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Chapter 36

Becoming Vixen Bella

We were all silent as we listened to Jasper. So far, it had been confirmed that Carlisle and Esme would be joining him and Alice in Russia, while Rose, Emmet, Edward, and I would be chasing the shipments around America. Our first lead would be in San Francisco, where the main drug shipments from Russia seemed to be distributed.

"When do we leave?" Edward asked, subconsciously rubbing my knee in comfort.

"Tomorrow morning," Jasper replied. "We'll need to switch over to our untraceable phones, and you'll need to call Jacob before we leave, to get an update. We can't have any complications." Edward nodded.

"How many leads do we have to chase?" Emmet asked, snacking on the crisps on the table.

"I have narrowed it down to twenty. It should be more than enough evidence," Jasper replied, passing the paperwork around to all of us.

We all sat studying the profiles. Jasper had been busy. I couldn't believe all the information Jasper had gathered on the leads we would be chasing. I tried not to shudder as I read the profiles. We were going after some very dangerous individuals. I didn't need to read their profiles in great detail - I could simply tell by their mug shots.

"Once we have followed these leads, and gathered all the evidence we can, I'm sure we will be able to pinpoint the merger with Russia. The Volturi will be defenceless, and Russia will drop them like a disease," Jasper muttered. "This is going to be faultless."

"I'll go and call Jacob now," Edward replied, getting up and kissing my forehead before he left. I could see the tension in his body as he left. Edward and I were entering new territory here. Neither of us knew how we would cope on our first assignment. We'd both be scared for each other, which wasn't the best way to begin.

"So, this is it," Alice chimed once everyone began to depart. There was only Esme and me left at the kitchen table. "I'm going to miss you while we are in Russia."

"I'll miss you all, too." I whimpered. Esme smiled, pouring us another glass of wine.

"Are you nervous?" Alice asked, studying my face.

"Only about what to expect," I admitted.

"Edward will look after you . . . and Rose and Emmet."

"I'm not afraid . . . more apprehensive."

"That's understandable," Esme sighed, taking my hand. "But you and Edward will be fine."

I nodded, hoping she was right, but this was all so new to me. Was I even going to be any good at it?

"How did it go with Jacob?" I asked Edward as we walked hand in hand back to our lake house later that evening.

"Demetri is still pestering him about your whereabouts." Edward's voice was strained. "I think he may even be trying to track down your father to gain some information."

"Edward," I stressed. "We can't let that happen. What if they hurt my father?" I was shaking uncontrollably, but I knew my father was going crazy trying to find me. Would he get himself killed in the process?

"Bella," Edward soothed my panic, pulling me into his arms. "Jasper will be sending word to your father. It will be fine. Nothing will happen to him."

"What do you mean 'sending word'? What will they tell him?"

"That you are with me. It's the only way. Charlie already understood the danger of the Volturi. This way, Jacob and your father's stories will match. As far as Demetri's concerned, you left to travel the world - to clear your head after losing your grandmother. You weren't completely over your ex either." I looked up at Edward smiling crookedly at me. That look always relaxed me instantly.

"You might be right. He was kind of difficult to get over." I giggled, knowing I had nothing to fear. Edward would protect my father, just like he had done for me.

"This ex is going to spend the rest of his life making it up to you," Edward sighed, holding me tighter.

"I don't need him to. He has done enough, since coming back into my life."

"I did take you away from your father, Bella. I know leaving him was hard for you."

"He'll go mad when he finds out I'm with you," I laughed, picturing my father's face. Deep down, I was sure Charlie already knew.

"But he'll know you're safe . . . with me." I did feel happier that Charlie would know the truth. I still couldn't believe the lengths Demetri was going to in order to find me. I had hoped he would simply forget about me, but it seemed he was more determined than I thought.

"Do you think Demetri could figure out that I'm with you somehow?" I worried suddenly. Like Demetri needed any more reasons to want to kill Edward.

"I can't see how. Our only link is Jacob, and he is protecting the truth about us with his life."

"What else did Jacob say? How is Cetra Black coping without us?"

"The Volturi have backed off so Billy can work on persuading Jacob to agree to the merger." Edward shook his head, clearly annoyed.

"How long do you think we have before Jacob has to make a decision?"

"I'd say no more than two months." Edward sighed, running his hand through my hair.

"That's not very long for us to gather the evidence we need." Edward inhaled deeply before he spoke.

"This is our last night in our lake house for a while. What do you say we forget our troubles just for tonight?"

