AN I'm loving all your theories on what's going on!

I'm not going to spoil anything though, but people who'd like to see Edward being put in his place, this is your chapter:)

As always let me know what you think!

Chapter 11 - That's it! You can all shove it!

It had been a full month since we had seen Rosalie. It had irked me that she left without saying a proper goodbye, she'd just stormed out and I couldn't figure out why. I knew we hadn't known each other that long, but I'd felt like she'd been a real friend. The room opposite Angela's stayed empty. Angela didn't like the coincidence of it all. I had dismissed her fears. Edward wouldn't stoop that low, I was sure…

But still as the weeks drew on and Rosalie remained absent I began to wonder. Had Edward removed her from me to unbalance me? Had he realized Rosalie could be a threat to him if he continued harassing me? It was possible.

Jacob had tried to become my shadow, together with Quil and Embry, but after just two days I had had to put my foot down. Never in my life had I felt so oppressed as when a six foot tall shapeshifting wolf was following me around watching my every step. I told Jacob he could guard me in my room and that was that. Jacob had no other option but to agree. He grumbled about it every now and again, but didn't push his case.

Although he listened mostly to my rules. He did show up occasionally throughout the day or night when I was out and about. He'd insist he just wanted to see how I was doing and that he wasn't guarding me. I almost believed him. We'd usually spent some time together then, walking around the gardens, playing boardgames or hanging out with the other wolves. He really was easy to get along with and I quickly became close to him.

I received no further messages from Volterra and I was glad of it. I put it from my mind completely and focussed on my new friends and working on bettering my combat skills and shielding.

With Rosalie out of the way and my guards no longer following me around everywhere, Edward became more of an issue though. I tried to avoid him, making sure to stay out of his way, but somehow he managed to corner me at least once every three or four days. It would always be the same thing. We'd argue. He'd be an absolute dickhead, but then he'd crush me close to him and kiss me. It was maddening.

My mind was vehemently denying the possibility that there was something more to him. He was an ass, a complete and utter ass and dickhead, but yet my body rejoiced every time I heard his voice, every time I felt his touch. His kisses played on a loopt through my head every time I was alone. And I hated him double for that. Hated him with a passion.

I used that hate to throw myself into training. And it paid off. Emmett was enthusiastic about my progress and starting next week he was going to ask Jasper to help me as well. Jasper was the military combat genius of the coven, so having his help would be great.

'I'll work out a schedule with Jasper today.' Emmett said, putting his shoes back on.

I did the same. 'Thank you.' I said quietly.

Although Emmett had returned to his jovial self, I knew he was hiding something from me. He skirted around questions and made sure most of our conversations centred on training. I couldn't resist though.

'How's Rosalie?'

Emmett looked away from my gaze immediately. 'Fine. Doing well.' He said curtly before immediately launching into a description of the different styles Jasper would be teaching me starting next week.

I sighed and pretended to listen to him. I made my way over to the gardens shortly after. Kate and Zafrina were still helping me daily as well. Zafrina had extended her stay at the house solely for me. It made me feel guilty that I still hadn't progressed much. I had added another full minute to my shielding. But that was it.

Just as I was about to open the doors to the gardens to find Kate and Zafrina, I heard a giggle from the corridor.

'Hello?' I asked, frowning silghtly. Not a lot of people usually walked these hallways, that's why I chose them.

Another giggle, followed by a hushed whisper. I stepped into the hallway, I wasn't sure why exactly. In Volterra I would have simply kept my head down and kept walking. But something drew me towards the sound and I hesitantly made my way deeper into the hallway.

'Come on.' I heard a soft female voice plead.

'No.' A gruff male voice answered.

'But you used to love this.' The female voice answered again. I crept closer.

'I've already said no.' The man answered back.

'Come on, you know you like it.' The female challenged. There were wet sounds. Kissing?

My eyes swept the hallway and there in a hidden dark alcove stood a familiar shape. His reddish brown hair stood out like a beacon. His back was turned towards me. I could only stare. Wrapped around him in an intimate embrace was Tanya. She had one bare leg wrapped around his upper thigh, her arms were wrapped around his neck and her fingers curled into his hair as she was kissing his neck and sucking on his earlobe.

Unbridled fury swept through me for a moment, and I was gripped by the pure need to stomp over there and pull her bimbo barbie fake ass lips off him and put her head through a wall. I took a step towards them, but then stopped. Shame crept through me. He'd warned me. He'd warned me Tanya was his mistress. He wouldn't appreciate me slapping his mistress at all.

Plus it made no sense. I hated him. She was welcome to him. At least that was what I kept telling myself. But why did seeing this hurt so much then?

Tanya opened her eyes and they locked with mine. A vicious grin spread across her lips as she smugly stared at me. Then she turned and kissed Edward square on the mouth, while keeping her gaze locked with mine. I stepped back, my jaw clenching hard as I longed to hurl profanities at her and take her down a notch. But I was too late, Edward was pushing her away from him and turning towards me.

