DISCLAIMER: Stephenie Meyer owns the Twilight Saga and all of the characters, I am just grateful that she lets us play with them.

WARNING: THIS IS AN ADULT STORY ABOUT ELEMENTS OF THE BDSM LIFESTYLE. I AM NOT AN EXPERT, NOR DO I LIVE THIS LIFESTYLE. I HAVE THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR ANYONE THAT DOES HOWEVER AND SO MY STORY IS NOT FROM EXPERIENCE, BUT RATHER FROM THE LITTLE THAT I HAVE RESEARCHED AND LEARNED AND THE REST IS FROM MY IMAGINATION!

At the end of chapter 48:-

Bella nodded, "I love you Edward."

Edward kissed her forehead, "I love you too, Baby."

Edward reached over and switched out the lights

He felt Bella's body relaxed against his and he knew that she was sleeping. He kissed her softly again and closed his eyes.

They were going to be okay.

They were home.

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CHAPTER 49

Bella woke up on Friday morning and stretched – or at least she tried to but two arms were tightly wrapped around her waist and a heavy leg was thrown over her hips.

Bella tried to see the time, but she wasn't able to from where she lay. She looked outside and saw that it was almost daybreak.

She had to get up, Bella hadn't exercised the day before, and she knew that she needed to get a good work out. Bella tried to wiggle out of Edward's arms but they just tightened around her and Edward nuzzled his face deeper into the back of her neck.

Bella lay still for a couple of moments and then she knew that if she didn't get up and pee; there would surely be an accident!

Then she felt puffs of air in her neck as Edward began to chuckle. Bella huffed and pinched his hand.

"Let me go, Sparky, I seriously need to pee!" Bella growled, causing Edward to laugh even harder. His arms loosened from around her and Bella scrambled out of bed. When she was finished in the bathroom, she headed back into the bedroom and was surprised to find it empty.

Bella shrugged and went to wash her face and brush her teeth. She brushed her hair and pulled it up into a high ponytail then she braided it quickly and tied it on the end. It helped to keep her hair off her face and neck if she did that.

She was looking for gym clothes when Edward walked by into the bedroom, carrying an enormous tray.

"Bella?" He called, looking around for her.

"I'm in here" she said as she rooted around in the closet.

"Get back in bed, Baby." He said as he put the tray on the love seat at the foot of their bed.

"I would love to, but I have to work out today, I didn't do it yesterday." She said.

Edward walked in to the dressing room and put his hand on her arm as she reached for leggings.

"Baby, please will you skip today's work out? I promise you we will both do a full workout tomorrow and you can even run on Sunday, but give me this one morning with you? Pleaaaase?" Edward gave her his best pout and smoldering glance from under his dark lashes.

Oh Boy!

Bella smiled and rolled her eyes, "Come on, before you end up begging like a dog!"

Edward let out a rebel yell and threw Bella over his shoulder and dumped her on the bed with a gentle tap on her lace covered ass.

Once she was settled in bed Edward set the tray between them on the bed. Bella looked at it and then looked up at him with a grin.

"Wow, you got this ready quickly." She said.

Edward grinned, "I cheated a little. I defrosted the croissants last night and I set the timer on the coffee maker at the same time. I hope its okay." He said looking at Bella uncertainly.

Bella smiled at him and kissed his cheek, "its perfect, Babe. Thank you." She said.

Edward had prepared a plate of Maggie's croissants with miniature containers of butter, grated cheese and jams. There was also a small bowl of muesli and yoghurt with honey drizzled on top and fresh coffee.

Edward made up Bella's croissant while she ate her muesli and then he made a croissant for himself and he poured mugs of fresh coffee. He tried not to make it obvious that he was watching Bella take each bite. She was hungry and she devoured her muesli quickly.

Edward had noticed how thin Bella was and while he had promised her that he wouldn't harp on it all the time, he was glad that she knew that he was worried about her. Bella had promised to take better care of her and that had to be enough for him for now.

Bella smiled at Edward as she put the empty bowl down and he passed her a mug of coffee.

"Thank you, that was really good. I didn't realize how hungry I was and I'm making up for lost time." Bella rolled her eyes at him as she picked up her croissant.

Edward smiled at her, "Slow down, Love, there's no hurry. You only have to be at work at nine and it's only 6.45 now."

Bella sat back against her pillows and sighed. "This is nice, being together like this." She said.

Bella suppressed a shiver as Edward's arm brushed against hers.

He looked down at her, "Are you cold?" He asked.

Bella bit her lip and shook her head, but Edward could see the faint blush on her cheeks.

"What's the matter am I sitting too close to you?" He asked. Edward had been very careful not to be too physically affectionate with Bella, and had forced himself not to be intimate with her in any way. He wanted to give her time. He knew that although they had forgiven each other, Bella might not want to have him maul her!

Edward tried to shift away but stopped when Bella almost shouted. "No!"

"I mean, no, you can stay where you are… if you want to…" Bella's voice fell away and she bit her lip uncertainly.

Edward wanted to press the matter but decided against it, especially while they were eating. He began to talk about inconsequential things, every day things, like Reggie and Maggie being back on Monday. Edward asked her if she wanted to go to dinner and a movie the following day and Bella nodded adding that it had been a while since they had been out like that. Edward told Bella about the location for the movie. She was excited because she had never been on the set of a movie, nor had she been to the Russian River area with its majestic forest, wineries and scenery. Edward said that they should organize a day when all of the girls came up together.

Edward also mentioned that Emmett had called about having a barbeque some time soon. Bella finished her croissant and took a last sip of coffee. She was nodding enthusiastically when she put her mug on the tray and she turned to Edward.

"That will be great; I haven't really spent time with Rosalie lately. Hey, maybe we should wait until Jazz and Ali are… oh. Sorry." Bella was blushing again. She lapsed into silence and bent her head. Edward watched as she traced the embossed pattern on the white duvet cover.

He got up and moved the tray back to the loveseat. When he got back into bed he saw that Bella was gazing out of the window into the hills behind the house. He could see that her eyes were overly bright with unshed tears and she was blinking furiously to control them.

Edward sighed and put a finger under her chin. Bella closed her eyes briefly and Edward watched as she squared her shoulders and then turned to look at him.

"What are you thinking, Love?" He asked quietly.

Bella began to shake her head, but then she caught the look on Edward's face, he looked so uncertain of her.

"I was thinking that you and I are tiptoeing around each other and it's horrible. I was wondering how long we are going to walk on eggshells. You are treating me like I'm going explode or fall apart at any minute." Bella said in a rush, looking at Edward's bare chest.

The she hesitantly reached out her hand at touched him, raking her nails lightly through the course hair that grew there. Bella pressed a finger to his nipple and rubbed it gently. She looked at Edward from under her lashes, "You haven't touched me," she said as she leaned forward and flicked his nipple with the tip of her tongue.

Suddenly she was laying on her back with Edward leaning over her. His one hand held her two above her head, while Bella was left in no doubt as to Edward's state of arousal.

Bella looked up into his bright green eyes. She couldn't look away. His gaze made her hot and she felt her juices wetting her shorts. Suddenly it was as if there was no air in the room, like she was being sucked into the vortex of Edward's dark green eyes. Her skin felt like molten lava and Bella was surprised that she hadn't melted already.

Bella bit her lip, and Edward pressed his throbbing cock into her hip.

"Do you want me to touch you, Baby? You need to be sure of that because if I touch you the way I want to I am not going to be able to stop." Edward's face suddenly showed his desire for her. He looked strained, austere.

Bella bit her lip and shifted her hips slightly, causing Edward to groan. "I. Want. You. To. Touch. Me. Do you understand, Edward? I want you to touch me and fuck me and make me scream your name!" Bella demanded.

Edward needed no further invitation. He crushed his lips to Bella's, biting her lip, forcing her mouth open, demanding entry. Bella pulled her hands free and buried them in his hair, tugging him even closer.

Edward scissored his legs in between Bella's and she opened her thighs readily. Edward pressed his aching cock against her moist heat. He could feel the heat coming off her.

Fuck it felt as if she was burning up!

Edward moved his mouth away from Bella's and attacked her throat. He sucked at the pulse point that showed how excited she was. Bella hissed at the heady combination of pain and pleasure, but she tilted her head, giving him more access. Edward sucked harder and when he paused and saw the little purple mark that he had created, he kissed it and licked it gently.

Bella writhed beneath Edward, trying to get closer, Fuck! She needed, wanted more, so much more from him. Bella couldn't take the teasing caress any longer and she dug her nails into his shoulder blades causing him to curse and rear up.

"FUUUCK! BELLA!" Edward shouted.

Bella dug her nails in harder, "FUCK ME NOW!" She shouted at him.

Edward threw the covers off them. Seconds later Bella felt air hit her skin as she felt the sting of where Edward had ripped the straps of her camisole. Edward was kneeling between her legs.

His face was feral. His eyes were like green flames against his pale skin. His swollen lips in a taut line.

He gripped her lace sleep shorts in his hands and growled as he ripped them clean off her body. French lace was never meant to withstand Edward Cullen.

Bella grinned at him and she pushed him backwards so that he was leaning on his hands. She gripped his sleep pants and pulled, carefully at first, she didn't want to cause any harm to that peen, once it had jumped free, she roughly pulled his pants down his legs, quickly squeezing and twisting at the thick column as she moved her hands away from him.

Edward growled at her again and Bella winked and smiled.

They came up on the bed on their knees, facing each other, their chests rising and falling rapidly.

"I fucking love you, Isabella!" Edward said and grinned like a jackal eyeing his prey.

"I fucking love you too, Cullen, now please, for the love of everything, FUCK. ME!" Bella growled as Edward gripped her shoulders and threw her down onto the bed.

He grabbed her legs and flung them over his shoulders and in one thrust he was buried to the hilt. He stayed on his knees watching as his thick, swollen red cock pounded in and out of her little pussy. He put his hand down and flicked her clit with his forefinger.

Bella screamed and he did it again. He needed more and fuck he really needed more!

Edward pulled out of her and turned her over. He slapped her ass with four sharp spanks.

"Get on your fucking hands and knees. I'm going to fuck you like you have never been fucked before. You are going to beg me to stop and when I do, you will beg me to carry on!" Edward hissed as Bella hurried to get onto her hands and knees.

