A/N: Should I continue this story or should I finish it?

Disclaimer: S.M owns this beautiful world

*Begin*

This place was amazing.

Everything was covered in snow and it was breath taking. I could see the charm and I could picture how it would look when the flowers were in full bloom. I could see why Edward would bring her here, where he could woo her in beauty and seclusion. I would love to come here again, this was a spot made for parties and picnics.

It had stopped snowing, so we decided to eat here instead of having to head back.

I pulled out the plastic tarp from my bag and set it in the middle of the field. Bella pulled out the snacks from her bag and we just enjoyed time together. She packed us some fruit with a sandwich and chips to go with our bottled waters. It was a simple meal before we headed back to the Cullen's and started on the grand meal for 2.

We were in the middle of eating when a shadow came over us. A scared look crossed Bella's face before her face became neutral.

"Well, well, well…what do we have here?" I looked up to find an African American with dreadlocks. He had red eyes and a pearly white smile. I wondered if he was a vampire like Bella told me about. He must be a quiet walker because neither of us heard him coming.

"Laurent, what are you doing here?" I snapped my head to my sister, surprised she knew this man.

"Victoria asked me to check on you. She still wants you but knows with the Cullen's around, there is no way she can get to you." His beady red eyes turned to me and lifted his nose to the air. "What who is this?" We both stood now so it didn't feel so weird. This guy creeped me out and I wished Emmett was here.

"She's my sister, Emmett's mate." I wanted to choke, this was all too much for me.

"Yes, his scent is all over her. I stopped by the Cullen house and even though the house is done up, their scents are faint. Are they not home?"

"They went to donate food to local shelters in Seattle. They should be back soon, and you should not be here, or Edward will kill you."

"I think you are lying, and the Cullen's are nowhere close. So, I am going to do the both of you a favor. I am going to give you a quick and painless death where she would have done it slowly and very painfully."

"Bella…" I took a step back as he took a step forward. He lunged for us and wrapped his hand around each of our throats. He began squeezing and all I could think of was that I didn't want to die. We heard growls from behind us and then we were dropped to the ground.

"Impossible." Laurent's eyes opened wide and I turned to see massive wolves, the size of horses. The creepy vampire ran, and the wolves followed, leaving Bella and ion the cold snowy ground.

"We need to get home now." Bella grabbed my hand and dragged me away from our stuff. I knew she was right, and I didn't care if I lost a few things to this place.

*Weeks Later*

We stood in silence as Christmas music played in the background. Bella was working on the stuffing for the turkey and I was peeling potatoes. It was an unspoken rule not to talk about what happened out in the woods. Although the nice black and blue bruise on my throat would be a daily reminder until it healed.

After the attack we decided not to do anything for Christmas but to wait. So here we were 2 weeks after New Year's Eve, and we were finally getting in the spirit. I still felt sad and alone, but it was a little easier to breath without him. Which made me sad since I knew the longer, I went without him, the easier it would be to be without him.

Since the accident Bella has been doing a few riskier things, like she started hanging out with Jake and his friends and she even convinced him to teach her how to ride a motorcycle. They went out late last night to test drive them and she busted her lip. I was just glad nothing was broken, but boy was dad pissed.

School was more boring, and I could see the pity glances Bella and I got. It was annoying and I got my first detention after kneeing one of the guys in the groins. He was talking shit about the Cullen's and about Bella and I's relationship with them. I took it for 3 days before I snapped. Dad wasn't too happy about that either.

I was wearing the tights I had on earlier with just the tank top and one pair of the socks. Bella was in something similar so if either of us got dirty, it wouldn't matter.

"Did you put all the presents under the tree?" I asked her after I came back from using the bathroom.

"Yes, I did it last night since I couldn't sleep." Her tone was so sad sounding that I wanted to cry. I know she missed Edward and it was killing her, I could hear her crying at night. I don't go into his room though because although I wanted to be there for her, she needed to fight this on her own.

"Oh ok. There are so many and some of them are rather big. I still have a couple in my room that I have to put under there." I picked up the carrots and began peeling them since I had finished all the potatoes.

We worked in silence the next couple of hours making sure dinner got done and the table was set. When we only had a few simple things left to do we both headed upstairs to shower. I paused by the bed to stare at the gift from Emmett, I refused to open it just like I knew we wouldn't open any of the gifts downstairs.

I looked next to the small box at the beautiful red dress I was supposed to wear. Where beneath it I was going to wear the sexiest lingerie, Alice helped me pick out. Lingerie he was supposed to remove from my body as I gave him the most precious gift I had to give. I was so mad that he wasn't around and that he was making me rethink my gift.

I didn't take long in the shower since I still had to bring gifts downstairs and finish the table. Bella and I agreed there was no point in dressing up since it would be just us, so we bought matching pajamas that were black and blue checkered.

After getting dressed and throwing my hair up in a high bun, I went downstairs with the armful of presents I had. I placed them neatly under the tree before heading into the dining room to finish what I started. Once done in there, I headed into the kitchen to help Bella. When I couldn't find her in there, I checked on the turkey and shut off the potatoes.

