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here's chapter 9…sorry it took so long, I've been really busy, but I got there in the end didn't i?
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Chapter 9: Edward:
EDWARD'S POV:
Come to me…come to your master.
I shook my head, trying to clear the persistent voice from my mind. My so called mistress was playing with my thoughts again, willing me to go to her.
I could not believe that Bella Swan was here. In my house. If only she knew how much danger she was in, and that wasn't just because we were vampires. No, that was the least of her problems.
I could not stay here. Her very life was in danger just because I was staying the same house as her. I could not attack her again. The first time was a mistake, and I am not going to let it happen again. I-
COME TO ME!
I stood up and swiftly opened the front door. I heard Esme call my name from behind me but unable to respond I continued to walk. My steps soon morphed into a slow jog., And then a sprint.
I ran into the forest and by the time I reached the lair entrance my clothes had been ripped by dry branches and my hair windblown.
I walked inside and down the extensive hall. The long passage opened up into a large room where expensive looking tables and chairs sat. Up until now I hadn't been able to get a proper view of the room. Everything in it seemed to be red. Red carpet. Red walls. Red tapestries. Red. Red. RED. It was like the room had been painted with blood and I had a relentless feeling that I was just about right.
At the end of the room sat a wild looking women. She had fiery red hair and piercing crimson eyes. With certain air of sophistication she stood and walked towards me. Holding her head high she reminded me of a cat- elegant and yet unexplained at the same time. When she neared me I recognized her as my leader.
"Edward, nice to see you finally decided to join me." Se purred circling around me.
"yes, well it was out of my hands, I can assure you."
"you failed me Edward." Her voice was calm but I knew from experience that when someone was as serene as this it only meant trouble.
" I trusted you and you failed me!"
"give me another chance and I will get the girl- I promise" I hissed. Wait what was I saying? I didn't want to harm the girl.
Yes you do. I heard the female's voice inside my head.
I will give you a second chance Edward- only because I know what you are capable of. You will injure the girl and then bring her to me…not straight away. I will control you when the time is right. But until then you will forget this ever happened…
And then everything went black. (A/N he didn't faint just forgot everything about Vic-oops! I mean his 'mistress.' Sorry If I gave you the wrong impression…)
BELLA'S POV:
"Bella I'm really sorry to ask this of you but do you mind sleeping in Edward's room tonight?"
"Edward's room?" I choke.
"Well, as vampires we don't sleep but-"
"You don't sleep?!" wow. That was a first. How could anyone not SLEEP?
"Yes. No matter how much we want to, we can't sleep and I now how much you love to rest and well, Edward room is the most quiet one in the house. Also, the couples share rooms and Edward is single," she wiggled her eyebrows at me; "so he is the only one you can really share a room with. And-"
"-Alice, calm down. I'm happy to do anything that makes it easier for you."
"Goody!" she jumped up and down excitedly. She reached for my hand and dragged me to the end of the hall. She opened a door at the end of the passage and pulled me inside. There was a king size bed in the centre of the room and on the left hand wall a black leather couch sat. a desk, audio set and huge stack of CD's sat next to the bed. Also, on the right hand wall there was another door and through it I could see the set up of a bathroom. It was simple and cozy- I liked it.
"Well this is it!" Alice chimed. "You're things are in the cupboard and the bathrooms just there. Have a shower and get changed. I'll meet you downstairs later."
"Ok." But she was out of the room before I could even finish the word. I could hear her giggling all the way down the hall.
I walked into the bathroom and closed the door behind me. I pulled my clothes off and entered the shower. I let the water run over my body and release the tension and confusion of the night. With it I let my fear and all my mixed emotions rinse down the drain. I tilted my head back and concentrated on the feeling of the water softly falling onto my closed lids.
I quickly washed my hair and body and hopped out of the shower. Alice, god love her, had laid my pajamas out on the counter-top beside the basin. I slipped into my clothes and ran a brush through my hair. I looked at my reflection in the mirror- I didn't look half bad. By eyes were no longer red from crying and I looked more relaxed.