"You mean, just be Bella and Edward Cullen," I beamed, wrapping my arms around his waist.

"Mmm," Edward moaned, leaning down to kiss my lips softly. "I want to make love to my wife. She makes all my fears fade away."

"Lead the way then, dear husband," I groaned as Edward pulled me into our lake house.

We savoured the night, knowing that with the dawn, came a dangerous beginning for both of us.

I only hoped I had the strength for the tasks that lay ahead of us.

oxoxoxo

The San Francisco night club was dark and seedy. Rose and I had already spotted our target.

"How are you holding up?" Rose asked, sipping her wine. I pulled my dress down, feeling self-conscious.

"I'm fine," I replied, downing my drink for courage.

"I'm sure he'll go for blondes," Rose smiled, touching my arm. "Just follow my lead, but if he does go for you, lead him outside. Edward and Emmet will do the rest." I gulped, watching Rose finish her drink before standing up. It was show time.

Rose pushed her long blonde hair behind her shoulders as she sashayed her way towards our target.

"How does a lady get a drink in this place," Rose called to the bar man as she stood next to our first lead. Joe Pride, a well-known drug dealer in San Francisco, was linked to the drug ring in Russia. We needed names from Joe, so we could trace the drug shipments back to the Volturi brothers.

"Why don't you let me get you a drink, sweetheart," Joe slurred, looking at Rose from head to toe.

"If it gets me and my friend a drink faster, why not?" Rose beamed, winking at me. Joe turned to me, his eyes roaming over my body now.

"What are two classy ladies like yourselves doing in a place like this?" Joe asked, scooting closer to me. Great, it seemed like Joe might prefer brunettes. "You ladies could get into all kinds of trouble here."

"Maybe we like trouble," I smirked, leaning against the bar, trying to look seductive.

"Trouble is my middle name, sweetheart," Joe growled, licking his lips. "Mick, six slammers, now!" he called towards the barman.

I was quick to down three shots. Rose was already making conversation with Joe's two friends, so I could isolate Joe and lead him outside.

"You are trouble, aren't you? I love a woman who can handle her drink," Joe slurred a few drinks later, placing his hand around my waist.

"I could handle a few others things if you want to go outside with me," I smouldered, running my hands down his chest.

We were half way to the exit within seconds. Rose nodded at me just as I made my way to the door. I led Joe down an alley way, pushing him against the wall when he tried to grope me. I knew Edward and Emmet would be close by.

"What are you going to handle then, sweetheart?" Joe hiccupped as his back hit the wall.

"Drop your pants and I'll show you," I smirked, licking my lips. Why were these losers all the same, so gullible? I never knew I could have this kind of power over men.

"Fuck, yes!" Joe snarled, immediately going for his belt.

"Well, well, well. What do we have here?" My heart raced at Edward's voice. I pulled myself together quickly. I had to act as if I didn't know him for our plan to work.

"Beat it asshole. I'm about to get my dick sucked here. Find your own fucking alley!" Joe yelled, still trying to undo his belt.

"I think you should leave, darling," Edward replied in my ear, running his hands up my back. Darling? Fuck, why was I so overheated? "Things are going to get a little ugly."

"What is your fucking problem asshole?" Joe roared, moving to push Edward. As soon as Joe made contact with his chest, Edward grabbed him violently and pushed him hard against the wall, smashing his face into the concrete.

"I want the name of your drug contact, you motherfucker!" Edward snarled, gripping his arms as he twisted them behind Joe's back. "If you don't, I'll break your fucking arm."

"GET OFF ME!" Joe struggled to escape while I stood with my mouth open wide, watching my unbelievably gorgeous husband. Why was I getting so turned on watching this? I was one sick fuck, but I was getting wetter by the second.

"Don't make me hurt you," Edward snarled, pushing him harder. "A name . . . NOW!" I think I just came. My entire body was an inferno.

"Fuck you," Joe spat, then roared in pain as Edward twisted his arm even harder.

"Give me a fucking name and I'll stop!"

"Look, if it's about the watered down shit, I'm sorry I didn't know. I . . . fuck . . .," Joe was cut off by Edward pushing him harder against the wall.

"Give me a name or I'll get my colleague to beat it out of you."

"Fuck," Joe whimpered. "Please man, just let me go. I'm just a dealer."

"Why don't you let me take over?" I jumped at Emmet's voice behind me. "This chick looks like she needs a good seeing to. She is shaking, the poor thing! Aren't brunettes your type, man?"

Edward pushed Joe hard against the wall before Emmet took over.

