Bred

By MoneyTunes10

Chapter Ten

The triumph of attaining her goal was palpable; Bella could almost taste it on her tongue and it had the sweetest flavor. She was so euphoric that her surroundings became unimportant. The voices faded as she absently rubbed her stomach thinking of when she would be with child. She was vaguely aware of the three visitors departing from the Cullen mansion but she was still in a daze. It was Jasper's claming touch that drew back into the waking world to seek Edward. She broke out into an excited grin and launched herself at the astounded vampire. Edward's arms held her as she enveloped him a hug. She was grinning as she released him, "I'm so excited that you want to be a single father! I can't wait for us to have the baby!"

Bella was beaming while the rest of the family tried not to look uncomfortable; they maintained the polite smiles that they had to don for the evening as she gazed gratefully at them. She announced her intention to call Angela with the good news before she retired to her room to speak to her old friend.

Edward was still standing in the middle of the foyer with a stunned look on his face as he heard his sister's heels clicking on the linoleum. Rosalie was pissed, "I told you we should have talked to her before they came! You can't tell her the truth now…she'd be crushed!" Rosalie's hissed her accusations into Edward's ear. She was livid; they had to bring Bella's hopes up only to possibly dash them. Edward could no longer evade Bella. He had to sleep with her…their time had run out.

Sending Jane was Aro subtle way of getting his message across. The Cullens were an example; they held a prestigious position in both the human and vampiric worlds. Thus they had to follow the rules…it would not be prudent for them to defy the laws they help set in place. Leading by example was Aro's motto…

"Fuck!" Edward wanted to break something. He could hear the collective thoughts of his family as they came to the same conclusion as Rosalie. Jane's presence was a warning for them to tread carefully and he had to impregnate Bella within the timeline that they gave Jane. The worst part was that Bella wasn't ready. He didn't want to strengthen the Agency's teachings but it was unavoidable now that the Volturi clan came into the equation. He didn't want her to feel like a vessel to be used for childbearing, that's why he initially wanted Angela to be part of her life. Angela's presence was expected to ease Bella into a place where she could start questioning the Agency but they needed more time. This was happening too soon…

Alice sighed, she had seen the flickering visions of Bella and Edward as he contemplated his different options but unless he did what they told Jane, it would always end badly for Bella. He could not simply take her and run.

She linked her arm in Esme's, "we'll go plan the trip and I'm sure you all have calls to make." Alice was right; they needed to make sure that the staffs at their respective jobs were prepared for their absences.

With a resigned sigh, they departed to prepare for the upcoming trip. Jasper took some time to take the excitement he felt from Bella and disperse it amongst his family members. He hoped that despite the situation, they could enjoy themselves on this trip. Yes, giving Bella what she wanted would make it all the more difficult to get her to break from the teachings of they Agency; but there was hope that they could replicate the results Ben got with Angela.

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Bella stood near the mountain of bags that kept piling up in the Cullen foyer waiting for her the others to join her.

She was still tired from the week of preparing for the trip; she helped Alice and Esme plan the trip, then she made the mistake of helping Alice to pack. Alice frequently forgot about human needs; she was so excited about bonding with Bella that Edward had to step in several times to steal Bella. He saved her on many occasions for her to take care of her needs.

During the week of packing she also tried to spend some more time with Angela but she could only see her for a couple of hours. She would miss her friend dearly; they had just reconnected but the attachment to each other was just as fierce. She had already bid her friend farewell and garnered some advice from her concerning the implantation.

Bella was nervous and excited at the prospect of returning with a baby growing inside her but the frantic preparations didn't leave her a moment to dwell. The days flew by and she usually fell into bed too exhausted to care. Carlisle and Esme had already left for the cabin a few days prior; Esme wanted to prepare the cabin for her family's arrival since it had been some time since they visited that particular property. There was also the problem of getting the pantry stocked with human food for Bella.

