A/N well hello my readers out there thanks for the support I've been getting with the favourite's and followers out there it really makes my day when a story is appreciated so without further ado onto the story .

By the way I don't own twilight Stephanie Meyers owns it. I just like to play in her copyright infringement is intended.

Ps this will be the last flashback chapter from chapter four we will be in the present with some small flashback scenes .It will be a long chap.

Edward's POV

After my mother read me the riot act, I continued my search for the elusive Swan. Unfortunately for me Tanya did not take the earlier hint and tracked me down with the intent of trying to coax me into another dalliance, I wasn't interested and was about to tear into her when my father found me and lead me to the office.

As I entered the office I see Miss Swan cleaning her nails with a dagger. The reaction my body had, put me at a disadvantage as all the blood pooled to my lower half. This reaction made no sense yes she was a beautiful woman, but her mere presence sent me into a tizzy and I don't like that I have no control.

I walk stiffly behind the desk to hide my growing erection. Out of the corner of my eye I see my father smirk, sending him a glare he dismisses me and beckons for her to sit next to him. Lifting herself off the couch gracefully she sheaths the dagger in her thigh holster and I groan just a little as my pants seem to have grown a few sizes small in the past few minutes.

When she explains why she was late and the fiasco with Newton I grow visibly angry. How dare that idiot disobey the rules of the family we have survived, were others have failed simply by following certain rules. He breaks them because he thinks the Swans are weak from being led by a woman.

I pause in my thoughts because I realize I fall in the same category, by the treatment I gave Ms. Swan when we first met. Shaking it off I manage to laugh when she tells me she shot the bastard in the ass, after burning the drugs. Which is why Newton, didn't sit in my presence for weeks.

As the conversation turned to the Voulturi I spared a glance at my father. The rumors about them trying to move on swan turf were rampant but, a smaller rumor persisted and it involved the death of Charlie Swan.

Ms. Swan caught our glance and demanded an explanation, when she was told of our suspicions her anger was potent and it terrified and aroused me. When she called her Associate to "Talk" to her guest, the casual way she threatened the man made me realize that I needed to apologize again. She could be a very dangerous enemy or a very loyal Ally.

The news about Charlie's murder hit us all, but she visibly fought the hurt. All I wanted was to comfort her but I had no right, so I sat quietly and waited as my father gave his orders and left. To give Ms. Swan a chance to collect herself I turned to face the window and made a call "this is Cullen call the heads to the meeting room now." The man on the other end confirmed and I turned back to see a fully composed Ms. Swan.

"Ms. Swan…" she stops me with a hand gesture "call me Bella" I smiled I had a feeling she doesn't allow many people that privilege. "Only if you call me Edward," She smirks at that. I start again "Bella I am sorry for your loss, Charlie was a great man and asset to our empire he was family we will get them." She nods at me in acknowledgement, and continues before I could speak.

"I know you will, but I want to finish this myself. It's my Family they targeted, and they just pissed off the wrong woman." I can attest to that one as I touch my jaw gingerly. Her anger radiates off her and I approach slowly, I place my hand on her shoulder as a gesture of comfort. The shock of the tingle running up my arm at the contact has affected me and I can see that it has affected her also.

"Bella I truly am sorry for my behavior earlier, I realize I acted just like the Voulturi in underestimating you. Please let me make it up to you. She watches me closely before finally answering my request. "I'll consider it… on the provision that you allow me to deal with a few issues in tonight's meeting…without consequences." I looked at her questioning her motives, especially when she asked for no consequences. Against my better judgement I agree to her terms, if only to show her that I believe in her Capabilities.

Twenty minutes later the Boardroom in the mansion is full. All the heads, the next in lines and faction members are in full attendance seeing as we just had the changing of Don's this very evening. My father is on one end of the table, my mother beside him. I am on the other end Bella on my right Elezar on my left, Newton is in the middle, Hunter on the left, Weber and Stanley round out the table. When they were all seated I call the emergency meeting to order.