I was frozen in place by the lust in Edward's eyes as he stalked towards me.

"You look a little lost, darling." There he goes again with the darling talk, again. How was I supposed to act as if I didn't know him?

"Please . . . I . . ." I couldn't even speak as the heat began to burn between my legs.

Edward smirked, grabbing me. "I'm going to take your lady friend with me. You don't deserve a hot ass like this," Edward called back to Joe, dragging me away while Emmet began to beat the crap out of him. "You need to scream or something, Bella. I am dragging you away against your will, remember?"

Oh, shit! "GET OFF ME YOU CREEP!" I yelled, pretending to hit Edward's chest.

"Oh, it's going to be like that, is it?" Edward smirked, raising his eyebrow playfully.

"Don't you fucking touch me!" I screamed, my eyes wide with anticipation.

"I plan to do a lot more than just touch you, darling," Edward chuckled, finally pulling me out of Joe's view.

I groaned as Edward slammed me hard against the wall.

"Fuck, Edward!" I moaned. "I'm on fire. I need you . . . now."

"Soon baby. I promise," Edward groaned against my skin as his hands began to roam up my dress.

"No, now," I pleaded, gripping his shirt, trying to get some friction as I rubbed my heated centre against his leg.

"Fuck, Bella!" Edward was hard against me now. "I need to get you to my car." All I could do was nod. Edward walked with me still wrapped around his body. When I felt my back hit the back seat of his Volvo, I sighed with happiness.

"You looked so fucking hot," I groaned, feeling Edward pull my panties down my leg. "Watching you . . . oh fuck!" I couldn't finish as Edward thrust his fingers inside me.

"No more talking, Bella," Edward smouldered, capturing my lips with his as we lost control in the back of his car.

I was breathless, giggling at the condensation on the car window.

"Jesus, that was hot," Edward breathed, helping me pull my dress back down before doing up his pants.

"No, watching you beat up that asshole was hot. Does that make me a sicko?"

"No," Edward chuckled, kissing my lips. I could taste the sweat on his lips. It made me groan, wanting even more of him. "You wait here and cool off. I'll go and check on Emmet." I looked at my watch. Had it only been a matter of minutes? Jesus, he made me cum fast! He was incredible.

While I was straightening my sex hair, Rose got into the car.

"Oh. My. God! You didn't?" Rose giggled, looking at me.

"I didn't what?" I blushed, still pulling my dress straight.

"Do you remember back at the mansion when I said you would react to this life in only one of two ways?" I nodded, seeing Edward and Emmet walk down the alley, laughing. "I meant it would either freak you out, or totally turn you on." Now I was blushing like a fool. "And right now, it's clear to see how you've reacted." Rose sniggered as the guys joined us in the car.

"Did you get the names?" I asked, trying to change the subject while Rose continued to smirk at me.

"You look a little flustered, Bella," Emmet snorted. "Are you feeling alright?"

"Leave her alone Em," Edward warned, hitting his shoulder before starting the car. "He got the names."

"I had to give Joe quite a beating to get them, mind you," Emmet mused, holding out his blooded hands.

"I'll soak your hands when we get back, baby," Rose smiled, rubbing his shoulder from the back seat.

"What would I do without you?" Emmet smiled as Edward and I made eye contact in the rearview mirror.

Once we got back to the motel, we retired to our rooms. The adrenaline was still rushing around my body as Edward closed the door.

"So, how did I do for my first mission?" I smirked as Edward turned to gaze at me.

"You were amazing!" Edward's voice was laced with tenderness. "You are amazing."

"You're too biased," I teased as he pulled me in to his embrace.

"I don't care. It's the truth."

"Do you have any idea how turned on I got watching you beat the crap out of Joe?"

"I think I have an idea," Edward mused, gripping my ass as he slammed me against the wall. I hardly felt any pain from my scar. It had almost completely healed. "You turn me on every second of every day," I groaned, feeling his hands creep up my body, slowly pulling my dress away. "In fact, I'm so turned on right now, I want to fuck you against this wall."

"Christ, Edward!" I yearned, clenching my legs tighter around his waist.

"Is that okay with you, love?" Edward groaned, sucking on my neck.

"You . . . really need . . . to ask?" I forced out.

"I think for the first time ever, I'm going to enjoy these missions," Edward moaned as we both lost ourselves. I couldn't agree more.

How could I fear anything with Edward by my side?

Nothing like a bit of undercover work to turn our love birds on. I have a feeling these missions are going to be fun to write!