When two black SUV's finally entered the driveway, Bella opened the door for the human males who had been hired to help. Their professionalism seemed to be in line with the standards of the Cullen staff as they nodded to her but failed to utter a word. She stood aside for them to start loading the vehicles while she continued to wonder where they rest of the family was. They said they wanted to talk for a minute but it had been some time ago. She was ready to go back inside to look for them when she felt Edward take her hand in his. He led her into the first SUV after she said her goodbye to Mrs. Cope. They sat together in the back as they watched Rosalie and Emmett enter the second vehicle.

Once Alice checked to make sure everything was set, she joined Bella, Edward and Jasper in the first SUV.

Night was falling as they merged onto the highway and Bella knew they would be traveling all night before they got to their final destination. She hoped that she would not sleep though the entire journey; she really wanted to stay awake for the plane ride. Yet as the lights of the other vehicles on the highway zoomed by and the sleek, smooth ride lulled her to sink deeper into her heated seats, she doubted that she could fend off sleep for the entire trip.

She had managed to remain awake when they finally arrived at the airport. Her persistence was rewarded as she took in the large private jet awaiting them. Bella swallowed thickly as she gaped at the giant plane. Emmett chuckled as he approached her, "so you like the plane I see."

"Um...it's really big"

He smirked but before he could retort, Edward glared at him and pulled Bella along towards the aircraft.

She had never flown before and was nervous. What if she hated flying and went into panic?

She stifled her fears as she entered the large aircraft and took in the posh interior. It was spacious and made for comfort and privacy. Rosalie gave her brief tour as Edward took the time to talk to the pilot. Alice was directing the men as to where she wanted the luggage with Jasper and Emmett.

Rose finally showed Bella to her seat and helped her buckle in before her took the seat across the isle from Bella. The seats opposite both women were empty and Bella assumed that Edward and Emmett would be sitting there. There were more seats that Alice and Jasper could occupy to have their privacy if they needed. It was calming to be surrounded by her vampire family. She settled into her seat…it was so comfortable and she was so tired. She snuggled in deeper and looked out the window into the darkness then back at Rosalie, who was reading through some of her patient case files…soon she closed her eyes…just to rest them…

Edward watched Bella sleep across from him; once the plan took off and they were in the air, he had eased her seat back. He added a blanket around her and unbuckled her to allow her to freely move. She had curled into a fetal position, getting the respite she so desperately needed. The week had been taxing on her and she needed to rest before they got to the cabin. He was currently contemplating how to swap her current attire for the warmer ones that Alice packed for her.

Alice showed up then with her hands on her hips, "why are you acting like you're not going to see her naked soon."

The rest of his siblings chuckled before he shook his head at them. Thankfully, Alice carried a still sleeping Bella into the private room in the back and changed her.

Bella remained sleeping even as he carried her into their waiting SUV after landing. He was surprised that she had slept so thoroughly; he needed to remind Alice to go easier on Bella. It was nice of his siblings to give him some privacy with Bella as they took the first SUV and left them alone in the second one.

He heard the increase in her heart rate before she stretched arching her back and fully waking, "how long did I sleep?"

"About seven hours"

"Sorry…"

"Why are you sorry about sleeping? You were tired."

He gestured to the back where they had some food for her. Bella didn't realize how hungry she was until she bit into her food and moaned with pleasure. This earned a laugh from Edward.

"That food must be good for you to make those sounds."

"Uh-huh" He left her in silence to enjoy her meal; soon she was well rested and fed as she stared into the darkness surrounding them. Bella was the first to break the silence, "do you all go skiing often?"

"No… we usually prefer to go hunting there; the wildlife is different and we get to spend some quality time outdoors."

That led to more questions until an easy conversation ensued and they were exchanging information. Edward loved listening to her re-iterate the stories from people she met in Emmett's store. Of course he knew that she had very little experience with the real world but the longing he heard in her voice as she described others' adventures made him hurt. He vowed to give her as many experiences as he could, starting with a sunrise reunion. He was sure Alice would see this and share the idea with the rest of the family.

