Innocent Until Proven Guilty Chapter 26

The doors were closed this time as we stood in front of them.

Lucia squeezed my hand before she stepped away and I finally looked up to the front of the church.

There stood my present and my future.

There was no music. My dad wasn't walking me down the aisle. The pews were not filled with our family members and friends to share this moment with us. But as I gazed up at the man standing proudly at the front of the church, I realised I didn't need any of that.

All I needed was this moment.

He wore a navy tailor fitted suit, expensive Italian leather coated his feet and shone in the candlelight. His muscles were accentuated by the tight fitted jacket and I was afraid I was going to stumble as I kept looking at him.

I walked towards him, that sense of belonging and contentment overtook my whole being and I was tempted to start running to him just so I could be in his arms again.

He never took his eyes off me as I made my short way over to where he stood in front of the priest. I felt my eyes watering as Edward stepped forward and extended his hand to me and I finally stood with him.

We were facing each other in front of Father Agostini who smiled warmly at us and then began the ceremony.

The whole time he spoke, I was lost in Edward's eyes. We held hands as he spoke about a love between two people that should be cherished and honoured. He spoke about how we are all destined to find that one person who completes us and makes us whole again.

He held our wedding bands in his open palm and started speaking in Italian again. I quirked my eyebrow ever so slightly and Edward smirked at me and whispered that he's simply blessing the rings. Then, Lucia stepped up from the side holding a velvet cushion and father Agostini placed our rings delicately on top of it and motioned for Edward to take my ring and repeat after him.

"I, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, take thee, Isabella Marie Swan, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part." His voice rang loud and clear, never wavering as he recited the traditional vows to me.

We briefly spoke about whether we should write our own but Edward said that our parents will expect us to do this again with everyone present and we can share our own vows then.

I held out my left hand as Edward slowly placed the ring on my finger. A lump formed at the back of my throat trying to escape as it finally sank in. The heaviness of the ring made it all real.

"Isabella, if you can repeat after me." Father Agostini said as he slightly turned towards me as Lucia moved over to my side.

"I, Isabella Marie Swan, take thee, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death do us part." Only after speaking those words did I actually realise their true meaning. It felt like my whole world shifted on its axis as I slid the ring on Edward's finger and our hands clasped together.

"By the power of your love and commitment, and the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride." Father Agostini spoke softly and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face as Edward leaned closer and sealed our unity with a kiss.

We were both reluctant to pull away but then we heard Lucia's small giggle and I smiled into the kiss before we eventually pulled apart.

We signed the paperwork and were handed our marriage certificate in a thick envelope that was sealed by wax. Lucia had kindly grabbed our things for us whilst Edward tried to persuade Father Agostini to take his money. He eventually stuffed the wad of cash into the donations box and we once again thanked them both for helping us tonight.

Father Agostini blessed us and we walked out of the church as husband and wife.

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Once we reached the city limits, the air inside the car was charged with sexual tension.

I was almost salivating at the sight of Edward in his tailor fit suit as it was impossible to hide the bulge he was supporting in his pants.

"Do you have any idea how amazing you look? Do you know the willpower it took for me not to carry you upstairs and consummate our marriage in the house of God?" he teased as his hand rested on my thigh, giving it a tight squeeze. My legs automatically parted, well as much as they could in this dress and I was tempted to lift it up and give him access to my needy pussy.

"If you don't get us back to the apartment, I'm scared I'm going to ruin this dress." I gritted out as his hand was driving me crazy running up and down my thigh. This dress was the only piece of clothing covering my body, I really didn't want to ruin it with how wet I was for him.

"We're not going to the apartment, I rented out a suite for us at the Peninsula." He smirked and laughed at the shocked expression on my face.

"When did you manage to do that? Alice said the waiting list for that place is 6 months?" I couldn't believe him.

