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Chapter 10

Your Beautiful Ending

"Don't make it better for me. I wish you'd just stop pretending. Everyone is here for you, this is your beautiful ending." One Less Reason

BPOV

My instincts kicked in once I pulled into the drive. I knew something just didn't feel right and yet I continued on. Once at the door I felt a cold chill reach my bones and by the time I realized what was happening it was already to late.

Edward opened the door and my thoughts instantly went to what could have happened to Charlie and Billy. Would Edward really harm them in order to get back to me? In reality I could honestly say I have absolutely no clue what he was capable of anymore. I didn't for some time now and I wondered what it was I saw in him to begin with. It was a different time and we were both different people I guess.

Once he saw me standing there he smiled. It was almost as if he expected me to show up tonight. He reached out and grabbed my arm. He had a firm hold but was gentle as he pulled me inside. I was so taken back that I didn't even protest and allowed him to move me easily. Inside the house was completely black except for some flickers of light that shown from towards the back.

"How nice of you to finally join us Bella." Edward leaned in and whispered in my ear as he ran his nose along my jaw line and into my hair. His cold breath against my skin sent shivers through my body. It wasn't until after feeling Jake's warmth against me that I realized just how frigid Edward was. They were like night and day and I no longer craved the night. I longed for the warmth of my sun and Jake's bright smile.

Jake. The thought of him broke my heart all over again. At least now he wouldn't have anything else to worry about. He would no longer have to put his life in danger to help save my own. His job was finally over and he could go back to his life the way it was before I interfered. I was finally giving in and letting Edward win. I didn't want to fight anymore. There really wasn't anything left for me to fight for. Everyone would be better off without me in their lives to screw everything up.

I closed my eyes as my body froze in fear. My stomach clenched as I really realized what it was he said, Us….how nice of you to join us. Us meaning more then one, more than just him. Were there other people here with him? Was it possible that Billy and Charlie were still here? Did he harm either of them?

His lips were on my neck, kissing it just as he used to only this time it made me cringe. I felt sick to my stomach and it took everything I had to not expel the little contents of my stomach right here where I stood.

"Ed-ward.." I stuttered "Edward where is my dad and Billy?" my voice was weak and cracked as I spoke. Edward moved and stood in front of me, he dipped down to my level so he was looking right into my eyes.

His face was as set as stone and his eyes were much much darker then I ever remember. They looked as if they were the darkest of black and unfeeling of all emotion. I finally took in his appearance. He was wearing a formal black tuxedo, complete with an overcoat and all. He looked as if he stepped out of the early 1900's. Quickly after placing a kiss on the top of each hand he began leading me from the living room and into the kitchen. He lead me throughout the house until we were out on the back patio. The same patio that we all shared such a pleasant time not that long ago.

There were dozens of torches that were lit and strategically placed throughout the yard surrounding the cement ground. Strings on sparkling white lights laced the lamp posts and overhead surroundings. Hundreds of tiny white candles were lit and strung across the patio, the pedestal and the entire surroundings. White and red roses were set up all over the place and petals were strung along the floor.

Charlie and Billy both were tied up in chairs and turned to face the pedestal. White rose petals were scattered along the floor and various of seats were placed as if he was excepting more company. Both men had the look of pure horror on their face and mouths were gagged.

A new kind of fear swept through me like a cold fire and I felt myself start to pass out. I quickly got a grip on myself, squeezed my knees together hard, bit my free hand and kept myself awake. Everything I had envisioned a moment ago, Jacob's face, my weakness for him and how to get through to him was all gone.

I began to struggle and tried to get away….trying to release myself from his tight grip on my arm yet I was unsuccessful.

"Fighting me is pointless Bella…..I am much too strong." My failed attempts didn't discourage me the least bit as I continued to struggle and put up a fight.

"Forgive me my love…" Edwards voice was low and sickeningly sweet.

I heard my father and Billy's mumbled cries and before I could realize what was about to happen my vision blurred and I felt herself hit the ground.

When I began to come to consciousness I was lying face up in a bed that I assumed was in Jake's old room. The pillows smelled like him and there were the tell tell signs that this was in fact a mans bedroom. The walls were a dark green color and candles strung throughout the room made a subtle glow.

Both my arms were tied and anchored behind my head and my legs were tied to the metal bed frame at the bottom. A red silk sheet was draped across my body and I was pretty sure I was naked underneath the sheet as well.

I pulled at the tight ropes holding my arms behind me, and got a glimmer of the sickness that was Edward. The complete distraught thoughts of what could happen made me wonder what it was he was wanting me to forgive exactly. What else did he have planned for me? What was he going to do next? The ropes was beginning to cut through my skin and the pain was beginning to set in.

Once I realized I was not going to get anywhere with the ropes I lifted my head to get a better look around the room. To the left of the room there was a row of three windows. Each one open just slightly causing the cold, crisp air to blow the curtains in the wind. Beneath the windows was a table with dozens of lit red and white candles of all heights and sizes. Hanging on the wall were a few pictures. All of them including Jacob. One with him and his parents….another the day he became a police officer…there was no doubt that this was in fact his room.

My careful observation was interrupted as Edward walked through the door.

"Your awake love…" He spoke softly as if I had been asleep the whole time….not as if he had knocked me out. His delusions were sick and twisted.

"I have your dress right here." He pointed to the white satin garment in his hands.

It was then the I realized my chance of escaping and rescuing Billy and Charlie had passed…..Edward was going to do what ever it was he wanted and had planned. The only thing I didn't know was what that was exactly.

