Ok so I didn't hear from anyone last chapter I'll just assume I redeemed myself with Bella's return.
I wanted to get this chapter up ASAP so it hasn't been edited by my wonderful Beta. Things have been crazy with work and real life, so you'll have to excuse the mistakes.
I am sad to say that this story is coming to an end. I only have the next chapter after this one. *sniffles* I have really enjoyed writing this for you and hope you have loved it just as much. I however am not going away for too long. I have been working on my new story with HOT AS FUCK quarterback Edward and it's going to have lots and lots of lemons for you.
I have to thank Mandee for all the confabbing and hard work on this story. She would fit in her editing when she had five minutes and made the story flow. I have her editing the new story already and the first two chapters have been given the thumbs up.
I of course do not own Twilight or it's characters they belong to SM.
Chapter 21: Healing
EPOV
It was finally over James had been sentenced and there wasn't a dry eye in the courtroom. Even my big brother Emmett, who I had only ever seen cry at dads funeral, was crying for the second time in his life. The courtroom cleared out but we all stayed hoping the media frenzy, we had been told was outside, would dissipate some. Jasper and Seth went outside, told the reporters what had happened and how Bella was alive, and promised a press conference in a couple of days before coming back into the courtroom.
"Emmett would you please stop staring at me" Bella said with a smile
"I'm sorry Bells it's just…it's just mind blowing seeing you alive…you were…dead" he said with a frown
"I'm sorry Emm" Bella said sadly. I knew how much she regretted the pain all of us had to go through believing she was dead.
"Sorry…do you know what I went through?" Rose growled "I actually bought a dress…a black fucking dress, which I hated, and I cried…cried and you know how I feel about emotion-"
"Yes Rose" We all said with smiles
"I love you to Rose" Bella said genuinely
"Fuck you" Rose attempted to be angry but couldn't hide the smile trying to escape.
"Jazz how much longer do we have to wait… I'd like to get Bella home so she can rest"
"Actually…" he paused looking out the window "it looks like most of them have left so…if you want we can sneak out the back" He said as he turned around.
"That would be wonderful" I said kneeling down next to Bella. "If I remember correctly we have a wedding to discuss" I said with a smile
"That we do" Bella said blushing
"Wedding?" Rose asked surprised
"Edward asked me to marry him and I said yes" Bella said with a grin that reached her eyes and my heart.
"Fucking fabulous" Rose humphed
"Why..what's wrong with that" Emmett asked confused
"It is a requirement to wear a tux at a wedding Emm" Rose said as she rolled her eyes
"Wait…I have to wear a penguin suit…again?" he moaned
We all roared with laughter
"I have two conditions though" Bella said and my heart nearly stopped in my chest as everyone got quiet
"Conditions…what conditions?" I asked not masking the worry in my voice at all
"I WILL NOT wear white and I want it to be in July like the paper said in my obit" she said looking at me.
"July are you sure that's only three months away" I said concerned. She still had to have the surgery on her eye and it might not be healed by then.
She shrugged "Alice and I talked about it when I was staying with her and Jasper…and she said if you still wanted to marry me…she could do it in that short of a time… and I told her okay"
"Oh Christ" Emmett, Jasper, Rose and I all said in unison.
"What?" Bella asked surprised "Don't you want to Edward?" She asked and I saw her swallow hard.
"Yes, of course I do it's just-"
"You don't know what you've done do you" Rose giggled and Bella shook her head
"Alice is the reason I haven't asked Rose to marry me yet" Emmett said and wrapped his arm around Rose waist. We all turned to him in shock.
"Wait…what" Rose said and stared at Emmett "You want to get mmmarried?"
"Well…Yeah…I love you and…you're my Rosie" he said with adoration on his face "But no way in hell with my sister…Un uh" he said shaking his head
"Ok guys…what the hell?" Bella asked irritated
I knelt down in front of her and grabbed her hands "Bella…love…my sister…well my sister…I love my sister very much…but…well…my sister is very...Jazz?" I begged.
"Oh…No" he shook his head laughing "it's all yours Eddie"
I took a deep breath "she will take over and drive you completely insane in the process and there won't be anyone in the world who can rain her in including God himself" I let the words rush out of me so fast on my exhale I wasn't sure how coherent they were.