"We are assembled here yet again because we have a situation that involves the Swans and in a larger expanse us all as the Cullen empire. All heads are focused on me and I realize that my mother was right a lot of the members are now females. Ms. Stanley our family doctor took over from her father last year, her husband also shares her practice. Ms. Weber is our accountant / hacker with a promising firm that is constantly expanding her husband Ben is also an accountant. Elezar our family lawyer is retiring soon but had left his company in the hands of Kate his eldest. The only hold out is Newton and that's only because they can't stay married long enough to reproduce again, both he and his son were left by their wives for infidelity.

"I would like to take a moment to acknowledge Ms. Rosalie Hale and Jasper Whitlock, both of whom will be in charge of all our vehicles in light of what happened to Charlie. They and they alone are to be called for any problems." The couple I saw with Bella earlier in the evening stands and acknowledges the room. I see Newton Jr. Stare lustfully at Ms. Hale but I am not the only one Emmett moves closer, and I can see him clench his knuckles. It seems that she is already spoken for, Mr. Whitlock also notices and stares down Newton until he looks away. After they have been introduced I clear my throat and begin again.

Edwards POV

"Ms. Swan Has bought to my attention some news that has prompted me to take action." A huff was heard down the table as I watch both Micheal Sr. and Jr. sneer at the mention of Bella's complaint." Would you like to add anything Newton?" I snap at the elder Micheal with anger in my tone. He looks away not ready to confront my look. I gesture to Bella who stands to give the news.

"A lot of you knew my father, and what I have to say is not good. It has been confirmed that the Voulturi were responsible for the car bombing that took the life of my father." Silence permeates the room at the news then total chaos ensues with murmurs and angry rants especially from the Hunters. Bella calls for order. "Mr. Cullen Has graciously allowed me to clean house, and has given me cart Blanche to use the family resources to discover and take out the Voulturi issue."

A laugh is heard and again Micheal Sr. is seen sneering he is starting to piss me off. "So now I'm taking orders from a woman, this family has gone soft." As fast as he said it a blade whistled past his ear, and a thin red line of blood bloomed on his neck. I am truly impressed by her accuracy and control.

"Ah he speaks at last." Were the terse words Bella uttered to the room "let us not forget about your part in the play Newton!" she turns back to the family and continues, "A few of you may not know but a few months ago mike here…" she points to Newton Jr. and I see him flinch "took a shipment of coke from the Voulturi and tried to store it in one of MY warehouses."

Heads turn to stare at the incredible stupidity of Newton Jr. He at least had the decency to look away, his ex-wife Jessica is whispering to Angela and both ladies burst out laughing. I look at Newton Sr. and see that he is livid which tells me that he knew what his son did.

"Mikey, here decided to not adhere to one of the major rules of the family No FUCKING Drugs." As she was saying this she walked up to stand behind Newton Jr. and slammed one of her daggers in his hand pinning him to the table.

As he cries out his father pulls a gun on Bella, she just stands there daring him to do it, when I hear the sound of multiple guns being cocked. All of them pointed at newton Sr. he must have realized he was out numbered and the smirk on Bella's faced edged him on.

I watch around the room and see victoria Hunter being restrained by her husband James, and Luarent their second in command. Rosalie has two sigs aimed at him, I wonder idly were she hid them. Kate and Irina also have pistols aimed at Newton, Angela pulls out a dagger. A scalpel appears in Jessica's hand and you can see she is contemplating between killing her ex and or helping the poor bastard.

I raise my hand for some order, which was ignored. As the tension was rising, so was my temper and I let off a round of my own gun into the ceiling. "Would every one put the fucking weapons away now!" I yell to the room slowly the weapons disappear. "Jessica I know it's a chore but can you please stitch, that sorry excuse for an ex-husband for me please. He is bleeding all over my table." She nods and her husband Tyler hands her the medical bag.

As Jessica tends to newton, Micheal Sr. and Bella are staring daggers at each other, her phone rings and breaks the stand -off looking at me she answers her phone and goes into the corner. The room still boring holes into the heads of the Newton's. A few minutes later she spins around. Her skin has paled as she looks at Michael Sr. with unbridled fury.

Before I can ask her what is going on she shoots Micheal Sr. twice in the shoulder, as he collapses she explains "this piece of shit gave them my father." She walks up to him and slams a dagger into his injured shoulder. "He is the reason Charlie Swan is dead, he was paid to set up my father."