They talked until he noticed that she was getting tired again…with gently prodding from Edward, she finally decided to take another 'nap.'

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Dark tires compressed clean white snow as the wheels of the large bodied vehicles gained on the large wooden edifice surrounded by woods. Although the ride was smooth, Bella's eyes fluttered open, no one roused her but it was as if her body had recognized that their final destination was before her. She peered into the illuminated darkness to notice Esme and Carlisle standing on the large porch. The structure before them resembled nothing that she had conjured up in her mind; this was no small wooden shack. In fact it looked like a wooden mansion surrounded by a white blanket of snow.

Her door opened, disturbing the warm air that cocooned her and ushered in a clean cool frosty breeze that was only produced in the cooler climates. Her feet gingerly tested the ground as she encountered snow for the first time. The compressed precipitation under her feet wasn't unpleasant or very different from the usual hard ground. She looked up to see Edward smiling at her; it was like watching a foal walk for the first time. Testing the new world and gaining acquaintance with every passing moment.

Esme came into her line of sight with a steaming mug and a plaid blanket. Her smiling face was a welcomed familiarity in this new location. "Hello dear, I hope your trip here was comfortable. We wanted to watch the sunrise together, so I bought you some hot cocoa."

"Thank you." Bella took the warm drink from Esme as she watched the white puffs of air that were expelled with each word she released into the air. She glanced at Edward from the corner of her eye; she had clearly remembered talking to him about how she loved the sun rise...the fresh start of a new day. It was during their impromptu question-answer session. Did he have something to do with this family activity?

She felt his hand surround her glove-covered one as they followed the rest of the family toward a small snow covered hill. Edward was a big help as they climbed, since Bella was too distracted with the way her feet sank deep into the snow while ascending. Everyone was paired off and sitting shoulder to shoulder by the time she got there with Edward. She settled herself onto a fallen branch as Edward helped her wrap the blanket around her small frame. He sat next to her but left some space between them in an effort to steal as little heat from her as possible.

Bella looked at the others who spoke to each other in hushed voices that were too low for her to hear. The cool air moved in and out of her lungs as she began to appreciate their subtle way of reuniting with their coven leaders. There were no loud hugs and exchanges of verbal affections but the simple act of being in each other's presence as a new day dawned was just as affectionate. She sipped her cocoa to retain the warmth her body needed as she relished in the deep sense of gratitude. She was never happier to be part of the family.

Her eyes shot to the approaching light… the dawn of a new day was racing towards their hilltop observation location. Evergreens and ebony branches that were cloaked in darkness became luminescent as golden light introduced itself. The snow, which had a blue tinge, soon took on a blinding white countenance to complement and contrast with the rich dark brown and green hues that made up the surrounding forest. Bella was aglow with the feeling of being in the moment. Nothing she could have read or seen would compare to the act of experiencing the moment of watching the sun rise in all its glory. The once indigo blue sky lightened until a cerulean blue dominated; but all soon other colors began to seep into the canvas of the heavens. Apricot colored lines tainted with swirls of rose pinks and amber hues joined the painted sky…yet, it was the large blinding brilliant orb that came last which touched Bella with its warm greeting. This was not the first time that she had seen the sun rise but it was the first time she shared such a quiet and devastatingly beautiful daybreak. She was distracted by the prism of colors she saw at the edges of her vision…turning her attention to capture the reflective brilliance that surrounded her, she gasped. The Cullens were glorious in the sun; the light not only seemed to bounce and reflect outward but it was looked liked it was absorbed into their skin and they glowed from the inside out. She looked at her own pale form and was assaulted with the deficient insecurities that were buried deep within her mind. Surrounded by such brilliance made her feel painfully plain as she cowered deeper into her blanket; she could not take her eyes away from the vampiric beauty that surrounded her though.

They remained until the sun had fully exposed itself and then they entered the wooden mansion. That was the best description that Bella could give the 'cabin' as they fondly named it. She was led to a room on the second floor that was designated at hers and Edward's. Alice helped her unpack all her belongings before she walked into the kitchen to prepare something to eat.

