Edward POV

It seemed like forever before I heard the front door open. I was starting to regret this and began to look for a hiding spot. I couldn't find one in time before she walked in. I was utterly confused when she just walked into the bathroom.

I saw her removing the makeup off her face. It appeared to me that Bella was a beauty even without makeup. That made my heart soar. Now believe me when I saw I'm not fascinated with her for her looks but for everything about her I mean it.

I don't know what it is. I just can't explain. She walks back into the room still not noticing me. She goes to her mirror and start removing her shoes and her dress. Bella wasn't wearing a bra and her breast turned me on.

I felt my cock go hard and there was nothing I could do to stop it. As soon as she was in nothing but her black thong I decided to make my presence known.

"I always thought you had a beautiful body." I couldn't help but say it. It was the truth anyway.

The fact that she screamed in shock and fear made me almost laugh. I just couldn't understand how she didn't see me here. I stood up and walked over to her.

I wanted to kiss her so bad. As I was about to she actually stepped back from me. To say I was shocked was an understatement. I couldn't believe she denied me a kiss. Bella looked like she wanted to hit me in the face at one point but soon was as still as a statue.

I could tell she was stunned by my boldness but when I saw the sadness and fear in her eyes, it made me feel guilty. I sighed and sat back down on the bed. I wanted to explain to her why I was doing this.

I tried to say as truthful as possible without giving anything away. If she ever found out that we were all in the mafia, it would surely cost her, her life. I couldn't do that Bella. Even knowing that I was the reason for her death.

I was shocked when she told me that she wanted to discuss this first hand to my family and the Volturi family. I was proud of her boldness but I was nervous because not everyone in my family was excepting.

One of them was Rosalie. She was such a bitch I swear it. I know that Aro and Caius weren't going to except her no matter what. I don't even want to start with Jane and Alec. They were both little bastards along with Tanya.

Just thinking about Tanya made me shutter in disgust. Back to reality, Bella started to get dress and so did I. I got ready before her so I sent a quick text to Carlisle to let him know to gather everybody for a meeting to take place. When I turned back to Bella I noticed how casual she dressed.

I am so used to women in my world wearing tight clothing and trying to get into my pants no matter what the issue is. I was glad to know that Bella was normal. She led me out of her apartment still looking pretty unsure for some reason.

I could tell Bella was trying to be strong but on the inside I knew there was a bit of fright. I led her to my Aston Martin and she looked stunned. I opened the door for her trying to hold back my laughter. She was funny in a way.

I am an maniac when it came to driving. I have an addiction to speed so it isn't my fault. When Bella actually threatened me to slow down it made me go serious. At first when she said it, it was pretty funny and I took it as a joking matter but now I didn't really take threats to kindly.

I might have threatened her back and that made me feel a little guilty. I obviously made her angry because she huffed and stared out the window. I stared straight ahead ignoring her before I did something I would regret. As soon as I pulled into the garage, Bella was already out the car and stomping up the garage steps.

I was beginning to get pretty frustrated at her attitude.

"Bella would you wait." She was really pushing my limit.

Bella was walking down the hallway with so much confidence that I almost busted out laughing. This always led to the back door and I didn't want her to feel really embarrassed about going the wrong way.

"Um, where are you going?" At the hard look she gave me and the snide comment I received, I just wanted to laugh at her. I was a gentleman after all so I held it in.

"Bella this is the main floor. We have to go upstairs where everyone is. They are in the conference room." Bella looked dumbfounded and then proceeded to follow me up the stairs. I couldn't keep the smirk off my face.

As we entered the conference room, I just wanted to wipe the smile off Aro's face. He told Bella to take a seat and I saw Bella observing everyone.

When I saw Rosalie glaring at her I lifted at her. She turned away from me in disgust. I could take her rude behavior but I won't tolerate it if it's directed at Bella. Esme and Marcus seemed to be the only ones in room along with Alice to actually seem happy to see Bella.

I noticed Emmett giving Bella a hard look as well and that only made me angrier than before. I glared at him and he only rolled his eyes. I was going to talk to him later. When got straight to the point by calling me out I saw the disappointed looks on my family's faces.

The only one who looked enraged was Rosalie. When Aro said she was going to be my mistress I couldn't believe him. How could he say that? He's acting like she is just a piece of flesh that you could just pass around. I just wanted him dead.