Walking out of the bathroom I headed for the rooms exit when something caught my eye. I walked over to edward's desk and looked at the object. It was a stray CD . no labeling or name was printed on the top so I was unable to identify what type of music it contained. Wanting to know what it was I gently placed the the disk in the CD player and pressed play.
The familiar tune of Claude De bussy's 'Clare de Lune' filled the room.
'I love this song!" I gasped.
"so do i. it's qite beautiful isn't it?"
I jumped turning around. Edward was leaning against his door frame with his arms folded over his broad chest. On his face was a crooked smile that made my heart melt.
"Edward! I-oh- Alice said that you had gone out and- I –well-"
"-Bella please calm down. Yes I did go out, I only just got back." His words were gently but when he mentioned him going out his eyes darkened.
I nodded standing up; "Sorry." I mumbled sheepishly.
He looked startled and swiftly walked towards me, placing his hands on my fore-arms. The sudden contact and the coolness of is hands left me somewhat disorientated.
"Don't be. You have nothing to apologize for." She breathed. "I hear that you're staying in here tonight?" he nodded in the direction of his bed.
"um yes. Er, I'll leave you to change." I turned and began walking towards the door. I could feel his hand trailing loosely down my arm and when he reached my hand he laced his fingers through mine and spun me around to face him.
He was right there. So close I could feel his cool breath on my face. He smelt to good. Slowly he lifted our intertwined hands and caressed my cheek. I could feel my pulse jump crazily and I got a weird fluttery feeling in my stomach. Unexpected, a flash back of me and the alluring stranger popped into my mind. How he had brushed my cheek. How his hand had felt just like Edwards; cool but gentle. I dismissed the thought and focused on the present.
The whole time Edward had been staring intently into my eyes. I took note that his eyes were still gold, but they now had a strip pf a deep red through them…strange.
Like the coward I was I looked away from him and muttered; "I should go downstairs- Alice is probably wondering where I am."
"It's ok Bella! You can stay upstairs." I heard Alice's bell like voice chime from down stairs. (A/N typical Alice huh?)
Mental not: KILL ALICE CULLEN…
"So tell me about yourself." Edwards voice bought me back to reality..
"There's not much to tell." I whispered. I realized that he was still standing fairly close to me and I took a step back.
His face was serous but I swear I could see the faint hint of a smirk on his handsome features. He was still holding my hand and cautiously he turned it over so my palm was face up. Edward bent as still looking in my eyes he lightly kissed my wrist, right on top of my pulsing vein. This time the fluttery feeling was more intense. His lips still on my wrist he met my eyes and I felt a shiver of desire pass through me.
Edward chuckled softly and releasing my hand he turned and sat on his couch, patting the space beside him and inviting me to take a seat. I quickly broke out of my trance, taking deep breaths and regaining my composure- struggling to contain my emotions as not to allow anyone into my thoughts or feelings about Edward's sudden actions.
Still slightly dazed I moved towards the love-seat and sat down beside Edward. From downstairs I heard a cluster of loud giggles and shook my head; oh Alice. (Oh Marsha!- Brady Bunch anyone?!)
"You like Debussy?" he asks.
"Yes. His work is quite unique." Surprisingly I managed to get through the whole sentence without my voice cracking once.
"indeed." He nodded looking thoughtful. "I've heard a lot about you Bella."
"Really?" you know that miracle sentence before? yeah, I just stuffed it…
"yes." He smiled softly. "I also know you enjoy the sunlight and warmth, so why forks?"
"It's a long story."
He leaned forward and put his head beside my ear; "I have all the time in the world…"
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Edward…I love you!
So did u like it? I know it's short but I really wanted to update- for your sake.
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;) R& R- Krissy.
Riddle: You love me very much (not very hard- i couldnt b bothered finding a riddle...)