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Chapter 29

BPOV

There was going to be a party. A party that was beyond my control. And I had no help trying to get someone on my side. No one. Not even my traitor husband. No, he was excited about the party. Esme and Alice insisted on referring to it as a baby shower, but it was a frigging party. And apparently the social ticket of the season. God knows no one was going to miss a chance to kiss the ass of Edward's wife, especially considering how terrified people were of me. Esme also insisted each person who wasn't invited would consider the lack of invitation a personal snub from Edward himself. This is where my mother-in-law's advice was invaluable to me. Hell, I'd be happy if I wasn't invited to a random woman's baby shower and not have to sit through the oohs and aahs and women talking about giving birth. But the Family has a social etiquette that must be followed. This was the reason I had no control.

Alice also explained that since my wedding was small and private I didn't give many of Edward's associates and their wives or girlfriends a chance to congratulate us properly. She also said an heir to the Cullen family was a big deal and needed to be celebrated. I know Alice didn't mean her comment the way it sounded, but it pissed me off. I didn't like my son being referred to as some sort of mafia prince or something. I made a mental note to talk to Edward about it later. I knew in my heart he would never think that, but I just needed to talk to him about it. I had other things to deal with on this fine Monday morning.

"So, we'll have the shower at the new restaurant Edward opened. You like the cuisine there right Bella."

"Um, yeah, that's fine. Esme, I don't want people bringing gifts."

"Bella sweetheart, it's a baby shower, people are going to bring gifts."

"But we have almost everything we need. Can't we ask people to donate money to a children's fund of some sort instead?"

"Bella, I think that's a lovely idea and we can put that on the invitation, but you know how these people think. The goal at this shower is going to be bringing the best gift to outdo everyone else." I groaned and dropped my head into my hands. I hated being the center of attention and didn't want to deal with a bunch of people using my baby as a way to one up each other.

"Can we limit it to donations and books or something?"

"Bella honey, what are you worried about?"

"Honestly Esme, I'm worried this is going to turn into some over the top party, a media circus, and a bunch of money is going to be spent on a baby that will already be giving ever privilege possible by his parents. I don't understand why we can't just have a nice simple lunch or something."

"Bella, I get that you don't like all this attention. But you have to think about this from other people's perspectives. The wives all want an invite to this. Business is going well for Edward, things are calm. The more women we make happy, the less they bitch to their husbands, and everything stays nice and calm. We're just keeping the peace."

I finally gave up and told Alice and Esme they had free reign of the event. I would just have to suck it up and show up with a smile.

I was putting the final touches on dinner as I felt Edward's hot breath on my neck and his arms wrap around my belly.

"Thank god I'm finally home with you. I missed you so much today. I was hoping you'd stop by after meeting with my mother and sister." He kissed my neck and I inhaled his scent, all Edward.

"I would have, but they really wore me out. I thought it was best just to come home and take a nap. I slept through most of the afternoon."

"Really? I asked them to go easy on you."

"Oh, they didn't really do anything, it's just the whole shower is out of control and so many people need to be invited and I'm just dreading it. You know I hate being the center of attention."

"Well, just think of it as Anthony being the center of attention if that helps." Edward shrugged his shoulders and gave me his shy smile.

"Cute. I tell you the same thing and make you sit through it with me. At least the ladies being invited are going to be able to drink."

"That bad?"

"Alice is planning games Edward. Games. Like, what flavor is the baby food games. She's out of control. I did insist that in lieu of gifts donations could be made to a charity for underprivileged children."

"That's really thoughtful of you baby. I wouldn't expect anything less. I knew a couple of the guys are already bitching that their wives won't stop talking about this."

"I don't see why it's such a big deal. It's a baby shower. You aren't even going to be there."

"Bella, it's a big deal for the wives. You hold a lot of power in this family whether you believe that or not. Your blessing or friendship with one of the other women means a lot to them. Plus, it shows a social status within the family. I know it sounds ridiculous, but that's just how it is."

"I know, I know. I already talked to Esme about it. I finally told her to do whatever she wanted and let me know when and where to show up." Edward kissed my forehead in the reverent way he always did that never failed to make me feel completely cherished.

"I really appreciate this baby."

"Don't you worry, I'll go and be the ideal mob wife for you. But it's gonna cost you."

"Really Mrs. Cullen, should I get out my black card?"

"No, it's gonna cost you a long bath and foot massage when I'm done. And maybe a little lovin'" I wiggled my eyebrows at Edward and he attacked my mouth with his own.