"You know dear, you didn't have to do all this." My head snapped up to look at Esme. She was standing with Alice in the doorway with a big smile on her face. I screamed loudly as I ran into their arms, hugging them as tight as I could.

"Your home!" I was so happy to see them.

"Yes, dear and we are taking over so you can go."

"You don't have to tell me twice." I yelled before running into the living room. There were so many more presents under the tree that the tree was almost swallowed by them.

When I couldn't find him in there I ran upstairs where I could hear arguing coming from my sister's bedroom. I would have ease dropped if I wasn't in desperate need to see my man. I ran into the room hoping to find him there, but it was empty. He wasn't in the room even though I knew he had stopped in here.

My dress and lingerie were rumpled as if he had picked them up and just dropped them back on the bed. His present to me was also missing and in its place was a note.

Dear Miss Tease,
You have upset me by not opening the present I got you after I told you to open it on Christmas. You also called me and told me some naughty things and I am trying hard not to go all caveman on you. So instead, I hid your gift and the only way to find it, is to find me. So, get dressed and follow the clues.

I laughed at the note before quickly getting undressed and slipping into the lace bra and panty set. Then I slipped into the red dress and fell in love with it all over again. This dress hugged all my curves and accentuated my better parts. The lace capped sleeves that smoothed over my back and across my shoulder blades felt as light as a feather. The skirt hugged my hips and even though it ended just below my butt which made me a little uncomfortable also made me feel sexy.

I grabbed the black strappy 3in heels from the closet and quickly got into them. I buckled the side before placing the black choker around my neck and the black hooped diamond earrings in my ears. Then I let my still wet hair down and ran some moose through it alone with a bit of spray gel and hairspray. Then I took a towel and shook it in my hair to help curl it in an untamed way.

I grabbed my make up and kept it simple with nude eyeshadow, red lipstick, mascara, and white eyeliner on my top and bottom lids. I didn't need any blush and I didn't feel like going through the whole sha-bang with foundation and cover-up.

Once I thought I looked good enough I walked downstairs. I could hear everyone laughing in the dining room, so I followed the sound. Everyone was sitting down but still, Emmett was not here. Bella and Edward looked happy to be with each other again and I knew he would never pull something like this again, but I also knew they would not be doing the dirty deed any time soon. I was so happy to see her back to her old self again and I hope she would stay like this, I loved my sister and I would never want to see her hurt again.

Jasper looked at me and gave me a small smile. He nodded his head to the back of the house, and I walked in that direction. Hanging on the back door was a jacket so I slipped it on and went outside. Lights lined a path that lead into the woods. I was a little uneasy about going because of what happened this morning, but I trusted Emmett, so I went.

I came upon a little shack not too far into the woods. It was deep enough that I couldn't see the house, but I could see the lights from the house. The shack was decorated in Christmas lights and the windows were blacked out so I couldn't see what was happening inside.

I knocked on the door before turning the knob. It opened easily and when I walked inside, I was astounded to see how beautiful and simple it was inside. It was a square room with only one other door. There was a fireplace to one wall which had a blazing fire burning away. In front of the fireplace on the floor was a mounted of pillows laying on a few blankets. There was a lovely picnic laid out next to the blankets and champagne was chilling in a bucket. Emmett was nowhere to be found but at least I knew this was where I needed to be.

I walked to the other door and opened it, noting that it was a bathroom. It wasn't as grand as the ones in the house, but it was nice enough. Turning around I headed over the coat rack by the front door and hung up my coat. I sat on the mounds of pillows and was about to peak in the basket when in he walked, looking as handsome as ever.

I stood up as he closed the door. When he turned to look at me his eyes opened wide and I could see his Adam apple bob.

"We have so much to talk about. But first I need to tell you how beautiful you look and that I missed you so much it nearly killed me to be away." I stood up.

"You need to shut up right now and kiss me." I said and threw myself into him, landing my lips right on his.

He picked me up and kissed me as if his life depended on it. I ran my hands around his neck, keeping me up. His hands on my waist and back felt amazing and I didn't want it to stop so when he tried to put me down, I didn't take my lips from his, instead I tried to remove his jacket and he let me.

He also let me remove his tie and unbutton his shirt. Of course, I have done this many other times and it only got as far as our under clothes, but this time, I wanted more. So, when his hands went down to the end of my dress and gripped it tight, I took a step closer to him. I slid his shirt off his shoulders and tossed it to the floor. He pulled away from me to look deep into my eyes.

"Are you sure? I mean really sure."

"I've known I wanted to do this since Thanksgiving. I just wanted to do it right and what better day then today." I stood on tiptoe to kiss him again, trying not to let him back out of this.

After that I didn't have to tell him twice what I wanted. He took his time and loved me the way I dreamed. He was slow and sweet, and I felt so loved and cherished. The way he made love to me was like watching it in the movies, it was perfect, and I could have asked for a better first time.