"Edward…I spent a whole week with her…we became friends…she may be a little eccentric, but I highly doubt it's that bad"
"Oh…kay…don't say I didn't warn you" I said with a smile and stood up. "Now let's get you out of here" I said pushing Bella out the door.
Rose, Emmett and Jasper where all laughing when they thought we were out of earshot. I would have been laughing too, but I was worried. I love my sister, but god help me she could definitely go overboard and usually did. I just hoped it wouldn't turn out badly.
Seth and Bella talked for hours the next day when he came over to bring the kids for their visit. Seth decided he was staying in Port Angeles and Bella offered her house to him, since her and the children would be moving in with me, and he accepted. He could do his job just as easy, with phone and the internet, and also stick closely to Bella. They had a lot of their own healing to do.
After Seth and the children left, Bella and I reluctantly called Alice and told her about the wedding. Bella made her two conditions perfectly clear and gave Alice the green light to get started. You could have heard Alice screaming all the way to Seattle with joy.
The next morning I took Bella to the press conference, which Seth had set up, at the Hilton.
"I have called this press conference to clear up any confusion as to what happened during the investigation and capture of Mr. Kincaid. He was a very dangerous man and had already harmed one of our citizens. We knew the only way to catch him would be to fake Ms. Swans death and flush him out of hiding." Jasper stated to the assembly of reporters.
"John B. Walton…Washington Post…What gave you the idea to fake her death from the eminent threat to her after Mr. Kincaid attacked her in her home"
"Actually Ms. Swan was the one who chose to fake her own death…she knew it would most likely be the only way to keep her and her loved ones safe from any further danger." Jasper answered
"G. Brady…channel five news…Was this also a strategy for the courtroom to have Ms. Swan just be resurrected as it were?"
"I think I'll let Mr. Clearwater answer that question" Jasper sat down and Seth took the podium.
"We knew how Mr. Kincaid operated and were well aware he may be able to fake out the jury with his charm, as he has done in the past with the women he has misled, so our strategy was to shake him up as much as possible in the courtroom. We hoped his true colors would show at the shock of Ms. Swan and it worked in our favor."
"K. Kent the Daily Planet…did the fact you are Ms. Swans older brother have any bearing on how you handled the case?"
"I handled the case as I always would…doing my best to make sure justice was served…the fact Ms. Swan is my sister only made it easier for me to go for his jugular" Seth laughed with the crowd. "and now Ms. Swan will answer a few questions, but please keep it brief she is still in recovery. Thank you" Seth said as he stepped down from the podium. I wheeled Bella to the side of the podium and handed her the microphone before taking a seat next to her.
"Thank you all for coming…First I would like everyone to know it was not an easy decision to fake my own death. I have many friends and family that had to suffer during the time before the trial. It was with heavy heart that I did what I did, but I knew as Detective Whitlock stated it was the only way for me and my loved ones to be free from danger. I also am very grateful to the Port Angeles police department for all their hard work and for doing a great job. I also would like to thank everyone at the hospital for taking such good care of me during my healing process. They have been wonderful." Bella said with smiles.
"Ms. Swan…How does it feel to have Mr. Kincaid sentenced to life?" The reporter from the Daily Fortune asked.
"It's refreshing to know he is no longer a threat to me or my family."
"You've stated it was with heavy heart you faked your own death…was that because you were planning on getting married to Mr. Cullen?" A reporter from channel four asked.
Bella turned to me and I grabbed her hand. She turned back toward the reporter "Mr. Cullen and I are getting married as we had planned before any of this misfortune took place"
That set a frenzy into motion. The reporters went wild and started asking me questions. I ignored them for a short period, but soon it was nearing a riot and Bella was getting worried. I stood and raised my hand trying to calm them down.
"Okay…okay settle down" I said into the microphone and they hushed almost instantly.
"I will give you a brief statement, but I will not be answering any questions due to the fact I have to be taking Ms. Swan to an appointment with her doctors" I lied knowing Bella was perfectly fine and we only had her in the wheelchair so she wouldn't have to stay very long. She still got quite tired after all.
I placed the mic back into it's stand and stood behind the podium "Ms. Swan and I had planned on getting married in July before any of these bad things happened. We were planning on announcing our engagement the day after she was attacked." I lied again so there wouldn't be any repercussions for how my marriage proposal came about.
