Authors note; Beta'd by Frannie, remaining mistakes mine.

The ball dragged on once we returned. All I could think of was Bella's sweet lips. I couldn't get our brief interlude out of my head. Bella and I seemed to be of like mind because our eyes repeatedly met throughout the night, a palpable energy connecting us, no matter how far apart we were physically.

Our parents were well pleased with the night. Bella's father had been feted by all his would-be supporters, which was the whole point of all this elegant triviality.

Iris tried to get my attention once again, but I thwarted her efforts with a cool, detached brush off, which left her stunned and wounded.

Her use to me was over, and I had no intention of repeating the performance we had in the arbor.

The very thought filled me with disgust.

As strange as the notion was, I only wanted Bella, for now. This would be the last time I made a conquest out of one of her friends.

But I wouldn't tell Bella until after our interlude when the party was over.

I didn't understand Bella or her motives for inventing this game between us.

It was almost as if she was afraid to feel too much, her need to control situations was like a balm to her, an addiction.

I wanted to possess her, own every inch of her body and mind.

It had become more than a game to me, and I was determined to tame the vixen.

I wasn't sure when it had become more than a need to make Bella my conquest, but somewhere along the line, I'd become her slave.

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The guests finally left, and I retired to my room. I threw my suit jacket and tie on the floor and kicked off my shoes before going to find Bella.

I didn't knock, simply pushing the door open and stepping inside.

Her room was dark and warm, a cool breeze making the gauze curtains flutter over the door.

Her scent once again enthralled me, causing my gut to tighten reflexively.

Bella appeared as if out of thin air directly in front of me. Her hair was flowing down her back, her body encased in silk.

We didn't speak; all pretenses were now gone.

Our eyes met, and I could barely breathe.

My hands reached for her and found her hips, my fingers digging into her soft, silk-covered flesh with a hunger I couldn't hide.

She looked up at me silently, as if she too couldn't find any words to describe this moment between us.

I pulled her body against mine and breathed in harshly at the sublime sensation of her softness against me.

I was supposed to be giving her details of my conquest, but nothing was further from my mind, and she didn't mention it at all as our lips met and clung,

Her breath was warm and sweet against my mouth as her breathing accelerated along with my own.

My hands moved as if they had their own mind … along her supple spine and into her breasts. They filled my palm beautifully, their hard peaks grazing my hands enticing me to further exploration.

Bella was the first one to deepen our kiss, her tongue pushing between my lips and into my mouth leaving a trail of fire in its wake.

Time stood still as we kissed, where we were and who we were ceased to have meaning.

All I wanted was Bella.

I lifted her easily, one hand supporting her ass and the other holding her face to mine.

Her legs wrapped around me tightly, her arms around my neck, leaving me no doubt as to how much she wanted this to happen between us.

The sick little game we had played didn't matter anymore.

Nothing did.

I laid Bella down on her bed and followed her closely as if we were one.

She was naked beneath her nightgown, and her body slid against mine sensuously as we touched, our bodies moving together.

Bell's legs surrounded me as she pulled me closer still, her fingers tangled in my hair.

Her kisses were growing bolder as if she was gaining knowledge as we went long.

This surpassed every other meaningless time I'd ever fucked anyone else.

Bella was everything.

I thrust my hard dick against the juncture of her thighs, and I loved the breathless whimper that left her lips, as my mouth trailed across her jaw and down to her throat.

My hands searched for and found her breasts again, baring them with a swift movement, which made them bounce. They were tip tilted, with rosy nipples, begging for my touch.

Bella cried out as my mouth followed my eyes and worshipped her breasts with hungry lips and tongue.

My aim was the softly heated juncture of her thighs; I needed to taste her.

Lowering my body slowly, I eased myself between her legs, one hand on each of her butt cheeks, as I kissed her belly and licked at her navel.

Bella froze as I nuzzled her sex through her nightgown, the moisture from her body wetting the silk and darkening it.

