Bella yawned as the sunlight streamed through the cabin curtains. Looking around she felt a strong arm around her and almost freaked out…until she remembered last night.

She and Edward…... They didn't have sex last night, but they did touch…in multiple ways. He showed her the strong unharming touch of a man while she in turn showed him just how a woman was supposed to make him feel. She had never felt sensations like before. It was almost surreal.

"oh man…What time is it?" Edward groaned.

"eleven." Bella murmured as she turns towards him but kept her distance.

"What's wrong?"

"Morning breath." Bella chuckled as she put her hand in front of her mouth.

Edward laughed.

"it's eleven in the morning and your worried about morning breath. That's funny. I've never slept in this late…I'm so used to not sleeping or sleeping so little. It feels good. I don't have to rush to any meetings or meet snobbish people just wanting to kiss my ass. It's.. nice."

"Oh, Edward…you have much to learn..." Bella joked

Edward rolled his eyes and wrapped his arms around her again.

"let's just enjoy this…"

…..

Santiago sat at his desk going through the multiple piles of paperwork.

He didn't understand. Edward has disappeared without a trace and it looks like no one knew where he was. It was scary but someone knew where his boss was and if they didn't then there would be a lot more worry.

But still…Edward couldn't just take off, everything in the man's life and he meant Everything was planned. From his morning coffee to his damn Bathroom breaks. His cousin had his life organized to a T.

Something just wasn't clicking. Santiago felt uncomfortable…he was Edward's right-hand man. He had to know what in the world was going on.

It didn't take long for him to leave the office and drive straight to the Cullen household. He nodded at the guards and went inside. He was surprised to see the living room covered in papers and what looked like invitations.

"Aunt Esme?" Santiago called

"in here Nipote."

Santiago followed his aunt's voice to her back office.

It was also littered in multiple papers and invitations.

"What's going on Zia? (auntie)" he asked.

His Aunt didn't stop her writing and searching to look up.

"I've been swamped. Jill's Roberts Makeup bash is coming up soon and so is Edwards's graduation party. It's going to be even bigger and better than his birthday party. I means he's the youngest, Richest, and Most Eligible Bachelor in Chicago! Everyone whose everyone will be there! So, I'm trying to get these invitations out on time. "

"Why… don't you keep it family-oriented and casual Zia?"

If looks could kill His aunt's death glare would have.

"Because Santiago! WE are Cullen's! Edward is a Cullen and next in line! WE do not do Casual! Casual is mediocre! Boring, bland and piss poor! So, don't you dare pull that Bull on me, now what do you want?"

O course she wouldn't take the idea. She didn't care about Edwards's introvert ways nor did she care that Edward didn't care for big groups or parties. some mother she was. Blind to her own ambitions.

Santiago sighed and said, "I just wanted to know if Zio (uncle) was available?"

His aunt sighed. "He's somewhere around here. Check the grotto."

Santiago shivered. The grotto was a giant cave under the Cullen mansion. It had two parts. One for training and the other for well…getting rid of the evidence. Suits, gloves shoes…anything you can think that had blood or gun residue on it.

As Santiago went down the back stairs. He froze. Because there without shirts were his father and his uncle. They were bare-knuckle fighting. Something he hadn't seen since he was a kid.

Standing outside of the ring were his cousins, their shirts were off too.

"son! Get down here and kick some ass. Show your uncle what you've learned. And why you're worthy to be your cousins' right hand!"

Santiago didn't hesitate, He knew exactly what this was.

Loyalty test. Someone had betrayed the family and it was bad.

…

Santiago stood in front of his uncle and father in his uncle's office.

He was sporting a black eye but none the less he had proved his loyalty. His father nor his uncle made any comment on who had betrayed the family or how, but he knew they would tell him soon.

"Santi…your Esme said you were looking for me? What is it?" his uncle asked

"yes sir. I needed to speak to you about Edward's whereabouts. It's very important that I get in contact with him. From my understanding, he is supposed to be on a business trip, but I believe that to be false. However, because no questioned anything, I believed everything was fine."

Carlsile sat up as he buttoned his shirt.

"and what information do you have that Edward would need to come home early from his…business trip?"

Santiago sighed. He really didn't want to say this. He really didn't but…it was his job.

"I believe someone in Edwards business is an undercover cop and is trying to find information to incriminate him, I believe that this same person is also a secret member of one of our rival or allied families. Sir, I believe Edward is being targeted."

AS soon as the words came from his mouth, Carlisle and Cacius were dialing numbers and barking orders.

All Hell was about to break loose.

…

Back in Kentucky:

"What is your opinion of marriage?" Edward whispered to her.

The recharged couple had decided to go swimming near one of the waterfalls up the mountain. It had been Edwards discovery much to Bella delight.

Bella frowned.

"…. I don't know. I've never thought about it. it always frightened me, especially after watching my parents. the lying, the abuse, no trust, or commitment… "

"But what if you found the right one..." he asked. Looking at her as if he were in a serious business meeting.

Bella looked at him with wide eyes.

"Are you suggesting that we-"

"Someday…in the near future." Edward said cutting her off.

Bella was going to answer but the shrill ring of a telephone went off.

Splashing water everywhere, Bella jumped out and grabbed the phone she had stashed in her pants.

"Hello?" she asked afraid. The phone had a secure line and only one man in the world had the number.

"Both of you need to come home…now. Put Edward on the phone."

With shaky hands, Bella handed Edward the phone.

"Son…you need to come home…"