The first part of this chapter is from Bella's POV. I think that she can best explain the encounter with the Denali clan. Edward will take over on the drive to Bella's house.

Disclaimer: My physiatrist says that I can't pretend to own Twilight anymore because it is the property of Stephenie Meyer not to mention that my 'obsession' isn't healthy, so I will just pretend to only own Edward from now on. She did not specifically mention him!

Bella:

Edward drove me home after school so that I could put a casserole in the oven for dinner tonight and so I could change into something nice to meet his extended family. I was honestly more than worried about meeting Tanya but I was strangely excited about meeting the rest of the Denalis. I kept reminding myself that Edward never returned Tanya's affection over and over while I was assembling our dinner that we would share with Charlie later.

I quickly changed into my dressiest shirt and my khaki skirt and we were off. I let my mind wonder back to the day that Edward and I had spent in his meadow, just lying together talking.

"So Edward, why exactly do you always growl when you see Mike Newton?" I asked.

"He has vile thoughts about you and he considers you his girl. You are mine." He said defensively.

"I see, but as you just said I am your girl Edward. I have only ever been your girl and will only ever be your girl" I assured him.

"Only mine, you've never had another boyfriend before? Has there never been that you've interested in?" He asked skeptically.

"Nope." I said popping the 'p' "I told you, you are it for me Edward and I mean it. I think that I was somehow waiting for you without ever really knowing it. How about you? You've been around for a century. Has there ever been someone you've been interested in?" I asked curiously.

"Never," he chuckled "I have always thought that I was complete in my self and didn't need anyone else. Until I met you that is. I think I was waiting for you too, love. " He smiled at me and brushed his fingers across my cheek. A thought occurred to me and I sat up quickly smirking at him.

"What is it?" he asked worriedly.

"I was just thinking you are absolutely gorgeous and completely wonderful so I am willing to bet that you've had a lot women, human and vampires interested in you. I bet you've even had some crazy stalkers after you in the past too. Haven't you?" I laughed as he cringed, nodding.

"More than my fair share I'd say. There was a time that even Tanya from the Denali clan expressed a small interest in me, and I consider her my cousin. It was really awkward being around her for a while."

"What did you do?" I asked not really wanting to know.

"I let her know in a very courteous, gentlemanly manner that I did not return that interest." He shrugged as if it was the logical answer.

"We're here," he called to me breaking me out of my memories. I looked up in time to see him open my door and extend his hand to me to help me from the car.

The Cullen mansion was unbelievably beautiful. It amazed me every time I saw it. Edward allowed me my moment to gawk at the house before taking my hand and leading me into the living room.

The entire family was there. They were looking expectantly at Edward and me. I blushed, of course, due to the attention. I internally cursed my bodily reactions as Edward chuckled.

He pulled me over to the only available chair and proceeded to draw me into his lap.

I looked around at the vampires in the room but was confused. All seven Cullens were present but there were only four other vampires. Carmen was there I assumed since she was wrapped in the arms of the only male in the group, Eleazar. The other two women present could only be Kate and Irina since neither of them had strawberry blond hair. That meant that Tanya was missing and I could only guess why.

I spent the next hour getting to know the Denali family and found that I liked them almost as much as I liked the Cullens but the Cullens were family to me now and nothing is as good as family. Kate told me about her power and tried to use it on me but just like Edward's mind reading it didn't work on me. Eleazar said that he believed me to be a mental shield and thought that I would be very powerful as a vampire. I looked at Edward then and noticed the small narrowing of his eyes but he controlled his expression enough to where I could barely see the distress that the thought of me being changed caused him.

Edward reminded me that I still needed to go home to finish preparing dinner so we said our goodbyes and headed for the Volvo.

As soon as I stepped off of the porch I saw her. Tanya was leaning against the side of the car looking like a goddess in a long flowing pink dress. She smiled seductively at Edward and he sighed.

"Hello Tanya I'd like you to meet my Bella."

"Edward darling, where were you last night? I waited for you to come back home so that we could catch up but you never showed. If I didn't know better I would think that you didn't want to spend any time with me." she said with a smile completely ignoring the fact that Edward had even spoke.