She pushed back against him and got three more spanks for her effort. "Do it!" She moaned.

Edward laughed a wild sound as he shoved himself inside her aching centre.

Bella screamed his name.

Edward pulled out almost all the way and then thrust into her again, causing her to scream again in ecstasy.

"You are like a drug to me, Bella! I will never, not want you! I love you! I love everything about you! You are so fucking beautiful! When I look at you it's like I died and went to heaven." Edward continued to talk and whisper into her ear as he worked himself inside her.

"Fuck! You are dripping Baby; your juices are running down your legs. Hmmm, I want to drink from your pussy… my favorite drink. I'm going to cum, Baby."

Edward pressed his fingers to where their bodies joined as he ground the heel of his hand into Bella's swollen clit.

Bella was frantically pressing down and backwards, she was desperate for release.

"Edward, Edward, fuck, I… I love you… so close… yes, yes, YESSSSS!" Bella's climax exploded and she screamed bucking against Edward with such force that he had to grip her hips and he plunged once, twice, three times – the sensation of her walls contracting around his flesh was too much, her passage sucking him in, deeper.

Edward bowed his body over Bella's and came with such force that he bit down on the pillow next to Bella's head as he screamed his release. His entire body was shaking and Edward could feel dry sobs coming from deep inside his chest.

When he was able to move, Edward slid off Bella but kept holding her half beneath him. He kissed her neck and shoulders softly.

He could feel his eyes burning with unshed tears. "Bella… Bella… Bella… I love you… always…" his voice was a hoarse whisper.

Bella sighed and turned her head so that she could face him, suddenly she began to giggle.

"Oh. My. God. What did you do?" She said and giggled again.

Edward looked at her in confusion, "What are you talking about?" He asked.

Bella pushed him off her and sat up. As she did so she disturbed the air around the bed and that's when Edward saw them.

Feathers.

Hundreds of feathers.

Bella laughed in delight and picked up a handful and threw them up into the air.

She clapped her hands in glee as she threw another handful into the air.

"It looks magical, Edward! Look!" She said in awe as she watched hundreds of feathers floating through the air around them.

Some settled on Edward's chest and his hair and got caught in his scruffy three-day beard. Bella blew some off her face and laughed again.

Bella turned to Edward who wasn't laughing; instead he was staring at her in awe and wonder; as if he had never seen her before.

"What is it?" She said smiling as feathers tickled her skin.

"I love you so much, Isabella Swan." Edward said.

Bella laughed and launched herself at him. She tackled him to the bed and giggled as he tried to blow feathers out of his face.

"I love you too, Edward Cullen." She leaned down and kissed his mouth.

"Now, I need to shower and we've got to clean up this mess!" Bella said as she rolled off him.

Edward groaned and pouted at her, but Bella shook her head and rolled her eyes. "Oh no Sparky! Not this time! Come and shower with me!" Bella said and she walked naked into the dressing room.

Edward watched her go, the sway of her hips, enticing him to follow… with a muttered curse Edward leapt off the bed and almost ran through the dressing room into the bathroom.

Bella switched the rain shower on and stepped forward, Edward smiled as he heard her whimper in pleasure and his cock twitched in response.

He shook his head in exasperation at himself and walked over to the open shower.

He stepped in behind her.

Bella turned and looked at him; her eyes alight with mischief and desire.

Edward groaned, "You told me you don't have time, you are killing me here, Baby! You can't look at me like that and not expect me to respond!"

Bella grinned at him unrepentantly, "That's for biting holes in the feather pillows and getting feathers in my hair! I look like a manic chicken!"

Edward reached for her shampoo. "Come here Chicken," he said with a small grin. Bella mock glared at him, but she turned her back obediently.

Edward washed and rinsed her hair thoroughly, before reaching for the conditioner.

"Edward, I want to ask you about something. I'm not sure what you will think, but if you don't want to do it, you must just tell me, okay?" Bella asked.

Edward shrugged and nodded, "Sure, okay"

"" Bella mumbled. She took the conditioner out of Edward's hands and quickly lathered up her hands and pulled her fingers through her long hair to loosen the feathers and untangle the knots.

Edward stood still frowning slightly, "What? Baby, what did you say, I couldn't hear you…" he asked.

Bella let out a sigh and turned around to face Edward. He was washing his own hair and she watched the suds slide over his collarbone and down his chest.

Bella heard herself whimper... Have some pride, woman! She told herself sternly, but she couldn't keep the shiteating grin off her face.

"Earth to Bella!" Edward's voice reminded her that she had gone off in a sex induced daze again.

"Sorry!" She said.

"What did you ask me?" He asked again.

"Okay, well here's the thing: I would like you to collar me and take me to the New Year's Eve Munch tonight, please." Bella said; her red face had nothing to do with the heat of the water.

Edward stared at her in shock. That was the last thing that he expected Bella to say. Bella could see the hesitation on his face and she went on quickly.

"Look, I know that we've got a lot to sort out still, but I really would like to do this, Edward. I can't explain what I feel like when I am wearing your collar. I have never felt more secure or safe and loved and I want that, I need that right now. So please at least think about it, please. You can phone me at work, I am closing the gallery early today, and I have an appointment for a wax at 2pm. So I should be home by 3.30." Bella felt the words tripping out of her mouth.

Edward's face was serious as he looked deep into her eyes, "Bella, are you sure? I don't know if it's a good idea…" he said hesitantly. He really didn't want to push her into anything.

Bella nodded. "Can we at least try? If you are nervous about me behaving tonight, I promise that I will! I will do everything you say and" Edward put his fingers over her mouth very gently.

"Let's finish in here and get out and then we can talk." He said quietly.

Bella frowned as they finished washing in silence. She couldn't understand what had happened to the happy, carefree mood that had surrounded them only moments before.

Edward looked somber and thoughtful as he walked out of the shower. He handed Bella a warm towel, but he didn't wait for her to get out, instead he walked into the dressing room and dried himself off haphazardly, before dressing in a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. He didn't bother to brush his hair but settled on running his finger through the towel-dried craziness.

Bella followed slowly. She wore thick tights with a black winter skirt and a royal blue roll neck jersey, which showed up the highlights in her blow-dried, straight hair. Bella quickly put on some makeup and a pair of black boots.

Edward was standing beside the kitchen counter when Bella joined him.

He offered her coffee and then he joined her at the table. Bella couldn't help but remember the last time that they were in the room together and she looked across at Edward with a sad smile.

"We need to make some good memories in here again… I keep seeing the way we were the other night…" Bella said with a shudder.

Edward leaned across the small space and brushed his thumb over Bella's bottom lip, "We will make some good memories, Baby, hell we will make some great memories in here!"

Bella nodded.

Once again, Edward grew serious and he sighed, he pinched the bridge of his nose quickly and focused on Bella's concerned face again, "Bella, you made a comment earlier on about me being worried about you 'behaving' tonight – have I made you feel inadequate as my submissive?" He asked, his face a mask of regret and uncertainty.

Bella leaned forward and took his hands in her own, "NO! No, Edward! If anything, you are over generous with your complements and the way you nurture me! You are a wonderful Dom, Sir, I feel that I have improved so much because of the way you are training me and having Kate as my mentor is helping too."

Edward noticed that Bella had immediately assumed her 'sub' role. Her eyes were lowered and her head bowed slightly.

"Please look at me Love." He waited until her chocolate eyes fixed on his. "I can't read your mind Love, so you have to let me see those beautiful eyes of yours." He smiled as she blushed.

"Now why would you think that I am worried about your behavior tonight?" He asked.

Bella bit her lip, "Well, with everything that has happened, I seem to have lost my filter somewhere along the line, so I thought that maybe you would think that I had forgotten how to behave as a collared submissive, and I wanted you to know that I will not talk to you like that as your sub, or anyone else!" Bella explained.

Edward nodded, "Hmmm… I understand your reasoning, but I need to tell you that it never crossed my mind that you would 'misbehave' while you are collared. Now do you see what's been happening to us? I never even realized it before, but you think, that I think, the way that you think, but I don't think the same things at all!"

Edward let out a breath and he and Bella laughed as his reasoning.

There was a knock on the front door and they reluctantly stood up. Bella quickly glanced up at the clock and saw that she had just twenty minutes to get to work.

"Damn, I didn't make my lunch!" She exclaimed.

Edward smiled at her, "Would you like to share lunch with me today?" He asked.

"That's a great idea! If you stick around you can give me a lift to the beauty salon. I would say wait for me, but you'll just hear my foul mouth!"

Edward walked Bella to the front door. This time she handed her winter coat to Edward with a smile, "I still can't believe you were so upset with me for putting on my own jacket!" She said as Edward turned Bella around and buttoned up the coat.

He pulled her closer to him by tugging on her lapels. "I love taking care of you, my Love, you know that." He whispered against her lips before capturing them in a searing kiss.

He opened the door and greeted Don, before he pulled Bella in for a hug.

"I will see you at noon, Baby." He said and he kissed the tip of her nose then he turned Bella towards the waiting vehicle and swatted her ass playfully.

Bella turned and stuck out her tongue cheekily at him. He wagged his finger at her and she blushed, knowing that if he did decide to collar her, she could pay for that gesture! A girl can hope! She thought as Don pulled away.

Bella felt as if she was walking on air the entire morning. She met with a group other gallery manger/owners who were planning to hold a mini 'art festival' during the winter months. They worked on some ideas about venues, dates and themes. The next meeting was to be held in a few weeks. Bella grinned as she rolled her eyes at the quiet comments that she had heard two of the women gallery owners make about the fact that she was dating Edward Cullen and working for Riley McGovern.

Okay! Enough of this shit! Bella thought as she was walking everyone out and the two women continued to talk about her as if she wasn't there. She had already heard them speculate about how she could be sleeping with both her boss and the incredibly sexy movie star.

Yes, he is sexy and he fucked me just this morning! Bella thought with a grin.

As the one woman said, "How is it possible for one mousy girl to get so lucky?"

One woman, Patrice, had the grace to blush when she realized that Bella had overheard them.

"I wonder what little tricks she uses to keep them both satisfied?" The bitch called Nicole was saying, none too softly.

