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Chapter 38

Play time

I lay watching Edward sleep. His breathing was even. I couldn't help but move closer, watching his bare chest rise up and down. Even now, it still seemed a little surreal. I was here, with Edward. I'd dreamed of these moments for so long. I still had to keep pinching myself to make sure it was real.

I had adapted to this lifestyle better than even I thought I would.

The happiness in Edward's eyes only spurred me on, knowing that even though our lives were in danger with every move we made, we were in it together.

I lightly traced Edward's face, running my fingertips over his lips. They parted slightly at my touch. He was too beautiful for words. I brushed my fingertips lower, sweeping gently over his jaw. Sighing with the knowledge that this man was all mine.

"Mm," Edward groaned softly in his sleep. Could he still feel my touch in slumber? I decided to see if my thoughts were true.

I slowly planted soft, sensual kisses on his chest. As I felt Edward squirm underneath me, I smirked against his skin, slowly moving up towards his jaw. When I finally grazed my lips against his, Edward placed both his hands on my face, kissing me with such passion that it felt like my body was going to explode with lust.

"I take it you don't object to me waking you up in the middle of the night," I giggled as our lips parted.

"I thought I was having a beautiful dream until you started to kiss my chest," Edward muttered, kissing down my neck. I was still on top of him and held back my desire as I felt him remove my night shirt. "You have no idea what you do to me, Bella. I really think you need to consider sleeping naked all the time." I smiled against his lips and he turned me so he was hovering over me.

"I guess I can see the benefits of sleeping naked all the time." I groaned as his hands began to work my body.

"How did I ever win you? Even now, knowing who I really am . . . How can you still want me?"

"I've always known who you were, Edward. If you think I see some kind of tyrant on these missions, you are wrong. You are fighting for justice. You didn't choose this life. All you are doing is fighting for your freedom, for the truth; you deserve that."

Edward looked down at me, his hands caressing my face with so much tenderness I was beginning to tremble with want.

"I love you so much." Edward smouldered, leaning down to kiss me. My hands moulded into his hair, and within seconds we were lost in each other.

oxoxoxo

"These eight leads all seem to be heading in the same direction," Edward commented, pointing towards the map. We were still in California and had found a small café this morning to have our breakfast.

We only had eight leads left to chase, but it seemed as if they were all heading towards Las Vegas, although we still couldn't be sure.

"Why would they all group like this?" Emmet questioned. "Shouldn't we know if anything is going down? We sure as hell don't want to fall into any sort of trap."

"Jazz would have picked up on that. It must just be a coincidence," Edward mused. "And if something is going down, it won't have anything to do with us. It will be some large deal. It might work in our favour."

"I still think you need to call Jasper," Rose muttered before looking away. "We have too much to lose if it's a trap."

"Rose," Edward soothed. "No one is going to be put in any danger. The Volturi have no idea we have those files. Jasper even spoke to his FBI contact. No one knows what our intentions are. This plan has been faultless so far."

"YES! So far," Rose snapped.

"Baby, come on," Emmet replied. "I thought we had already gone over this. We have no other choice. We have to finish this. It's the only way."

"I'm sick of living in fear! Thinking he is going to find me." Rose whimpered. "I wish I could be stronger, but I can't. I'm so scared." Emmet held Rose as she began to sob against his chest.

"We'll give you guys some time alone," Edward whispered before getting up. I followed silently.

"I don't know what to say to Rose to help." I sighed as Edward and I made our way back to our latest motel.

"There's nothing you can say." Edward smiled weakly towards me. "This last year has been hard for Rose. She knows we are getting closer, and that at some point we may have to come face to face with the Volturi."

"Why would you need to go face to face?" I gasped.

"I've had to do it before, Bella. We have to always be one step ahead; outsmart them."

"But Edward, they would kill you. You can't do that again . . . ever!"

"They wouldn't kill me right away. They have too many questions. Bella . . . relax, it may never come to that." Edward smiled, noticing my panic. "I'm just being honest. In all my dealings with the Volturi, I've had to be the bait. I am the one they want after all."

"Please don't remind me," I glared.

