Well, here's the next chapter… this wasn't in the story when it was a one-shot but since extending it, this (and ch 14) have been added in… E&B got a little carried away and overtook the chapter, but I'm pretty sure you guys won't mind too much!

(not beta'd, so let me know if there's any typo's)

Chapter 13

Bella could feel the warmth of the sun against her cheek as she slowly fought her way through her sleepy haze. For a moment, she forgot the things that had happened to her over the last nearly two weeks, but as the memories flooded into her head, so did the smell of food…

Her eyes opened and she found herself staring at a side on view of a well-muscled male body, a naked one at that.

"Good morning, Princess." Edward greeted. He'd been sitting beside Bella for about ten minutes or so, just watching… he'd also been trying to work out what it was about her that drew him in so hard. When he saw that she was starting to wake, he went down to the kitchen and pulled out the plate of food from the oven that he'd had his brother bring over; he owed her some decent food…at least. It wasn't the pasta she'd wanted but he didn't think she'd turn down a good helping of sausages, bacon, fried eggs and waffles with syrup.

"You're still here."

"Where else would I be?" He asked as he bent down to kiss her still slightly swollen lips. "Sit up, I've brought you breakfast. I hope you're hungry."

The smell and promise of food was all Bella's stomach needed to make itself known. Edward and Bella both laughed as a loud grumble sounded out. "Smell's good. It had better be something good; otherwise you'll be going out again."

"Oh really?" Edward asked in amusement. "I've got the makings of a mean sandwich downstairs if this isn't up to your standards."

"Eh, if I never eat another sandwich, it'll be too soon." Bella said as she sat up. She didn't see Edward's face at first but when she did, she didn't know what to make of his expression. "What's wrong?"

"I'm sorry… for everything I've put you through. You didn't deserve that."

"No, I didn't, but what's done is done, you'll just have to wait on me hand and foot until I forgive you." Bella said as she watched him reach for something on the floor. She waited until he looked at her before she started to smile. "Unless you piss me off again, then we'll be right back at square one."

Edward let out a quick laugh. "Eat your bloody food, you minx." He said as he handed over the warm plate of food. He smiled as he watched her expression and then shovel the food into her mouth with gusto. He was pretty sure she liked it. "Well Princess…?"

"Huh, it's a step in the right direction." She said around a mouthful of food. Edward was about to say something when his phone started to ring. He pulled it out of the pocket of his jeans and saw it was Emmett.

"What's up?" he asked.

"We may have a bit of a problem."

"From…." Edward had an idea who this was about but he needed specifics.

"Daddy dearest and big bad bro… seems like they're trying to call in favours. I got a phone call about an hour ago from Demetri, they tried to… 'make plans' with him; he's pretty sure he's not the only one they've contacted." Demetri Markov was a gun for hire, one the Cullioni's had used on many occasions. They paid him well, not only for the jobs but for his loyalty. Edward wondered how many of his 'cultivated friendships' would pay off in this instance.

"What time?" Even though the phones were throwaways and the house was fitted out with jammers, they always made sure that they spoke in code with matters like this just in case someone was listening. Edward wanted to know how much old man Swan was offering to have him taken out.

"For you… two." Two million… Edward scoffed; he was insulted that that's all they thought he was worth. "Hang on, I've just got another email come in." While Emmett was quiet, Edward turned to see Bella had cleaned up her plate of all the food.

"How did you get all that down?" He asked her.

"You'd be amazed what I can shove down my throat when I'm hungry." The instant she realised what she'd actually said, Bella's face flamed in embarrassment, Edward on the other hand roared out laughing. He fell to his side as tears started to fall, he could barely breathe. At first, Bella didn't know how to take his amusement but then she felt incensed. "Stop laughing, Edward, you know I didn't mean it that way."

She started to playfully hit him, which only made him laugh more. In an effort to stop her flying fists, Edward grabbed her by the wrists. He pulled her down to him, flipping her onto her back in the process. Looking down into her smiling eyes, he realised what it was about her that drew him in… it was everything. Her eyes, her beauty, her heart, her fire… her ability to make him laugh and the way he felt lighter in her presence, and that was just the start of a constantly growing list in his head. There was not one person alive who would have attempted to hit him like Bella just did and she was the one person who should have every reason to fear him… but she'd never feared him, he knew that now. That connection was there right from the start, for the both of them it seemed.

One second he was staring down at her, the next he was moaning out at the taste of syrup on her tongue and lips. Things were getting heated fast but then he thought he heard something. He pulled away and looked around the room. "Oops…" he whispered when he realised Emmett was yelling at him through the phone that lay on the bed beside him. "I haven't finished with you yet…" His eyes never left Bella's as he picked up the phone to listen to his brother. "Sorry Emmett, I got distracted, what were you saying?"

