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Innocent Until Proven Guilty Chapter 23

I kissed his chest where his heart is and laid my head on it again.

"I love you baby," I mumbled as the rhythm of his heart was lulling me to sleep.

Edward and I fell into a routine, when he worked, so did I. After giving it some thought, I didn't want to give up all these years spent studying law. I was going to see this year through to the end. I wasn't a quitter. Edward kept pushing me to keep going during days where I just wanted to curl up in bed and sleep the day away.

It's been a couple of weeks since we started living together and most of my stuff was slowing moving into his apartment. I was positive I'd be moving back into the sorority house but Edward reminded me that Hunter was still out there. Felix was never the real threat according to Edward, so he wanted me to stay. If I was being honest with myself, I didn't want to move back. I've gotten used to sharing a bed with Edward and it would be weird to sleep alone again.

He was generous enough to give me more wardrobe space, ok well technically he had no choice because the meekly drawer he offered me in the beginning was overflowing very quickly. But he was a good sport and didn't even bat an eye as more and more of my stuff filled his space. I caught him looking through my underwear drawer once, it led him to tying me up with said underwear after he asked me to model a few pieces for him. Edward took me out to lunch one day and actually took me into Victoria's Secret where he hired out a private fitting room and sat out on a plush two-seater admiring every flimsy piece of fabric I put on my body. He decided I needed everything I modeled and wasted no time paying for it all.

I've already thrown a few of those pieces out because he took great pleasure in tearing them off my body.

Every day he continued to propose to me and every time I would say yes. More than once I nearly slipped up with my girlfriends and blurted it out but always managed to cover it up. Luckily.

We were getting closer and closer to Alice and Jaspers nuptials and I was getting excited about the fact that we'll be going to Vegas. Unfortunately, Esme and Carlisle were not going to make it like originally planned. Carlisle didn't want to leave Chicago and Esme thinks it would be best if the adults didn't crash the party. We all told her she was being silly but she was adamant that she'll stay at home with Carlisle and then whisk us away to the Hamptons once we're back. I think the Hamptons would be the perfect opportunity to tell everyone about our plans.

My left-hand wedding finger was still ringless and every day I wondered when Edward was going to give me the ring. I'd catch him looking at my left hand a lot and he seemed to want to hold that one the most too, it was sweet. Gosh, I never thought I'd turn into that girl, the one that gushed about getting married and wearing an engagement ring. I hardly ever thought about those things but Edward was changing me, and I like who I'm becoming. Don't get me wrong, it's not like I hated who I was before Edward came into my life, but this side of me is warmer and more welcoming to sharing a life with someone. I had always envied Rose and Emmett's relationship, but I think I've got something better.

"Bella?" I heard his Italian shoes on the marble floor as he called out my name.

"In the office," I called back as I kept watching the reality show on the office wall.

I was currently immersed in what was a live sex show carried out by a couple of the staff members that worked at the club. There was a camera that was in the hall of the stock area and this guy had this girl pinned up against the wall with his hand down her pants, eating each other's faces. It's not like I set out looking for it, I happened to walk past the office and it caught my eye. Now I just couldn't look away.

"What are you-" He stopped talking as he looked at the screen. "You've got to be fucking kidding me." He grumbled and then grabbed the remote from his desk and rewound the recording a little. We both watched as the guy peeked his head out from behind a door to check if the coast was clear and then he walked out with the girl traipsing behind him. He shuts the door and then pushes her against the wall and they start making out, he's biting her chin and everything and she's trying to climb him like a tree and that's the bit that caught my eye as I was walking by.

"I was literally there 15 minutes ago. What the fuck is wrong with them? This is the third time this prick has taken a girl back there." Edward grumbled as he fast-forwarded back to the live feed of it and the chick was just about to go down on the guy when the door handle started rattling as someone tried to get in. This was better than anything they showed on an actually TV.

"You saying you've never had the urge to fuck someone and not care where you are as long as you just get some?" I teased as the grumbled look remained on his face.

"I wouldn't fucking do it at the place I work though angel." He retorted.

"Do you forget the night you told me you love me and then fucked me against your desk in the office?" I laughed at how the pot was calling the kettle black.