"Sshhh," I cooed, as I lifted her up to my face.

Bella remained tense, but she didn't fight it.

Her hands found my hair and pulled slightly, her nails scraping my scalp.

My hands delved beneath her nightie, pushing it upwards until it bunched around her hips. She was completely naked, no scrap of lace or satin to cover her modesty.

I kissed her on her soft mound, a tiny landing strip of hair all that guarded her most secret place.

Her legs tightened around me, and she shivered.

I leaned in and licked at her soft flesh, loving how she jumped at my intimate touch.

Her taste was sublime; sweet, salty, and decadently delicious.

Bella's legs spread wider still, allowing me full access as small whimpers escaped her open mouth.

I watched her face as I made her come undone, my own arousal intense.

Using my fingers, I spread her open, my tongue diving deeply inside her.

Her cries were louder than they should be and yet I couldn't bring myself to care.

My fingers thrust inside her, pushing more deeply with every roll of her hips.

Her body fluttered around me and then clamped tightly as she came beautifully undone.

I lifted myself up along her prone body until our faces were directly next to each other.

Her gaze was shy, but her excitement was plain to see.

"Don't stop, Edward." She whispered her voice soft and husky. "It feels so good."

I smiled at her, as I flexed my hips against her. "I won't stop if you don't want me to...are you sure, Bella?"

An intense look filled her eyes, "I need you." She whispered.

An unidentified emotion swelled through my heart at her words.

Bella needed me.

But I wouldn't take her without protection.

"I want you too, so fucking much, but we are going to have to wait," I said pressing a kiss to her cheek right beside her mouth.

Bella returned my kiss, "Please Edward." She whispered.

I was torn. This was Bella, but...

The decision was taken from me as the door was wrenched open. We both jumped, and I leaped up as fast as I could.

But it was too late.

Our parents stood in the open doorway staring at us in utter shock.

Revulsion was plainly written on their faces.

Bella sat up, pulling her gown down as she did so.

"What is going on here?" My mother demanded, her voice pure anger.

I raked my hair off my face as I returned her gaze unapologetically. "Nothing." I stated blandly.

"This isn't nothing Edward! This is all her fault! She seduced you! I won't have this under my roof...," my mother spluttered, her face pink with anger, her finger pointed at Bella.

Bella's father stood over her, his face expressionless. "I warned you, Isabella. I told you not to play these games again. You're gone..."

"But Daddy, it's not what it looks like..." Bella pleaded, speaking for the first time. "Edward is different."

"Yes, he is!" Her father roared his face stern. "He's your new brother! This is low even for you! I'm disappointed in you Isabella."

Bella stared at him, mutinous.

My heart was beating so hard it felt like I couldn't speak.

They were going to send her away.

"No!" I said hastily. "It wasn't her fault...it was mine."

My mother glared at me. "We have discussed this matter with Bella before. We warned her to leave you alone. But she chose to ignore our warnings. The outcome has already been decided."

They turned to leave, and I saw tears well up in Bella's eyes making my heart ache for her.

I went to her as they shut the door. "Bella?" I touched her chin gently lifting her face to me.

She pulled away, "Leave me alone, Edward, it's over..."

Was she pushing me away?

"Bella, we can fix this..." I said, not sure that we could, but willing to try.

"No, we can't Edward. They are right, they did warn me and I...I tried...to stay away...from you. But I couldn't. And it's over now."

I pulled her face towards mine and touched my forehead to hers. "I couldn't stay away from you either. Bella...I..." I was cut off as she placed a finger across my lips.

She shook her head, not moving her head from mine. "Don't say it." She demanded softly. "I can't hear it."

Bella then pushed me away and practically ran out of the room.

I watched her leave, feeling helpless and hopeful all at once.

I'd have to find a way to stop our parents from sending her away.

I couldn't lose her now.

Authors note; thoughts?

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