"Anytime Isabella, anytime."

We finished dinner and the rest of the week passed quietly. Renee of course involved herself in the shower with Esme and Alice and I swear things just went downhill. She added to the guest list and told me just to be grateful that many people wanted to celebrate my child's birth, like I wasn't grateful for that to begin with.

The blessed event finally rolled around the next weekend and I was a bundle of nerves. Edward was also on alert because my blood pressure had been out of sorts all week. He finally called Esme during the week to tell her to take it easy on me. He kept trying to talk to me about the shower and what my problem was. I knew my hormones were in complete control because I couldn't really find a solid reason why things were upsetting me so much.

"Is it just the amount of people?"

"It's that Edward, but I don't know, it's more. I just seems so fake to me. Like this isn't being done for the right reasons. Does that even make sense?"

"Bella, I'm trying to understand you here. It's a baby shower, what other reasons could there be?"

"I don't know. I just feel like all this extra attention is being given to our baby because of who you are, not because we're having a baby." Edward ran his hands through his hair and looked down at the ground.

"Well love, you're probably right, and I'm so sorry about that." He just shook his head as if in defeat.

"Alice said something the other day, about your heir being reason to celebrate. It just hasn't been sitting well with me. I should have talked to you about it sooner."

"Bella, you know that's not how I think about our son." Edward pulled me to him and sat down on the couch in our bedroom with me on his lap. "You know I have no expectations for Anthony other than to be a happy carefree child. Is that what you're really worried about?"

"Maybe." I was scared to admit that his theory might be true. That I was scared my son would be pulled into the life Edward led. Ever since the shooting I've been terrified for Edward's safety and the thought my son could eventually follow in his father's footsteps scared the hell out of me.

"Bella, I swear to you I would never push our child into this life. If anything, I'd like to keep him from it. You have to believe that." I looked into Edward's eyes and saw the truth in them.

"I don't doubt you Edward. I just get so scared some times. I know I shouldn't but Christ, there's always so much security and you were shot Edward. Shot. I'm still having a hard time with that I guess."

"Bella, I'm fine. You know that. And Riley wasn't even involved with the Family. He was crazy Bella, that's why I was shot. No one else is dumb enough to try that shit." He slowly ran his hands through my hair and I started to calm down.

"Have you found Victoria?"

"Bella, I don't want you worrying about this. Everything is fine. You're safe, I'm safe, everything is fine."

"So you haven't found her yet?" Edward shook his head no.

"We're still working on it. I'm not just going to let it go love. But you have nothing to worry about. Please, just try to enjoy this shower. Yes, these people may be trying to kiss a little ass, but they're also there to celebrate our child." Edward ran his hands up and down my stomach and began giving me light kisses on my neck.

"I love you Bella. More than anything."

"You know I love you too Edward." I ran my hands through Edward's hair and started kissing him back loving the way his tongue danced with mine, the taste of him, the feel of his body pressed up against me.

He slowly lifted me from his lap and laid me down on the couch as he hovered over me.

"You really look beautiful today. I almost don't want to mess anything up." Edward cocked his smirk and then began attacking my neck again. I lost my self in the feel of him around me not caring about my hair or my dress.

"Jesus, at least let her give birth first. Get off her, we have to go." Edward moved his head and we both looked up to see Alice standing over the couch with a grin on her face.

"Let's go, time to play baby games." Edward slowly helped me up from the couch and straightened me out.

"Later?"

"Definitely."

I left with Alice to head to Edward's restaurant where most of the guests had already arrived. Lunch was to be served, we would then play Alice's baby games and I was to open gifts. I looked around the restaurant and was astonished. Everything was beautifully decorated but there were over 150 women there. I felt the pressure of being on display and was immediately nervous.

"It's okay dear. You're look lovely this afternoon." Esme greeted me and ushered me over to our table. Renee was of course busy mingling and probably on her third glass of wine by now. I sat down and pushed myself to have a good time.

It wasn't long into lunch that I scanned the crowd and looked out the window to see Agent Leah Clearwater standing outside up against a street sign just watching me. She waived when she saw that I noticed her and I just looked away. I hated that woman with a passion and couldn't get over the fact that she spent an entire summer pretending to be my friend.

"Just ignore her. She's only here to intimidate you." Rose was constantly on guard for me.

"I know, it's just irritating."

"This shower is irritating. I don't have to do this do I? All these women." I had to laugh.

