Taken

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. This fanfiction is for entertainment purposes only.

Author's Note: Thank you so much for the reviews! Two chapters in one day! Are you proud of me? Thank you to those of you who already read and reviewed chapter 20. Your positive comments and support make me want to write and post MORE and MORE!

I did want to address the guest reviewer who called my story disgusting...when you saw the description of this story...how could you think it would be happiness and light throughout? This story deals with a sensitive and troubling nature...it is going to take some time. If you don't want to read it...then don't. Not everyone will like everything I write, but I already know where I want this story to go and I am going to take it there. I do like constructive criticism, but being attacked is just rude.

For the rest of my readers, this is not going to be a short story. This story is going to be long and there are going to be times of heartache and darkness for Bella. There are also going to be times where Edward goes dark because he has been holding this all in and in the previous chapter he just lost it and snapped. Normal people have those moments and I am trying to make this story realistic with all that they have gone through. There will eventually be healing, but it is a long journey. She has been through so much and it isn't going to go away over night for her. It is going to take a great deal of time for her to heal. She will get there slowly, but surely. However, there will be set backs...a pretty big set back is actually coming up for Bella soon. It will make Edward realize what his impetuousness could mean for Bella. It will take some time...so bear with me those of you who still like the story. :)

Okay, now that I have vented we can move on. :) This is a short chapter, but it is a necessary one. I hope you still enjoy it. I already have the next chapter done, but I wanted to post this chapter separate because I felt it needed to be on its own. Even though it is short, there are some important details that happen and I wanted to highlight them in the short chapter.

Edward's POV

"How in the hell are you going to do that?" Emmett questions immediately. "What about Bella? What if you go to jail for it?"

I turn to look at Jasper. "I need you help finding out where I can meet with Aro and Marcus Volturi."

Jasper shakes his head no. "Are you crazy, Edward? Aro and Marcus Volturi are murderers. They are the most notorious drug cartel around. Why would you want to contact them?"

I lower my voice even lower. "We now share a common interest. Riley aided Victoria in the death of Caius Volturi. I plan to let them know this. They will help me take them both out."

Emmett's face is now deathly pale, but he is nodding his head. "I will help you brother, for Belly Bear."

Jasper is still shaking his head. "You guys don't know what you are saying. Edward, you are talking about murder here. Bella would never want you to do this."

I nod my head. I know that Bella would be against this plan. I take a deep breath before I tell them what I plan to do about Bella. "I am not going to tell her until after I meet with the Volturi."

I have never lied to Bella in my life. However, this is about her safety. I cannot afford to have her taken again. I will not survive without her. Riley's death is the only thing that can protect her. I just hope one day she will be able to forgive me.

Jasper throws his hands up in the air and lets out an exasperated sigh. "Bella will never forgive you for this, Edward. She wouldn't want this."

His words tear at my heart, but I already promised my Bella that I would keep her safe. This is one way I would be keeping the promise. "I am willing to take that chance. I would rather have Bella live a long and happy life than be living in constant fear of Riley…even if she doesn't want to spend that life with me."

I was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. If I had to lose Bella because of this, I was prepared to accept that. I would always watch over her of course. I would never move on and love another. I just wanted to protect her and I had no other options left.

"Don't do this." Jasper begs.

"If I don't kill Riley Biers then Bella will never be safe!"

I hear an audible gasp and turn around to see Bella and Jake standing behind us. Jake's eyes are wide with shock and Bella's beautiful brown eyes are filled with tears.

"Bella-" I start to say, but she doesn't give me a chance to finish before she takes off down the hall and down the stairs with Jake trailing after her.

Rose stops in front of me and gives me a look of disapproval. "You really are an idiot, aren't you?" She shakes her head and then heads off after Bella and Jake.

I don't care what Rose says. I will protect Bella no matter what it costs me. Even if I get caught and have to go to prison at least I will know that Bella is safe.

So, what did you think? Let me know! I love reviews!

The next chapter will be Bella's POV and her reaction to what she heard Edward say. Will she forgive him if he kills Riley? Will she try to stop them? Will this drive a wedge between them and make their relationship more difficult?

Thanks again for reading! You are all wonderful! :) Sorry for my rant at the top. I just hate negative reviews without any constructive criticism.