The couples stayed in their rooms until it was time to leave. It was a pleasantly warm evening. Bella was pleased with her and Edward's afternoon activities. Before she left the Inn, Renee gave her two erotic novels to learn a thing or two from. When she refused, her mother simply dumped them in her bag and told her there were things she could never teach her. Found them while he unpacked her bags and suggested they read one while they relaxed in the study. When their bodies reacted to the words Edward didn't do anything other than move her so his erect member could be comfortable. Bella was too shy to show any outward effect the book had on her including pressing her thighs together. She was stretched on the couch over his lap. She buried her nose in the book blushing and excited, unwilling to let Edward see her face.
He started undressing her as she read the scene from the book. Her breathing deepened while her body vibrated with anticipation. Edward followed her lead and touched her where she read. She was like a complex musical instrument he played very well. The book fell from her hands when his fingers caressed her centre. When he gently moved his fingers in and out her core Bella asked whether it was possible for them to go all the way.
"Edward I need you, all of you, more than this" He understood what she wanted. The venom in her body increased her sexual desire for him.
Since Alice had a vision of the Volturi, Jasper had reminded him that he needed to complete their bond. It wasn't just Jasper who had fears. Carlisle had very clinically thought to Edward various ways he could have sex with his mate without impregnating her. He also added that it was a safe period in her cycle then. They could tell by the subtle changes in her scent.
Jasper used his gift to increase the lust at the Cullen home that afternoon. He never used his gift that way but in his reasoning, he was acting to protect Edward and Bella the best he could without confrontation. He understood very little about his younger brother's desire to change his mate at a later date and refused to watch him be taken away from the family again. He was uncertain the Volturi would respect that he was mated because Bella was still human and their bond incomplete.
Within seconds, Edward had torn off his and Bella's clothes. He laid her on the floor in front of the fireplace. Her breath caught when her mind caught up with what was happening. She was suddenly nervous.
"Are you sure?" He asked.
Bella nodded even with the fear Edward saw in her eyes.
"I won't hurt you" Her body immediately relaxed with the promise
He kissed her lips and moved to her neck and chest when she needed to breathe. His hands roamed over her naked flesh causing chills all over her body. He tasted her softest skin as he caressed her breasts. Bella was without coherent thought other than Edward's name. He was everywhere around her. His face clouded her mind when her eyes closed. His sweet intoxicating scent clouded her mind. She tasted his kisses at the tip of her tongue. All she heard was his whispered words of affection. Edward brought her over the edge with his tongue on her mound and followed with a bite on the inside of her thigh where she carried his mark. He entered her as she rode her high in a single swift stroke.
Both were unprepared for the intense feeling of coming together. Edward shivered from the tightness and heat of her core against his cold rigid skin. She whimpered, overwhelmed by emotion as her senses went on overdrive. He moved carefully inside her. Their scent of arousal clouded the faint smell of her bleeding. She held on to him as they surrendered to the crushing force of their union.
He held her close when they were both spent, watching the nothingness out the glass wall. She fell asleep soon after. He carried her to their bed and lay next to her. His whole world, his survival, was in the hands of the fragile human sleeping in his bed. He knew she had progressed faster than he expected and was ready to be changed. Her bond to her mother was broken. She was leaving Forks the next day and would forever be lost to his mate. Charlie had found a new lifeline in the Quileute woman and her children. He had convinced himself to let Bella go. He was thankful Bella hadn't had many relationships to break away from. In a way this helped her. He spent much of the afternoon replaying Alice's visions of the Volturi in his mind, trying to find something to give him a clue of what was coming.
He let Bella sleep longer. None of them thought of their mating when they joined the family after all had been waiting an hour for them. Bella was owed when she saw her mother and sisters. Edward had dressed her and carefully tied her uncontrollable hair into a flat high ponytail. He wanted easy access to her neck where his mark was visible. He wore a two tone dark grey suit with a vest and scarf, as Alice advised.
Rosalie wore a striking gold outfit that complimented her beauty. She was a true goddess in a very short leather trimmed mini skirt and matching chainmail tank with a deep v-neck. She was draped in yellow-gold accessories. Her long shapely legs stretched on for miles. Emmett wore a silver suit with a black open chest shirt to compliment the glamorous look.
Alice had chosen a black embellished short bandage dress with thick straps to make up for her tiny frame. Her hair was in perfect spikes in all directions. She completed her look with spiked black pumps. Jasper stood next to her in a contrasting white semi-formal pants and jacket outfit. He softened the formal look with a vest instead of a formal shirt.
Esme hadn't tried to loosen Carlisle's dress. He wore a full slim fit suit with waistcoat, tie and cufflinks. What made Bella gasp was how he looked in an all-black outfit. It was modern, classy and different for him. Their mother wore a nude shimmering bandage dress with a halter neck and an open back. It was daring and made her look the twenty-six year old she was in physical age. Carlisle was taken with her but decided that his family would not keep this look. He felt his daughters were not appropriately dressed and his wife was too exposed.