"Oh, you have to do this too. I'll make sure of that."

The shower progressed and as we took a break from opening gifts to let people mingle and I felt the strong arms of my husband wrap around me.

"Hey, what are you doing here?"

"I just thought I'd stop by and make sure everything was going okay. I missed you and thought you could use a familiar face."

"I'm so happy you came. Here, have some food." I handed Edward a plate and he began eating. "Did you see who was outside."

"Yes, I'm sorry about that. Unfortunately there's nothing I can do. Black isn't here which is surprising." Edward looked outside and stared at Leah and just shook his head.

"I'm not worried about it. They're just grasping at straws. Please don't let her bother you."

"I won't, I'm okay. I think Rose is having as much fun as I am. She's pissed because she can't drink." Edward laughed and looked over to see Emmett getting more food for Rose and trying to get her to eat it.

"Okay love, well, I'm not here to interrupt. I just thought you'd be more comfortable with me around. I'll be in the back office if you need anything." Edward leaned down and kissed me on the cheek and then made his way to the back while Emmett and Jasper followed him. I continued to open gifts and listen to the women ooh and aah over the cute little outfits they bought for Anthony.

It wasn't until the shower was finally wrapping up that Leah decided the approach me.

"Pregnancy suits you. You look wonderful." I looked around as most of the women were leaving and watched Christopher moving closer to me.

"I have nothing to say to you."

"Bella, we were friends. We got along. I hate seeing you like this with him. You've changed so much. You were going to be a brilliant attorney and now you don't even work."

"You know nothing about me or my life and if you think you can sit here and intimidate me into telling you anything your just plain wrong. You're a manipulative bitch who tried to use me to get to my husband. You need to just leave." I pushed myself out of my chair and attempted to get up as Christopher came over to help me. We were walking back to Edward's office as he came running out into the hallway.

"Get out Clearwater. Upsetting my pregnant wife is something the FBI are known for. I have no problem calling the Bureau. Leave now."

"Bella, we can give you and your baby a better life than this. You know it isn't what you want."

"Take her out of here." Edward motioned to Christopher as he grabbed onto me and I just felt dizzy.

"Edward. Edward I don't." The room started to spin and I felt extremely lightheaded.

"Fuck. Bella." Edward pulled me to him and sat me down on the couch in the back office.

"Get Frankie." He shouted to Michael. "Bella, sit down honey. Take deep breaths." The panic in Edward's voice was palpable. I tried to focus on him and his beautiful face and it helped.

"I'm okay, I just got lightheaded. I just need a few minutes."

"Bella you almost passed out." Edward was pacing in front of me yelling at people to clear out.

"Frankie, go check her over, just remember who you're touching."

"Got it boss." Then one of the bodyguards that always follows in the SUV behind me started taking my blood pressure.

"Are you a doctor?" I looked up and tried to understand why one of my bodyguards was giving me medical attention.

"Yes ma'am." I glanced at Edward as Frankie looked me over and he just smiled at me sheepishly.

"What? I was just being cautious." I just shook my head and smiled back at him.

"I should have guessed you'd have a doctor following me around."

"Her blood pressure is elevated but his pulse is okay. We'll just need to monitor this again. It was most likely stress induced from the party and the FBI."

"I feel fine now. I just wish they'd leave us alone. I hate that woman."

"I know baby, but you can't get so excited." I just stared at my husband and tried to reign in my temper.

"Maybe you should check his blood pressure. You're excited." Yeah, I'm way mature. Edward looked at me and just started laughing. It was one of those gut wrenching laughs that made me laugh like a lunatic.

"You tell me not to get excited and you have a doctor following me around?"

"I think you're both crazy but I'm siding with Bella on this one, these hormones are a bitch." Rose just stood there with her hands on her hips scowling at us. "Can we leave now? I need ice cream. Emmett!"

"Thank you for being my wife." Edward mumbled as he looked at Emmett rush to Rose's side and shook his head.

The men packed up two SUVs worth of baby stuff my child didn't really need and we set out for home.

EPOV

As I screwed in the seven millionth screw to the wood baby crib we had delivered I asked myself why I insisted on putting the thing together myself. Bella was adamant that the story could deliver it put together but something made me want to do it myself. It just seemed like something a father should do. So here I sat finally getting the thing together as Bella wandered around in the sexiest little bathrobe folding clothes and "nesting" as they say. We still had another six week until her due date, but she wanted everything to be ready. And what my wife wants, my wife gets.