"You might have to ride solo tonight in the club if Rose isn't up to it." Edward exhaled, pulling me into his arms. "Which is something I'm not happy with, but we only have one shot at this."

"I'll be fine. You will be inside watching me."

"What if you get caught?"

"All I have to do is steal some keys. I've done worse." Edward smiled down at me. "You remember Candy, right?"

Edward let out a loud laugh. "Okay, I see your point."

"I think I am quite a force to be reckoned with now," I teased as we entered our bedroom.

"Is that so?" Edward smirked, looking playfully at me. "So, you think you could fight me off now, do you?"

"Try me," I grinned, placing my hands on my hips.

Edward pounced, trying to grab me around the waist. I darted back, laughing as he fell into the wall.

"You can't get away from me," Edward snarled as I sprung over the bed so I was on the opposite side of the room.

"It seems I can," I teased, pointing to the distance between us. "I think you might have trained me too well."

"I still have a few tricks up my sleeve," Edward replied, stalking me around the bed.

"I think you might have had your day, old man."

Edward raised his eyebrows at me before replying. "You really shouldn't have said that." Before I could blink, Edward threw himself over the bed, grabbing my t-shirt vest in his hands pulling me towards him. His lips crashed urgently against mine. As his hands ripped my vest open in rage, I could feel a flood happening between my legs. I had never been so happy to be braless. Holy Jesus, I needed to offend Edward more often!

"Old man," Edward snarled. "I'll show you old man." His lips latched to my chest while he pulled the jeans roughly down my legs.

"Oh . . . fuck . . . Edward . . . I . . ." I could not think straight, let alone talk as he thrust his fingers inside me. He pulled me to the brink within minutes. I was panting heavily, trying to catch my breath while Edward was still swirling his tongue around my breasts.

"Okay, I'll never call you an old man again. I'm sorry," I groaned, slowly beginning to burn for him again.

"What makes you think I have finished with you?" Edward mused, standing up to strip in front of me. I licked my lips. It was my natural reaction these days to my fuck hot husband. I was still gawking at him, wondering what he was going to do to me next. "On all fours, Bella." Edward's smirk was pure sex. Sweet Jesus, I love my life.

oxoxoxo

"Are you sure you'll be okay?" Edward asked, dropping me off outside the nightclub. "I didn't really want to do this one alone."

"Edward, I will be fine. You'll be watching me."

"Keep your tracer on at all times, Bella. I need to know you're safe," Edward muttered before kissing my lips.

"I will," I replied, getting out of the car.

I made my way into the club and began to scan the crowd for my target. We needed the keys to his office. It seemed that we had found one of the Volturi's accountants. With his office keys, we would have access to all of their illegal investments.

Riley Biers wasn't difficult to find. He was sitting in a booth with his work colleagues. I knew I had to separate him somehow, so I positioned myself directly in his view, crossing my legs while I kept looking at my watching, making it look as if I was waiting for my date.

It didn't take too long for Riley to make eye contact with me, and I gave him a sly smile before looking away. I scanned the crowd, noticing Edward sitting at the bar alone, sipping a glass of whiskey. Fuck, he looked hot. I couldn't help but think back to earlier. God, the way he worked my body from behind! Focus Bella.

After an hour of looking at my watch and giving Riley the occasional glance, my plan finally worked.

"Please don't tell me your date stood you up," Riley commented, coming back from the bar.

"Is it that obvious?" I sighed, going to pick my bag up.

"He is an idiot." Riley smiled, taking the seat in front of me. "And please don't go. I was hoping you would let me buy you a drink." I looked around the club, trying to look unsure. "It's just one drink. Where is the harm in that?"

"Just one drink then," I smiled over at him.

"I'm Riley. Riley Biers." He held his hand out to me.

"I'm Jessica," I smiled, taking his hand.

"That's a beautiful name. What would you like to drink?"

"A glass of red wine please." I smiled. Riley nodded, getting up.

I noticed my phone vibrate while Riley was at the bar.

Don't you dare kiss him on the lips. I can't cope with that shit tonight. E xxx

I rolled my eyes, smiling as I quickly typed back a response.

Like I would even want to kiss him on the lips after the sex we had earlier. B xxx

Edward was quick with his reply.