"Maybe it's the awesome way that I suck cock!" Bella said.

The two women gasped in shock and hurried through the door without a word.

The three people walking out of Bella's gallery behind the two bitches burst out laughing. A plumper version of Alice spoke up, "I like you! You've got balls as well as ball skills, Bella!" She laughed.

Bella blushed and grinned in spite of herself.

"Thanks Ziggie, what can I say, it's a gift!" Bella said and she was still smiling as she began to pack chairs away and throw out paper cups.

The streets were growing quiet as most of the businesses had already closed or were about to.

The bell above the door sounded. Bella looked up and had to bit back a squeal.

Edward was wearing black jeans, an old Guns 'n Roses T-shirt and his black leather jacket. His hair was damp from the misty rain and as untidy as always.

"Hey there," she said as she quickly finished tidying up.

Be still my aching heart… he is absolutely beautiful…how did I get so lucky….

Edward walked over to her and tilted her face upwards so that he could kiss her lips.

"Hey" he said.

Edward ran his nose down from Bella's ear lobe to the base of her neck. Her skin was warm and soft. He had missed the feel of her.

Bella broke the moment when she ducked her head and giggled.

"Stop that! Come on, let me just lock the door; then we can sit in my cubicle. The petitioning will hide you." Bella said teasingly.

It was only as she was locking the front door that she noticed that there was a laundry wicker basket on the floor.

"Is this lunch?" Bella said with a smile.

Edward nodded.

Bella moved to pick up the basket, but Edward stopped her.

"Wait here and please close your eyes." Edward's husky voice spoke from behind.

Bella felt a shiver run threw her body.

She closed her eyes.

Edward smiled as he picked up the basket.

Bella could here him moving around at the back of the gallery. The light dimmed behind her closed eyes and she shivered again.

What was he doing?

Suddenly two hands rested on her shoulders.

"Keep your eyes closed." The Voice said.

Oh. My.

Bella allowed herself to be led to where it was darker. The pressure on her shoulders pushed her downwards gently.

"Easy now… just kneel"

Bella was surprised to feel softness beneath her knees.

"Okay… now open"

Bella opened her eyes and gasped.

Edward had spread a blanket and a couple of cushions on the floor. An electronic hurricane lamp shone on the floor where platters of fruit, sandwiches and pieces of chicken were laid out.

A bottle of Cullen's Crest Red Grape juice was opened with two glasses next to it.

"Edward, this is wonderful!" Bella exclaimed.

Edward sat down next to her and reached for a plate. He passed it to Bella and took one for himself.

"Tuck in, you've only got an hour before your appointment." He said.

Once again, Edward made sure to keep their conversation light while they ate. He had phoned his father that morning and he was still smarting from the tongue-lashing that he had received.

"Hi Dad! It's me."

Carlisle's voice was clipped, "I figured when my cell phone read 'Opinionated Ass' that it was you, what do you want Edward?"

Edward laughed, feeling embarrassed.

"Dad, I'm sorry, okay? You have a right to be pissed with me, I really screwed up with Bella, but before you chew off my half eaten ass, you should know that we have made up and we're all good now."

"All good now? Really Edward? Do you honestly think that it's that easy to 'fix' this? Do you honestly think that it's okay to treat the woman that you profess to love in such a shameful manner? And don't even get me started on your mother's behavior! I can honestly say that I am ashamed of both of you and now you say that it's all good? Pull the other one Edward! If you believe that, you are going to wake up one day and Isabella is going to be gone – for good!" Edward inwardly cringed at the anger in Carlisle's voice.

"I didn't mean it like that! What I meant to say is that we have spoken and we have forgiven each other for what happened. But we are going to be going to therapy, by ourselves and together. It's not easy Dad and we know that it won't be easy, but we love each other and I will not live without Isabella – that is not an option. So we are going to do whatever we have to – we want to make this work. Fuck, Dad, I want to marry her! I want to make lots of babies with her, so please don't tell me that I'm no good for her or that she deserves better than me! I know she does – okay? And if it takes the rest of my life, then I will spend the rest of my life proving that I am worthy of Bella's love!" Edward had never been more serious about anything in his life.

There was a moment of tense silence and then Carlisle spoke.

"I will reserve the right to send your brother over and kick your ass six ways of Sunday, but for the most part, I'm proud of you my Son." Carlisle said quietly.

Edward swallowed hard, "I have always wanted to be like you Dad, but it seems that I fall way short!"

Carlisle laughed, "Oh Edward! Do you honestly think that I am a better man than you, Emmett or Jasper is? You need to speak to your mother, Son! I screw up on at least a bi-weekly basis, but that's okay, because she also makes colossal mistakes, a major one being just the other night when she interfered in your relationship with Bella."

"Yeah, Bella told me about coming out to see Mom."

"You should have seen her; she was incredible, strong and even though she was really upset and hurt, she didn't back down at all. I was so proud of her." Carlisle said.

Edward snorted, "Careful Dad, I'm beginning to think that you've got a crush on my girlfriend."

Carlisle laughed, "If I wasn't so totally in love with your mother, I think I just might give you a run for your money!"

Edward growled, causing Carlisle to snigger.

"Actually, the reason that I am calling is because Bella and I have discussed her eating habits and she told me that she has lost a pound. The good news is that since we have made up, she has been eating well, with no vomiting at all. I've also made sure that we are as relaxed as possible at mealtimes. I just wanted to know what else I could do to help her. I have agreed to stop fussing over food, because that is just adding pressure and I need to find some better tasting protein stuff! Do you think you can do some research and email me some information? There is so much on the 'net, but I don't know what good advice and what's crap!"

"Edward, I know that Bella has an appointment with Heidi next week as well, but I'll do some digging and I'll send you a 'layman's file' of tips and articles, alright?"

"Thanks Dad and I'm really sorry about the other night."

"I know you are, Edward, I'm just glad that you are both okay".

Edward shook his head slightly and smiled at Bella.

"What is it?" Bella asked.

Edward pouted, "Well, I just wanted to know what this thing is that you have going on with Carlisle?" He whined.

Bella giggled, "Hmmm… well, you do have all of his best characteristics, you know…"

Edward glowered at her, "That's ridiculous! You do remember that he's not my blood father don't you?"

Bella grinned teasing, "Oh Please – Carlisle is your father in every way, just because you don't share genes, you share everything else, that air of sex appeal, that crooked grin, that lick worthy jaw line…"

"And that's quite enough thank you!" Edward groaned and Bella fell back onto the blankets laughing out loud.

"Your face!" She shrieked as Edward growled at her.

They finished eating and Bella helped Edward pack up the basket.

When everything was neat again, Bella locked up the gallery for the weekend.

She was about to pick up her purse when Edward spoke again.

"I've thought long and hard about what you asked me this morning." He said quietly and Bella looked up at him.

Butterflies swarmed in her stomach, but she willed herself to stay calm.

"I would be honored for you to accompany me tonight, Love. Are you sure that you want me to collar you?"

Bella could feel the smile of relief spread across her face, "I want that more than anything, Edward." She said.

Edward searched her face for any sign of reluctance or hesitation. Upon finding none he smiled tenderly, "Come on then, let's get you to your appointment so that we can get ready. I will collar you at home, okay?"

Bella picked up her purse and walked over to where he stood by the front door. She slid her arms around his waist and smiled up at him.

"I am so excited! Thank you."

Edward kissed her upturned mouth.

"No thank you, Isabella." The Voice said – Bella had a feeling that it was going to be a really great night!

****~~~~PLU~~~~****

Bella was standing in the dressing room staring at herself in the wall of mirrors. Kate stood behind her grinning.

"Are you sure?" Bella said biting her lip.

Kate nodded, "Honey, your Dom is going to have a heart attack! Alice has outdone herself! Do you like your make up?"

Bella looked at herself again.

She was wearing a white chiffon and satin tutu, except that the bodice hugged her breast like a second skin, the shear double folded chiffon merely accented her small, perky breasts. Her nipples were pebbled and hard. The skirt of the tutu was made from strips of satin interleaved with strips of chiffon, so that with ever step Bella took, an onlooker would catch a glimpse of her creamy thighs and a peep at the chiffon g-string.

Whit lace topped thigh highs and ballerina slippers completed the outfit, with the white satin ribbons, crisscrossed up her calves.

Bella's hair was pulled back into a romantic, messy bun with faux pearl clips holding it in place.

Bella's makeup was sexy and sultry. Her lips were tinged in a delicate pink gloss.

Kate smiled at Bella over her shoulder, "Are you ready? I need to get home."

Bella nodded and turned to her mentor, "Thank you Kate." Bella placed her hands over her stomach, "It feels like the first time that my Master collared me." She said smiling.

Kate nodded, "And in a way it is. You and Edward have survived your first fight and you have come out stronger than ever."

Bella said goodbye to Kate at the door and walked into the den where Edward had told her he would be waiting.

He stood at the open French doors smoking a cigarette. Bella couldn't see the details of his costume but it looked as if he was wearing a cape.

Oh. My. God.

A cape.

A superhero?

"Are you a superhero?" Bella asked.

Edward put his cigarette out quickly and turned around. Count Dracula. Oh. My. Bella felt her insides grow warm and moist.

"No, Love, I'm a bad…. dear lord, Bella…" Edward stood staring at the vision that stood in front of him.

There were no words to describe how utterly exquisite Bella was.

Eventually Bella laughed self-consciously, "Please say something or else I'm going upstairs and putting on my jammies and my pink fluffy socks!" She said and blushed at the sheer intensity of Edward's eyes as he stared at her as if she was the last meal on earth.

"Isabella, you are sublime – I am completely undone by your beauty." Edward whispered.

If anyone else had made such a cheesy comment, Bella would have rolled her eyes and snorted, but she could see that Edward meant every word, believed every word that he spoke.

"Thank you, Sir." She said quietly and then Bella gave Edward her most precious gift.

She knelt on the carpet in front of him, with her feet together underneath her, while her thighs were open shoulders width apart and her hands folded in her lap. She bowed her head and lowered her eyes to the floor in front of her.

Edward smiled at the sight of Isabella in total submission, presenting herself to him, for his pleasure.