"That's different, I own the place and no one would have ever caught us. What they're doing is moronic, neither of them is going to get off now." He barked out and then started mumbling something under his breath. I continued to laugh at him and he changed the live feed to another camera angle.

"Hey! I was watching that!" I retorted and laughed harder at the look on Edward's face.

"Behave Isabella." Gosh, that voice, and the way he said my name was making my gym leggings very uncomfortable. Times like this I could eat him alive. You'd think that with the amount of sex we have, I would have had enough of it but no. I want this man day and night and he knows just what to say or do to make me rip his clothes off. We were still very much in the honeymoon phase of our relationship. I hope it never fades.

"What are your plans for today?" He asked as he looked at something on the computer and his eyebrows knitted together at whatever he was seeing.

"I'm going to do a quick workout before Emmett is picking me up with Rose and Alice to go to her first sonogram." I sat down in one of the plush chairs in front of the desk and patiently waited for him to look back at me and not at the screen. He looked like he was getting angrier and angrier by what he saw.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"The fucking guy I have on Hunter lost him for 2 hours yesterday. I swear to fucking god if you want shit done you have to do it yourself." He was furious and his face was making the situation in my gym leggings unbearable. I shifted in the chair and his eyes shot up to look at me. They slowly made their way down from my face to my crotch and the slight movements I was making whilst rubbing my thighs together.

"Can I help your little situation there Isabella?" His voice dropped a little and he moved from behind the desk and stalked over to me. It was like he was attuned to me; he could sense every time I wanted him.

"It's nothing I can't take of myself when I'm in the shower." I teased, my voice dropping to a sultry tone.

"That's why you have me baby, I can take care of those needs. All you have to do is ask Isabella." He caged me with his arms, I could taste his scent on my tongue with how close we were. I closed my eyes and reveled at the electrical charge that was constantly around us when we were this close.

I moaned when his lips touched mine, my fingers instinctively shot out to his hair as I held him closer. I opened my mouth to give him access and he deepened the kiss. It made my toes curl with how good it feels to kiss him and be kissed by him like that. I will never get enough of him.

Edward pulled back just a little and knelt in front of me. He placed his hands on the waistband of my leggings and started pulling them down. I lifted my hips to help him and before I knew it, my legs and pussy were bare in front of him. He placed his hands on my hips and scooted me closer to the edge of the chair. He then spread my legs apart, putting each leg over the armrests of the chair as I sat there spread open for him. Edward leaned in closer and gave me another searing kiss before he pulled back again and leaned in towards my waiting pussy. I wanted to scream in pleasure as his tongue made contact with my aching clit.

Having him take care of my little problem was definitely better than doing it myself. He knew my pussy so well by now, he knew exactly what would make me scream his name, or pull his hair harder, or bite the side of his arm when he fucks me. He always awoke this primal need in me that only he knew how to handle. I've left red marks on his back numerous times and he wore them like a badge of honor. I've had marks on my tits and ass and the inside of my thighs too and I loved seeing his them on me.

He continued to please me with his tongue and eventually added those knowing fingers too. Whilst his tongue kept lapping at my clit and his fingers continued to pump in and out of me, I could distinctively hear the vibration of his phone in his jacket. He growled against my pussy and I thrashed in the chair as the sensation sent me over the edge. My hands shot out to my tits and I pulled on my nipples whilst he helped me ride out my orgasm. When I looked up at Edward I watched as he slipped his fingers out of me and into his mouth. I moaned at the sight of him tasting me, the need to rip his clothes off was stronger than ever.

I could still hear his phone vibrating and I knew he was busy today with club shit as he put it, so I didn't jump him like I wanted to. Edward moved my legs off the chair arms and moved to give me a kiss on the lips. It was quick but I could still taste myself on him; Edward stood up and moved over to where my leggings lay and handed them to me. He shot me a wink and then pulled his phone out.

"This better be fucking good." He barked into the phone and I giggled at the change in demeanor. I don't know why he doesn't just hire someone to run the club for him. He was frustrated with it more than anything but I also know he wouldn't give it up because it was a legitimate business and it genuinely brought in a lot of money.

