Chapter 25

(Edward's POV)

I felt the muscles of my horse flex from underneath me. I had to get away. I had to leave that house, that family, that shame, that girl. The talk with my father left me more disgusted than before.

I left, saddled my horse and let him run. The faster I pushed my horse the easier it was to act like everything was okay. My horse stopped at the ridge that overlooked the entire ranch. It was a beautiful place, the ranch was nestled between miles and miles of forest. You could see the river which ran parallel about 5 miles from the house. The 3 story ranch was surrounded by barns, corrals and paddocks. A true horse ranch in its prime. Part of me will always belong here, no matter how far I run or where I go.

I sighed.

My father, not flesh in blood but with it comes to my family, blood meant next to nothing. Loyalty was what set us apart from others and brought us together. Well, loyalty to the family and not much else.

It had been decided that Bella would be staying with us indefinitely. We were to look her in the eyes and say we were trying our best to get her home. To find her family and send her back. That one day, soon she would be happy again. We were to look at this damaged creature in the eyes and lie. Why? because we had to save our own skin.

"Think of what it would do, Edward. What about your mother and sisters? What would happen to them?" he had said.

Part of me wanted to believe him. Wanted to actually think he was doing this for the family. Protecting them from prison, the tabloids. Most importantly, it was to save them from the embarrassment.

I reached into my pocket and left a simple text message to Chelsea. I needed more distractions.

I needed to figure out what I was going to do. Would I betray my family for what was I thought was right?

Would I jail not only myself but my family as well?

My phone buzzed in my pocket. Chelsea, the welcomed distraction.

I turned my horse around and headed home for a quick shower.

I didnt speak to anyone as I walked out of my room smelling of Irish Spring. My hair was still wet but I didnt care, just grabbed my keys and took off.

I finally made it to her place at about 6pm. I checked the time on my phone and then noticed I had a few missed calls.

"Distraction" I said to myself as I turned the phone off and walked into Chelsea's place without knocking.

"Edward" she cheered as she threw her arms around me and wrapped her legs around my waist.

Our mouths locked immediately and moans of impatience erupted from her not a few moments later. I walked her to her queen sized be and laid her down. I pulled my shirt over my head as she fumbled with my belt. I pulled her pants off as quickly as I could. She giggled out loud as I attacked her neck. I pulled her shirt up just enough to expose her breast. I sucked on her breast.

Her cell phone vibrated.

"No" I grumbled. Barely letting her nipple leave my mouth.

She giggled at me but obeyed.

It kept ringing and I felt her hips shift towards the phone.

"Nope" I simply stated. To distract her, I trailed my hand down and let one of my fingers enter her.

Her back arched and she moaned.

I smiled.

She was soaked and I was hard, so fucking hard.

The damn phone went off again.

"Mother Fucker" I moaned.

Chelsea answered the phone while I gave her my most disappointed look, she rolled her eyes and flicked my forehead with her finger.

"Ummm yeah" She said and then handed me the phone.

"Hello?" I asked, confused.

"Bella is gone" were the only words that came out of the other end.

Fuck. Was my only thought

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