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Chapter 18

My eyes open to reveal that I'm in my bedroom. Edward must have moved me in here after I fell asleep on the couch. I turn over to look for my soul-mate, but I find my BFF and future sister-in-law staring at me instead. "Jazz kidnapped Edward for a hunting trip…but I'm here, so I'll get your breakfast. See you in the kitchen."

I dress in the outfit draped over the end of my bed and hurry into the kitchen. My bowl of 'Special K' cereal with berries is waiting on the table. I pour my milk and dig in. "Mmmm… Thanks, Alice. I need to get to my office a little early today. I got an e-mail that one of my students needs to talk to me."

"I know, and just so you know…Robert's question is trivial. It'll take no time at all to explain it to him. Oh, last night while you slept, I had a vision…not a good one…I'll have to drive you to and pick you up from your class today. Ryan is planning to find you and take you someplace…he hasn't decided where so I can't and won't let this happen…Edward will have to pay the idiot a visit and teach him a lesson." She growls in a low voice. I shiver but continue to eat. Alice insists on doing my make-up and brushing my hair. As we get into her car, Alice's face goes blank.

"What is it, Ali?" I ask quickly, looking around for trouble.

She focuses on me and says, "Rose, Emmett and I will all pick you up… We can't wait for Edward to come back. Ryan needs to learn his lesson ASAP…" She is silent for the whole drive to the English building.

"See you in 2 hours." I say before walking quickly into the building. As I approach my office, I hear footsteps behind me. I whirl around to see…my student, Robert Marconi. "Oh, Mr. Marconi, you startled me!"

"Sorry, Professor Black…I sure didn't mean to." He states quietly.

I shake my head and invite him in. "Ok, now, what's going on Robert? What did you need to ask me?"

He looks at the floor. "Well, it's about the midterm. I think I know what I want to write about and I wanted your opinion."

I smile as we begin a long conversation.

30 minutes later…
"Well, Robert, it's time for class so go on in." I say to my student. He walks out of my office with a wave. Moments later, I step into the classroom. "Hello, class, please sign the sheet and we'll get started."

1 hour later…
The last student has been gone for about 5 minutes. I'm alone in the large class-room when I hear the click of a lock. An eerie voice comes from the back of the room. "Finally, you're alone…I've wanted to contact you…Bella…" A second click echoes through the room.

I take a deep breath. "I'm really not that hard to find, Ryan. You know where I live and work…My number is probably still on your fridge. I'm sure there's nothing you have to say to me that can't be said in front of my fiancé or his siblings…is there?" I start to get nervous so I slowly and carefully slide my cell phone out of my pocket. I hide it and my hands under my desk. He doesn't notice. I text Alice quickly and remember to try and keep my potential attacker talking. "What do you want from me, Ryan?"

A- Ryan is in my classroom…Doors are locked…HELP! -B

He has a predatory look in his eyes as he approaches me. "You…"

I drop my cell-phone into my purse and turn to face him. His hand grazes my cheek and he pulls my up to stand. With his hands on my shoulders, his face comes closer. I cringe as his lips crush mine. I freeze like a statue and his tongue rapes my mouth when, suddenly, I hear a crash. Ryan is torn away from me.

I crumble to the floor as I watch Emmett hold Ryan. Rosalie has a vicious light in her eyes. She slaps him in the face then throws a punch into his gut.

Alice picks me up and hugs me. "Edward is on his way back with Jazz, and we called University Security. Janet can use this against him in the divorce…" I shake, momentarily in her arms. "Shhh…It'll all be okay, Bella. My brother will be here in 2 ½ minutes…"

I push out of her embrace and walk over to face my friend's soon-to-be ex. I know I've got tears in my eyes and I hate to show someone like him that I'm vulnerable, but I have something to say to him. "I've had enough things go wrong in my life. I really don't need to add b'rape victim'/b to the list, you jerk." With that, I kick him in the groin and move back toward Alice, when Edward and a security officer come running in.

With my love's arms around me I make a statement and arrange for a restraining order to be placed against Ryan. I bury my face into Edward's chest as the officers take Ryan away.

Edward allows Alice, Jasper and the others to take us to the Cullen home. Esme has food cooking for me when we get there. Carlisle checks me out before I eat and the whole family sits with me as I pick at my food. Edward plays the new baby grand piano that Esme bought to replace the one he keep at our house.