We were spread out on the couch one day when he decided to show me the figures. I was glad he trusted me enough to share that information with me. But when I asked him about his other business, he wasn't as forthcoming. It hurt at first but then he explained his reasons for not wanting me to know. He said that if the police ever decided to bring me in for questioning, I genuinely wouldn't know anything about it and it would be easier if I'm kept in the dark regarding the Mob side of the business.

That opened a whole new door of questions for me. When I asked him if the police had ever brought him in for questioning, he laughed and actually said the word 'duh'. It was so out of character for him that I burst out laughing too. He told me all the stupid reasons the cops had for bringing him in. They stopped him whilst he was driving, claiming he was driving over the speed limit but he was actually sitting in traffic at the time. They once brought him in for jaywalking and that was the most ridiculous one because he simply stepped off the curb to get into his car. They also brought him in for 'assaulting' an office who Edward said was in civilian clothing and on his day off and that he simply barged him a little as they crossed paths, but the prick still called it in and had his buddies cuff Edward.

The stories carried on, getting more and more ridiculous and it made me realize that they were constantly watching him. He was their wet dream. I know Edward isn't innocent but it sounded like they were desperate to just charge him for something to keep him cuffed longer. His lawyer must be swimming in it with the number of times he's had to come to the station and have Edward released. Edward said they have a code for when shit like this happens.

I checked the time and realized I won't be able to do my work out because Emmett and the girls will be here soon. I didn't bother with putting my leggings back on so I walked out of the office with my naked ass on show and I took my top off on the way to the bedroom. I heard Edward groan behind me and I laughed and swayed my hips a bit more to tease him further.

I quickly slipped into a nude bodysuit and jumped into my favorite pair of distressed blue jeans. I heard the intercom go off as I put on my heeled boots.

"The guys are here Bella!" Edward shouted out. I looked into the mirror and my hair was like a bird's nest so I quickly fixed it by tying it up. I walked out of the bedroom to find everyone in the living room. Alice bounced on the spot whilst Rose looked green, Emmett couldn't stop smiling as he rubbed circles on Rose's back whilst he spoke to Edward.

"Rose you ok?" I asked. She looked up at me and shook her head, her hand shot up to her mouth and she shot off the couch and ran past me into the bathroom.

"Morning sickness is kicking her ass apparently," Alice mumbled and she didn't look too great herself. Alice didn't do vomit.

"Yeah it seems like everything is setting her off, she cut me off completely, she won't let me near her," Emmett grumbled as he stood up and made his way to the bathroom. Edward had a smug smile on his face and didn't feel sorry for his best friend in the slightest.

"Try not to look too smug baby, just because you're getting it on the regular doesn't mean you need to shove it in his face." I teased as I poked his chest.

"Serves him right, do you know how long Jazz and I had to listen to him boast about his sex life? And quit poking me woman, that shit hurts." He whined and I moved to poke him again but his reflexes were quicker than mine and he caught my wrist in his hand and pinned it behind my back. His eyes looked smoldering as they kept darting between my lips and my cleavage.

"Down baby," I whispered so Alice wouldn't hear.

"I didn't come here for a sex show guys, reign it in would ya?!" Alice covered her eyes but was laughing at the same time. Before we could say anything, the parents-to-be stepped out of the bathroom and made their way back over to us.

"You girls ready?" Emmett asked as he held Rose's hand who had managed to get some color back in her cheeks.

"Yeah, just gotta pry Bella out of Edward's horny hands." Alice joked and Edward snickered whilst I leaned forward and placed my lips on his pulse point, leaving a kiss there whilst I inhaled his intoxicating scent.

"Won't be long baby, I'll let you know once we're done." He nodded and I kissed him and then stepped back as we walked over to the elevator and got in. I kept an eye on Rose as the motion of the elevator wasn't doing her any favors. Once we descended and stepped out, I noticed Demetri was waiting for us, or Edward more likely. I noticed they shared a look and then the scowl was back on Edward's face. Something was bothering him and I was going to have to wait to find out what it was.