Before she can do more harm Emmett grabs her in an attempt to restrain her, as she battles to free herself from her brother Rosalie steps up to her to place a calming hand on her face. She stops long enough for Jessica who is finished with Jr. to come and inject her with a sedative; just enough to make her go limp. Her eyes still focused on Micheal Sr. she slumps back against her brother fighting the hold of the sedative. Once again guns are trained on the Newtons.

Bella's POV

After Edwards introduction of Rose and Jasper the meeting proceeded, until Micheal Sr. opens his mouth after I slammed a blade in his idiotic son. He pulls a gun on me, I notice the guns start to train on him and James and Laurent trying to restrain Victoria. I smirk as I see Angela with the dagger she looks at me and winks. Edward breaks the stand- off when he fires a shot into the ceiling.

Everything cools down some-what until my phone rings. "Boss Lady" Seth is on the other end and he sounds pissed which is remarkably hard to do, something must be wrong. "What is it Seth?" he pauses before speaking "Our Guest talked and it's not good, he has informed us that Micheal Sr. set up the car bomb that killed Charlie on Voulturi orders. He was paid twenty million to do it." He continues but I don't hear him, I spin around the blood leaving my face and the rage builds.

I fire two shots at him before he could move I inform the crowded room of what he did and I continue to attack him, I would have killed him if it wasn't for Emmett and Rose. The sting of a needle penetrates my rage and I slump against the wall of muscle that is my brother. I feel his trembling muscles as I fight against the sedative and glare hatefully at Micheal Sr. before slipping into unconsciousness.

Carlisle POV

I am angry no scratch that I am fucking furious, this man sits at my table with his smug smile and has the audacity to talk to my goddaughter like that. When she stabbed that waste of space son of hi is was so proud, but when she told us what their family has done I was ready to kill.

I watch as she slumps against her brother from the sedative and a range of emotions passes through me pain, sadness but mostly anger. Esme my beautiful wife rushes to her side as she and Jessica discuss dosage. Micheal Sr. looks up at me with hate as he bleeds all over the conference room, he tries to stop the bleeding as Jessica has decided not to help him and honestly I don't blame her. All the girls grew up together and Charlie was her favourite uncle.

"Why?" was the only thing I asked him; He looks at me and smiles "Because you never took me seriously, that stupid rule about no drugs we could have been rolling in cash women and anything we wanted. We all knew it was because of Swan so I decided it was time to venture out on my own and with the seed money from Voulturi I could finally do what I wanted."

I backhanded him for his impudence. I remind him why we have that rule in place. "You, piece of shit, we have that rule because Renee was killed by a junkie. Besides the fact that we have survived under the radar for so long because we stick to the old school. You were just plain greedy that's what." I hold my hand out to Jasper who hands me his gun, and I shoot the bastard twice right between the eyes.

I know I was taking Bella's revenge but Charlie was like my Brother, she could take it out on Jr. later.

Edward's POV

After I see Bella slump against her brother my first instinct is to go to her, but I don't have the right yet. Once again guns are trained on the Newton's, and I watch as my father questions Sr. after his pathetic excuse I want to kill him myself but my father ends his sorry life he will not be missed.

I am starting to get a headache from all the drama of the evening I look at James Hunter and he nods, he will get the cleanup crew in here as soon as we dismiss. I turn to Netwon Jr. who is in shock at the death of his father, his look reeks of revenge but I couldn't really care he was a small drop in a larger pond .

Emmett who has relieved his sister to Esme and Jessica's care has moved towards mike with intent to kill. He pins him against the wall and is slowly chocking the life out of him with his bare hands. "Emmett stand down we still need him alive for information." He doesn't listen or he can't hear from the rage. "Emmett don't make me repeat myself, drop him." Rosalie approaches him and gently places a hand on his, she leans in to whisper something to him and he immediately drops him.

I make my way towards him and he sits on the floor trying to catch his breath, the wound on his hand has opened again and I step on it just because I am pissed he cries out as I lean in closer to him. I can see the fear in his eyes when he realizes his daddy isn't there to protect him anymore. "When Bella calms down I'm going to let her do whatever she wants, but for now you are going to be held and questioned and if you're good I might give you a quick death."