He walked forward and touched the top of her head lightly.

"Isabella, are you willing to submit yourself to me, as your Master? Will you obey me without question and please only me?" He asked his voice husky with desire.

"You may speak."

"I submit myself only to you, my Love. Now and forever," Bella vowed.

Edward pulled the collar with the heart from his pocket and attached it behind her neck. Bella sighed in contentment as she felt the weight of the charm fall between her collarbones.

"Thank you Master, may I show you my appreciation?" Bella asked.

"Later my Sweetheart. For now, I want you to come and sit with me. I would like to run through my rules and wishes for this evening." Edward said and he extended his hand.

Edward helped her to her feet and led her to the couch where he sat down and pulled Bella down next to him.

"Look at me, Isabella."

Bella looked up and smiled at the makeup that Edward was wearing. His cheeks were pale, he had accentuated shadows under his eyes and his lips were stained ruby red, with a matt tint.

Edward grinned, "My lips are redder than yours tonight. Like I was saying before you rendered me speechless, I'm no superhero, tonight, I am the bad guy. So what do you think of your Master dressed as a vampire?"

"You look very handsome, Master. Very… dark and dangerous…sexy beyond belief" She said.

"And you look like an angel, or my very own Sugar Plum Fairy." Bella nodded.

"That's what Alice's note said, Master." Bella smiled and looked at Edward from under her lashes.

Edward gestured to the platter of sliced fruit, nuts, crackers and cheeses that he had prepared as Bella was getting ready.

"Will you have a snack with me before we leave?" He asked.

"This looks delicious, Sir." Bella said as her stomach rumbled. Bella blushed as Edward laughed.

His father had been true to his word and had emailed him very useful information on weight gain. Edward had placed an online order for nuts, dried legumes, molasses and other natural healthy foods that were recommended. The health shop had delivered within the hour and the local grocer was only too happy to drop off wholegrain bread as well as snack foods that he could use to temp Bella to eat in between meal snacks.

Edward had discussed the fact that Bella hated the taste of the protein drinks and the health shop owner had recommended that in the cold months Edward encouraged Bella to drink Ovaltine, which would serve the dual purpose of adding healthy calories to her diet as well as not adding more caffeine.

Edward took Bella's hand, "Okay, do you remember the training session and when to sit, stand or kneel?"

Bella nodded.

"Very good, Isabella. I want you to use them all tonight, do you understand? If you feel uncomfortable, for any reason whatsoever, you will safe word immediately. No questions or second-guessing yourself. You are to stay alert, please and be aware of your surroundings. Is this clear? I need you to verbalize your understanding." Edward wasn't taking any chances.

"I am to use all of the instructions that you have given me and if I feel uncomfortable for any reason, I am to safe word immediately." Bella stated.

"Very good, Isabella. Tonight is something special. It is a party and there will be mainly couples there. There will be no play tonight. It is just friends and acquaintances getting together. There will be food and alcohol served. You are not to eat or drink anything that I do not give to you, okay. Kate will probably be circulating and chatting with the subs. I want to see who is there first, but I may give you permission to circulate with her, but only if you want to."

Bella nodded.

Edward put his hand on her cheek and brushed it with his thumb, "I want you to have a good time tonight. You are not to speak to anyone without my permission. If you are with Kate, you will not speak to any Dom or Domme, but you may speak to subs. You are mine, Isabella. I am yours. I am not interested in being with anyone else, okay?"

Bella put her hand up and she mirrored his gesture, "I am yours and you are mine, Master." She said.

"Let's go." He said.

When Bella walked down the hallway, Edward walked behind her. In the hallway closet Bella reached for the thick white crushed velvet cape with a hood that tied at her throat with a silk cord and she held it out to Edward.

His eyes darkened as he pulled it around her shoulders. He carefully pulled the hood over her hair. "I can't wait to get you home, my little snow bunny."

Bella smiled.

Edward opened the door and he walked out to the SUV that Don had parked in the driveway for their use.

Edward opened the door for Bella and gripped her hips as he hoisted her into the front seat. He sneaked a kiss from her before he closed the door and he moved to the driver's side. It was relatively quiet on the streets. People had either already gone out or were choosing to stay at home.

Edward explained that the party was being held at the home of Stan, the Shibari Master and his 24/7 submissive, Bernice, the pretty blonde that Bella had met at Garrett and Kate's house. They lived just a short distance away in Mill Valley.

The party seemed to be in full swing when they arrived and Bella felt a flutter of butterfly wings in her stomach that she was determined to ignore.

The house was a single story, sprawling timber home set far back from the suburban tree lined street.

Bella looked around, once again she was struck by how 'normal' everything looked.

Edward found a parking space between a Hummer and a large thick hedge that bordered the property and switched the engine off. He looked over at Bella. "Are you still okay?" He asked again. His own nerves were shot! He could feel how sweaty his palms were becoming and he quickly wiped them on his black tuxedo pants legs. Edward didn't want anything to go wrong, but the way he was headed; he was going to be the one to fuck things up!

He hoped that his makeup wasn't going to run! Edward inwardly rolled his eyes; he was such a pussy!

Bella could see a nerve ticking on the side of Edward's jaw – actually, he looked as if he was ready to jump out of his own skin from nerves.

Bella knew just the thing to calm him down, but the question was if he would allow her to or not.

Well here goes nothing, except maybe my lily-white ass! Bella thought with a grin.

"Master, may I have permission to help you relax, please?" Bella asked with a wide-eyed innocent look on her face.

Edward wasn't fooled for a minute. "Isabella… what is going on in that devious little head of yours?" He muttered, unable to stop the flame of lust that had flared up at her words.

Edward opened the windows a crack to let some cool air inside the suddenly hot interior.

Bella waited for Edward's permission, which he gave with a quick nod of his head, before she gave him a quick grin, "You need to come around to my seat Master." Bella said.

Edward's brows lifted in silent question but he followed her instructions and got out to walk around to Bella's side of the SUV. Bella got out and he got in, but Bella directed him to face her as she stood next to the door.

All that Bella had to do was to bend unzip his trousers and lean forward slightly. She looked up at Edward as she pulled his zipper down and his cock sprang free without any encouragement from Bella.

She smiled, "Commando, Master?"

Edward let out a ragged breath, "Easy access, Little Girl," he said. His voice ended in a groan of pleasure as Bella went straight to work, sucking his entire length into her mouth. When his bulbous head hit the back of her throat she hummed her pleasure and moved so that Edward closed his eyes tightly and gripped the frame of the passenger doorway.

"Fuck, Isabella! Oh my… jeeeez! Oh! OH! FUUUCK!" Edward felt his balls tighten as Bella expertly sucked, licked and twisted his cock into submission, Edward felt like weeping as his pleasure reached new heights. Just then, he gave a shout of ecstasy as his cum poured out of him and was greedily swallowed by the angel in front of him.

Once Bella was sure that Edward had indeed relaxed somewhat, she licked him clean and tucked his very satisfied cock inside his trousers and zipped him up.

She stepped back and pulled a stick of lip-gloss from her purse as well as a breath mint. Bella smirked as she used the side mirror on the door to check her hair and makeup and reapplied her lip-gloss.

She turned to Edward to find him staring at her in wide eyed wonder.

"Are you feeling better, Master?" She asked.

Edward's eyes narrowed momentarily and then he shook his head slightly, "Hmm, I am feeling much better, Little Girl, the question now is, how you will be feeling later on?" He said teasingly.

Bella merely smiled, "Whatever pleases you Master."

Edward returned her smile and then he grew serious again, "Are you ready, Isabella? What is your word?"

Bella straightened up and dropped her gaze to the ground, "I am green, Master." She said quietly.

"Let's go inside then." Edward said and he put his arm around Bella's waist.

A young woman wearing a black rubber bustier and matching shorts greeted them at the door, she took their cloaks and Bella returned her smile. The woman silently indicated that they were to go through to where Bella could hear music and laughter.

"Stay close Little Girl" Edward said quietly into her ear and Bella gave him a slight nod as an indication that she had heard his instruction.

Bella looked around the house with interest. It was an L shape with the living/entertainment area in the longer arm of the L. Edward walked into a large lounge/dining area, where several guests were standing around talking. Bella did as Edward had asked and looked around, but made sure not to let her gaze meet any other Dom.

She saw several subs from the last party that smiled or acknowledged her in some way. Bella was pleased to see that although there were some submissives that were dressed in their 'usual' submissive outfits, most seemed to be wearing a costume of some sort, like hers, they were rather risqué, but there were sailors, more vampires, a couple of sexy fairies and a few that seemed to have switched with their Doms/Dommes for the evening, which Bella found amusing as she looked at a Dom dressed with a large diaper and a dummy around his neck as well as a harness and his submissive was holding the lead in his mouth as he knelt at his 'subs' feet.

Bella made sure to keep close to her Master, so that he could feel her body heat on his side.

Edward began chatting with a group of Doms that Bella remembered from the last party.

One of the men stood on the outside of their group staring at her. Bella could feel his eyes raking over her breasts and legs. Bella fought the urge to fidget as she became increasingly uncomfortable.

Bella moved ever so slightly further behind Edward, but he was so in tune with her that he felt the shift and tension in her and turned to look at her. Bella didn't move. She stood staring at the ground. Edward turned with a slight frown to see what was making Bella so uncomfortable. He watched as she darted a glance over his shoulder.

Edward touched her shoulder and Bella sank onto her knees. He stopped a passing waiter and ordered two glasses of white wine. He touched the top of Bella's head and she rested her head against his knee as he continued to chat. Edward noticed the man staring at Bella. He was a fairly new member of their chapter and Edward had only seen him around a handful of times.

The wine arrived and Edward gave Bella her glass before he smiled at the 'newcomer'.

"Andre is it?"

The man dragged his eyes away from Bella and was startled to see a very grim faced Edward glaring at him.

"My submissive is just that; Mine. I do not share and I do not appreciate you staring at her as if she is a piece of meat! Please show me some respect and leer somewhere else!" Edward's voice was low and mean.

The man's face flooded with color. "I'm, I'm s-s-s-sorry, man! She is just so fucking gorgeous!" He stammered and then he took a couple of steps backwards when Edward's face took on a look of fury at his language, "sorry! Sorry!" He said and quickly turned and walked out of the room.

