AN: Thank you so much to those of you that have reviewed. I was doing a chapter a day but work has gotten busier, but I am going to try and bust out some new ones. When I type these on the computer they look so much longer than they do on cell phone so I will try and make them longer. :)

EPOV

Last night was absolutely amazing. I have never awoken to my heart beating so fast for 2 different reasons. I could tell by the tingling feeling spreading through my body that the beautiful girl I walked in on last night was now on top of me. But the second reason is I could feel the barrel of her gun at my temple. It amazed me to watch this beautiful girl handle a gun with such precision.

The moment we talked and she realized who I was the most beautiful blush spread across her face as she rolled off of me and decided she needed a shower. It was that moment that I was painfully aware of my situation. I guess the adrenaline kept me from noticing my rather large problem to say the least.

I had to think of anything to get in to go away because I knew she would be coming out of the shower any minute, which didn't help matters. I thought about the job I had just completed and the faces of those left behind and that surely did it. I heard the handle of my bathroom door begin to open, so I closed my eyes and pretended to sleep.

Bella, as she told me to call her continued to surprise me. She got back in bed with me for a second time. And without hesitation or a second thought I pulled her up against me. This was totally unlike me. I don't just let people in, but for some reason I just felt a pull to this woman. I inhaled her strawberry and freesia smelling shampoo and with that calm I drifted back to sleep.

I got out of the bed around 7:15 knowing my mother would never sleep in past 7:30 on any given day. I started the coffee pot and made myself a black coffee, I don't know why it just tastes better to me that way. With my back to the stairs I could sense her presence. Like an electric hum letting me know she was near.

"Coffee?" I asked her with a smile. "That is exactly what I need. Thanks, and hey about this morning; I'm sorry." She said to me in a quiet voice. Sounds like she regretted getting back into the bed with me. I knew that peace within me couldn't possibly come true. "I didn't mean to pull my gun on you. With everything going on lately I find comfort in knowing I can defend myself, because now that my dad is gone I have to."

I felt a scene of relief in the fact that coming back to bed with me was not what she was sorry for, but with that came sadness. One because it is true she did just lose her father, but also because someone like Bella deserved to not have to be in fear and have someone protect her. I vowed right then that if she would allow it, I wanted her protector to be me. I have no idea what it is about her that makes me feel this way, but I intend to find out.

"Its okay Bella, I am sure it was strange waking up to a man in the bed you went to sleep alone in. I should have known you were to asleep to really know what you were saying. It was really late."

"No Edward I was awake enough I think. I don't think I have slept that well or felt safe like that in a really long time. Its hard being in this life sometimes and last night was….well it was nice." The longer she talked the more deep the red became on her cheeks.

I don't think ether one of realized that in us talking we had become one inch apart since we were being quiet not to wake anyone else up. I found myself staring into her beautiful brown eyes, and her looking back into mine. I saw in her eyes sadness, but hopefulness and something else that I could not describe.

I was just about to ask her what she was thinking when I heard a soft voice. "Edward?" I knew that soft spoken voice was of my sweet mother. Bella instantly backed away and went about making her coffee, and I felt the loss of our connection as soon as we parted.

"Surprise mom! I finished up everything to be able to surprise you and be here on your birthday." I smiled at her as I watched her tears start to fall over. No matter how big and scary of a Mob boss I become I will always be here first and only baby boy, and I couldn't fault her for that. "My, this is such a wonderful surprise darling. I cannot believe you did this for me. I love you so much. I am so glad you are home safe."

"I'm always careful mom you know that. I've been training 21 years to be who I am you know. I love you too mom." I kissed her cheek. In that moment I knew without a doubt I made the right choice coming home. Esme had done everything for Alice and I going up and I never felt more loved than I did with my mother.

"Edward, you must have gotten in so late, and I let Bella use your room because her room is still under construction and you said you wouldn't be home so I gave it to her. Oh gosh I don't know what to do, I'm so sorry." She looked so sad like she had done something terribly wrong. I guess she had been to caught up to see Bella sitting in the kitchen.