"I did not know about the plan to fake Ms. Swans death and what was discussed about it after I found out she was alive, is a private matter and I will not discuss it with you at this time or any other. I will say I am very happy to have her back with the living and safe with me. I have taken a sabbatical to help with her care and healing and will return to practice as soon as she is recovered. We were not able to announce our engagement as originally planned so I am announcing it now. We will be married July thirtieth amongst the company of our friends and family…Thank you." I ignored all the questions the reporters started asking and wheeled Bella out of the mayhem. Thankful we chose to use the damn wheelchair instead of letting her walk.
"Wow that was crazy" Bella said as we entered the kitchen.
"Indeed it was" I smiled
"So now what?" she asked
"I'm not sure what your referring Bella"
"Well you've announced our engagement and it will be printed front page I'm sure"
"Is that a problem" I cocked my eyebrow at her
"No" she blushed as she sat down on the bar stool.
I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her. "If I could shout it from the rooftops and mountains that you Ms. Bella Swan are marrying me I would."
"Would you now" she said wrapping her arms around my neck.
I leaned in and gently kissed her lips "yes I would"
Bella ran her hands up my chest causing my breath to hitch "Edward?"
It had been weeks since we had touched like this and I was really having a hard time keeping control, but I knew with all that had happened to Bella, the next time we made love had to be on her terms.
Three weeks later
"Alice I'm dead serious…if you get a white dress I will not show up at all" Bella said to my sister who was pouting in the corner.
It had been like this for the past two weeks, The wedding was three weeks away and Alice was trying to talk Bella into wearing white.
"Bella no one cares that you were married before and aren't a virgin…things have changed since-"
"NO! Alice" Bella stated firmly
"Fine" Alice stomped her foot like a child "I'll get blue"
"Thank you Alice" Bella said smirking as Alice stuck her tongue out and slammed the front door closed.
I couldn't help but chuckle
"Think that's funny do you" Bella said as she came and wrapped her arms around my waist.
"I tried to warn you"
"MMM that you did" She said leaning up and kissing me.
"How about I draw you a bath and we can get ready for bed" I said against her mouth.
"Oh…that sounds wonderful" she sighed.
I reached under her legs and picked her off the floor making her squeal. I carried her upstairs and sat her on my bed.
"You wait right there and I'll be back shortly" I smiled and went into the bath. I turned the water on getting it to the right temperature, before I poured in some lavender bubble bath. I knew it would relax Bella and soothe her aching muscles. I reached under the sink and retrieved the pitcher, so I could wash Bella's hair, shut off the water and went back into the bedroom. Bella was an angel staring at me on the end of my bed. I couldn't help but wonder how my life would be right now if she hadn't came into the clinic for her appointment.
"Ready love" I asked as I walked over to her
She just nodded and proceeded to stand
"Un uh uh…" I said with a smile as I picked her up making her squeal again.
"Edward if you keep carrying me everywhere I'm going to forget how to walk" she giggled
"Then I'll teach you" I kissed her forehead. I carried her into the bathroom and sat her down. She disrobed and climbed in with a huge sigh of relief
"Oooh that feels so good" she said settling down into the water "Thank you"
"Your so very welcome love" I said sitting down on the edge of the bath. I would sit with her while she was recovering and somehow never stopped once she healed. Bella leaned back and rested her head.
"Would you like me to wash your hair?"
"Oh Edward would you…I love it when you do…it feels so good"
I knelt down beside her, picked up the pitcher and washed her hair. I knew she was enjoying it every bit as I was by her moans and sighs. When I was done she had nearly fallen to sleep, so I grabbed the towels and let her water out. She climbed out of the bath and I helped her to dry off.
"There you go love" I said hanging up her towels as she put on her panties.
"Edward you are too good to me" she said with a smile as she pulled her t-shirt over her head.
"You deserve it" I leaned in and gave her a gentle kiss on the lips. "Now let's get to bed."
"Yes daddy" she giggled and grabbed my hand.
She lay down on the bed and I climbed in behind her, but before I could pull her into my chest she turned to face me.
"Edward" She moaned as she ran her hands down my chest and stopped at the top of my boxers. The electrical charge nearly sent me through the roof. I'm not going to lie I was really dying to make love to Bella. We hadn't been together since before the attack.