"Whilst you were getting ready back at the apartment, it's amazing what money can do. I know this isn't what you imagined our wedding to be like so I wanted to make sure it was just as special as if we had done it in front of hundreds of people." The sincerity in his voice made me squeeze that teasing hand that was still working on my thigh.

"Edward, tonight was more than perfect. It exceeded my expectations 100 times over. And baby I don't think I even know a hundred people, so I don't think our other wedding will be that big." I scoffed unladylike and rolled my eyes at him.

He did a double take and then shook his head with that sexy smirk still plastered on his face.

"Angel, you do realise I have to invite all the families to the freak show that will be our second wedding right? What we did tonight goes against tradition and would be classed as disrespectful. It's acknowledged as a real marriage, but we also have to do this for all those other fuckers simply because I am next in line to take over." He said the last part through gritted teeth as he weaved in and out of traffic. It was nearing midnight yet the roads were still packed with cars.

I was about to respond but both of our phones went off at the same time. I had left my phone behind in the car when we got to the church and completely forgot to check it. Once I finally looked at it, I had over 20 missed calls and messages from Alice and Rose.

"Shit! We were supposed to be getting ready at the apartment to go down to the club tonight!" I exclaimed as Edward leisurely scrolled through his phone, not having a care in the world that our friends were probably freaking out.

My phone started ringing in my hands and I was slightly relieved it was Alice and not Rose.

"Where the hell have you been?! Do you know how worried sick we were when we didn't get a response from either of you? Do you realise that Emmett and Jasper are out looking for you both?" She screeched down the phone as I put her on loud speaker.

"Hey Ali," I tried to say.

"Don't you hey Ali me! What the fuck happened?" I could hear thumping music in the background and realised that they had still gone to the club.

I turned to Edward and he simply nodded.

"We got married."

There was silence, well silence from her, we could still hear the music in the background.

And then came the squealing. It went on for a while until Rose grabbed the phone away from Alice and took over.

"Bella? I swear to god you better be in once piece! How can you do that to a pregnant woman? Why the hell is Alice losing her shit right now?" She questioned and I just couldn't wipe the smile off my face.

"Edward and I got married tonight!" I shouted back in excitement and Edward laughed along with me and kissed the palm of my hand as we stopped at a red light. That simple action made my insides clench as I tried to rub my legs together for any sort of friction.

Edward looked back through the rear-view mirror again and I panicked a little thinking we were being followed. But as I looked back, my heart settles when I realised it was Emmett and Jasper. His phone started ringing and he used the cars Bluetooth to connect the call.

"Rose I'll talk to you guys tomorrow ok; Edward and I are on our way to the Peninsula." I squealed again and heard them squeal back before we said our goodbyes and I hung up.

I then focused on the conversation Edward was having with Emmett.

"…he ended up going to one of the clubs run by the Romanians. Let me know who you want to babysit him." Emmett spoke calmly whilst I heard Jasper threaten someone in the background. The roles were clearly reversed because it was usually Jasper who was the calm one from what I've learned.

"Who is Jasper threatening?" I didn't realise I had said it out loud until Edward laughed and Jasper huffed in frustration.

"It's Ben, the IT dipshit." He gritted out.

"Hmm so both you and Edward have had a problem with him all in the space of a few hours. Is he legit?" I don't know where that thought process came from but Edward looked concerned as he thought it over.

"He checked out sweetheart but he seems to be coming across a lot of hurdles that's delaying the shit we need him to get access to." Jasper was smart enough not to go into detail about anything specific because Big Brother was always watching.

"Ok but who vetted him? Did anyone actually vouch for this guy or did he suddenly conveniently appear to you?" I was starting to feel a bit antsy as I carried on questioning them.

"Jaz?" Edward asked as both of the guys stayed quiet.

"Well fuck me sideway, he did miraculously get on our radar." Emmett trailed off and then both of them swore at the same time and I heard Jasper dial out again.

"Fucking morons, I should have my wife work for me." Edward grumbled and I giggled at the word wife.

I was someone's wife.

"Wife?" Suddenly came from both of them.