They agreed Carlisle and Esme would ride with Bella's parents in the black Mercedes-Benz. Edward and Bella took the Vanquish, Emmett and Rosalie took the BMW and Alice and Jasper took her Porsche. The children drove slowly to let Carlisle and Esme catch up before they reached Seattle. Within the city limits, Renee gasped when she realized they had been following Alice and Jasper. All the sports cars had roofs down. When they arrived at the venue Alice directed to a safe parking area that linked to a separate entrance. The queue outside the street entrance was a block long and they wanted to avoid notice and pictures. Phil whistled at the other cars already parked there, Limo's Bentley's, Ferrari's.…Renee's attention was on the Cullen cars and outfits. She imagined their expensive clothes could get ripped or spilled on and they couldn't be bothered. Rosalie's outfit left her speechless.
Renee was surprised when Jasper spoke quietly to the host and they were let through the door. Alice had upgraded their tickets to VVIP. The host led them through the old building which used to be a theater long ago. Carlisle smiled at the various faded paintings and sculptures though poor copies of the originals. It was quiet until they passed two sets of double doors to the VIP area of the venue. It was an open balcony with two bars and elegant seating stalls. They passed few well-known personalities to their own royal box. The old theater boxes were combined to provide more open space for the royal seating areas. They were Victorian themed with red plush fittings, a jacket hanger and a twelve seater table. They had two hostesses to serve them for the evening. Renee was excited to have undisturbed views of the stage, sides and floor seating areas.
The vampires didn't join in when the humans had dinner. They ordered drinks and stood around waiting for the show to start. It was fun. The band performance and music wasn't bad. The drinks kept coming and they danced, somewhat. It was safe because they were half hidden inside their box. Edward assured that no one other than Alice took pictures of them and Jasper would destroy the security cameras early the next morning. Phil laughed when Renee and Bella went crazy as the band performed three of their favourite songs from another artist. He had stuck to Emmett and Carlisle most of the night.
To Renee's surprise Bella didn't tire or stumble from her heels through the night. Even moderately intoxicated, she still stood straight and commanded her body perfectly. When the show ended they were again escorted to where they parked. Bella was hyper.
"No, Edward let's go somewhere else. I don't want to go home yet" She whined
"It's after one in the morning love."
"So," She sulked when he started the car.
Alice had shared another vision of where they could go to dance and watch the sunrise with sufficient privacy. He decided to let Bella have what she wanted and called Carlisle to tell him they would all return home later.
The Cullen children followed Alice's direction to an underground club hosted in a warehouse. It was poorly lit and packed with drunken humans. They kept to the dance floor where people moved to give them some space. In secluded seating places there were people openly smoking, sniffing and sticking needles with drugs. Some were engaged in group sex. Bella only realized this nearly two hours after they arrived when she needed to use the bathroom. She was so frightened she begged Edward to leave without relieving herself. Alice and Rosalie ran her on rooftops to the bathroom at the nearest mall. The men brought the cars.
"Oh my…was that really happening?" Bella asked from her stall
"Yes, it was." Alice confirmed. She and Rosalie waited while fixing their perfect faces and hair.
"And you knew? You all knew and didn't say anything"
"We were all curious dear Bella," Rosalie answered. "You were safe at all times." She assured
"Oh my… I'm glad Father and Mother didn't have to be in a place like that. They wouldn't have let us park the cars let alone go inside." Bella joined her sisters by the mirrors.
"True, had I seen that I would have advised against the outing." Alice agreed
As she stared at their images in the mirror, Bella realized they were the only two people she will ever call friends and sisters for a long time. She suddenly became emotional and cried. They soothed and comforted her, empathizing with the reality she faced.
"We're always going to be together right?" Bella asked engulfed in a group hug
"Yes we are. You will be safe with us sister Bella"
"We will be good friends and sisters," Rosalie added
"Oh god, I'm drunk aren't I?" Bella suddenly exclaimed pushing the tender moment aside. Her sisters chuckled. They were amused when she worried about her breath.
"Yes, and we are happy to experience this with you." Alice touched up her make-up and they left to join their mates arm-in-arm.
They drove together to a secluded cliff-top where they could watch the sunrise. Bella boldly stretched her hand across to touch Edward's crotch during the drive. When he looked at her in question, she slipped her dress a little higher and parted her legs suggestively, biting her bottom lip. He didn't wait to be asked twice.
He parked off view of the road and moved at vampire speed from his seat to hers while sitting her across his lap. Bella attacked him with kisses. He freed his member and tore off her underwear. She cussed with a hiss when he entered her; a reaction that caused him to growl with need in reply. He guided her movements, mindful that she may still hurt with the different position. She made it hard for him to be gentle. She was wild and wanting. Edward bit her neck when he reached his peak, forcing her body to an immediate intense release of her own.
He moved them out the car before pulling out of her when Bella pointed out they had nothing to clean up with. Edward brought her clean underwear and wet wipes from the car boot.
"Lessons from my brothers and sisters,"
He shrugged when she raised an eyebrow in question. All his cars had at least one spare change of clothes for both of them, in case it was needed.
Edward parked to the left of the Porsche when they joined their siblings. Alice was stretched out on the hood of the Porsche with Jasper standing between her legs. Rosalie leaned into Emmett's side in front of her car. Edward pulled Bella to stand in front of him against the Vanquish as they all watched the golden-orange glow of the sun's rays peeking from the distance. The vampires glittered mildly, reflecting back at the sun. Bella smiled. She was content and happy with where she was in her life, in Edward's arms. Hal an hour later they all drove back to Forks. The sun was hidden under the cover of clouds where it would remain for the day.