He pisses himself as I call for some of the guards to remove him from my sight. "Take him to holding cells and have two guards on him at all times, when Bella's ready she can have him." They drag a protesting Mike out of the room and I return my attention to the remaining families. "We've all had enough excitement for the day, why don't we head home you will be updated at a later time."

They all file out of the boardroom and I hear Elezar ask Kate were Tanya is, but I didn't hear the reply as the rest of us gather around the unconscious Bella. "Is she going to be okay?" I ask my mother as she checks Bella's pulse, "She'll be fine in an hour it was a low dose. Take her to the second floor bedroom third on the right that is the one she usually stays in." I see Emmett move towards her when I stop him. "I'll do it go get some rest." He nods as Rosalie leads him out of the room jasper following behind.

My father turns to me and I see my mother stare worriedly at the woman, laying limp in my arms. "This isn't over son!" he states as he leaves the room with my mother close behind. I sigh and take Bella to her room, I lay her on the bed and I notice her body still tense as if fighting the sedative. I remove her shoes and cover her. I leave the room with a sigh in search of a drink.

Bella's POV

I awake with a start as I try and get my bearings. I realize I'm in the guest room of the Cullen's Mansion. I stumble out of bed. My feet unsteady and I try to remember what had happened, as my mind clears I realize Jessica had dosed me and I make my way to the door. With every step my anger rises and my only goal is to get to newton.

My plans are delayed as the knob turns before I could reach it and I tumble into someone's solid body.
I look up and see bronze hair and beneath my fingers I feel his solid body. "whoa, there are you alright?" when I look up I am stunned by the concern in his green eyes.

"Where is Newton?" I ask my voice hoarse from the impromptu sleep. He avoids my eyes as if he is conflicted. I glare at him and my head starts to clear. "Where is he Edward?" finally he looks at me and answers when he realizes I won't back down. "Micheal Sr. is dead Carlisle Killed him, as for Micheal Jr. he is currently being held until you are ready to deal with him."

I nod in acknowledgement, I can't deny I would have liked to kill Sr. myself but I suppose Carlisle had the right also. When can he be transferred I would like the wolf pack to collect him and take him to the warehouses. I also have to call Charlotte and Peter; tell them they have a new toy to play with.

I see him shudder at the thought even he knows they are sadistic when it comes to breaches against the family. Charlie picked them up when they were young and had them trained. When they find out it was newton who killed him it wouldn't be pretty.

"Mom said that if you were up you need to eat to clear the sedative from your system." I stare at him in disbelief at the casual change of subject. I was still feeling the effects even if it was a low dose "what I could use is a drink." He laughs at my dry response and instead makes a counter offer "how about we make a deal if you eat you can drink, although I don't think my mom would agree." I laugh at him and gesture for him to lead the way "After you… Boss"

As we head down stairs I can see signs that the party is being cleared away, and as we enter the kitchen Esme is at the counter dishing out two plates of pasta and my stomach decides it wants to be noticed as a very audible growl is heard .I grin sheepishly at her as she just places the dish down in front of Edward, and turns to me with open arms. My stomach momentarily forgotten I sink into her embrace as she whispers in my ear that we will talk tomorrow.

Edward who at this time was looking away to give us a moment continues to devour the meal in front of him. As Esme walks out I inhale the aroma of pasta and dig in. With the first bite I moan as the flavours explode in my mouth. I stop when I realize Edward is watching me "What you never see a woman eat before?"

He chuckles at my response and we continue eating in silence I even enjoy a second plate. As I Glance at the clock I realize it is after one. "Still want that drink?" he asks me. I look at him and study his face, he has high cheekbones and a strong chiseled chin; his naturally arched eyebrows and tousled hair accentuate his face but it's his eyes that are drawing me they are a rich emerald green that constantly change as if light hitting the facets or a gem I am temporarily mesmerized.

I contemplate his question as well as his behavior, he has apologized and has given me leeway in dealing with the Voulturi besides the black and blue bruise on his face is punishment enough so I decide to give him another chance.

