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 228. There lies the man, slain by young Romeo.

The television in Renee's room was on, the muted sound occasionally filtering through Bella's consciousness as her mind drifted from Renee's incessant rambling about the wedding.

A 'breaking news' banner flashing across the top of the screen drew both of their attention and Renee turned up the sound.

"This evening, Downtown Chicago turned into something resembling a warzone. Two lie dead and another appears to be fatally wounded as a result of a shootout between the Cullen and Swan families.

"At this point in time we only have one confirmation. James Swan lies dead by the hand of Edward Cullen."

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End Note:

And the press at their finest...

Hugs and kisses to cocoalvin for her beta'ing genius.