It wasn't long after she finished her sandwich that she was standing on top of the small hill they were sitting on earlier in the morning. Emmett had convinced her that she should go sledding with him and she eagerly agreed… but looking at the bottom of the hill, she contemplated her initial approval of the idea. She could feel Edward's eyes on her even though she was alone with Emmett. He was standing at the bottom of the hill trying to convince her to do exactly what he showed her to do. "It's easy Bella! You just sit, kick off and enjoy the ride!"

She swallowed thickly before gingerly lowering herself onto the sled; her feet flanked either side of the wooden contraption and she held onto the bars in front of her. She was a bit shaky as she kicked off but the angle that Emmett placed her sled needed little force as it suddenly project forward. Her initial scream was one of pure terror at the sudden movement but it turned into a shrill laughter when her stomach drop and the euphoric feeling of losing control at high speed consumed her. She was screaming and laughing while her brown locks streamed from underneath her hat. The sled did not slow down as she sped past Emmett but continued until it toppled into a small snow bank. She could hear Emmett's booming laughter join her breathless panting laughter in an odd symphony. She was exhilarated as she remained on her back in the snow.

"Are you hurt?" Edward's face obscured the clear blue skied overhead as he came into sight. He was genuinely worried, although Alice tried to convince him that nothing would go amiss. He still sped out of the cabin when Bella whizzed past Emmett.

Bella was still laughing but nodded to a doubtful Edward. He enjoyed hearing her laughter but it was still dangerous for Emmett to make her do these activities; she was so breakable. "I want to go do again."

That was how they spent most of the day; the entire family joined them and soon Bella was being taught how to ski and snowboard. Laughter bounced off the trees as she stumbled and screeched though her lessons. Bella's presence made the entire experience more meaningful for the family. Her eagerness to learn and adapt to their lessons lassoed them in but it was her perseverance that meant the most. Her inability to perfect each activity brought back a piece of their humanity. In some way, each Cullen had a deep need to recapture their humanity; this was why they strived so hard as a coven to be as human as possible. Bella became the missing link; her human qualities bolstered theirs and it did not feel like pretending, it felt more natural to be what they all once were.

The following days were packed with other activated like ice skating and snowball fights. Emmett even convinced an eager Bella and scowling Edward to go ice-fishing. Only after Bella's lips had turned blue and her teeth were clattering did he finally relent and they went home without any fish.

Bella was so drained from her daily activities that her head would actually start drooping as she ate her dinner. She would stumble upstairs and in her drowsy state, she would take a shower and fall into bed. Sleep dragged her underneath as soon as her knees hit the sheets. Although the room was hers and Edward's she was hardly ever in there with him alone; these thoughts never dwelled because she was so busy enjoying her time with the family.

Alice cornered Edward as he checked on Bella like he usually did at the end of the day. "You cannot keep avoiding what you need to do Edward." Her voice was pleading for him to understand as they stood in the hallway, "Aro is involved in this now; we can't give him a reason to put his plans in motion. I know this isn't ideal, but you need to get her pregnant; trust me Edward, she won't always be this way. She will get past the Agency's teachings."

Alice did not have a vision pertaining to Bella's feelings about the Agency but she did have a gut feeling that this was going to work out. She feared that her family relied too much on her visions and sometimes they needed to have faith in themselves to make the right decisions.

"We're all going hunting tomorrow evening to give you two some privacy but you should go hunting tonight to prepare yourself."

"Alice, what if…what if I hurt her?"