The other Doms, a man of around forty, with a male sub and a woman with a female sub looked at Edward and then glanced down at Bella with interest.

"Come on Edward, lighten up! She is exquisite and one can't help but notice!" The male Dom, Edgar said with a grin, "I haven't gotten a hard on from a woman in years, but I think your little sub would be able to wake my pecker up without any problems!" He started laughing and a reluctant Edward joined in.

Bella made sure to keep her head down until she heard a snigger from the side of her. She looked over to the other two submissives. The man, an older, slightly weathered looking man, who looked as if he and his Dom spent all their time on the tanning bed winked at her.

"Hi" he mouthed.

Bella smiled, "Hi"

"Harry" Bella thought he mouthed to her.

"Bella"

Bella looked up at the girl across from them, but she wasn't looking at them. Bella looked at 'Harry' again with her eyebrows raised in question.

He glanced up at the girl's Domme "major bitch!" he mouthed.

Bella nodded "Oh".

She looked around and sipped her wine. From time to time, Harry would roll his eyes or frown and wink at someone, keeping Bella entertained.

Bella needed the bathroom, but she hadn't seen Kate yet.

Damn!

Bella wrapped her hand around the back of Edward's knee and ran it down his calf gently.

Edward carried on speaking for a moment, then he bent down, "What is it, Isabella?"

"Master, I need the bathroom, please?" She whispered.

Edward began to shake his head, "I haven't seen Kate, Isabella…"

Bella looked over at Harry who nodded and smiled as he tilted his head towards Edward.

"Master, would you please allow Harry to go with me? I will be safe with him." Bella whispered again.

Edward looked over at Harry and then he turned to Edgar, "Edgar, please could I ask you to allow Harry to accompany Isabella to the bathroom? She has never been here before and I don't want her wondering around by herself…" Edward asked.

Edgar smiled at him and rolled his eyes, "You can ask me anything, big boy – I've been telling you that for years! Harry! You will take Isabella to the bathroom and then come straight back!" He said.

Bella leaned forward and pressed her lips to the top of Edward's shoe before she rose and walked out of the room with Harry.

Harry turned to her and grinned "Hi! I'm Harry, and that saggy old man in there is my Dom, Edgar." He said and shook Bella's hand.

"Bella. And Edward is my live-in boyfriend and my Dom." She said and laughed when Harry groaned.

"OMG! Sweetie! Do you know how envious everyone here is of you? To be able to suck that dick everyday… or lick that jaw… or fuck that a..."

"OKAY! TMI! Thank you Harry – I don't want to think of anyone else sucking, fucking or licking my Master but me!" Bella admonished but she was still giggling. She liked Harry and she had a feeling that she would like Edgar as well.

She wondered if she could organize a dinner party for some of the people that she had met and liked. Bella made a note to ask her Master when they were at home.

"Here we are, damn there's a queue a mile long, come on let's go and find Bernice!" Harry said and he took Bella's hand in his and pulled her back into the throng of people.

"There are a lot more people here than I thought there would be!" Bella said.

Harry nodded and turned to her, "Stan invited everybody! Not everyone comes to every meeting, which is why you have never met everybody at the same time! There are about thirty five couples in total – a little more maybe, because some have more than one submissive, look, there she is – Hey, Bernice, honey!" He raised his voice above the noise.

Bernice smiled at them as she recognized Bella. "Hey Bella, you look ravishing! I'm surprised that your Master has let you out of his sight!"

Bella grimaced, "I'm supposed to just be going to the bathroom, but there is a long line waiting, so I think that I should just go back to him until later…" Bella didn't want to give Edward an excuse to get angry with her.

"Nonsense Bella – you can't hop around wanting to pee all night long! Come with me." Bernice found Stanley and she spoke into his ear quickly.

He nodded and looked passed her to smile at Bella and Harry. "Wait here a moment" Stanley told the troupe and he slipped out of the kitchen. A few moments later he was back with a grin on his face.

"Isabella, your Master is happy for you to go with Bernice and Harry to our private suite. He said that you may take your time but you are not to get lost though…" Bella nodded and smiled back at him.

"Thank you Sir, my Master knows that things just seem to happen to me." Bella answered.

Stan laughed out loud, causing several heads to turn towards them, "that's what Edward said as well!"

Bella and Harry followed Bernice down the long hallway that lead to their private quarters.

Bella was shocked when they walked passed two children's rooms. Once was decorated in shades of pinks and purples and the other room in primary colors of reds and bright blues.

Bella stopped, "Bernice, you have children!" Bell exclaimed! Bernice turned and smiled at her and nodded, "we do, Bradley is seven and is our big boy and Tammie is four, she is her Daddy's little princess!" Bernice smiled and she switched the light on what looked like a guest bathroom.

"Take your time" Bernice said.

Bella was happy to relieve her bladder and she quickly washed her hands. When she looked at herself in the mirror she blushed a little at the sight of her nipples through the delicate fabric. Bella quickly reapplied her lip-gloss and washed her hands.

She opened the door for find that Kate had joined Bernice and Harry outside the bathroom door.

Bella hugged Kate and she whistled at the sight of the petite blonde wearing a figure hugging red leather zip up cat suite with a set of sequined devil's horns on her head of curls.

"Wow Kate! You look… amazing!" Bella exclaimed.

Kate laughed as she touched the matching red leather studded collar and swung a thick lead around like a tail.

"Garrett always tries to get me to tone things down, but I love dressing up for these parties! I sneaked a peek at your Master, Bella and I must say he is one fine looking blood-sucker!"

Harry grinned at them, "I said that to Bella and she told me it was too much information! Bitch!" Harry pouted and the girls laughed harder as Bella defended herself, "You did not say that, you lying whore, you said that you wanted to suck, lick and fuck various parts of him… and that's what I objected to!"

"Listen, I just spoke to Edward and he has agreed that you can join us subs for a while. Let's go and grab a table. I'm starving!" Kate said.

Bella bit her lip; she remembered Edward's warning about not eating from anyone else.

"Just give me a moment; I need to see my Master." Bella said.

Bella and Harry made their way back into the large open room. Bella saw that Edward and Garrett were sitting together to one side of the room.

Bella realized that she couldn't kneel in the doorway without getting trampled so she stepped into the room and immediately knelt down.

A moment later she felt a hand on her head and she glanced upwards, taking in Edward's smiling face.

Bella leaned forward and kissed the top of his glossy black boot. Edward pressed her shoulder and at the given signal, she stood up.

"Did you see Kate, Little Girl?" Edward asked as he kissed her temple.

"Yes, that's why I needed to ask you if it would be okay for me to eat with Kate, Bernice and Harry, Master?" She asked.

"Look at me" Edward said.

Bella looked up and she responded to his smile.

"Are you having a good time?" Edward asked her quietly.

"I'm having a great time!" Bella said.

Edward nodded.

"Go and have some fun. You are doing so well, Isabella. I'm very proud of you!" Edward said and he watched as Bella flushed with pleasure.

"Thank you Master. Will you come and find me? We are going to find a table to eat some dinner."

Edward kissed her mouth softly.

"I'll see you in a while, Sweetheart."

Harry was waiting for her and they made their way back to where Bernice had set out tables to eat at. The room that they were in was behind the kitchen. Bella looked around curiously.

"This is normally used for Bernice's Palates and yoga classes." Harry said as he saw Bella's curiosity.

"Oh, wow. She's in instructor?"

Harry smiled, "Yeah, she teaches quite a few different things like line-dancing; pole dancing; she also does belly dancing classes and Stanley does Shibari, although I don't think he teaches that when the kids are home!"

They found their table and Kate and Bella walked over to the wonderful buffet that was set up against one wall, while Harry went to fetch drinks. Bella asked him to bring her a closed soda, keeping in mind what Edward had told her about accepting drinks from other people.

Once their plates were full of samples of the wonderful spread, they made their way back to the table where Bernice, Harry and another man was sitting.

Harry made introductions as Bella took a seat between Kate and Bernice. "Bella, this is Peter. He is a sub and his mistress is Zoe, a good friend of ours."

Bella smiled at Peter. He looked to be in his late twenties with brown hair and eyes. He had a boyish good-looking face with a twinkle in his eye that indicated to Bella that he and Harry together could be trouble.

"It's nice to meet you Bella. Harry has been telling me that you are Edward's submissive?" Peter smiled and Bella couldn't help but smile back when she saw the dimples playing in his cheeks.

"I am" she said.

Harry went to get some dinner and Bella began speaking to Bernice, "Bernice, how does having kids fit into your lifestyle?" She asked the question that had been worrying her from when she had seen the bedrooms.

Bernice smiled, "Well, we deliberated for a long time over whether or not we should just give up our lifestyle when we decided that we wanted children, but after talking to the other subs in our meeting that have kids; we knew that we could have both. It just takes managing, much like other things in your life. We have 'grownup' time and family time. When it's grown up time, our kids go to our parents for weekends or evenings or we go out to munches' and we get sitters in here." Bernice explained.

"You make it sound so easy." Bella commented and Bernice laughed.

"No, it's not easy, but then life with children isn't easy. Our playtime is important to us, but we have learned to have shorter playtimes. We have a weekend arrangement once a month and we moved our playroom next to our bedroom and fitted it with baby monitors so that we can hear the children in case they need us, but we wouldn't change a thing about our lives."

Bella nodded and she began to eat the dinner that she had dished up for herself. She took her time eating, preferring to listen as the conversation flowed around her.

"Are you having a good time, Little Girl?" Bella jumped slightly at feel of his breath on her ear, Edward's velvet voice causing that electrical jolt again.

Bella moved to get up, but Edward's hand on her shoulder held her in her seat. "Relax, Isabella." He whispered as he straightened up and greeted everyone around the table.

Bella noticed that the other Doms had joined them and the music had been turned up.

Edward held out his hand to Bella as he turned to her with a smile.

"Would you like to dance?"

Bella felt her cheeks colored and she nodded and put her serviette onto her plate.

Harry gave her a mock glare, "Lucky bitch!" He hissed and Bella grinned and winked at him.

"And don't you forget it!" She said as she got up and took Edward's hand.