"Do you want me to call one of the guys to help you?"

"Bella, I can put furniture together. I'm almost finished."

"I know you can Edward, I just don't know why you are. You barely get any time off as it is anymore and I don't know why you're not resting." I set the screwdriver down and went over and pawed at my wife like the oversexed bastard that I am.

"I'm being a dad and putting together our son's crib. It's what fathers do."

"You're going to be a great father you know. You don't have to do these things like this to prove that." And there it was. Bella has always been able to voice my fears before I can. Ever since Bella expressed her concerns about the life our child would lead I've been afraid. Would my son want to follow in my footsteps? I didn't think I could let him. This isn't the type of life I would want for one of my children.

"You think?"

"Edward, look at how much you already do for your family. You're a natural caretaker deep down inside. There isn't anything you wouldn't do for those you love, you'll going to be just fine."

Just hearing her words brought comfort to me. I needed to know that the monster inside me, the killer and schemer would still be able to care for a child. Another person.

"Plus, look how well you take care of me." That was good point. I'd do anything for Bella and I knew I already felt the same about my unborn child.

I pulled Bella into my arms and slowly kissed her soft luscious lips. Being eight months pregnant did not slow down my wife's sex drive at all. She deepened the kiss and moaned into my mouth. I ran my hand down Bella's shoulders and slowly pushed her robe off her arms. She was wearing a silk nightie underneath and I literally groaned when it was revealed to me.

"Take me to bed Edward." And I did. As I worshipped Bella's round breasts she groped at me for me.

"Slow baby, let me take this slow." I sucked on her nipple as I trailed my hand down her side finding her sweet plump ass and gave it a squeeze. The slight weight she had gained during the pregnancy made touching her so much softer and irresistible. I couldn't get enough of her.

My fingers eventually found their way to her soaking wet center and I slowly slipped one in knowing the reaction I would get. Bella's body was like a finely tuned piano and I knew just the right keys to play. Her body arched towards me as she let out a soft moan while I moved to take her other nipple in my mouth.

I slipped another finger in her pussy and reveled in how wet she truly was. She always was. My simple touch did that to her just as a look in her direction or a whiff of her scent goes right to my dick. I placed soft kisses down her breasts and over her belly until I reached the heat in between her legs. I lick at her clit and watched as she squirmed beneath me felling like the most powerful man in the world.

"I love you Edward." She moaned out as she came hard and pulled my hair with both her hands pushing me hard down on her. As she came down from her high I sat up on my knees and pulled her to me lining her up to my cock. I need desperately to be inside her.

"You okay baby?"

"Just take me Edward. Now." I pushed myself into her and felt her tight walls wrap around me. Heaven. Pure fucking heaving. I pulled her hips to me trying to get as deep inside of her as possible. She beg for more as I thrust into her going deeper and deeper. It wasn't enough for me. I felt the beast in me taking over and I needed more of her. To be deeper in her.

"Flip over baby." Without further direction I helped flip her over and she immediately got on her knees and stuck her beautiful ass up in the air waiting for me to take her. I plunged into her like there was no other reasons for living and listen to her gasp for air while shouting out my name. I loved hearing her scream my name.

I continued to pound into Bella while I reach around and began fingering her clit. I knew I wouldn't last much longer once I felt her walls start to tighten around me. Moments later Bella came around me again as I laid my head down on her back and spilled myself inside her.

"Jesus." Was all Bella muttered before I rolled her over and watched as she quickly fell asleep on my chest. Heaven.

Sitting in my office the next day I replayed the events of the weekend in my head and decided to call my contact at the FBI. I wanted to know what the hell Leah Clearwater was doing at my wife's baby shower. I was still pissed about the situation and on edge at the reaction Bella has to that woman. Bella was genuinely betrayed by her thinking she was a friend and I know for a fact if the woman hadn't shown up, Bella wouldn't have had another dizzy spell.

"What do you have for me?"

"She wasn't assigned to be there. She went on her own."

"That doesn't make any sense? Why?"

"Something about them being friends and wanting to help her out. There wasn't supposed to be surveillance on the wives. There rarely is."

I hung up the phone more pissed and now paranoid about another person following my wife around. I didn't have time to sort my thoughts before Jessica came in to announce my next appointment.

