Chapter 7 - The Stolen Companion

It had been days since James had confronted Edward, and Annabel was still plotting on how to speak to Bella. She had no clue that Edward had been gone for the past few days. While her marriage to Edward was failing miserably her relationship with James became stronger.

"Anna…" James bellowed from the other room.

"What baby…" She replied while entering the room.

"I'm going on another hunt with Laurent." He smiled pulling her into the chair on to his lap.

"Ok have fun." She giggled kissing him playfully.

"Please join us…" He begged.

"James I can't… you know how I get."

"Please Anna…" He continued. "Don't you miss the taste?"

"I do, but it's a temptation not a need." She responded.

"Well why don't you give into that temptation?" He smirked pulling Annabel closer to him.

"Now which temptation are we talking about?" She smirked.

James said nothing and his lips crashed upon Annabel's. They leapt from the chair to the wall leaving a large hole in the wall. James had Annabel pinned against the wall, then Annabel threw him off of her and he flew across the room. She soon followed and her body was pressed up against his.

"Shall we move to the bedroom?" James grinned.

"I thought you'd never ask." Annabel smiled.

James carried Annabel to the bedroom. Her legs were wrapped around his waist while their lips met with wild and intense passion. As they entered the bedroom James dropped Annabel on the bed, and the bed nearly collapsed. He leapt on top of her and his mouth engulfed hers.

"My god you're beautiful." James whispered in between kisses.

A few hours had past, and Annabel had just awoken to see James lying next to her. His eyes were closed and Annabel thought she could catch him off guard. She leant over, and as her lips hovered over his. Her face was less than an inch away from his and as her lips drew closer to his. He popped up and his lips met hers, and once again he had her pinned to the bed.

"Trying to sneak up on me are we?" He chuckled.

"No fair." She pouted. "You always sneak up on me, when is it my turn?"

"You're so cute when you're pretending to be mad." He cooed almost sarcastically.

Annabel continued to pout playfully, and she couldn't help but laugh when James began to imitate her.

"Knock it off." She giggled.

"Or what?" He smiled.

"Or I'll punish you." She teased.

"I'd like to see you try." He smirked.

"Maybe later." She smirked.

"Aw… but I want to be punished now." James whined.

Annabel just smiled and giggled. The time she had spent with James was very eye opening. She just wished she could go back in time and change everything. She began to wonder how her life would be different if she had married James rather than Edward.

While Annabel had found new love with James, Edward was losing his mind debating if Bella was worth losing Annabel forever. For the past few days he had spent a lot of time alone, but the isolation was unhealthy. He knew Carlisle opinions of the situation. So rather than hear the lecture he began to confine in his adoptive brother Emmett.

"Emmett I don't know what to do anymore."

"Edward what is there to think about she is your wife." Emmett began. "You made a vow to love her all the days of your life."

"I know I did, but I love Bella too." Edward replied.

"Well what if what Annabel said was true." Emmett elaborated. "And Bella is related to you?"

"Emmett I know it wrong, but I love her."

"Well what about Annabel?"

"Annabel will always be my wife." Edward said with defeat.

"And that's all?" Emmett said trying to hide his disgust. "Why did you even marry her?"

"I can't even answer that anymore." Edward pondered.

"Edward you are my brother so I will support what ever you choose to do, but just think it over carefully before you decide on anything." Emmett added. "Promise me that."

"Alright Emmett."

With all the new information on her new boyfriend Bella was a little distraught from the drama. Bella wondered if Charlie would know anything about their family history.

"Hey um… dad?" Bella stuttered.

"Yeah Bells." He replied.

"Can I ask you something?" She continued.

"Sure shoot."

"I wanted to as you about our family."

"Ok like what." Charlie became a little nervous.

"Well everything." She lied. "It's extra credit for school."

"Well I don't know where to start." Charlie added still nervously.

"Dad why are you so nervous?"

"Bells I don't know how to tell you, but…" He continued. "Your mother is going to kill me if I tell you."

"Tell me what?" Bella looked puzzled.

"There is only a fifty percent chance I'm your real father." Charlie revealed. "I promised your mother I wouldn't tell you, but you are old enough to know the truth."

"What?" Bella replied still confused.

"Your mom and me where dating, then we broke up and then she told me she was pregnant." He began. "She only told me about her affair after you were born."

"So why didn't you get a blood test?" Bella inquired.

"Because regardless of some test you will always be my daughter."

This new information made Bella began to think that she and Edward might not be related, which meant they could be together. She knew the only way to be sure would be a blood test, but she didn't want to hurt Charlie by asking for one. She knew she had to tell Edward this right away.

In the mist of all the drama Annabel was happier than she had been in a long time. James had made her feel like she was the only woman in the world. Annabel truly and deeply cared for him, and she almost loved him.

She and James were just sprawled out on the sofa in the tiny living room. Annabel just looked up and smiled at James. She knew her feelings for him were real and genuine, and she couldn't bare the thought of losing him. As they laid around Annabel became uneasy and on edge. Something didn't feel right she felt like she was being watched, but by who? She tired to ignore the feeling, but it became stronger, and before she could even tell James. Edward came through the front door with anger and frustration in his eyes.

"Annabel what is this?" Edward yelled.

"What does it matter to you Edward?" James jumped to his feet.

"She is my wife."

"So now I'm your wife huh?" Annabel responded irritably.

"You've always been my wife Anna." Edward added. "Anna I love you."

"So you just love me when Bella's not around?" She spat. "Or is it just because now you can't have me?"

"Anna you can't seriously be in love with him." Edward replied with disgust.

"Well maybe I am." She added.

"Really?" James seemed astonished.

"Really." Annabel smiled looking into James eyes completely ignoring Edward.

Edward clenched his fists and lunged towards James with an intense hatred burning in his soul.

"Edward leave him alone." Annabel screamed.

James threw Edward against the wall and held him by the throat. He looked over at Annabel, and knew she was beginning to get frightened so he let him go and whispered.

"If you come near Annabel again I will kill you."

"I'd like to see you try." Edward murmured while heading towards the front door.

Annabel rushed over to James tears streaming down her pale face. She had never been so afraid, and she was even more confused than before.

"Anna I'm sorry." He whispered as he held her close.

"I love you." Annabel whimpered.

"I love you too." He replied kissing the top of her head.