I hurriedly stepped back again, but my feet were unwilling to move faster. His gaze swung around and locked with mine. Shock flashed through his eyes, followed by remorse. Pain even it seemed. I'm sure that at least was echoed in mine. Pain seared through me. Why did he insist on treating me like this? Was I really nothing to him? Just a price he had to pay to get Aro off his back? Why kiss me then? Why keep harassing me?

I shook my head to try and clear those thoughts and turned quickly on my heel. I needed to get away. I would not let this man see me break down. I would not.

'Bella!' he yelled after me. I didn't stop.

'Let her go.' Tanya ordered him.

'Fuck off, Tanya.' He said coldly. I frowned at that. Why would he tell her off?

I heard footsteps following behind me but I didn't turn back. Then his hand closed around my arm. He pulled me around sharply but I was ready for him this time. Using the momentum of my turn I curled my hand into a fist and smashed it into the side of his face. His head snapped sideways and he gave a startled grunt. His hand released my arm and flew up to his face.

'What the fuck?' he asked surprised, before looking at me incredulous.

'What is your problem?!' I yelled at him. 'What the fuck are you doing here Cullen?'

'What am I doing here?' he asked frustratedly.

'I don't care what kind of sick little game you think you're playing, but I'm done. You hear me?' I seethed at him.

'You're not done until I say you are' he growled at me, grabbing hold of me again.

I struggled against him, pushing his chest away from me and throwing my knee up and hitting him in the family jewels - hard. He doubled over in pain, swearing loudly.

'I'm done.' I spat again. 'You will not touch me again, as long as that whore roams these hallways.' I spat at him.

He frowned but then looked up at me, with a sly smile. 'So that's what this is? You're jealous?'

'Fuck you Cullen.' I said in my most venoumous tone. 'Fuck you for bringing me here. Fuck you for continuing with this sick little game at everyone's expense. Just fuck you.'

'No one talks to me like that.' He growled.

'Perhaps more people should.' I shot back. 'You wouldn't get away with half the shit you pull around here then.'

'God you're hot when you're angry.' He said giving me a crooked smile.

'You've not seen angry yet. If you so much as lay a finger on me again, I'll personally make sure you will be missing some body parts.' I hissed through clenched teeth.

Edward grinned and bowed his face close to mine. 'You know how much you like my touch.' He said cockily, his hand reached out and trailed over the bare skin of my upper arm.

It took all of my willpower not to give in to the sensation he was creating in my body. Instead I channelled all of my hurt, my helplessness and my anger and pulled back my arm and sent it flying right into his nose. The force of it sent him flying through the wall behind him.

I was panting hard as the dust settled and through the hole in the wall I was aware of several eyes on me. I recognized most of them; Carlisle, Emmett and Jasper, together with Rosalie and two other women. I thought they were Esme and Alice, but I wasn't sure. Shock rippled through me as I locked eyes with Rosalie for a moment, but then pushed it away.

They were staring between Edward and myself with incredulous expressions. Rosalie quickly turned to glare at Edward though and the other two ladies followed suit.

'Fuck you!' I screamed after him. Then I turned to Emmett. 'Keep him away from me, or I'll sic Jacob on him next time he comes near me. Consequences be damned.'

Edwrad was getting up to his elbows and was staring up at me with a strange expression on his face. Something like… awe? That didn't make sense.

'Bella.' He said, getting up slowly.

'No.' I cut him off. 'No more. From now on you can call me Ms Swan. You'll not corner me again, I'll make sure Jacob is with me at all times from now on. And I won't ever touch me again if I were you, because I won't go easy next time.'

'Fuck me, what did you do to her?' Emmett yelled seemingly waking from his shocked state.

Edward didn't look at him though. 'Wait bella.' He said as I turned to leave.

I whirled on him, stepping over the rubble on the floor and getting up into his face and giving him a nice hard and resounding slap in the face.

'Fuck. You.' I said once again. 'Keep him here.' I ordered Emmett and then turned around and left the room.

I was done. It was done.

I had hoped there could have been a life for me here. A new life with new friends. But I realized now that had been wishful thinking. Edward would make it impossible. It was clear he just wanted to toy with me. And the rest of the vampires knew this. They knew how he treated me. How could I ever be seen as a rightful Coven Mistress when their master treated me so callously... so absolutely without respect or regard.

No.

I couldn't do this anymore. I couldn't put myself through this again. I was done. I was going to leave this place, consequence be damned. If they caught me and put me to death, so be it. But I had to try. I had to try and get out and make it on my own.

I knew now I was capable of more than they knew. More than they had ever expected. I was sure I could keep myself alive. I knew escaping would be hard, but I also knew that Jacob, Quil and Embry would gladly help me.

I wasted no time. I ran to my room and paged Jacob. Telling him to bring the other two to my room. They were waiting inside when I burst through the door and locked it behind me.

'I attacked him.' I quickly said by way of explanation for my sudden appearance. They all frowned. 'Edward. I attacked him. I'm done with his games. I'm done with this court. I'm getting out and I need your help.'