Over all, Jessica was a fantastic assistant. Jane trained her in everything I needed and she kept her mouth shut. She didn't see everything that went down in my life but she knew enough to cause trouble. That was the problem with a change in staff such as this one. There are always risks when you hire anyone outside the family. Technically, Jessica was connected to the family through Jane. Jane was actually a second cousin to one of my oldest guys but the two were more like brother and sister. It was always an unspoken rule with Jane that any inappropriate behavior could end up reflecting poorly on her cousin. Jessica's ties weren't that close. This was part of the reason I was so pissed about losing Jane. Sure, I was having Jenks dig around to get something on Jessica for insurance, but until then, I had to tread lightly. Which is why the bitch got away with her behavior towards my wife the other day.

I couldn't honestly believe the way she treated Bella. I wanted to hurt her in the lobby of my office but I was more concerned about the way my poor wife reacted. She's been so convinced that she's fat and unattractive lately I've been worried about her. Jessica's actions didn't help at all. I wished for just a minute the two women could see each other clearly. Bella is natural and beautiful with an inner light that screams innocence and purity. Jessica is hard, plastic and most likely manipulative with no real redeeming qualities. But I didn't have time to deal with those thoughts either.

"Mr. Cullen, you're eleven o'clock is here." Jessica walked into my office followed by a burly looking Italian man I'd known for years.

"Sal, how are you?" I stood up and shook his hand and waited for Jessica to leave.

"I'm good Cullen. Good."

"Have a seat. Scotch?" I asked as I poured one for myself and my old friend.

"Sure."

"So, how was South America? Anything for me?"

"Cullen, I've gotta ask, why do you want this woman so bad? This isn't like you, it's not how you work." Sal sat back and took a sip of his scotch waiting on my answer.

"I believe she's a threat to my wife. My pregnant wife. I need her contained." I watched as the highball glass slowly moved from Sal's mouth and landed on the edge of my desk.

"We weren't told that."

"You didn't need to be. My orders should have been enough. Where is she?" I watched and as Sal took out a handkerchief and wipe the sweat from his large forehead.

"We're tracking her. She left Peru, headed for Central America. I have a guy on her."

"I need this taken seriously Sal. Her boyfriend tried to kill me." All the blood drained from Sal's face and a nervous feeling arose in my stomach. "What is it?"

"Look boss, we thought she was just a whore. She's been sleeping with some well-known thugs in the area, bad dudes. We've kept an eye on her, but she gets lost every couple of days. I didn't know she was a threat to you personally."

I pulled out my Kimber and pointed it at Sal's head as I walked in front of my desk.

"Since when do I have to explain my instructions to you? I said I wanted her contained. Not running around with people who can help her. What the fuck is wrong with you?" I was pissed. God only knows what Victoria was doing out there. "Where is she now?"

"Yesterday's report was that she entered Central America. We'll get her Boss, I promise." Sal was shaking and staring at the barrel of my gun but his words sounded confident.

"Hey baby, I, oh god. I'll come-" I looked up at the door and saw Bella poking her head into my office with a terrified look on her face. I immediately put my gun back in my waist and stuck my hands up.

"Come on in love. I'm sorry, everything is fine, I promise." Bella hesitantly made her way in the office carrying a large basket.

"What are you doing? You shouldn't be carrying that. Here." I ran over to her and pulled the basket from her hands. It wasn't that heavy but I didn't like her exerting herself so late in her pregnancy.

"Christopher carried it up, I just brought it in, it's not that heavy."

"I got it, just come on in love, have a seat on the couch. Are you okay?" Bella looked around the office and her eyes landed on Sal.

"If I'm interrupting, I can come back."

"Not at all, Bella, this is Sal, Sal, my wife Isabella." Bella nodded her head not even realizing the reprieve she just bought my old friend.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Cullen." Sal stood up and luckily had stopped shaking.

"We're done here. I hope I got my message across."

"No problems Mr. Cullen. I'll take care of everything." I nodded my head and then pointed to the door. I watched as Sal made his exit as I took Bella over to the couch.

"Is everything okay?"

"Yes love, everything is fine. I'm surprised to see you." I knew Bella was meeting my sister in the city this afternoon but I didn't think she'd have time to stop by here.

"I wanted to surprise you and bring you a little picnic lunch, but if you're busy, I can just leave it here for you."

"Bella, I'm never too busy for you." Bella proceeded to set out the lunch and we had a nice time eating and just talking about nothing. After lunch Bella laid down on the couch and I got to feel her stomach as my son kicked up a storm. It was amazing to be able to actually feel him under my hands.

"Does it hurt when he kicks this much?"