"Yeah, I should introduce her to you fuckers sometime, maybe you can learn a thing or two from her." He bantered with them and then we both laughed as congratulations rang through the car's speakers.

"Jesus, I need to pull my shit together and get Rosie to waddle down the aisle before it's too late. My mother would have my head if our kid was a bastard." Emmett mused out loud.

"Don't forget her daddy too. You're lucky you're still walking Emm, Mr Hale is a scary man. And if you value your life, don't ever ask her to waddle down the aisle." I teased him and bounced in my seat as we neared the hotel.

"Don't contact me unless it's urgent, do I make myself clear?" Edward's tone hardened and the other two just laughed at him.

"Sir yes Sir. Don't do anything I wouldn't do and make sure to not break anything in the hotel room." Emmett responded and then the line went dead. I turned back to look at them behind us and the two idiots were laughing their heads off and gyrating in their seats.

Edward flipped them off and stepped on the gas pedal to put more distance between our car and theirs.

He drove around to the valet who instantly appeared at Edward side and the other guy appeared on mine and began opening my door but it wouldn't open. Edward was none too pleased as he glared at the guy outside my door.

"The fuck is he in such a hurry for?" He mused out loud and then opened his door before walking around to my side and glaring at the poor valet guy who nearly stumbled out of Edward's way. I saw Edward press on a button that disengaged the child lock he had apparently put on my door and then he held his hand out to help me out of the car.

"Baby I wish you'd get something closer to the ground," I whined as I had to hop out and try not to step on my beautiful dress. Edward gave me one of his signature smirks and didn't let go of my hand as he helped with my dress. Once the dress was safely on the pavement, I grabbed hold of it in my free hand and lifted it up ever so slightly so it didn't collect all the dirt from the street.

People's eyes followed us as Edward threw his keys to the valet boy and we made our way inside the grand hotel.

The reception area was immaculate with high ceilings and large chandeliers. The interior was a mix or old and new but nevertheless, it looked expensive.

Edward led me over to the check in desk and we waited to be served.

I was getting intoxicated by his scent as I stood in his arms. It felt like there was only me and him in the world.

I tilted my head up and ran my nose along his neck, inhaling as I went. A soft sigh left my lips and his hand squeezed my hip momentarily and then I heard a throat clearing beside us.

I looked back and saw the reception girl shooting me daggers as I was seconds away from jumping him and having my wicked way with him in front of everyone.

"Welcome to the Peninsula, how can I help you sir?" she fixed her gaze onto Edward and I watched her eyes glaze over as she not so subtly checked him out.

"I've booked The Peninsula suite under Masen Anthony." He replied and I didn't dare question him why he used a different name.

"Certainly Mr Anthony, let me just check the system." She replied sickeningly sweet. Her eyes quickly shooting to me and then at what I was wearing. I rested my left hand on Edward's chest and I marvelled at my wedding ring and engagement ring as it sparkled in the light. I could feel her watching me as I carried on looking at my rings.

I knew for a fact now that Edward is married, he's going to become even more desirable to women. They'll see him as a challenge.

Edward looked down at me and smirked as he realised what I was doing.

"Not long now baby, I can't wait to get you upstairs." He teased as he leaned down and placed a kiss on my lips, long enough to make me want more. What pleased me even more was that he said it loud enough for the receptionist to hear.

"Mr Anthony, your suite is ready. Frederick will take your bags up for you if you would just follow him. If there is anything else I can help you with, anything at all, don't hesitate to contact me personally." She was about to write down the extension number for her but I placed my left hand on top of hers to stop her.

"You can rest assured my husband and I won't be needing your services...Becky." She looked down at the desk and looked all flustered as Frederick approached us and took the bag out of Edward's hand.

Edward chuckled and gently pulled on my arm.

"Can't take you anywhere wife." He retorted and snickered when Frederick, an older gentleman, laughed to himself before leading us towards the elevator.

