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Chapter 31 – Witches and Doctors

BELLA

We sat in subsequent darkness. There was very little light from the overhead hole, and Edward had blocked off the main entrance. It was late in the evening, so it was by candlelight that he took out the large white rock and started breaking it down.

It was difficult to get everyone settled that night for bed. They could feel the worry radiating off of the both of us, and so everyone was being more clingy than usual. Edward told me to take off my shirt and lay with my hands over my head, so the irritated skin could have some open air and have a break from rubbing. I had to admit he was right. I didn't hurt as much in that position, but I felt a little odd with my breasts exposed, just lying there.

The irritated skin beneath them was enjoying the open air too much for me to cover them, though. Thank god Edward was a doctor and could look at this situation objectively. I mean seriously, my body looked all red, puffy and gross with the heat rash welts in all the wrong places. The stress of the pirates being nearby didn't help, either. It was just sucking all around.

I felt the air heat up when Edward entered the room. He had a cup in his hand and some rags. He set them next to the bed and walked out. He came back in with a pot of water.

"I used the coals to warm it up a little, but I'm afraid it didn't work very well," he apologized sitting down next to me. "I'm going to wipe down the affected areas, and then I'll dry them off and give them some time to air dry, before I dust you with the talcum powder I made. Hopefully, this works for you."

I just nodded in agreement, not sure what to say. I felt like an idiot needing a sponge bath, but it wasn't as if I could go out and shower in the waterfall with the pirates running around. He dipped the rag in the water and rung it out. His worried eyes met mine. "This will probably be uncomfortable. I'm sorry."

He was right, but he was gentle, and it didn't hurt as much as it could have. He kept his eye on me and dabbed lightly. I tried to hide my grimace, but the flinching gave me away. His face seemed to be just as twisted in pain as mine was. I knew when he finished, because he let out a sigh of relief. He took the dry rag and dabbed me gently, once again carefully watching my reactions. When he was finished, he let out a deep breath. "Okay, now we just wait and make sure you're completely dry, so I can gently dust your skin. It should help with the irritation. Honestly, I know this is going to sound perverted or something, but it'd be best if you went topless or maybe used some of Jake's diapers. They have a better absorption rate than your regular cotton shirt."

Great, basically I was too sweaty. Way to make a girl feel beautiful.

EDWARD

She just lay there whimpering under my touch. I tried so hard to be gentle, but she was still whimpering. I wished I could kiss it all and make it better. I dusted my fingers and lightly ran them over her underarms. I didn't take into account that this may tickle her, and she started squirming and giggling.

I looked up at her and smiled. It was impossible not to smile when she giggled, even when it was often at my expense, but now I was just happy to hear it. It had been almost a week since she'd laughed, and I missed it. She must've been in a lot of pain.

I leaned forward and kissed her cheek. "It's good to see you smile."

"I'm sorry," she whispered. She must have caught my quizzical look because she sighed. "I know I've been difficult."

I kissed her shoulder. "Next time, don't wait so long. I could've fixed this sooner," I said tracing some powder under her breasts. A soft moan escaped her lips, and I wasn't sure if it was from pain or pleasure, so I decided to kiss her breast softly, either to "kiss it better" or, well, make her moan my name and beg for more. Thankfully, it was the latter.

Her fingers wove into my hair, but I pulled them free. "Ah, ah, ah, arms up, keep your hands over your head, pretty girl, and let the magic powder do its job."

"Magic powder; are you my witch doctor now?"

"Oh, yeah," I nibbled her neck, "And I have a few other treatments that will lift your spirit and make the island gods very happy."

"Island gods?"

"Mmm hmm, they want me to sacrifice a virgin. Do you know where I could get one of those?" I asked, teasing her nipple.

Her hand was back in my hair as she moaned my name. God, I loved that.

I smiled, looking up at her. "Well?" I asked, still waiting for her answer.

"Not for long," she whispered, wrapping her legs around my torso.

"Hands up," I scolded playfully, holding them over her head. I kissed her lips softly. "Now be a good girl, or I won't let you be my virgin sacrifice."

"And what exactly happens to the virgin sacrifice?" she asked smiling, but I could tell she was a little nervous.

"First, I feast on virgin melons." I kissed down her neck, back to her breasts, and rolled her pebbled nipples on my tongue. Her response had me hard as a rock. "Then, I drink the sweet virgin juice," I said kissing down her belly and nipped at her center through her sleep shorts. "Once I'm engorged on the sweet virgin juice, I impale her." I slid up and thrust my hard cock at her center, causing her to buck up against me. "And once she's screamed my name to the heavens, the sacrifice is complete," I said smirking down at her.

Naughty girl reached down and pulled me against her.

"Hands up," I warned. "Don't make me restrain you," I glared teasingly, and she gave me a pout.

I took a little more powder and recovered her underarms again. "Now, keep them up, little girl, or I'll have to spank you."

"Oh, spankings, how many fantasies do you plan on playing out?"

"None tonight," I said kissing her lips softly, and she pouted at me. "I want you to be able to touch me in return, and right now, you're stuck with your hands up, really limiting our lovemaking positions."

She raised an eyebrow at me. "How many do you know?"

I shrugged. "I'm a doctor, I know all the ways a body can bend, but not all of them are romantic enough to be a first time," I said kissing her cheek.