"I'm actually kind of used to it by now. Only when he kicks a kidney or something does it hurt. And he bounces around on my bladder most of the time. He always kicks more when you talk to him though." Bella smiled as she ran her hand through my hair.

"You know I love you. And I can't tell you what this means to me. I know things have been scary for you with this pregnancy, but I've never seen you happier."

"I am happy Edward. I was just scared because of last time. But I'm good now, I know we're going to be okay."

We eventually packed up the leftovers from lunch and I handed the basket to Christopher as she was leaving. Bella laughed and commented on my overprotective ways but I knew deep down she loved them.

I watched as she left with Christopher and wished I could just take her home and have my way with her. We continued to have sex regularly, but I always worried about her comfort and tried to keep my hands to myself more than usual.

"She sure comes by a lot." I looked down at a smiling Jessica and surprisingly didn't see anything sinister in her expression.

"She knows I like it when she visits." I shrugged and turned to walks back into my office.

"I'm sure a lot will change once the baby is born." I stopped walking and turned to look at my assistant.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing. I just, well, most women tend to focus so much time on the baby, I'm just saying." I laughed and went into my office slamming the door. Jessica was a conniving bitch just trying to stir up some shit and had no clue how dedicated Bella and I were to each other.

The phone ringing on my desk took me out of my mental wandering and I picked it up to hear Garrett on the other end.

"What's up buddy?"

"I thought you should know some of Dwyer's men have arrived in Italy. Not many, maybe four or five, but they're there and don't seem to be leaving any time soon."

"Are they doing anything specific?"

"Just driving and guarding him. But he hasn't needed any sort of protection since he's been over there. It makes me suspicious."

"Thanks Garrett. I'll handle it."

I got off the phone with Garrett and wondered about Caius. He's been in Italy all this time and hasn't made a move. We've also heard nothing from Phil Dwyer other than his trip up here for his daughter. Now he's sending his men to Caius for protection. Something was going on and I didn't like it. I decided to meet up with Jasper and Emmett at the casino and discussed the situation. I also called Bella and let her know I wouldn't be making it home for dinner. It was the third night this week I was missing dinner and coming home late and the disappointment she tried to hide in her voice killed me.

Jasper and Emmett were waiting for me in our booth in the back.

"Anything on Victoria?" Jasper questioned.

"Just that she's hanging out with mercenaries and shit. She's in Central America. Sal fucked up and didn't think much was going on because she's a woman. I almost took him out in my office but Bella interrupted."

"You can't be doing that shit at the club dude. And what was Sal supposed to think, this isn't the way we usually handle things." Emmett looked a little appalled and Jasper nodded his head in agreement. I thought about the situation and knew they were right, I was just pissed and out for blood.

"Fuck. I know, I just, I'm fucking frustrated. Bella's gonna have the baby in a little over a month and I want everything calm by then. This shit is ridiculous." I slammed my hand on the table and let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding.

"You gotta calm down Edward. I'm sure you made your point to Sal, and they'll keep an eye on her. Bella doesn't know does she?"

"God no. The last thing I need is for her worrying about this shit. Oh, and Garrett called, Dwyer sent him some men for protection."

"I've been doing some research on Dwyer. He's not making much money right now. Seems a lot of his people have been busted for drugs recently. That might explain why he's trying to form an alliance with Caius, help him build back his Family." Jasper finished talked and twirled his glass in his hands.

"But he should know not to touch anything Volturi. Although, we don't do any business with him. Maybe if we did, he'd leave Caius alone?" I thought about Emmett's suggestion for a minute then shook my head.

"No, if he's having problems in his family I don't want those getting to us. Plus, he's heavy into human trafficking. I don't like that."

We continued to discuss the situation throughout dinner. Basically, we needed to get someone involved with the Dwyer family and keep an eye on what he was up to. Emmett of course suggested we just send someone over to Italy and take out Caius now but the thought of that made me nervous for some reason. I wanted to know what he had planned before I disposed of him.

"So how's Rose doing?" Emmett shook his head and giggled.

"Well, I have to pick up french fries on my way home. God knows I can't take that temper if I mess up her food orders."

Jasper laughed and then looked sheepish, "Well, I have to head out guys. Alice says I keep her waiting all the time and I don't want to deal with that again tonight."

We all agreed and I headed home to be with my Bella. My Bella who was wearing an adorable silk nightie and fast asleep in our bed. I took a quick shower and joined her listening to her little snores as I held her tightly in my arms.