"You won't Edward, just have faith in yourself. You care more for her than you tell yourself. Your instincts will be to protect her... even from yourself"

Edward took a deep breath before he ran into the night to hunt. He was frustrated at his options; running with her was impossible with someone like Demetri working for the Volturi. Aro would grasp at any reason to extend his power to reach beyond Europe and into the United States. He would not give the Volturi Bella as ammunition to use against them; but did that mean he would be bringing a child into this world for political reasons? He didn't want to lose Bella…that was certain. He had to do this…

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Bella's mind was ready for another action packed day but her body sagged in relief when the family announced that she would get a chance to relax today. Esme, Rosalie and Alice took her to some natural hot springs for her to soak her aching limbs. She didn't even know she was this sore until she sank into the heated water and allowed her head to roll back. Her female vampires declined to get into the hot springs but they sat near her chatting about their vacation thus far. It was then that Bella mind wandered to the real reason they were there; the implantation was suppose to happen on this trip. She did not broach the subject with the others but she wanted to ask Edward when they would try.

Upon returning home she watched television for the first time since arriving; she also reluctantly tasted the human food that Emmett and Edward made for her. Carlisle and Jasper didn't even try to hide their laughter when her face registered her distaste for the meal they prepared. She grimaced as Emmett assured her that he would get better the more he cooked for her. She cooked her own meal and sat lounging with the family after that episode. The day was easy…languid and all together relaxing. She must have dozed off on the couch because it was dark when she awoke. Everyone, save Edward, was dressed as if they were going hiking.

"Bella we'll be gone hunting for the night." Carlisle gave her a smile as he took Esme's hand. She was still groggy as they all said their good-byes to both her and Edward. She watched the darkness cloak them as they paired off and sped into the night.

"So what do you want to do now?" Bella turned to look at Edward, who had moved across the room from her. He was staring at her intently before he answered, "Bella, we need to discus your inspection."

The pulsating rhythm of her heart threatened the silence in the room. Edward could easily hear the increase of her blood flow through her body…her nervous energy bombarded him. He breathed in the sweet fragrance of her scent…it screamed of her humanity and her fragility but it also enhanced the siren call of her body.

"You want to perform the implantation tonight?"

Her voice veered his concentration from her heart. "I wish you wouldn't call it that; it sounds like a business deal... I'm not sure Bella; I think we should wait a few more weeks."

Veins of ice pebbled through Bella's mind as she processed his words, "you told them that I would be pregnant on this trip."

"I did not; Alice did."

Tears stung at the corners of her eyes…he was so cold, so stoic, not what she was accustomed to from him, "you lied?"

"They were going to take you away from me!" The increase volume of his voice did not curb the betrayal that preceded the angry waves.

"Why would it matter if they did…you don't want me!" The tears no longer stung once they gained freedom and ran down her cheeks. This wolf in sheep's clothing made her participate in the greatest blasphemy against the Agency. Now not only would she be a useless spinster, but a liar too…

Her fist clenched and her breathing increased…narrowing her eyes only forced the salty tears down faster and blurred her vision but she did not care…why would he be so cruel? To claim he wanted her when there were others but deny her when they were alone?

Edward could taste the salt in her tears…he could almost see the blood at her pulse points but more than that he breathed in the bitterness that she aimed at him…

He moved so quickly that she had no time to expel the breath she took into her body. "You have no idea what you're asking me to do!" Edward's voice was ragged with accusation…accusation that she was never equipped for this…that she was not ready for a child. He was standing before her in all his inhumane glory…glaring down at her.

Reason left Bella as her purpose for existence was threatened; how dare this portentous reptile accuse her of not knowing what she wanted…what a child meant…she had been a child…she remembered what it was like. Did he even remember his childhood? Apart from the Agency preparing her for the role of child-bearer and nanny, she knew that she would be an amazing mother. And here Edward was acting like she had the entire world at her feet, that she could do anything she wanted to...she laughed in the quiet, tense atmosphere…this was the only option. There was nothing else she could do; she was a Substitute and nothing he could do or say would change that. By definition, she was made to be ready for a child. So for him to lash out at her with this sacrilege was the only incentive that she needed.