Bella giggled as she heard a man swearing his head off at Edward.

"…think with your big head for a fucking minute. I'm trying to work out how many eyes…"

"Emmett! Shut the fuck up and watch your tone, brother. I know what you're trying to do so take a deep breath and fucking calm yourself down; tell me what that email was about." Emmett may be his brother and most trusted man but if anyone was standing around and heard him speak to Edward like that, it could seriously undermine his authority and that was not a good thing when everyone around you were trained killers.

"Sorry bro… Okay, I've had three emails come in from other 'acquaintances', they all read the same, contact has been made. Although, it looks like your worth is increasing…"

"Okay," Edward said taking a deep breath. "… I'll have my last incentive delivered and let him know that I know what he's up to. It'll either make him back off or drive the price up. You never know brother; I could be worth more than Bill Gates by tonight." Edward realised that posed more trouble for him but he'd just have to hope his reputation would deter certain people until he could finish this.

"Not something to joke about Edward. There are a lot of dickheads out there who could think it's their way out."

"Well, you're the only one who knows where we are, so I'll know who to haunt if I'm found… I'll let you know when the package has been sent." Edward ended the call and looked over to Bella's worried eyes. "I was only mucking around, we're safe here Princess."

"I have a feeling that you don't take my father all that seriously but you shouldn't underestimate him, Edward. If he can't find someone reliable to get the job done, he'll hire as many sewer rats as he can find." Bella had seen the street thugs her father had hired for jobs over the years. She'd heard him refer to them as his 'overflowing cup of desperation', easily replaced when they fucked up.

"Bella, I don't underestimate anyone; not your father, my father, your brother, my brother… you."

Bella was taken aback by his statement and a little hurt if she were honest. "Me… why me?"

"Because I have no doubt you'd be a fierce adversary, Bella." Well, when you put it that way… Bella thought to herself. "I was born into this life, Princess; I don't have many memories that have nothing to do with it. I've done and seen things that you couldn't imagine even though you were born into the same life as I was. But being the eldest son, the one that's been groomed to be exactly what I am… well, I haven't got this far by underestimating anyone. I've made pre-empting others into an art form." Edward could tell she was going to say more, but he needed to get started on plans so this next part would be handled while getting ready. "Come with me. If you really want to know more then I'll tell you, but we need to get ready."

Bella took his hand and let him pull her out of the bed, her eyes widened and her face flooded red when her eyes landed on his completely naked body. She averted them to find Edward staring at her with unashamed hunger and realised why… she was naked too. Hastily, she looked down only to be met with a rapidly hardening cock… "Fuck…" She gasped as she closed her eyes.

"I don't know what I like more…" Edward said laughing softly. "Your fire, your sinfully beautiful body, your dirty mouth or that fucking innocent blush… You are a contradiction of terms my beautiful Bella, one I plan on getting to know intimately on a daily basis." His words lit up her entire being. She looked up at him, her eyes landing hard on his lips and instant before she pounced.

It was as if he knew what she was going to do before she did it. The force of her jumping at him made Edward take a step back, but his arms wrapped tight around Bella's body as his lips took hers hard. Her legs wound around his waist instinctively as he picked her up off the floor; she didn't understand what was happening to her, she'd never felt this out of control in her life.

Somewhere in lust addled mind, she heard the shower turn on but it was as if her brain was taking a back seat to her body's need. "Oh fuck, I need you…" Edward growled out. One hand moved up from where he held her thigh to grip her ass, his long fingers quickly finding her dripping pussy. Slowly but intently, he pushed them into her warm body; her eyes closing with the feeling. He loved how easily she gave over to her body's desires.

Bella gasped and her eyes opened as her back hit the cold tiles. "I'll never get enough of you Bella, never." Edward said as he reached between then to position himself at her entrance. With one hard thrust, he pushed himself inside to the hilt. As Bella yelled out, he covered her mouth with his own and set about making her forget about the slight pain he saw cross her beautiful face. "You can take it, Princess." he mumbled.

Edward's pace had Bella's head swimming within a few thrusts; he could feel her body clutching him tighter and tighter with every stroke. "Oh God, oh God…" Bella panted.

"Open your eyes, Isabella." Edward ordered, it was a command Bella couldn't help but comply with. As soon as she focused on his face, on his smouldering green eyes, she fell over into an orgasm that nearly made her black out. The intensity of it was such that Edward couldn't help but follow, his whole body shuddering and breaking out in goosebumps. He pulled his face away from Bella's neck and looked into her blissed out eyes and smirked. "What are you doing to me, Bella?" he whispered.

Mmm, yes, what is she doing? Lol… Okay, I'm pretty sure things will get back on track with the next chapter, so I hope you like it. Till next time…

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