She looked over at me and gave me a soft smile. "So, um, would you mind being a witchdoctor for our first time? I kinda liked that," she said timidly.

I looked at her in shock, and then my grin split my face. I kissed her lips deeply, "You'll definitely be my virgin sacrifice."

ROSE

When I opened the door, I was surprised at what I saw. The little fourteen-year-old was now an overdeveloped and over-made-up seventeen-year-old. She sat there looking bored and popping her gum, definitely not acting like someone who had been living with the aftermath of a brutal attack. When I looked at my records, I could see she would be eighteen in a few months. Those poor boys had suffered long enough at the hands of this manipulative child.

I took my seat, not looking her in the eyes. I didn't need to. The way she sat defensively, with her arms crossed all annoyed, told me all I needed to know. I decided to do my best to help the boys.

"Hello, Ms. Denali, thank you so much for coming in today. Do you mind if I record our session?" She shrugged. "I'll take that as a no." I clicked on the recorder. "So, you don't seem pleased to be here, you do realize I'm a victim's advocate, right? I'm here to help you through your ordeal."

"I don't need any help, I'm fine," she said flatly.

"Really, I would've thought your rapist only going to a mental health facility instead of prison would be upsetting for you."

She shrugged. "It was a long time ago."

"Tanya, may I call you Tanya?" I asked sweetly.

"Sure."

"Have you confronted your attacker or attackers? It says here there was a pair of brothers involved in this case?"

She let out a huff. "Look, I'd really rather not rehash this crap, so can I just go?"

"Do you still find it difficult to discuss?"

"No, it's not a real issue."

"You realize I'm bound not to divulge anything you say in this meeting. Is there something bothering you? Something you want to get off your chest or talk about? It can be anything. It doesn't have to be about the attack."

"You know what? I do want to talk about something, but not the rape thingy. The dude was deemed nuts anyways, so I did the world a favor."

"And what favor would that be." I composed myself enough to look up at her.

"It doesn't matter. I didn't even get what I wanted. I needed some money. I figured I could use it to run away, maybe get myself a car and some nice clothes. I was gonna buy a condo on the beach in California. I didn't realize my parents would be the ones in control of it. The money hungry jackasses put a few thousand in a stupid college savings account and used the rest to supposedly 'better my life.' That was so bullshit. My dad's new sports car that I've never ridden in did nothing to better my life."

"So they stole the money from your settlement?"

"Yes, and because I'm a minor, there's not a damn thing I can do about it! When I turn eighteen, I'm gonna sue their asses. I've already got my lawyer lined up. He's the guy that helped me fuck that doctor dude over."

"The man accused of your rape?"

"Yeah, he's in the nut house. It's not like he was gonna use his money anyways. He didn't have nearly as much as I expected, though. It sucked."

"So you weren't raped. You just needed a way to escape your parents? They sound like an obnoxious pair. Have you ever thought of reporting them to CPS? Is that something you'd like to do?" I had to play like I was on her side to keep her talking.

"Nah, I'm almost eighteen, and my lawyer, Alec, says that I'll be able to get more from them if I'm seen as mature and able to take care of myself. I don't want to look weak by falling back on CPS."

"You're probably right. It's always best to do as your lawyer says."

"Yeah, he's always looked out for me. When I was starting to feel a little guilty about setting that guy up, he found a way to fix it. The dude was a freak anyways. He kept saying he could read minds. Talk about crazy. Alec said some guy approached him and suggest that he be put in the nut house instead of jail, and that fixed everything. I didn't feel guilty anymore. I was actually doing the world a favor, and I had my money. That is until my fucking parents got a hold of it, but Alec said he'd fix that for me, too, and get me more money on top of that. Awesome, right? You know, he's kind of hot for an older dude. Ten years age difference isn't huge, and he's loaded. I could fuck him. I think he's into me."

"He'd be lucky to get you. I wish you the best of luck with him. Our time is up. Would you like to reschedule another visit?"

"Nah, I've got my hands full with the lawsuit and all. Thanks for the chat. I do feel better."

"Anytime."

I'd heard of crooked lawyers, but Alec Volturi sounded worse than your average scum. I had looked over the boys' court cases. They both had the same judge, and I wondered if he was dirty as well. I had my work cut out for me.

I wrote the judge and suggested that the case should be reopened, because Attorney Alec Volturi's practice was in question.

I was more than a little annoyed when the judge replied.

"Mr. Edward Cullen is now deceased, this case should remain closed."

I wanted to beat this judge with my cane.

I replied: "His family is not, nor is the shame they still have to endure because of this miscarriage of justice. Take another look at this case and the evidence. It is obvious to me that a mistake was made. Alec Volturi should not be practicing law."

Again, his response was infuriating.

"Edward Cullen was deemed mentally unstable. He was sent to a mental health facility, not to prison, and is now deceased. Drop this case, before I have to take further action against you, Ms. Hale."

That set me off.

I slammed my fist down and snatched up my phone. "Demetri, get me the car, we're going to the courthouse. It's time this judge and crooked lawyer had their dirty laundry aired out. I need files on every case that Judge Caius and Alec Volturi were a part of. I have a feeling he's been paired up with Judge Caius on more than one occasion."

They had no idea who they were messing with.

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