Edward got up from his desk chair and walked over to where I stood. He took my hands and held on to them. "I agree but I like to point out that I'm not the only one in this relationship that has been keeping secrets," he said, I nodded my head silently telling him that I understood. Edward sighed and led me to the couch that was by the window.

Once we sat down, he began "Bella, my dear Bella. I know Royce because I am also am in the mafia but there is more. I am also the boss." Edward paused and waited for me to let that sink in. I was glad. How could the man I love in be the mafia? I mean, sure, I knew what was said about Chicago but I didn't think that my husband was a part of it. I don't think I can take this. I was panicking. My husband is a killer.

Edward could sense that I was about to break "Bella, please, calm down. Let me explain," I nodded weakly. "My father was also a part of the mafia and when he died, I took over. I didn't have a choice. I found that I was quite good. To keep the police off my back, I opened a bar and asked Jasper to be one of my bartenders. Opening that bar turned out to be the best thing that I ever did." Edward smiled at me when he said that.

For the first time since the conversation started, I asked the question I needed to ask "H-Have you ever k-killed anyone?" I asked nervously. He sighed and looked down at his hands.

"Bella, though it pains me to say this, I have killed people but I promise you that I only killed when I absolutely needed too."

I didn't know what to say. I didn't know what to think. The man that I promised to love just two months ago was a mob boss. I just wanted run far, far away. Running was easy. Easier than facing the problem. It's cowardly, I know but that's is how my mind works. For the first time I was afraid of Edward.

"Bella, sweetheart, this is why I never wanted you to find out. I knew you would be frighten. I wanted you far from this as possible but then your no good of a sister showed up. Baby, I need you in my life. I'm a selfish bastard, I know. I know that I have no right to ask you of this but can you still love me after knowing all of this?" I hesitated for a moment before giving him an answer.

"Edward, I love you no matter what but I don't know how I feel about this. I mean it's going to take more than a five minute conversation about it. I need more time to think about what's going on here." It may not be the answer he wanted. Hell, it wasn't the answer I wanted to give. I would love nothing more to tell him that I accept anything that he does but I can't do that. That is not who I am. Nor is that who I'll ever be.

He sighed and looked down at his hands. I put my hand on his cheek and made him look at me as I said "Edward, two months ago, I stood beside you and made you a promise that I would stand by you in sickness and health. That is not a promise that I take likely nor is it a promise I take back." I also made a promise to myself as I spoke to him. I promised myself that I would be honest with him in the future. No matter what the situation would be.

Edward looked relieved that, for the moment, I wasn't leaving him. "Oh Bella, before I met you, I considered myself the man that wouldn't take crap off anybody. Every man that came in my office knew that they may never come back out alive but the day you walked in was the day my heart melted. You know, after you left my office that day, Jasper came in and asked me if I gave you the job…"

Edward's POV

"What's the verdict? Did you give her a job?" Jasper asked as he came in my office.

"Yeah, I did."

"Did you tell her about your side job?"

"Really Jasper? My side job? Owning this bar is my side job if anything."

"Now you are just avoiding the question."

I was getting frustrated "No, I didn't tell her that I was a mob boss. You happy now?" I got up from my chair and walked to the far side of the room where a photo of my mother and father hung. I knew that the girl didn't see it for there was hardly any light in the room beside the light that was on my desk. Looking at the photo helped me think.

"Edward, if I didn't know any better I would think that you have a soft spot for this girl."

"I don't know what it is about her, Jasper but I feel like I could tell her anything. From the moment she walk in the door, I could tell that she was special."

"Are you ever going to tell her?"

"Not if I can help it. I want her to remain innocent."

Jasper sighed "Do whatever you have to do, man. Know that I'll stand behind you no matter what."

"Thanks Jasper."

Jasper grinned "Yeah, whatever. Just know that when there is a zombie apocalypse and they are chasing us, I am so tripping you." With that, he walked out the door.

I chuckled to myself and muttered "Asshole."

I laugh softly after Edward finished telling me his story. Jasper believes that there is going to be a zombie apocalypse. My first day, Jasper came up to me during my break and asked me in a serious tone about how I felt about zombies. I laughed thinking that he was joking. He quickly informed me that he was serious. He also told me that he had chainsaws, guns, extra food, and a makeup kit. When I asked about the kit, he told me that the kit could make him blend in. I asked him that, even with the makeup, wouldn't they smell him. Jasper shook his head at me and continued on.

We shared a laugh at Jasper's expense and then we were silent. "How did you meet Royce?" I asked after a while.

Edward sighed "It was about two years ago. We were dating by this point. Luckily you were taking a sick day, so you didn't see him. The meeting wasn't a friendly one. Royce had been selling guns on my turf and I wasn't going to let him continue. I informed him that if he didn't stop, he would not be happy with the results. I had one of my guys watch him and he didn't take to my warning."

"What did you do?" I asked.

"I took his daughter," Edward said sadly.

I gasped "You took his daughter? Wait, Royce has a daughter?"

Edward nodded "I'm not proud of myself. I had to make sure that he knew I was serious in my threats. I swear to you Bella, I didn't hurt her. I made her scared but I would never hurt her."

"I know you wouldn't hurt her, Edward." Which was true. Edward looked relieved.

He continued his story "I took his daughter and I guess he was human enough that he cared about her for he quickly left town. I kept my word and let his daughter go. That was the last time I heard of him."

"Until now," I said.

"Until now," he echoed. "Bella, there is one last thing. Royce doesn't just run guns. He runs women. Which is something that I do not do." I nodded my head, silently telling him I understood. "That's everything."

Edward's story was over. I knew that I had a lot of thinking to do. I still don't know how I feel about my husband being a mob boss. There would time later. Right now, it was my turn to tell him my secret. The reason I left Forks.

Author's Note:

Thank you to all my readers. It makes me so happy that people are enjoying my story. I promise that I will finish this story. It may take me a while because I am in college but I promise to finish it. Here is a basic time line for this story.

Edward and Bella met when Bella was 22.

Edward and Bella began dating when Bella was 24.

They dated for about 6 months and got engaged.

They were engaged for 6 months and then got married.

Now it has been two months since the wedding and Bella is now 25.

Edward is two years older than Bella (Not sure if I explained that.)