The trip up to the top didn't take long and I was finding it harder and harder to keep my hands off Edward.

Frederick led us over to our door and inserted a key card to open it before holding the door open for us and ushering us inside.

We walked into what looked to be a foyer and Frederick placed our bag on the table in the middle and handed Edward the key card. I watched as Edward slipped him some cash and I took in the rest of the suite.

It was huge, definitely too big for the two of us but I was giddy with excitement just being here.

It looked like it held every amenity as we walked further in. I gasped as I saw the baby grand piano in what looked like a living space and wrap around terrace that overlooked Lake Michigan. I felt like a kid in a candy store and I had the sudden urge to press my face against the huge glass door. I was sure I squealed as I spotted the whirlpool tub, making a note to get Edward and I inside it before our night is over.

I melted into him as he wrapped his arms around me from behind.

"Happy?" He asked whilst trailing kisses across my shoulder.

"Extremely." I responded and pressed my ass against him, marvelling at the fact that he was already hard for me.

I turned around in his arms and looked up at him.

"Is that for me?" I asked in a sultry voice and watched as his Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed.

I kissed his throat, inhaling his scent once again and left gentle kisses across his jaw and up to his lips. He kissed me back with hunger and I moaned into his mouth as I pulled his shirt out and started working on the buttons, glad to see that he already shed his suit jacket.

All the pent-up energy from the car exploded around us as we continued to devour each other.

When Edward pulled away, he took my hand and led me into the bedroom. I stayed quiet the whole time, my skin prickling with excitement.

I didn't even bother with looking at the rest of the suite.

Once we were inside the bedroom, he sat on the edge of the bed and pulled me to stand in-between his legs and slowly ran his hand up my inner thigh, I shivered at the feeling. His hand travelled higher until he reached my aching pussy, I was soaked and I was pretty sure he could feel it through the dress.

He hadn't even done anything to me yet.

I could see it in his eyes, he wanted this as much as I did.

He brought both of his hands around to my back and down to where the four buttons sat. He slowly undid the buttons, one by one until the curve and crease of my ass was visible. My mouth parted with anticipation as he caressed my ass and then moved his hands up my back and around to my shoulders. He hooked the spaghetti straps around his fingers and slowly dragged it off my shoulders and down my arms.

There was nothing left to support the dress up and we both watched as it slid down my body like water, and pooled at our feet. He held my hand whilst I placed the other on his shoulder to support myself as I stepped out of the dress and moved it aside so I didn't rip it with my heels.

Edward then hiked one of my legs up and kissed the inside of my thigh, his fingers running up and down my legs as his kisses went higher and higher. He rested his forehead on my stomach and inhaled deeply, his nose skimming my pubic bone.

By now, my breathing was laboured and all I wanted was my pussy on his tongue. I couldn't hold in the moan any longer and I fisted his shirt that he had untucked earlier.

"Perfetto." He muttered against my skin and my knees nearly buckled with the sound of Italian falling from his lips.

His hands are all over my body, working their way up to my breast and he palms them; making my already peaked nipples even harder. It always amazed me how my breast fit perfectly in his hands.

He stands up and his lips are urgent as they attack mine. I drop my leg back down and my hands move to finish unbuttoning the rest of his shirt. In my hurry to get him as naked as me, I lose patients with the last couple of buttons and just rip the shirt off him. I remove it off his broad shoulders and rake my nails down his chest, smirking at the growl it elicits from him.

I move to undo his dress pants, the only sound in the room is our laboured breathing and the sound his belt buckle makes as I try to get it off him. As soon as I undo his pants, he instantly lifts me up off the ground and turns us so that my back faces the bed. He lowers us down, his tongue exploring my mouth as he rests his full weight on me. I moan again at the feel of his hard cock against my heated pussy.

He kisses his way down my neck and over to my breast, taking one nipple into his mouth and sucking it whilst palming the other, making me arch into him. I run my fingers through his hair, tugging it occasionally when his teeth graze my nipples.