He gave me a heated kiss as we stood outside Emmett's car. When we pulled apart the question was evident in my eyes. "Not now." Was all Edward said before he stepped away and opened the door for me to climb in. I nodded and got in, keeping my eyes on him as he shut my door and stepped away from the car. Emmett was saying something to him but Edward just kept looking at me whilst he answered whatever Emmett was saying to him.

"Is everything ok between you guys?" Rose asked from the front.

"Yeah, everything's great actually but something's bothering him. I'll get it out of him later, this is all about you right now babe." I beamed at her and she was literally glowing before my eyes. Her hand absentmindedly started rubbing her tiny bump and she looked so happy.

"Everything ok with you and Emm?" I asked and the three of us turned to look out the window at Emmett and Edward who were deep in conversation with Demetri.

"Yeah, he's been so supportive, I kinda feel bad for cutting him off. I just feel so disgusting sometimes and the last thing I want is sex." She admitted.

"I'm sure the further along you get, you'll want to jump him again soon. He'll live." Alice retorted and the three of us snickered. Rose leaned over to the driver's side and honked and started pointing at her wrist to indicate we would be late if he didn't hurry up. Edward laughed at Emmett who flipped him off and then walked over and climbed into the car. Edward winked at me as we reversed out of the alley and I blew him a kiss in response.

Emmett drove like a crazy person and I noticed the Rose was green again, she kept telling him to slow down and kept smacking him but he told her to sit back and not worry about it. They were like a married couple and it was highly entertaining. The drive to the clinic took no time at all, Alice and I continued to laugh at Emmett and Rosalie arguing the whole way there, which we soon realized we were probably watching their foreplay.

Once Emmett found a parking spot that was suitable for Rose, we all climbed out of the car and went inside. The clinic was aesthetically pleasing with warm tones and bright lights, even the check-in counter had flowers and pictures hung up that little kids have drawn. There was an elderly lady sat behind the counter, her glasses looked like they were made from magnifying glass and it made her eyes look comically huge. Emmett and I were on the same wavelength as he snorted at the same time that I let out a small giggle. Rose turned to look at us and she has already perfected the mom glare.

Rose signed in and then we all walked over to the waiting area for her to be called. She was advised to drink plenty of fluids before the appointment and all she kept talking about was how much she needed to use the restroom. I knew she was judging all the women at the clinic as she and Alice kept commenting on what they were wearing, which brought on a conversation about maternity wear and a shopping trip on the horizon.

Emmett was the only guy at the clinic and all these hormonal women kept staring at him. He secretly loved the attention and was soaking it all up. A part of me was glad Edward wasn't here, otherwise I'd have to kill a bitch.

The conversation eventually turned to the upcoming wedding and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face just thinking about planning my own soon. It was seriously getting harder and harder to keep it from them.

I was positive Esme knew, I'd get strange cryptic messages from her and whenever Edward and I would see his parents, they'd give us these knowing looks and more than once Carlisle started referring to me as his daughter. It warmed my heart that they both accepted me so quickly. I know Carlisle has known me since I was a little girl but my dad cut those ties, I was just glad we were able to fall into an easy relationship like no time has passed.

I'd occasionally overhear heated conversations about the future between Edward and Carlisle and I always wondered whether Carlisle was offering Edward a way out. After those conversations, Edward was a bit more tender in the bedroom. He would take me in his arms and start stripping me off my clothes and neither of us would say a word. There was this look that would come over his face and I knew instantly that he's had a chat with Carlisle. He would often hold me tighter after and repeat the fact that he loves me. I haven't had the heart to ask him what these conversations were about though. Once he's ready, he'll tell me.

The sliding double doors opened and a woman with bright fiery hair walked through with a Doctor who was guiding her back to the front desk. She had a prominent bump that was sticking out from under her sweater just a little as she scheduled another appointment. I wasn't sure what it was, but something about her caught my attention.

"Miss Carter, we need to update your emergency contact details. Am I to assume the baby's father should be contacted in case of an emergency?" The elderly lady asked.

"Yes. Sorry, I must have forgotten to fill that part out." She answered in a soft tone.

"Not to worry, what's his name?" The elderly lady smiled warmly at her.

"James Hunter."

Oh shit.