I am a little shocked you are able to walk straight. E xxx

I had to hold my legs together while I messaged him back.

Please, can you let me concentrate? B xxx

Sorry. You look beautiful, by the way, and I love you. E xxxx

I was smiling down at my phone when Riley came back over with the drinks.

"Has he given you a good excuse?" Riley asked, placing my drink down.

"No, the message was from a friend. She thinks he's a loser for not showing up." I sighed, taking a sip of my wine. "Thank you for the drink. You didn't have to take pity on me, you know. You can go back and join your friends over there."

"I'd rather stay here." Riley smiled as he looked me over. I forced a blush. I knew I'd have to make small talk with him until he began to feel comfortable with me. He was a very clever business man, and was more aware of his surroundings than some of the other leads we had chasing.

Once we started doing tequila shots, he began to loosen up.

"You are one very sexy woman, Jessica," Riley slurred. He was now sitting on the seat next to me, which meant I was able to try to search for his office keys.

"Thank you," I giggled, nudging him playfully. "You are rather handsome yourself."

"Do you believe in fate?"

"I'm not sure."

"I think your date was meant to stand you up so we could get it on," Riley smouldered, running his hand up my thigh. "I think you and I could make rather sweet music together. What do you say to coming back to my place?"

"Riley, I'm not that kind of girl," I sighed, pulling away slightly.

"Do I at least get a kiss?" Oh crap! My eyes scanned for Edward, who was directly in front of me. I needed some kind of contact so I could find the keys that must be inside his jacket. I'd looked everywhere else while Riley kept going for more shots at the bar.

"You seem like a really nice guy."

"I am." Riley winked, moving closer towards my lips. As he came closer, I saw the keys inside his jacket. I had no other choice: I had to kiss him. It was the only way I could distract him while I took the keys.

As his lips pressed against mine, I pulled him closer, running my hands down his chest into his jacket. I had the keys in my hands within seconds, but had to keep the kiss going while I slipped them into my bag. Riley responded by pushing his tongue into my mouth, grabbing my waist, and pulling me onto his lap so he could grope my ass. Men, it was always either the ass or breasts.

"I think you should come back to my place," Riley groaned as our lips parted.

"I just need to go to the ladies room first. Wait for me here." I grinned, pecking him on the lips as I got up.

I scanned the crowd and found Edward within seconds, leaning against the bar, glaring daggers at me.

Someone clearly wasn't happy with me. I walked past him, knowing he would begin to follow me. As I slipped out of the side door, Edward was whispering in my ear.

"I should go back and beat the crap out of him," Edward snarled.

"I'm sorry. There was no other way I could get the keys. They were inside his jacket. He would have seen me take them otherwise." Edward just nodded as we quickly made our way to the car.

"I'm not angry with you, love," Edward sighed a while later as we drove to Riley's office. Edward thought it was best to get the account information before Riley even realised his keys were missing.

"Are you sure about that?" I questioned. "You know there are times when I have no choice. Emmet understands when Rose has to . . ."

"I just don't like anyone touching you, Bella. You shouldn't have to do any of this crap."

"I know, but I'm doing this for us. It's no different when you have to go on missions. Yours are worse. You are always in danger of being caught!"

"I'll just be glad when this is all over." Edward smiled, pulling up outside Riley's office. "You're my lookout." Edward smiled and kissed my lips before darting into the night. I waited outside the car. He wasn't gone long.

"That was pretty easy," Edward muttered, getting back into the car.

"Let's hope the accounts give us more clues," I replied, resting my head on his shoulder as we drove off.

Edward returned to the nightclub on our way back to the hotel, dropping the keys near Riley's group of friends, who he told me were still there.

"Not bad for our first solo mission," I mused as Edward pulled me into our bedroom.

"I couldn't agree more," Edward muttered, running his hands down my back. "I'm sorry for losing it a little earlier."

"You don't have to apologise, Edward. I understand. But I promise from this moment on, your lips will be the only ones I kiss for the rest of my life." Edward smiled, caressing my face with his hands before softly kissing my lips. I could tell by the urgency of the kiss, he knew each word was true.

*Swoon* They are just so damn cute, don't you think?