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 149. Yet I should kill thee with much cherishing.

"Edward, please don't joke around," Bella fumed.

"I'm not joking, Bella. Please marry me." He slid off the bed and kneeled before her, her hands clasped in his.

"I love you with every breath in my body and I will spend the rest of my days adoring you, if you'll have me?" Edward implored.

"But, Edward, we've only known each other a few days. Why are you rushing into this?"

"Because I know my heart, Bella, and it beats only for you—it will only ever beat for you. Plus, if you are married to me, you can't marry Newton."

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