The Curse of Destiny

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. I wish I did, but I don't. I own this plot line (originally it was a short story I wrote for a college class and I decided to turn it into a longer fanfiction story). I hope you all like it.

Description: The doctors threw around the term "Stockholm's Syndrome." All Bella knew was that she missed her kidnapper and wasn't sure how to function without him anymore. She needed him and she had to get back to him…somehow. Could she love Edward, the man who had both abducted her and stolen her heart? Could she live without him? Time will tell…

Author's Note: Hello everyone! Sorry about the delay. Real life has been super busy lately. When you have two young children life tends to get crazy at times. I hope you like this next installment. Please review and let me know. Thank you!

Chapter 11 – Letting It All In…

Bella could not help all the emotions that continuously coursed through her body. Anger at her parents. Anger that Jacob would want her if she didn't want him. Confusion as to why her mother told her to go for Mike when obviously she was meant for Jacob. Maybe her mother had wanted her to experience some fun before she was forced into a life she did not agree to live. Maybe her mother was trying to help her in a subtle way. Her mother was terrified of her father and never disobeyed him, so just this small comment about Bella enjoying her time with Mike must have caused her mother some fear. She felt anger at her mom though for not telling her if she didn't agree. Her mother had no friends. She stayed home and cooked, cleaned, and made sure things were perfect for her father. Her father never hit her mother, but still she feared him. She had always known her parents were odd, but this was ridiculous.

Edward sat quietly letting Bella absorb everything. "Do you believe me?" He asked quietly.

Bella looked at him and saw the earnestness in his deep green eyes. "Yes." She whispered hoarsely.

Edward let out a sigh of relief and took her hand in his. It was a brazen gesture for him to make and Bella did not immediately pull away. His touch sent an undercurrent through her body and only the fear of what that meant forced Bella to pull away. Edward looked like he understood as a small smile graced his beautiful face.

"How's your ankle?" He asked quietly as he gently probed the area with his soft fingers.

Until he had mentioned it, she had forgotten about her ankle. "The medicine helped." She said softly. "Thank you."

His eyes showed a depth of emotion that caused a tingle to go up and down her spine. "I only want you to be well and happy. I know…I know I went about it the wrong way. I know that, but I…" he broke off and ran a hand through his unruly hair again before continuing. "I just couldn't let Jacob Black break you." He finished in a whisper. "And this was the only way I knew how to save you."

Bella breathed in and out deeply and focused on the sincere man in front of her. The man who believed they were destined to be together. Something shifted in her in that moment. She felt…grateful. She felt grateful for his intervention. She shocked herself by speaking softly. "Thank you." She said.

He raised his head and looked her in the eye. He saw her sincerity. He felt his tense muscles finally relax. "You're welcome." He said softly. "I just, I just wanted you to understand that is how this started. I couldn't help falling in love with you in the process."

Edward felt walls go up around Bella instantly and knew he had ruined what little progress they had made. He tried to remedy it quickly. "I set out to save you, but once I knew you….once I knew you I just knew you were the one for me. I know that sounds sick. I know that sounds crazy, but things changed for me. I hope that someday you will feel the same way."

Bella looked at him suspiciously. She was grateful that Edward saved her from that fate, but she felt very uncomfortable with his confession of love for her. He didn't even know her…not really.

Edward seemed to read her mind. "I do know you. I know that you prefer solitude and books to socializing and parties. I know your best friend is Alice and that you have a difficult time letting others into your life. I know your father has forced you to spend every Saturday with the Blacks since you turned fifteen. I know you have dreams of leaving this town and going to college. I know you want more than your parents will ever give you."

As he spoke, he moved closer to Bella and she found herself leaning closer to him as well. His words should have horrified her, but they made her feel….made her feel so many things. She felt…loved and wanted. She had never felt that way in her life. She didn't know anything about this man who had abducted her. She only knew that he was being honest with her and real. She knew she should stop and think, but she didn't. The closer he came to her the more the urge to touch him called to her. She reached out a shaky hand and cupped his cheek in it. Edward looked at her in shock and awe before leaning in closer to her and pressing his lips to hers. Bella gave herself over to the kiss. It started out chaste and slow, but the desire coursing through Edward flowed into her veins and the kisses grew in intensity. He swiped his tongue against her lips and she opened her mouth to him giving him access. This was the first time she had ever kissed a boy. Tentatively her tongue touched his and then her nerves died away and she was kissing him back with ferocity. She was tired of thinking. For once in her life, she just wanted to feel. Edward was making her feel. He was making her his. She had never known the powerful emotions that coursed through her body as they continued kissing.

Finally, he pulled away slightly and then placed two quick kisses against her overheated lips. His eyes were bright with emotion and her body tingled, begging for another kiss. "You are incredible, Isabella. Incredible." His voice was hoarse and his breathing was ragged. Bella allowed this compliment to course through her before pressing her lips against his once more. He returned it eagerly and enthusiastically. His arms pulled her close to him gingerly and wrapped around her back. She wrapped her arms around his neck and they continued their exploration of one another. Edward trailed kisses down her collarbone and Bella couldn't help the moan that escaped her. Edward growled against her throat leading Bella to believe that he liked her moan. She wanted to make him react to her as well. She let her hands roam over his well-defined shirt covered chest while she nibbled at his neck. Edward's moan was deep and sensual, causing desire to shoot through Bella's entire body. She had never experienced these feelings. She knew later she may regret this, but right now she was too caught up in the moment to let anything penetrate her. She felt safe, loved, and wanted and it was a heady feeling she never wanted to lose.

I hope you liked this chapter and are happy with the way things are progressing for the young couple. Do you think Bella will regret her actions? Do you think they will grow closer? I would love to hear your thoughts. Please review and let me know.

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