosalie and pushed her to the floor as Emmett entered. I put myself in between Rosalie and Bella, protecting the latter from the former.

'What the hell? Oh shit, Edward, he looks pissed.' Rosalie was thinking. She was right, I was pissed.

'What the hell did he do that for? Edward just knocked Rose to the floor and woke up Bella. That was totally unnecessary and really stupid. What an ass!' Emmett was thinking. Shit! Bella was awake.

"What is going on? Edward, you're back!" Bella shouted form behind me. Her beautiful voice held confusion, surprise and desire for me. I felt her hands on my waist. It was both a greeting and an attempt to see around me. I kept Bella behind me as Emmett walked over and pulled Rosalie to her feet. He was mad at me for knocking Rosalie to the floor and waking Bella up. I didn't want Bella to see us fighting or to know what Rosalie came close to doing to her.

"You two! Outside now! Get out of here!" I snarled at them. I didn't want either of them anywhere near Bella right now. Emmett glared angrily at me.

'Edward is being such a jerk. I don't want to scare Bella or hurt her. He has some explaining to do, the jackass.' Emmett thought as he pulled Rosalie out of the room.

"Edward, what was that about? Why were you yelling at them? What is going on?" Bella questioned me. I turned to look at her and she looked slightly angry. She had that line in between her eyes she gets when she is stressed and confused. I decided to ignore her questions.

"Are you alright, Bella? How do you feel?" I asked her. My arms extended toward her but she shifted away.

"I feel annoyed, Edward. What is going on?" Bella demanded to know, folding her arms across her chest. She did look annoyed and I knew she wouldn't let this go. I sighed at her mood. I really wanted to take her in my arms and kiss her but she wouldn't have that.

"Would you like me to go find out, Love?" I asked her. "I don't even know the entire story."

"In a minute. Come here, Edward." Bella said as she started toward me, smiling now. She grabbed the front of my shirt and pulled me to her. Bella kissed me passionately and I could feel my passion for her as I wrapped my arms around her. I held her close as I moved to the bed.

"I missed you, Edward. I love you." Bella whispered into my chest.

"I know. I missed you so much I couldn't stop worrying about you. I love you so much, Bella." I told her. I held her to me for a minute before Alice appeared at the door. I sat up, pulling Bella up with me.

"Edward, get your butt up off of that bed and downstairs to talk to Emmett and Rosalie. Whatever you did, go fix it. I'll stay here with Bella." Alice said to me, angrily.

'You have them both really upset. Go deal with it' Alice thought at me.

"Ok, ok. Don't you dare try the same thing they tried, Alice." I warned her.

'Yeah right, Edward. Like I would really try to bite Bella. Get real, I know better than that!' Alice screamed in her head. I nodded at her and turned back to Bella.

"Bella, love, please stay here. You should try to get some more sleep. I will be back after this is resolved. I love you." I told her and leaned in for a kiss. She spoke before I could get there.

"Edward, please don't lose your temper with them. They both did a really good job of taking care of me. I don't know what upset you but please don't be angry with them." Bella pled, holding my face in her hands. She smiled at me and I felt the grin spread across my own face. Bella was infectious with that look. I kissed her, savoring the sweet flavor of her lips.

"Ok, I'll try not to lose my temper, for you. Now, please stay here. I will be back soon." I told her as I gently squeezed her. I stood up, took one more look at her sweet face, and left the room.