Edward led Bella to the large space that had been kept open for just this purpose as a new song began to play.

Edward pulled Bella into his arms, keeping one hand in the small of her back and the other held her small hand against his chest.

Bella sighed and closed her eyes as she relaxed against her master.

Edward closed his eyes and rested his cheek against the side of Bella's head.

****~~~~PLU~~~~****

He had watched her all evening.

Bella had been wonderful. She was ravishing. Breathtaking. A vision.

Every Dom and Domme had looked on in envy as she knelt at his feet. He had warned them off with his well-placed glares.

When Bella had gone to the bathroom with Harry, Edgar had teased him unmercifully.

"Oh! God! Relax, Edward! She is going to be fine without you for a few minutes!"

Edward had rolled his eyes and given him a self-depreciating grin, "Oh fuck off! I am a little on edge, okay? We had a bit of a rocky time this week and I don't want Isabella to be upset tonight. She wanted to come and although I am feeling a little selfish and didn't really want to share hear, I decided to bring her this evening."

Just then Garrett and Kate had arrived. Edgar and Edward, Garrett and Kate had moved over to a couple of couches. Stanley had come over and told Edward that Bella was going to use the bathroom in their private quarters. Edward nodded his approval, secretly pleased that Bella had sought to ask for his approval.

Edward had told Kate that she should take Bella to have some fun with the some of the other subs that Kate and Bernice knew.

Bella had come to find him before she sat down to dinner. Edward was brimming with pleasure as he received one complement after another from several Doms about his 'new' submissive.

Finally Edward had not been able to stand the separation any longer and he excused himself to find her sitting at a table with Kate, Bernice, Harry, Peter, who couldn't seem to take his eyes off Bella as well as a couple of other subs. They were eating dinner and chatting. Edward was pleased to see that Bella was eating well and only added a comment here or there.

He leaned in closed to her ear and whispered. Edward felt Bella give a little jump of surprise and he had been unable to keep his smile hidden. He looked up to see Kate smirking at him as she rolled her eyes.

Edward led Bella to the dance floor. He needed to feel her in his arms

****~~~~PLU~~~~****

"Are you ready to go home?" He asked. Bella pulled away to look up at him.

"Of course, Master." She answered quickly, but she bit her lip, wondering if she had done something wrong.

Edward read her expression of uncertainty well. He leaned down and kissed the side of her neck and then whispered in her ear, "You have been perfect tonight, Isabella. I'm just being selfish and I want to be alone with you to welcome in the New Year. Is that aright with you? You have a choice tonight; we can stay if you want to." He said as he looked deep into his eyes once more.

Bella flushed with pleasure and lust, "No. I want to be alone with you as well. Let's go home Master." She said and they smiled at each other before Bella lifted her mouth for a kiss that Edward was only to willing to give her.

When they parted, they were both panting.

"Wow…" Edward breathed as he rested his forehead against Bella's.

"Hmm… wow indeed, Master." Bella panted.

Edward laughed and he put his arm around her waist as he led her off the dance floor.

"May I say good-bye to my friends Master?" Bella asked.

Edward nodded, "Of course, Isabella. I will find Stanley. Meet me in the front room?"

Bella nodded, "Yes, Master. I won't be long."

Edward took her back to the table and he said good-bye to subs and Doms still sitting at the table.

Bella smiled at Harry. "Thank you so much for looking out for me tonight, Harry. Give me a call next week and we can meet for coffee, if it's ok with your Sir." She said.

Harry grinned, "Just try and keep me away, Doll!"

They had exchanged phone numbers earlier.

Bella noticed that Kate and Bernice were no longer at the table.

"It was good to meet you Bella. Maybe you can come to one of our meetings sometime?" Peter said.

Bella shrugged, "I will ask my Master, but thanks for inviting me."

She smiled and went to find Edward.

Once more Bella decided not to kneel outside the entrance to the lounge. She walked in and paused just inside the doorway, before she knelt down as she had before. Edward was chatting with Garrett, Stanley and Bill, while their subs knelt at their feet.

Edward saw Bella and crooked his finger that she should approach him. Bella took a breath and although she knew that he hadn't asked her to crawl, she wanted to know if she could do it.

Edward took a sharp intake of breath as he watched Bella crawl to where he stood. His cock was suddenly aching and twitching in his pants and Edward was grateful for the formal tuxedo that he wore. Fuck! He wanted to claim her right there!

Bella reached his side and she knelt down and kissed his shoe. Edward touched her head as she sat back on her heels.

Out of the corner of his eye he spotted Vanessa, Bridgett and Jennifer watching Bella with sneers on their faces.

Shit! This is not what we need right now!

Garrett swore under his breath. "Fuck! Seriously Bill, we need to do something about these three! They are ridiculous! Kate, get up please!" Kate rose quickly and Bill and Stanley had Bernice and Sonya stand up as well.

Edward touched Bella again, this time tapping her shoulder. Bella stood up quickly with a puzzled look on her face. She looked around and stiffened when she saw the three women approaching them.

The three subs reached their circle. They were dressed in tiny loin cloths that only covered their fronts, leaving their asses and breasts bare.

"Good evening everyone!" Jennifer gushed. Her high-pitched voice grated on everyone's nerves.

Edward completely ignored them as he and Bella said goodnight to everyone else and they made their way out towards the entrance hall.

Fuck. My. Life. If it isn't the fucking Witches of East wick!

Once again the young woman stood at the doorway of the hall closet. When she saw Edward and Bella, she smiled and disappeared to collect their coats.

She came back with Edward's and then gestured to Bella to follow her. Bella looked at Edward who nodded and Bella followed behind the woman.

She saw what the trouble was, two other white cloaks had been handed in that evening and the woman wasn't sure which on was hers.

Bella smiled as she quickly picked up her cape and she made her way out to Edward.

Bella looked up just as Vanessa walked over to Edward, pressing her body up against his chest, rubbing her tits against him.

Silicone tits and they are fucking skewed! Bella thought, making her lips twitch. She wanted to pull the bitch off Edward by her hair extensions but she didn't move a muscle.

"Edward… it's so good to see you again… we really do need to get together. Perhaps we can show your little, what is she, a fairy? Like I was saying, perhaps we can show your little fairy here a thing or two…" Vanessa panted as she ran her hands up Edward's arms.

A fairy is better than a fucking cave woman – you whore!

Bella felt Edward's eyes on her as she stood with her head down waiting for him.

I will not give that bitch the satisfaction! Bella recited Edward's words. You are mine, Isabella. I am yours. I am not interested in being with anyone else. Bella thought as her nails cut into her palms behind her back.

"Vanessa, get the f" Edward began before he was interrupted by a voice that Bella recognized with an inward groan.

"Edward! Darling! I see that you still have your little trainee with you… what a shame! I really would love some time with her… and I'm sure that my three girls could assist with her training!" Miss Mandy's voice rang out loud and clear.

Oh sweet baby Buddha! Can this get any worse?

Bella felt the talon like claws of Miss Mandy snake around her arm, trying to pull her forward, but Bella resisted.

"THAT'S ENOUGH!" Edward's roar rang out. Suddenly there seemed to be silence where before there had been laughing, talking and music playing.

Bella could feel her cheeks flood with color as she felt them becoming the centre of attention.

"Mandy, get you're fucking hands off Isabella right now! Vanessa, I will not tell you again – Do. Not. Touch. Me! This is ridiculous! Mandy, might I remind you of a very basic rule of BDSM – you never touch what doesn't belong to you, without permission and I will never share Isabella. From now on, either you show some respect to my submissive and myself, or else I will be filing a complaint with the DM*, who is our host here tonight." Edward's voice was cold and furious and inwardly Bella cringed. She wasn't afraid of Edward, but his raw anger made her nervous.

Stanley and Bernice came into the entrance hall at that moment.

"Edward, may I speak to Isabella?" Stanley asked and Bella assumed that Edward nodded because the next thing she felt a hand touch hers gently.

"Isabella, are you okay?" Stanley's kind, quiet voice asked.

Bella nodded, "I'm fine thank you Sir. Thank you for asking." Bella said.

Stanley looked at Mandy and Vanessa who still looked shocked at Edward's outburst. They had jumped backwards when he had begun shouting at them and stood huddled in a corner.

"Miss Mandy, Vanessa, I will discuss this with the other Doms and we will make a decision regarding your future in our chapter. For now, please apologize to both Master Edward and Isabella or you may leave immediately." Stanley's otherwise soft voice was hard with distain.

"Isabella," Edward's voice was quiet.

Bella immediately stepped around Stanley and she moved to stand as Edward had instructed her, behind his right hand side, but he stopped her. He took her cloak from her hands and quickly closed it. He put a finger under her chin until she met his eyes calmly.

"You okay, Little Girl?" He asked softly and Bella could see the concern in his dark green eyes as they searched her face.

Bella nodded, "Green Master." She said and he smiled at her for a moment, "Good girl. Keep your eyes up now, Isabella." Edward said before he pulled her into his side, keeping his arm around her.

"We are waiting." Edward said coldly.

"Oh my God! You are all so dramatic! Little Isabella knows that I'm just playing with her, don't you child?" Mandy said in a sickly sweet voice, although her glare belied the tone of her voice.

Bella was silent.

Bella's silence spoke volumes and Vanessa spoke up this time, "Master Edward, Isabella, I am sorry for not showing you the respect that you deserve. Please forgive me; I've had a bit too much to drink this evening."

Bella felt Edward tap her hip and Bella spoke to the submissive, making sure that she showed no animosity in her voice.

"Thank you Vanessa. We all make mistakes. I'm sure that it won't happen again." She said. Inside Bella was saying something different; one more time, bitch and I will make you regret ever looking at my man!

Mandy stood off to one side refusing to even look at Edward and Bella.

Edward shook his head and rolled his eyes at Stanley.

"Thanks again for a great evening, Stan. We'll catch up soon." Edward said as he opened the front door.

Stanley walked them to their car and apologized for the unpleasant end to an otherwise enjoyable evening.

Edward kept his hand on Bella's thigh on the way home. He had turned up the heat in the car as soon as he had started the car.

"Are you warming up?" He asked.

"I'm getting warmer, Master." Bella said as she held her hands out to the vents.