"It was nice seeing you again Tanya. Bella and I have somewhere to be very soon. So if you will excuse us we need to getting going." Edward countered completely ignoring her statement.

She moved fluidly away from the car never taking her eyes off Edward.

He opened my door for me and leaned in to kiss my forehead. He was inches away when he suddenly froze. I looked over at him and flinched at his furious expression.

He spun around at a speed that I couldn't follow and was instantly in front of Tanya glaring murderously down at her.

"If you say anything like that to Bella I will not hesitate to decapitate you." Edward growled at her and stomped over to the car. He was in his seat and we were on our way down the driveway before I could even blink.

Edward:

I was livid. Tanya had some nerve she was actually planning on talking to Bella about sex. She was going to offer her advice on how to seduce a vampire. As if Bella needed her help to entice me. Tanya was the last person I would ever find sexually attractive.

Bella challenged my sense of morals enough without lessons from a succubus. Maintaining a gentlemanly demeanor was getting harder and harder everyday as our relationship grew.

The car was speeding down the highway and I was finding it hard to calm down. I had to compose myself because I needed relaxed before I formally met Bella's father as her boyfriend. I was anxious enough without adding stress from Tanya's idiocy to it.

"What was all that about?" Bella asked timidly.

I sighed I should have known that she would ask me about me display. I debating whether I wanted to explain this to her or not but decided that even if it was an uncomfortable subject it was better to be completely honest with her.

"Tanya's mind in a disturbing place. Her thoughts never stray far from sex. She was actually contemplating teaching you how to seduce me." I told her while staring out of he windshield. I felt her cheeks heating up at my words.

I was unprepared for her next question.

"Where you upset because you don't want me to seduce or was it because it was her offering to help me?" she mumbled while her cheeks flushed scarlet.

"Bella, I was upset because she has no right to even think about our relationship in that manner let alone accost you about it."

Her heart rate picked up and I smelled salt which meant that she was crying.

"What's wrong love?"

"Nothing" her tone was watery.

"I know better than that, Bella. Your heart is flying, your blush is deeper than I think I have ever seen and I can smell your tears. Please tell me what's wrong." I pleaded.

"Fine, I'll tell you but you won't like it." she paused here waiting for my reaction but I waited, needing to know what was going through her mind whether I liked it or not.

She sighed.

"I just realized what you said. You said that she wanted to teach me how to seduce you. That could only mean that she know how to do it and the only way to know how to seduce someone is to have done it. Plus you didn't even answer when I asked if you wanted me, I can only think that it means that you don't," her voice broke twice before she fell silent.

We were at her father's house by the time she was finished with her assessment. I got out of the car and was pulling her out and into my arms in seconds.

"Bella, I told you before that Tanya has never appealed to me in any way. She has seduced hundreds of men before but never me. I told you that you are the only woman to ever touch my heart and I meant it. I swear to you Bella that you are the only one for me. You are my only love now and forever.

Now to answer your other question, Bella, I, well" I paused trying to put my feelings into words. I ran my fingers through my hair nervously.

"Bella, I want you in ways that I had thought were lost to me when I became a vampire. I love you as a man loves a woman, but in my human life it wasn't proper for a man and to do certain things with a woman outside the bonds of marriage. I know it might seem silly to you but I still feel that way. You are a lady and I will do everything in my power to assure that you are always treated as one."

'Oh Edward," she said as she sobbed into my chest. "I love you so much."

"I love you too, Bella. With everything I am I love you." I promised.

I lead her into the house. We finished preparing dinner just as Chief Swan's cruiser pulled into the driveway.

"Bells?" he called as he entered the foyer. She better not be upstairs with that boy, I'd hate to have to shoot him tonight.

"In he kitchen dad. Dinner is just about ready." Bella yelled back.

He came and leaned on the doorframe and watched as I tossed the salad and Bella set the table. He chuckled as she instructed me on the proper way to drizzle the vinaigrette over the top.

It looks like Bella has this situation under control. "I'm going to go wash up. I'll be back in just a second."

