Beautiful Tyrant

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A/N:

In this story the character names belong to Stephenie Meyer but the inspiration and chapter titles come from William Shakespeare's epic tale, Romeo & Juliet.

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Chapter 23. Black and portentous must this humour prove.

Edward was almost invisible amongst the gilded colors of the bedroom furnishings. His hair, which many described as bronze, melded into the burnished autumn colors of the coverlet, as did the moss green of his sweater. He was motionless, simply staring at the ceiling, willing the hours to pass more quickly until the dead of night and welcome sleep.

He resented the knowledge he was considered too young to contribute to the family business. Equally, he agonized over the goddess who barely gave him the time of day, thinking him too young to be a serious contender for her affections.

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End Note:

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