"Mom its okay I really don't mind that Bella uses my room. I actually found here in there last night, because I didn't know anyone would be in there. My bed is rather large as you know since you bought it and we both slept in it. There is a couch in there as well and I would be more than happy to sleep on it because Bella should have my room." I looked over at Bella and she was dying with embarrassment. I did just tell my mother that her and I slept in the same bed last night.

"Its okay Esme, really there is no need to worry. Edward and I can figure things out, after all it is only a couple of weeks." She said to my mother and in that second I realized how right she was. I would only have a few weeks to get to really know her before she was no longer in my room at night.

"Okay if you two say so, but if it gets to be to much or it is uncomfortable sharing a room with someone you just met please let me know. I will get them working faster on the room if I need to. You know I trust you son, and I don't think you would make her uncomfortable on purpose, but you are rough on the outside sometimes." I knew my mother was right. I am tough to get to know and have a lot of walls. But Bella already gets me I can see it in her eyes.

I just hope I am not misreading anything, but with the way she keep sneaking glances in my direction I couldn't help but feeling like I was right. Bella argued my mom down but actually ending up winning in cooking breakfast for everyone, which is normally something she does every morning from the time I could remember. Bella won out however saying it was her birthday and she should spend some time with me before everyone else got up, plus she loved cooking.

Before I knew it there was a huge spread of pancakes, bacon, eggs and pretty much every other kind of breakfast you could think of on the table. I went to set the table for everyone. As I was doing that I saw this huge mass of a man walk down our stairs and go straight for my Bella. What my Bella? I don't know where the hell that came from.

She smiled at him sweetly and melted into his arms. He was saying something to her so low I don't think anyone was meant to her. "I love you." He kissed her hair. "I love you too." And that felt like the biggest punch in the face. I hadn't known the girl for 24 hours, yet hearing her tell another man she loved him was just too much. I dropped the fork I was placing loudly on the table.

"Oh Em, this is Edward. He came home to surprise everyone last night." She smiled softly to me. When he turned around I knew my actions were uncalled for. You could clearly see Bella's eyes in his eyes. This was her brother. "Hey man, nice to meet you." He reached his hand out and we exchanged good mornings.

Finally my 3 siblings along with my father came down for the morning. They were not early risers by any means. "EDWARD!" My small pixie liked sister screeched when she got sight of me. After hugs and explaining why and how I got there we all sat down for breakfast. I pulled out the seat beside me for Bella. And thankfully she took it. I smiled my crocked smile at her and she just smiled back and started eating.

She wasn't like most girls that much I could tell. I couldn't help but look around the table at the family I had missed for months. My mother and father were so happy to have all of their kids at the table, plus some extra. I looked over at my sister Rose, who was a tough shell like me and found her looking at Emmett lovingly. She had never looked at someone in such a way and I knew that he was her one. Looking at Jasper he was as calm as ever talking to Bella about the classes she was taking in school. She was double majoring which was so impressive to me.

I looked at my baby sister Alice, who was staring back at me with an odd expression that I have never seen. I saw her pull out here phone and go typing away. And then I felt my phone vibrate.

You have met you match my brother, I can see it in your eyes. Your done for I can tell you love her already. –Alice.

There is something about her and I am not sure what it is, so don't say anything. I mean it.- Edward.

I narrowed my eyes at her hoping she knew I was serious.

"Mom after we get ready I think we should hit the mall first." Alice said brightly. "That sounds good to me dear." Always so agreeable my mother was. I looked over at Bella and she looked a little less than excited. All of my sisters loved to shop, did she not?

The girls all changed and left. The moment she walked out of the door the whole atmosphere in the house changed. It was almost like I couldn't breathe. So what did I do? I got in my Volvo and followed them to the mall like a crazy person. Man this girl was really getting to me. I swear I love her already.

But the question remains, what does she think of me?