Her actions were so startling that for the first time in his life, Edward was taken by surprise by a human. Bella closed the gap between them and leapt onto Edward slamming her heated body onto his cool frame…burning his senses and searing his lips with hers. Her breath fanned over his face as she gave up on his immovable lips. Her hands aided her efforts to cling to his body as she locked them around his neck. Her tongue darted out to lick along his jaw line leaving lightening trails in her wake. His building growl turned into a snarl as his hand unfurled and his body uncoiled coming to life. He could smell her sent leaking from her body and calling his venom to the surface.

He took little regard to amend his speed thus preventing vertigo as he switched their vertical poison for a horizontal one as he pressed her into the fur blanket on their couch.

"Is this what you wanted?" His words were marred by the animalistic growl that they were filtered through; his hand wasted no time once he shredded her top. The heat and softness as he cupped her breast earned him a moan from Bella's lips.

"Yes!"

Bella was not frightened by his antics; if he thought that this would deter her from the way her body sang under his, he would be disappointed. She trained her eyes on the dark orbs of his…lust had made his eyes feral…alien and reptilian…this was Edward, at least a part of Edward that she had been shrouded from.

Her answer angered and urged him as her stripped her body of her last vestiges of clothing. This insufferable human was playing with fire and she was about to get burned. His eyes closed at intoxicating fragrance of woman filled his lungs but as he latched his mouth to her core, it was Edward who got burned. The heat from her made him growl into her center sending vibrations through Bella. Reflexively, she arched her back. Her eyes closed but flew open as Edward's cool tongue snaked into her lapping at her juices in an attempt to consume her essence.

There was no return at this point…Edward's quest to devour her had him alternating between suckling her clit and lapping up the juices that flowed from her arousal. Bella could do little to stop his efforts as the burn became too much. Her toes curled into the soft fur beneath her and her thighs formed a vice around his head as she attempted to anchor him to her core. Her mind fought with her body as it urged her to push him away as the sensation got too intense but her arms were incapable of following instructions. Her hands remained fisted in the fur as she writhed in agonizing pleasure. Her thighs began to shake with the pressure from the fire inside her…she could feel her walls begin to contract in an attempt to pull Edward's tongue deeper inside her. The consciousness as he switched back to her clit was the last discernible sensation she had before lightening uncoiled within her and began a path that started from her core and radiated outward into a nuclear explosion that decimated her senses. She was vaguely aware that she was screaming in hedonistic pleasure until a searing pressure entered her dripping core invading her and turning her scream into painful whimpers. Her walls were still contracting as they clamp down on the new invader. She had never felt this full as Edward connected their bodies and kissed her deeply, taking her painful whimpers into him.

The heat and softness that greeted Edward as he entered Bella made him tighten his hands around her. He heard her hymen tear and smelled the faint scent of blood as he pushed past her barrier. He could also hear the increase volume of her whimpers as he remained kissing her. Her heat was divine as she opened wider to welcome his thrusting.

Bella allowed him to go deeper despite the pain that followed with all his movements. Her body was hyper-sensitized from her recent orgasm and the pain could not be denied, it wasn't as bad as she feared but the painful pressure was still there. She clung to him wrapping her hands around his neck and locking her legs over his ass. He was increasing his movements and his sweet breath fanned over her heated face. She felt the hum within his chest as the low growls from him never ceased; he was pushing deeper into her and moving faster.

Her eyes squeezed shut while he panted and pressed chaste kisses all over her face. His frantic movements suddenly stopped as he thrust one last time deeply into her, "Oh!" the scream left Bella's mouth as he went further into her.

She squeezed his neck and bit forcefully into her bottom lip as she took the new wave of pain. She heard and felt the loud growl that reverberated throughout the room. His hands were on either side of her as his neck snapped back and his hips pressed into her, making her lower body sink deeper into the couch. He was pushing as deep as he could inside her.

He snarled when his release coated the inside of her walls, drenching her with his scent…marking her. He knew she felt it too by the way she increased the pressure in her legs and used her heels to urge him to push deeper. She wanted his seed inside her…she needed it…this was what she wanted…and he willingly gave it despite the consequences.

Annotation: Sorry I had to end it there; it was getting too long…but the trip isn't over…