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 204. Romeo, the hate I bear thee can afford no better term than this – thou art a villain.

"Stop!" Edward called out as he drew near. Everyone turned to look at him; his family with disbelief that he was there, and James with anger upon recognizing him as the guy he'd seen with Bella on the security camera footage.

"Edward," Jasper called out. "This isn't the place for you and Alice right now. Take her home."

James' eyes took on a decidedly mad look. "You're a Cullen?" he spat out. At Edward's nod, James lunged at him and grabbed him by his shirt. "Stay. Away. From. My. Bella," he hissed into his face.

"I can't, she's my wife."

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End Note:

Edward has such a lovely soul, trying to diffuse the situation, little knowing what has gone down between James and Alice at the Ball.

Much love and kisses to cocoalvin for beta'ing. Mwah!