"Edward please…..you don't have to do this….." I pleaded as tears raced down her face. "Just let them go and we can be together…I will go with you wherever you want please just let them go…."

"Oh but Bella I do….don't you see what he has done to you?" His voice began to get angry and his fists tightened around the dress.

"Who?" My forehead scrunched up I was clearly confused now. What did he think had happened to me? And better yet who did he think done it? All along it had been he himself that was the main problem in my life. No one else. Their relationship ended badly and he was a constant problem ever since.

"That dog." He spit as he tore the sheet away from my body.

The open windows made it cold in the room but sweat immediately beaded up on my skin. I knew right then, he was going to rape me…what else could it be?

Instead of doing what I thought he would, he reached up and unlatched the rope form the bed frame. My hands were still tied together but no longer tied to the headboard. He untied my feet next.

"Before we continue we have to get that smell off of you." He reached down and lifted my body into his arms. I noticed how he did it with little effort….he was much stronger then I remembered or maybe I just didn't pay attention. However he wasn't as strong as Jacob was. The pain shot through her once again.

"What smell?" I protested…knowing I didn't smell bad. In fact I took a shower before leaving the house earlier that evening.

"Him." He sneered and then walked out the bedroom door.

As he carried me through the house I noticed the amount of candles and flowers that were strung throughout the house. Then they came through the room that Charlie and Billy were in. They both began to struggle and their cries were muffled by the tape across their mouth.

I couldn't help but think that if he was focused on me he was leaving them alone. Maybe if I made sure to keep him busy he would leave them alone all together and just maybe it would give them enough time to escape.

He placed me in a bathtub of warm water….my back against the rim and my hands tied underneath the water. Edward was kneeling next to the tub with a sponge as he washed over my body.

"You are so beautiful Bella." I cringed at the sound of his voice. It was enough to make me sick now and literally felt my stomach turning.

Once he was finished bathing me he pulled the plug and lifted me out of the tub. As he was drying me off his tight grip was a constant reminder of the damage he could do or the harm he would cause Billy and Charlie if I put up a fight. I began to lose my footing and started to go down.

Edward caught me though, laughing, saying, "You always were a bit clumsy weren't you Bella?"

I didn't respond. I no longer had it in me to. Next he began to brush my hair. After brushing it he towel dried it and began to make curls and tendrils with his fingers. Once he was satisfied he pulled out a dark pink bag that I immediately recognized as Alice's. It was the same one she tried to give me time after time.

I couldn't help but wonder if anyone else knew what was going on here. Surely they wouldn't allow him to continue with such obscure actions if they did. Right?

Edward applied makeup to my cheeks and lips. After he applied a coat of mascara to my lashes he smiled.

"Perfect." He mumbled.

He stood me up once again. I was well aware he was dressing me now but didn't bother to assist him. I was dead set on not making it any easier for him then it should be yet not causing Billy and Charlie any harm as well.

Once he was finally done I got a good look at what he dressed me in and realized what that white satin dress was….the dress hung low at the chest showing just the right amount of cleavage…the sleeves were cut beautifully and the dress fell just below my knees. The dress was in fact a wedding dress.

"Come on….we don't want to keep them waiting do we?" He took my hand and pulled me back out in the room with the two men.

"Edward….Edward wait…why are you doing this? Can't you just let them go? They have nothing to do with you and I…just let them go please Edward." I was begging and pleading hoping he would give in and allow them to go free. At this point in time I wasn't concerned with myself or what he had planned to do with me. I just wanted to make sure mine and Jake's father was safe. At this point I didn't feel as if I had anything else to live for.

"Don't you see it yet Isabella?" Edward stood in front of me and took both my hands in his. "Tonight we will be joined as husband and wife…..I know you wouldn't have wanted to do such a thing with out your father here….and as for the other one…..I wanted him to watch as I took away the one thing he son loved the most….then for them both to watch as I killed the dog that done this to you… as he heroically tries to save you once its too late."

"No…no…no…" my sobs were coming out in a coked cry and I could feel the ache in my chest set in as I absorbed his words. He set this all up long ago. He wanted to hurt all of us and kill Jake. What had Jake ever done to him? Why would he go through all this trouble? He was wrong though. Jake didn't love me. If he did he wouldn't be acting the way he has been lately. It didn't matter anymore anyway. I was no left at Edward's sick twisted pleasure to do whatever he wanted with.

"Yes my love….I'm sorry but the only way for us to be together is this way…you can't keep it…." His brief rant was cut off by a heartbreaking howl from the distance….it sounded like a wolf howl.

An evil smile broke across Edwards face and Billy began to struggle even more. I didn't understand what was happening.

"Showtime….."Edward whispered as he raised my hand to his lips. He kissed it gently before turning it over slightly. He placed a few soft kisses at my wrist and then a sudden thud came from the porch.

My attention was focused on the front door as Jacob suddenly appeared. He looked tired and desperate as he flung the door open and stepped inside. Our eyes met, the emotion and love behind his were heartbreaking….I finally felt safe with him was here. It felt as if everything was going to be ok.

I was so focused on him that I didn't even realize what Edward was doing until a sharp, burning pain set in.

Jake's horrified cry broke me out of my trance as I turned to look at the warm wet fluid that was dripping down my arm. Everything seemed to crash down on me as I realized what it was that was going on….Edward had bit me….I was bleeding…the intense pain became too much and I began to scream and thrash about. Things were moving in slow motion now. The last thing I remembered before sub coming to the darkness was Jake lunging after Edward and the sound of growls and cries that filled the air.