We sat at the table with eating and me pushing the food around on my plate. I only took an actual bite when I noticed Charlie looking at me. He didn't speak to me all through the meal, he just kept giving me an analyzing look. His thoughts told me that he was sure he was making me nervous and was glad since he was trying to intimidate me. He decided that he would pounce on me with questions once Bella started cleaning up.

I asked Bella if she needed help with the dishes but Chief Swan gave her a look and she mumbled no.

"Edward, why don't you and I go watch some baseball? Bella can take care of this, right Bells?"

"Sure dad." she answered "Have fun Edward," She said whispered as she turned away giggling under her breath.

I followed Bella's father into the living room. He motioned for me to have a seat on the sofa as he plopped down in the recliner. He turned on the Mariners game and watched the entire first inning before he spoke.

"So Edward, tell me a little bit about yourself."

I scanned his thoughts to find out what he wanted to know. It was hard to read him most of the time but his thoughts were clear tonight, I'm guessing that's because he is concentrating on me. He wanted to know everything. I was going to be as honest as possible with him. I wanted his approval.

"Let's see, I was born in Chicago. I lived there with my birth parents until they passed away. There was an accident and I was the only one to survive, but just barely. I was in the hospital near death when Carlisle found me. He was my doctor and fought hard to save me. I recovered of course and he and Esme adopted me. They have been such wonderful parents, I feel truly blessed."

"I'm sorry about your parents son. I know that must have been a difficult time for you. I'm just glad that you have Carlisle and Esme." his thoughts were sympathetic. He had lost his father at a young age and was relating his experience to mine. If only he knew it was almost a century ago, he might have not been so kind.

"I am glad as well. I don't think I would be the same person without them. What else would you like to know about me sir?" I asked already knowing what he wanted to hear.

How old are you? What are your hobbies? What are your plans after high school? Have you ever been arrested? What are your intentions with my daughter? The last question he yelled at me in his head. I fought hard not to chuckle nervously.

"Whatever you feel like sharing. I just want to get to know you." he said calmly.

"Hmm, well I am seventeen. I am a junior like Bella, we have biology class together. Science is my favorite class, I want to follow in Carlisle's footsteps and become a doctor. My biological father was an attorney and I had thought about attending law school at one time, thinking it might make me feel closer to him but I knew deep down that I wasn't cut out to be a lawyer. I loathe arguing. I will leave that job to Rosalie she is always yelling about something," I chuckled at that and so did Charlie.

"I'd much rather spend my time playing the piano or reading. I'd guess you'd say I am sort of a loner. I tend to sit in my room listening to music most days. I'd never even thought about having a girlfriend until I met Bella. The first time she said my name I knew I was lost. She is everything I could ever want in a girl. She is intelligent and she isn't afraid to speak her mind. She is quick to defend those she cares about, she is selfless, she is honest and completely trustworthy. My respect for her grows everyday.

She is incredibly observant and perceptive. Her laugh is infectious and you can't help but smile back when she smiled at you. Her inner beauty shines through in everything she does, it almost outshines her physical beauty but not quite. She is the most beautiful woman that has ever been created, " I stopped my ranting suddenly when I realized that I was saying, I was telling Bella's father how attractive his daughter was. I looked sheepishly at Chief Swan and saw that he was smiling at me.

"I am glad to know that you think so highly of my daughter Edward. She really seems to care for you too. You do appear to be a good boy so I guess for now I will allow you to see Bella, " There was a narrowing of his eyes and his voice took on an authoritative tone, "I will say this just once and then be done with it, if you hurt my little girl I will hunt you down like a rabid dog."

I nodded and gulped. Even though I knew he couldn't really hurt me I was curiously frightened for a brief moment by his threat.

"I understand sir" I mumbled.

"Good. Now its getting late so I think you should head out now." He dismissed me. I took my leave and found Bella waiting in the hall. She had been listening the entire time. She walked me to the door and I leaned in to kiss her cheek. I was more than aware of her father's watchful gaze on us.

"I will see you tomorrow at school Bella," I winked to let her know that I would be back soon. She waited on the porch while I got in the car. I raced to the house, I dropped my car off without stopping to talk to anyone and was sitting in Bella's rocking chair waiting when she returned from her nightly bathroom routine.