All too soon they were pulling through the gates of their home.

Edward parked in the garage, making sure that he closed the garage doors before he opened Bella's door.

They hurried across the courtyard and walked into the warm house.

Edward reached up and took Bella's cloak off. He brushed his lips along the back of her neck.

Bella closed her eyes, lost in the sensation of Edward kissing and nibbling at the soft and sensitive skin of her neck.

"Hmmm… oh, Master…" she sighed as her eyes closed in pure ecstasy.

Edward kissed her one last time, before he undid the clasp and Bella felt the heavy collar fall off her neck and into Edward's waiting hand.

Her eyes shot open as she spun around to face him. "What…" She began, but Edward only put a finger over her pouting lips.

"I want to bring in the New Year with you, Bella. My partner in life and my live in girlfriend, is that okay? There will be plenty of time to play, Sweetheart…"

Bella saw the vulnerability in Edward's eyes and she couldn't resist him. "I would love to see the New Year in with you, my Love." She whispered.

Edward smiled broadly, "Great! Okay, you go and change quickly, and come into the Den when you are ready." He said, studiously ignoring Bella's look of disbelief.

"You want me to change out of this? Don't you like it?" Bella asked. She had been so sure that Edward would love the outfit.

Edward's eyes darkened and suddenly he was bending Bella against the side of the banister. His face was barely an inch from hers. Edward's eyes burned with an intensity that Bella hadn't seen in a while. Bella felt a shiver of excitement or fear as she noticed that Edward shook slightly with the effort to not touch her.

"Don't ever make the mistake of thinking that I don't want you. I have had a fucking hard on for the past four hours! I want to rip this cock-teasing piece of material to shreds and then I want to fuck you until you scream for release!" Edward's hard, dark velvet voice rasped into her ear.

Bella swallowed loudly. Edward stepped back and Bella slid down the banister until she was half sitting, staring up into his dark, lust filled gaze.

A second later his expression changed and dangerous Edward was replaced with a charming, prince charming Edward, who flashed Bella, a crooked, sexy smile.

"But tonight isn't about that, it's about loving you. So please go and change, Love? For me?" His voice was lilting and sweet.

Bella could only nod before she flew up the stairs to change.

Holy Fuck! What was that? For a moment, Edward looked like a vampire. He had looked a little sinister and dangerous. Fucking Hell!

Bella quickly changed. She groaned as she realized that her panties were soaked all the way through with her juices.

Tramp!

Hell yes!

Bella changed into a pair of grey yoga pants. At the last minute she left the white see through bra on and slipped a blue lamb's wool cardigan over it. The cardigan was soft and clung to Bella in all the right places. The tiny pearl buttons accented the V-neck as it clung to the swell of her breasts. She quickly let her hair out and combed her fingers through it, allowing her hair to fall in gentle waves down her back and washed her makeup off.

Bella pulled on a pair of socks and made her way downstairs.

She walked into the Den as Edward walked out of the kitchen. Bella stood at the CD cabinet and pulled out one of her favorite singers.

Edward smiled as he heard the sounds of Michael Bublé.

Bella began singing softly as she swayed to the sound.

"Do I have competition?" He asked teasingly.

Bella turned and she blushed as she bit her lip.

Edward had washed his makeup off. His hair was mussed in his own unique, sexy way. Edward had taken off his tuxedo jacket and pulled his shirt out of his pants. The buttons had been undone, to halfway down his chest and the sleeves were rolled up his forearms.

Bella looked down and felt a tingle in the pit of her stomach; Edward was barefoot.

Oh. My. Aching. Kitty. I'm not going to make it… I'm going to attack him…

Bella touched her mouth to make sure that she wasn't drooling like the lovesick, lust filled hussy that she felt like!

Edward smiled as he joined Bella. He was carrying an ice bucket and two glasses. He had already set a platter of snack food on the table that he had arranged with an Italian Deli in town. Don had collected it for him earlier on.

"It's still early, but would you like some champagne?" He asked as he set the ice bucket into its stand.

It was only just past 10 p.m.

Bella nodded. "Hmm... that sounds good. Is it from your family's vineyard?"

Edward chuckled, "Thank God my grandfather isn't alive to hear you ask that question – you would have landed up with a one way ticket to Champagne, France for a year to work in the fields!"

Bella shrugged, "What can I say; I'm just a small town girl from Washington State. What do I know about champagne?" She grinned.

"Well, champagne is only called that when it comes from the region of Champagne in France. Otherwise it is call 'sparkling wine'. Now Cullen Crest and several other vineyards in the Napa region make a good, even great sparkling wine, but this is probably the closest that one will get to'perfect' champagne."

Bella raised her eyebrows as she listened.

Edward had put the oversized cushions on the floor in front of the fire and that's where they sat as Edward poured them each a glass of the bubbly liquid.

Edward leaned forward while he braced himself with one hand and raised his glass.

"This, my Love, is Dom Perignon and is made by Moet et Chandon. I have several bottles of it. I'm quite partial to the 1998 and the 1986 Rose."

"Well, even I know that you must pay a fortune for this stuff, so it better be good or else we are going to buy some homemade sparkling wine in future!" Bella teased. She wrinkled her nose as the bubbles tickled her as she sniffed it.

Bella lifted her glass to meet Edward's. He grew serious as he looked at Bella.

"Here is to us. Here is to the next year of our lives – I hope that we will be as happy as I am right now. To… us," Edward whispered.

Bella blinked back sudden tears as their crystal glasses gently clinked together.

"To us…" Bella echoed.

They stared deep into each other's eyes as they drank from their glasses.

Edward smiled as he put his glass down on the coffee table.

"Now, would you like something to eat, or would you like to dance?" He asked.

Bella pouted. "I'm not dressed for dancing! You made me take my party dress off…" she said.

Edward laughed as he got to his feet and reached down to pull Bella to hers. "That 'party' dress was never made for dancing, my Love, and you know it! Come on, you look perfect for dancing to me!"

Edward walked the two steps up into the darkened music room and pulled Bella into his arms. He did a series of elaborate twirls with her, making her squeal and giggle until she was stumbling and breathless from laughter.

Finally he dipped her low, bending her over his arm, which made her panic and she wrapped a leg around his hip as she gripped his shoulder tightly.

"Edward! Don't let me go!" Bella shouted, even as she dissolved into another fit of giggles.

Edward slowly bent his body over hers and skimmed his nose and mouth over her exposed breastbone and neck.

"My beautiful, silly girl; don't you know by now that I can never let you go; you are as vital to me as breathing." Edward whispered against her skin.

Bella's essence filled his lungs and he breathed her in as if she was the last breath of fresh air in the world.

Bella's breathing hitched in her throat.

"Edward…"

The atmosphere in the semi darkened room changed.

Where moments before it was filled with lighthearted laughter and singing, now the air with thick with desire and the heady smell of arousal.

"Isabella…" Edward groaned into her throat.

"Edward… take me, now! Please don't make me wait any longer! I need you inside me! I want you to mark me, make me yours!" Bella moaned as she buried her face in his soft, erotic hair.

Edward gripped Bella as he lowered her to the ground and in one fluid movement he was lying next to her on the sprung wooden floor.

Bella bit her lip as she stared into Edward's bright eyes. Suddenly he looked otherworldly in the shadows of the room. His skin was unusually pale and his eyes looked black in the darkness.

Edward's hands moved to Bella's cardigan and he expertly slipped the buttons through the delicate holes until he had uncovered her pale breasts, clothed in the see-through material.

"Fuck me!" Edward said reverently as he lowered his mouth to suckle first one hardened nipple as he pinched and twisted the other and then he swapped. The feel of the wet fabric only seemed to cause Bella's nipple to harden all the more, they swelled and darkened the more Edward suck and bit and flicked them with his tongue and teeth.

Bella bucked beneath Edward, trying to press the wet juncture of her thighs against him.

Edward moved his hands downwards, pulling the waistband of her pants as he slid them down her legs. He followed his hands with his mouth, placing open-mouthed kisses on her stomach, hips and the top of her sex.

He rubbed his nose against her. "…so soft… so beautiful… so… mine…"

Bella moaned and she tilted her hips to meet his mouth.

'Ooohmph… right there… please…" she whimpered as Edward made his tongue into a point and traced it up from her entrance to where her tiny clit was hiding.

Edward traced this path again, but this time he pressed in further, he tickled the hood of her clit until the little bead peeped out and he blew on it gently before he covered it with his lips and sucked it into his mouth as Bella moaned loudly and writhed from side to side.

Edward held her hips in place as he laved her pussy with his tongue, refusing to give into her demands.

Bella felt the quiver deep inside of her as it began to exculpate and then she was on the precipice of something… something… oh! Oh!

"Edwaaaaaard!" Bella grunted and screamed as she felt her climax going on and on.

Edward lightened his kisses until they were nothing more than tiny licks. He pressed his mouth to her slit and kissed her there.

He made his way up her body, until he knelt between her legs and shed his shirt quickly. Next his pants and boxers followed.

And then he was there. Right there at her entrance, his eyes bored into her own as he pushed his engorged cock inside her heated core.

"Bella…"

"Now…"

Edward nodded and then he was moving inside her, long deep strokes, pressing deeper. Bella growled in frustration when he didn't hit the 'spot' and she lifted her legs and placed them over Edward's shoulders so that his cock hit her g-spot.

He moved deeper and harder. Edward kept Bella on the edge, pulling them back time and again until they were slick with sweat and Edward reached between them and rubbed the little bundle of nerves until they screamed each other's names.

Edward moved Bella's legs and she moaned as she felt the loss of his warmth. Edward lay next to Bella. She moved until she rested her chin on his chest.

Edward stroked her hair out of her eyes. "I love you."

"I love you too." Bella's mouth tilted upwards.

Edward continued to play with the strands of her hair.

"I was so fucking proud of you tonight, Baby."

Bella began to blush with pleasure.

"You were?"

Edward yanked on a strand sharply, and Bella retaliated by pinching him. "Hey!" She protested.

Edward frowned, "well, don't start second guessing yourself, now, please. You were flawless, every position and every move was flawless. You were the epitome of the perfect submissive and I was honored that you were with me!"

Bella grinned.