He leaves a trail of kisses down to my stomach until he gets to where I want him to be. My legs spread for him a little but he moves his hands to my knees and spreads them wider. I'm writhing beneath him, waiting for him to do his magic and make me scream his name into these expensive walls.

"Edward baby please stop teas-" but he doesn't let me finish as he dives into my pussy lapping at my clit. He feasted on me as I moaned and pulled on his hair as well as the sheets. He slips two of his fingers inside me and starts pumping, slowly at first but speeds up as I try to meet his thrusts.

It isn't long before that delicious feeling at the pit of my stomach takes over and I let go, my thighs closing around his head as he doesn't relent his actions and continues to tongue fuck me after removing his fingers out of me. I feel like I could tear these sheets apart as his tongue keeps running up and down my pussy, dipping in every now and then. My shaking legs part and his teeth graze on my clit ever so gently, he knows how sensitive it is, and I'm consumed once more by an earth-shattering orgasm.

I watch him move off me as he stands up straight again and removes the rest of his clothing before climbing back on top of me, engulfing my body with his.

His lips are back on mine as the tip of his cock brushes against my pussy, making my hips buck. I can taste myself on him and I bite his bottom lip as the tip of his cock keeps teasing me.

He wraps his arms around my back and flips us over so that I'm on top. I positioned him at my entrance but don't sink all the way down on him, I want to tease him as much as he teased me just seconds before.

His hands held onto my hips and every time he would lift his hips up, I did the same.

"Isabella," he groaned as I did it the third time.

"Yes…husband?" I moaned the word husband and watched his eyes darken even more with lust.

"Fuck that sounds good." He rasped out as I finally did what we both wanted and sank down on his hard cock. He felt so fucking good and it felt like forever since I had him this way. I started off slow, trying to savour every move up and down his cock. My name fell from his lips as the tendons in his neck were deliciously stretched, making me move my lips down and latch onto him.

Tonight he became mine forever and I his.

There was no greater feeling than this.

Our pace increased, the sound of skin slapping against skin rang out in the spacious room and I didn't hold back with my moans. I wanted the whole hotel know how good he was making me feel.

"I feel you getting close again Isabella…that's it baby, keep slamming that hot pussy down on me…fuck you feel so wet, so tight…I will never get enough of you Mrs Cullen," he gritted out as my movements became erratic. My control was slipping and I began chasing that high again and Edward took over. He held my hips in place as he thrust up into me. Sweat beaded on his forehead as his eyes were locked onto mine. His lips parted at the same time my orgasm took over and he released into me, keeping a hold on me and bringing our bodies back down on the bed.

I slumped on top of him trying to catch my breath again and I could feel his heart racing against my chest. We stayed like that for a while, just wrapped up in each other's arms enjoying the feeling. His fingers drew random patterns on my back whilst I did the same on his chest.

I propped my chin on his right peck and looked at him. His eyes were closed and I've never seen him look so serene before.

"Edward?" I spoke softly so not to ruin the tranquil atmosphere.

"Mhmm" he mumbled.

"Thank you" I whispered.

"For what angel?" he opened his eyes and looked at me.

"For making me the happiest I've ever been. For not walking away from me the night we met because you thought that would be the safest option. For trusting me. For loving me." I felt like he needed to know this. He needed to know what tonight has meant to me.

"I should be the one thanking you sweetheart. You've made me want to be a better man. You made me realise that there's more to life than the mob. That I can see a future ahead of me, a future that involves you and one day, we'll have a family of our own. You have made me the happiest man in the world tonight." His excitement was evident inside me as he grew hard again.

I couldn't hold in the giggle as he flipped us over and positioned himself between my legs, pushing his cock deeper inside me and making me throw my head back into the pillow.

There was nothing funny about the pleasure he was giving me. My mewling had spurred him on, he still went slow but his thrusts became more precise. His cock stroked long and deep inside me, making my toes curl every time he would push back in.

I didn't want this night to end.