After a while, Edward finally takes me home and we are alone...the way I've wanted to be since I saw him run into my classroom this afternoon. He begins the inevitable speech. "Alice told me everything…I should never have left you. I'm so sorry, Bella-love. Jasper feels bad also. Rose and Em were happy to help though, and I'm so glad they got there in time." He wraps his arms around me.

The whole day's events come crashing down on me at once. I suddenly start to shake and cry and just as suddenly, I stop and look into Edward's eyes. "I need you to do something for me, Edward, and I don't want you to question it. Please, just know that I need this." Our connection is intense.

He looks confused and cautiously answers. "Anything, Bella."

"Make me forget…Please, Edward? I know it was only a kiss…but I don't want the memory of it…" I touch his face, running my thumb over his lower lip. "Make me forget the world except for us. Make love to me, now…tonight. I need you… so badly." I plead.

Edward's expression softens. He picks me up 'bridal style' and silently takes me to our bed. He takes his own clothes off and then slowly and lovingly undresses me. His cool touch is soft and tender as his lips caress my skin. I close my eyes as he drops kisses across my jaw and down my throat. He skims his nose across my collarbone, making me shiver. His hands comb through my hair. I barely remember to breathe as Edward begins to massage my breasts. My cry as his mouth settles over one of my nipples makes him moan. His hand strokes my other breast.

My fingers weave into his hair trying to hold him in place. I feel a pressure building inside of me. Our lips meet and I whimper into his mouth as his hands stroke my body. I feel him cup my haven. One long chilly finger enters my hot, wet center. I moan his name at the conflicting sensations.

He kisses my belly, just above my new belly-ring. My back arches as he brings me to the edge. He doesn't let me fall over it though; he just lets me hang there. He calms me slightly before staring into my eyes and slowly sliding into my core.

I feel filled to the brim. I shout his name and move against his body without conscious thought.

His answering groan is music to my ears. "Mmmm…Bella, oh…" His hands gently caress my body. Edward hovers over me. "Bella, baby, look at me…" My gaze meets his and it feels like we are connected spiritually. He moves in me…slowly at first, but he never takes his eyes off mine as he brings us both to the edge of a cliff and lets us soar.

A tear rolls down my cheek. "Oh, Edward, that was so…"

"I know, love. Now, sleep, my sweet Bella, I'll be here when you need me." He says as he puts a blanket around me and lulls me to rest. "And I'll be here when you wake. I promise…" He hums my lullaby softly into my ear. My eyes drift closed soon after…

After a day like that I guess I should've expected a nightmare or two. I stand in my classroom and every student has Ryan's face. They all stare at me with that creepy, lustful look in their eyes. I hear all the locks click…I can't move…the only thought to cross my mind is- 'Where is Edward?' The 'Ryan' looking class surrounds me… A mouth covers mine and I can't breathe…I feel hands holding my shoulders…

I'm gently shaken awake by Edward. I cower into him and cry softly. "Edward… That dream was so real! The sounds and the feel of it…Oh, Edward, I was so afraid. Hold me…?"

"Shhh…It's alright, love…" He whispers as he cradles me. "You're safe, Bella. Everything is ok. I'll keep you safe." His lips touch my temple and he strokes my hair. "Try to sleep a little more…I'm here…" He hums again. This time I sink into a dreamless sleep.

The next morning, Edward takes me to the local blood-bank and waits outside. I go inside and tell the lady at the desk that I want to donate my blood. She leads me to a room and asks me a whole bunch of questions. She takes my blood and tells me to wait. I'm a bit lightheaded so she hands me a cup of orange juice before taking the blood to a lab in the back of the building. 15 minutes later, she comes back with the results of whatever tests they did. "Your blood is perfectly healthy, Mrs. Black."

I smile and say, "Thanks; it's actually Ms. Black, but you can call me Bella…I'll be donating every month for the next year. I've had quite a few transfusions in my life and I want to give a little back."

"Well, that's so sweet. If you'd like, I can make you a monthly appointment." She smiles.

"That would be great…" I look at her nametag. "Thanks, Stacey."

Stacey smiles back at me. "You're very welcome, Bella. It was so nice to meet you."