"Yes?" I hissed through my teeth
"I…I" she paused and looked up at me through her eyelashes
"What?" I asked breathing heavy.
"I…need you inside me right fucking now" she growled pulling me toward her and kissing my mouth forcefully. Who was I to deny her what she needed?
I reached down, grasped her ass and pulled her into me. I just wanted to bury myself in her. She hitched her leg up onto my hip and ground herself into my now painful erection. We were both panting heavily from the wrestling match with our tongues.
"Are you sure about this Bella?" I asked hoping to god she was. My hand had been doing a good job, but being buried inside Bella was heaven.
"Fuck yes" she growled and pulled me on top of her.
She was so eager that she nearly ripped my boxers off my body. I reached between us and stilled both of her hands.
"Slow down baby" I requested
"Edward please" she begged and I could see the tears welling up in her eyes.
"Bella…love…I want this just as much as you do, but not like this" I stated matter-of-factly. She blinked a few times and then tears started running down her face.
"Bella hunny what's wrong" I said lifting her chin so I could see her.
"I love you…Edward Cullen" she whispered.
"And I love you" I leaned down a softly kissed her lips.
"Then please Edward please" she begged trying to tug my boxers off.
"No Bella not like this" I said grabbing her hands and removing them from my underwear.
She started sobbing and I wrapped her into my arms holding her. I knew there was something she wasn't saying, and even though I really wanted to make love to her, this was definitely not the way to do it. If I gave in, it would mean absolutely nothing and I was not going to do that to her, the guilt would kill us both.
"I need you too…please Edward…Oh god please…" she said between sobs "Please Edward…I can't take it…you haven't touched me since the attack" she broke down sobbing.
"Bella…I haven't touched you because of your injuries…not because I haven't wanted to…believe me I have wanted to more than you know"
"So please Edward...please fuck me now"
"NO! Bella I will not fuck you" I said pulling away from her. She looked up at me shocked "I love you God Damn it and fucking is out of the question…what has gotten into you?" I couldn't help the anger that came out of me. I would absolutely not FUCK the woman I loved. I would make love to her yes and if it got a little heated fine.
"He was the last one to touch me…he had his fingers inside me, on me, his mouth was everywhere and no matter how much I wash I can't get that out of my head" she screamed. "If you touch me…it will all go away" she burried her head back into her hands and sobbed.
I stood there completely shocked. I had no idea my poor darling Bella felt this way. I had been kissing her and caressing her ever since she moved in. To think she was feeling so low and I didn't notice. How could I have been so blind?
I walked over to the bed and sat down. I reached for her hand and she looked up at me with her tear stricken face. I didn't say a word and neither did she. Instead I leaned down and slowly kissed her mouth. She sighed and the tension started easing out of her body. I licked her bottom lip and she parted her mouth giving me access. It took everything I had to stop myself from being forceful. Instead I made the kiss passionate and caring. I would give Bella her wish, but on my terms. I would make love to her tonight and hopefully wipe away the last remnants of James.
Before I knew what had happened we were panting for breath from our kiss. I pulled back and looked into her eyes.
"I love you Isabella Swan" before she could answer I returned my mouth to hers. I felt her tugging on my waistband so I sat up and removed my boxers. She ran her hands down my chest and I couldn't help the moan that escaped me. I grabbed her hands and put them over her head making her giggle. I kissed her collar bone, her neck and worked my way to her ear where I nibbled. She was panting very heavy when I retraced my steps and placed an open mouth kiss between her breasts.
"Sit up for me" I said releasing her hands and she complied. I kissed her nose and then lifted her shirt over her head. Her breasts where as beautiful as I remembered them being. I leaned down and kissed the small scar she had left from where James bit her.
"Edward" she whispered
"Shhh" I said pushing her down gently onto the bed. I placed another kiss on her scar before returning to her mouth. I ran my fingers up her side and when I brushed the side of her breast she moaned. I gently cupped it in my hand as I gave attention to the other one with my mouth.
"Oh…god…Edward that feels so good" she moaned as I released that breast and went over to the other one. I gave her nipple one last flick with my tongue before trailing kisses down her belly to her mound.
"Bella…I need you to promise me something"
"I promise" she blurted out with a smile.