"High praise indeed from my wonderful Dominant! Thank you, my Love." She said.

Edward laughed and touched her nose. "I kept receiving complements from the other Doms and Dommes there. I was grinning like an idiot but I didn't like it when you were away from me."

Bella frowned, "but I asked you… you knew where I was… I…" she began to defend herself and pushed against his chest to sit up, but Edward stopped her.

"I didn't say that you did anything wrong, Little Girl, I just said that I didn't like being so far away from you. It's like I get separation anxiety or something! See? I'm the silly one!" He said and kissed her mouth.

Bella shook her head, "no, I feel it too. I like to touch you or to know that I can touch you… it's hard when I can't."

Edward snorted and glanced down at his hardening dick, "not quite, but it's getting there!"

Bella followed his eyes and she rolled hers and smacked his arm as she blushed, "Caveward!"

After a while they made their way back into the den, with Bella wearing only Edward's shirt and Edward wearing his pants, sans boxers, the zipper almost done up, which caused his pants to hang off his hips in the most delectable way.

As they settled down on the cushions once more, Edward spoke about the 'assault' from Vanessa and Mandy.

"I need to tell you that I was very proud of the way you responded or should I say didn't respond to them. I don't want you to have to worry about them anymore and if that means that we don't go to parties any longer or they have to leave then so be it, but I don't want you worried about them!" Edward said, with a trace of his former anger.

Bella patted his thigh, "Thank you for defending me the way you did. That was very noble of you, Babe. I'm not worried about them – they mean nothing to me and I trust you and you will never let them hurt me."

Edward nodded.

"The last thing that I want to say about the party is that you were a test to my self control tonight, Baby. When I saw you crawl across the room towards me, I almost jizzed right there!" Edward's eyes had darkened as he spoke and Bella felt her nipples harden in response.

"Really?"

Edward rolled his eyes at her before he flicked one of her hardened peaks.

Bella yelped and battered his hand away.

"I'm being serious here, Bella. Just the sight of you in that… that little piece of sin, on your hands and knees, moving towards me, with your eyes lowered and your pink breasts swinging provocatively… I felt my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth!" Edward's voice had dropped into a husky whisper.

Bella licked her lips as she leaned towards him.

"Go on…" she croaked. Bella could feel how wet she was getting, again.

"The way your ass swayed beckoning me, calling for me to pull you back against my cock and to bury myself inside your hot centre." Edward reached out and tugged on her hair. He wound a strand in his fingers as he pulled her towards him.

His voice dropped further, barely above a breath, "I wanted to pound into you, putting my cum inside you, putting my mark on you… making sure that everyone that was watching you… fantasizing about you… making sure that they knew that you. Are. Mine!"

With that he leaned in and crushed his lips to Bella's. Bella fisted her hands into his hair, pushing her tongue deep inside his mouth.

"Jeez… Edward…" Bella moaned as Edward plundered her mouth for long minutes, before lightening his touch… slowing his demanding hands to light caresses.

He pressed his forehead against Bella's as they took long breaths to steady their hearts down again.

"Later, Baby… we were talking remember?" Bella shook her head and pouted dramatically as Edward chuckled and moved away from her slightly. He picked up an olive and popped it into his mouth, grinning.

"So, what's next?" He said raising his eyebrows.

Bella bit into a cherry tomato.

Bella bit her lip, "There was something else though. I would like to have coffee with Harry sometime this week, if that's okay with you? He seems like a nice guy and I'd like to spend some time getting to know him and maybe Bernice as well. I like her as well. I was thinking that maybe at some stage we can get together here, with their partners of course…" her voice trailed off.

Edward smiled, "That sounds like a great idea. You know we are going to be a bit busy for the next while with group therapy, couples therapy, your mentoring meeting with Kate and mine with Gar, so what about if you make a coffee date during your lunch time with Bernice and Harry and I will set up a barbeque or something with Edgar and Stanley? I don't want us to get so busy socializing and working at our relationship that we forget to spend time together to connect. I'm going to be filming in a month's time and we have those dinners and awards ceremonies to go to as well."

"How are Alice and I meant to keep away from each other if we have therapy together and we are going to these functions with them?" Bella pouted and Edward ran his thumb over the frown on her forehead.

"I know that we fucked up, once again, but she is my Twister, Edward! Alice is honestly my best friend and my… my wingman…" Edward's eyebrows shot up and he smiled at her fervor.

Bella leaned forward, to make her point, "It's like this: If I killed someone; Alice is the person that I would call to help me move the body!" Bella glared at Edward when he started laughing.

"It's not funny! She is that person for me! You have always had Emmett and Jasper – even your parents, but I never have and she is that person for me! And you've taken her away from me for a whole month!"

She is so fucking cute when she is being a five year old! Edward thought as he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"Hmmm, okay; what if I promise to think about this and I will speak to Jasper next week…" Bella began bouncing up and down, "I can't make any promises…" he added, but Bella was pushing him onto his back as she covered his face, neck and chest with kisses, before she moved down to the half zipped waistband…

****~~~~PLU~~~~****

Edward carried the platter upstairs as Bella took the bottle of champagne and the glasses. They climbed into bed and snacked on the anti pasta platter and sipped champagne until it was almost midnight. Edward turned the television set on and they watched a replay of the ball fall in Times Square, before once again Bella pushed Edward down across the bed and instead of straddling him, she jumped up and ran across to the 'toy' drawer.

She came back smiling and told Edward to close his eyes. "It's my turn to show you some loving, Edward. Let me love you…" she whispered seductively.

Bella took his hardened cock into her mouth Edward felt a thousand tongues licking at his balls.

"What the…?" He almost came right there, but Bella smiled as she applied more lube and moved her beloved Sqweeler to once again lick and tickle that very sensitive spot between the ass and scrotum. Edward was moaning, grunting, and cursing as he gripped Bella hair painfully. He was unashamedly humping her face, so that she just relaxed her throat and moved the little toy up and down, even moving it to lick against Edward's back passage as she squeezed his balls and sucked his cock as deep as she could.

Edward screamed incoherently as he felt his balls tighten and his cum shoot down Bella's throat.

Bella couldn't swallow fast enough, and when he was finally finished and Bella had licked his resting cock clean, Edward groaned as he watched Bella scoop some of his cum off her chest with a finger and pop it into her mouth with a loud 'pop'.

"Fucking hell… fuck, Baby… are you trying to kill me?" Edward said letting his head flop back against the mattress.

Bella sat back and grinned at him as she held her little helper aloft. "And that, my Darling, is the power of the Sqweeler… very aptly named don't you think?" She murmured and giggled.

Edward forced his eyes to open. Bella's face was alight with mischief and Edward felt his heart quicken at the sight of her so happy and relaxed.

"Happy New Year, Baby." He said as he tugged on a strand of her hair, so that she climbed on top of his torso.

"Happy New Year, Sparky. You know… they say that you should start the year the way you mean to finish… if that's the case, I think we are going to have to buy a couple more Sqweelers…" Bella teased.

Edward growled and flipped her over onto her back. He pinned her hands above her head, taking the Sqweeler from her fingers.

"It's my turn to have some fun, my little switch…" Edward leaned up and pulled the cord from the head board and he bound Bella's wrists before she had a chance to realize what he was doing.

"Edward? What…"

Edward leaned down and kissed her mouth.

"Time for you to squeal, my Baby…" he said with an evil chuckle.

Bella struggled until she felt his finger gently teasing her clit out of hiding with lube and there was just the sound of the small toy and Bella squeals….

Start the year the way you mean to finish… Oh. My!

A/n: I hope you enjoyed it – let me know. It's shorter than the last few chapters have been, but it felt right to end it here.

Thank you so much to everyone who reads this story and to those who review and send me the most wonderful suggestions and comments – you are amazingly faithful. 3

Till next time,

Michele xoxo

*DM= Dungeon Master – The person who is normally in charge of scenes at a munch. I have used poetic license here, as I don't think that they are as formal as this, but I wanted there to be some recourse for Edward, Bella and Mandy, as well as the wayward sub Vanessa.

Fiorella's Rec's for this week.

Witness Protection by twicrack83Rebel Bella has been shipped around the U.S. for years to different foster homes after being placed in Child Protective Services. What will happen when she is placed with uptight Edward and his family? Adult language/Violence/Lemons – This story is not given nearly enough recognition, twicrack83 pulls you in from the very first sentence and just keeps going chapter after chapter. TRUST me when I say it is graphic the way Charlie and Renee are murdered by James, you really want to hang him up by his balls and do some nasty things to him. Bella and Emmett then move from family to family with a crazy James on their tails, until they are sent to the Cullen's. They have to learn to trust, listen, understand and love for the first time. I recommend that every reads this story if you like a bit of everything. Make sure that if you are squeamish, you prepare yourself, there is no holding back this writer and it is refreshing to read. (Michele's 2 cents worth – I love this story!)

Could It Be Destiny? by JenRar - Bella Swan opens a bookstore in Port Angeles, which happens to be located right next to the music store owned by a young man named Edward Cullen. Watch as they meet and form a relationship. – Bella moves to Port Angeles and has always wanted to open a book store; she is walking the streets one day and spots a shop up for sale. She calls the agent and fall in love with it. It take you through her setting up her business and settling into her new apartment, making new friends and old friends moving away. This is a gorgeous love story and it nice to watch these two grow and fall in love the most simple way, they have their ups and downs like most couples, but if you a nice simple story that does not have you hanging to the cliff to find out what is going to happen then this is for you. Written beautifully and I enjoyed it so far.

Relative Humidity by kimmrz - Bella Swan runs a public relations firm. She reconnects with her college room mate Alice who has also through the years tried, without success, to push her two favorite people into a dating relationship. Little does Bella know that soon fate will intervene? Bella is soon to find out that "relative humidity" has a whole new meaning. – Once again another story that gives you a bit of everything. Bella meets Edward at a gym and they would have probably met more times during their first day but fate has other plans for them. Which is good because Bella does not date clients, and Edward is one of them, he just sends Jasper instead. Alice tries her hardest to get these two together but neither of them wants to be set up by Alice as they are already dating. But little does Alice know that these two already know each other and are dating. But once again a nice love story and a quick read.