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 189. Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds.

Bella was congratulating herself on her speedy packing when she heard Mrs. Cope talking loudly to her mother. In a panic she shoved the backpacks she was holding under her bed, and sat down with a book in her hand moments before the door burst open.

"Bella, why on earth did you visit the library today? Your wedding is in two days time. We have things to discuss and fittings to finish; we'll be up half the night."

Mrs. Cope, excusing herself to go to the store, found Edward and imparted the sad news that they'd not escape till morning.

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End Note:

Things are really heating up in this story, and for the next little while there will be some back and forth between different scenes and characters because it's really important to the storyline...not just because I like to torture you with worries about Edward and Bella.

Ten points to beans827 for getting my rather bad joke in my author note yesterday about 'things brewing' while the characters were in a cafe... I amused myself anyway.

Beta'd by the amazing cocoalvin, I would be lost without her.