I smiled "Bella…promise me if it hurts or gets uncomfortable you will stop me or I'm stopping right now" I said and placed another kiss on her Belly.
"Promise" she moaned
"Bella?"
"I promise"
"Thank you" I said and gently slid her folds open causing her hips to buck. I was really trying to keep my head and be reserved about this. I knew taking it slow was the best thing for her, but when I saw how hard her clit was I couldn't help myself. I wasn't forceful, but I sure as hell wasn't gentle either. I licked and sucked until Bella was begging me for more.
"Tell me what you want Bella"
"Fingers…oh god fingers please"
I of course obliged and slid a finger inside of her.
"Oh Fuck" she arched her back as I inserted another one "Oh god yes Edward"
I gently moved them in and out of her matching my tongues movements. Bella's muscles started to clench and before she could orgasm I stopped.
"Edward" she yelled in question
"I just wanted you wet baby…I want you to come Bella when I'm making love to you"
She groaned and huffed until I repositioned myself between her legs. I placed the tip of my dick at her entrance, but before I slid into where I wanted…no needed to be I leaned down and kissed her gently.
"I'm going to take this slow o.k. just in case you aren't healed or it hurts...please tell me to stop if it's uncomfortable love"
She nodded "I promise"
I took a deep breath hoping to god I didn't hurt her and slowly started pushing myself in.
"God your so tight…are you sure your o.k.?" I asked as I stilled half way in.
"Yes I'm fine" she moaned
"Bella are you sure you're-"
"Oh for the love of God" she half yelled as she lifted her hips and shoved me inside of her "I'm fine Edward…now if you don't mind I want to be ridden hard and fast" she smiled that smile I loved so much.
"As you wish" I waggled my eyebrows making her giggle.
I started a steady pace and soon Bella was writhing underneath me. I reached down and rubbed her clit with my finger. I felt her muscles tighten and clench around me and she screamed my name with one of the most forceful orgasms I could remember her having. I stopped my movements and placed kisses all over her until her breathing evened out.
"Edward why did you stop?" she panted
"This was all about you love" I said as I started pulling out of her
"The HELL" She said flipping me onto my back
"Bella what are you-"
"Shut up" she said through her smile "Now you listen hear Edward Cullen" She said as she started rocking back and forth on my dick "get this strait…this is not...now will it ever be a one sided deal between us" She placed her hands on my chest, lifted herself up and slammed down on me.
"Fuuuck" I groaned because it felt so good
"Do you understand me?" she said doing it again
"Fuuuck...Yes" I said through gritted teeth
"Good…now we did it your way…now we do it mine" She got off me and I nearly wined like a child from the loss of contact until she positioned herself on all fours.
"Now if you don't mind" she said looking at me over her shoulder at me with a smile
"As you wish" I chuckled and positioned myself behind her.
We actually did it four more times her way and one more time mine before we were satiated. I pulled her into my arms and we both slept soundly for the first time since the attack.
So I hope you liked it. please review let me know what you think
I shall post the final chapter to this story next week.
Teaser for First and Ten
"Just what the fuck do you think you're doing Cullen?" he asked glaring at me.
Pissing contest time, goody.
"I'm wetting my whistle." I said smugly as I took a drink of the water Bella gave me.
Jake pushed himself off the wall and got in my face "You know what I mean…she's not your type."
"Oh and I suppose you think she's yours?" I said backing up a step because his breath really needs some attention.
"She's more mine than yours mister fuck the entire cheerleading squad." He growled.
"Twice." I said smugly holding up two fingers. "But let's not forget your little escapade with the triplets Jacob." I stated matter-of-factly.
"That was a misunderstanding and you know It." he clenched his fists.
"Rape is not a misunderstanding pencil boy." I said wiggling my pinky at him knowing it would piss him off and it did.
"I never raped anyone." he said shoving me back ward.
"I think you better step the fuck off little boy." I pushed him back.
"I'm not afraid of you Cullen…I'll just tell Bella-"
"Oh you go right ahead and tell her whatever the fuck you want and I'll just bring out the police report about your triplets incident." I said smugly.
He poked my chest. "Don't you fucking threaten-"
"You play with the big boys and you're going to get hurt." I said smacking his finger away.
OOOh it's gonna be a good one lol
I'll see you guys next Saturday