It heart my heard when Bella tried to explain herself. She wasn't a whore and never would be. I saw the tears in her eyes and all I wanted to do in that moment was hold her. I asked her if she was alright and that is when she looked at me with so much anger.

"How dare you? How dare any of you? Edward, you ask me if I'm alright and you want me to be your whore. I can't believe any of you right now!" I looked down in shame. I caused her anger and sadness.

Carlisle raised his eyebrow at Bella obviously wanting her to show respect but I know that we weren't going to get any. That is when Rosalie just had to add on to this conversation. I swear I could just hurt her sometimes but I will never do it. I felt so proud of Bella when she stood up for herself.

When she said that we were all a Mafia Family that left me shocked. She had known all this time but didn't say anything. I saw the stern look on Aro's face and he gave me a look. He thought I was the one that told her and I had a feeling he was going to ask her about it.

He ordered everyone else out except me, Carlisle, Emmett, and Rosalie. Bella had said that her father was a chief of police and everyone in the room stiffened. I knew that Bella wasn't a spy but I could tell that Aro thought she was.

When Rosalie jumped into it that only made me angry. I so bad wanted to hit her in her face but I couldn't hit a woman. Emmett had a gun pointed at Bella's head and I was about to order him to put it down but that was when Rosalie hit Bella in the face for some reason.

I ordered her to leave but Aro requested her to stay. Emmett pressed the gun further to Bella's head and I felt myself about to lose my temper. When Rosalie called her a stupid bitch I felt my body shaking in fury. I was glad when Carlisle jumped into it trying to cool things down.

When Bella thought we actually did trade with prostitutes I was stunned. I felt insulted but I knew that she was only going by what she had heard and what she thought. Rosalie obviously took it as a threat. She kicked Bella in the stomach after pulling her out of her sit.

That was the last straw for me as I took out both of my guns and pointed one at Rosalie and one at Emmett. I yelled at her to move away from Bella and I am glad she complied. I looked down at Bella and saw that she had bruises and blood all over her face and her clothes.

Carlisle tried to stop me from doing anything but I wasn't having it. I yelled at him and that only made Bella's pain worst. I pulled her up in my arms and began to walk away. Tanya being Tanya had commented on the situation and that only added to my fury.

I basically told her to fuck off and left without hesitation. I placed Bella in my car and quickly got into the drivers seat. I sped off without looking back. I heard her whimpering and grunted. It made my heart hurt more and more hearing her in so much pain. I pulled up infront of the hotel I owned and took Belal out.

I promised her I'll take care of her. It was my fault after all. I kissed her in her hair and cherished her sweet smell. I took her into the elevator and waited until we were in my penthouse. I laid her down on my bed and made sure she was comfortable. I gathered all the materials I will need and begin to try to make her feel better. I washed her face off. There was some dried blood but I just scrubbed off as much as I could.

I debated whether or not to change her clothes but I knew that would be weird. I asked her if she could hear me but the response I got was 'Why do you care.' I could tell that her throat hurt so I put a glass of water along with ice for her eye on my list of things to get her to nurse her so she was as good as new. I apologize to her hoping it would win her forgiveness.

She ignored me and that only made me feel worse. I know she wouldn't forgive me so easily so I didn't pay no attention to her distant behavior. I wanted to make it up to Bella so bad. When she said she was tired I gathered up as many pillows as I could and tried to make her feel comfortable. I caught her staring at me.

I looked down at myself and I instantly regreted taking off my clothes and only being in my boxers. I was making her uncomfortable all over again. I couldn't do anything right. I wanted her to say here and rest. Bella had to heal and I was going to make sure of that. When she asked me about her job, I realized that I didn't want her to work a day in her life.

I decided to let her stay home but with pay. Bella agreed to it which made me feel overjoyed. I didn't want to freak her out with my excitement so I just smiled at her but on the inside I was dancing and jumping around. When she called herself worthless, I couldn't believe it.

I don't understand why she would call herself worthless. I vowed that I would make Bella feel as though she was the most important person in the world. I wanted to give Bella the world. I bid her goodnight and accidentally called her love. It slipped before I could stop it from coming out of my mouth.

I kissed her own the cheek because I just couldn't help myself. I walked out of the room and slept in the guest bedroom down the hall. I laid in bed staring at the ceiling. I wanted to sleep with her though. I wanted to hold her in my arms at night but I knew that was inappropriate at the moment so I got over it.

I closed my eyes dreaming of nothing but Bella.