"Do you have any tequila?" he laughs a sound that is bright and carefree, he moves to the liquor cabinet and pulls out a bottle of Dos Lunas Grand Reserve. I know the brand I have a bottle of it in my desk draw that particular tequila is aged ten years and it is very smooth.

I was in heaven I don't normally drink but when I do its either whiskey or tequila. He shakes the bottle as I grab the lime and salt. He grabs the shot glasses and heads back up to my room. When I raise an eyebrow at his actions he shrugs his shoulders "What it will be easier for you to pass out after" I laugh at his cockiness.

He obviously doesn't know that I can drink most men under the table. "Bring it on Boss man" he laughs at my bravado and we start to drink both forgetting that alcohol and medication don't mix well.

Edward's POV

As Bella and I head back to her room for our night cap my eyes can't seem to stray from the sight of her ass in that red dress. Sue me I'm a man and she has a delectable rear end, she clears her throat and I realize that we have stopped at her room and I've been caught staring.

I smile sheepishly and we settle on the window seats, as we drink we stay away from volatile questions and I learn that her favourite colour is purple and she loves to read. The safe topics are petering out and I ask her about Charlie. She looks at me and it seems she has drunk enough to want to talk about him.

"What do you want to know?" I look at her and try to remember what I knew about the man. I know that he had helped build the Cullen Empire, loved a fish fry with a cold beer and the mariners. I remember going to the games with him and my dad when I was younger, but as I grew up I saw less of him.

I look at her "Well I don't really know much I haven't seen much of the Swans since I came back, which lead to my disastrous first meeting with you." She laughs as she remembers our first meeting "You sure know how to make a first impression." She whispers in that husky voice I can't seem to get enough of.

She continues "Charlie was a force of nature, he lived his life by his rules and liked to collect strays he had such a big heart that the people he meet were better for having known him. He helped a lot of small charities and he advocated for women's rights all over the world I think him having Alice and I made him aware how the world viewed women. He wanted to change it especially after he lost mom."

All this time I could see unshed tears in her eyes but she held them, I knew I was pushing my limits but I couldn't help but brush the stray tear that fell on her cheek. I wiped it away with my thumb and leant down to kiss her cheek when she turned and her lips met mine.

Her lips tasted like tequila and pure sin I couldn't get enough and when she answered my kiss I took it as permission to deepen it.

We were lost in lust, passion and hurt but at that moment I didn't care and neither did she. At the back of my head I knew what we were doing was wrong, but she drew me like no other I was lost to her touch. Sparks flew at every contact of skin.

Clothes seemed to melt away as we were caught in the passion of the night I ran my hands through her thick hair and smelled the patchouli and silk. The scent was strongest by her breast bone and as my hands roamed so did hers. She gripped me and stroked a couple of times before placing me at her entrance when I sank into her heat I was lost and her moan echoed in the room.

The build-up lead to a symphony of curses, moans and even a bit of Italian on her part and when we crested it was together as I slipped out of her. I sank into the oblivion of sleep with the thought that there would be no one else for me just Bella.

Bella's POV

6:30 am Cullen Mansion, the Darth Vader ring tone blares out and I search for my phone in the darkened room, when I finally locates it Embry's news is not good. Stumbling out of bed I am pleasantly sore and hung over. I call Emmett and as we enter the car I take in his disheveled appearance.

"So dear brother, Rose keeping up at night?" he looks away and blushes and I smirk at his reaction. "I must say brother dearest you are definitely in for a ride, but I'm warning you blood or not you hurt her I will break you."

He looks at me and nods he knows there is a story but he will wait for Rose to explain. The car pulls up to the warehouse I head in to deal with the latest fuck up. Apparently when they transferred Newton; before charlotte and peter could arrive they were attacked and Alonso was killed as Newton escaped with the help of the Voulturi.

I want to know how they knew he was transferred tonight, are my warehouses being watched and if not we may have another mole. I take the report from Sam both Embry and Seth were shot in the fight and were headed to Jessica. I couldn't handle any more for the night so I order the younger wolves to start patrolling all my warehouses and headed home as dawn broke over the horizon.

A/N okay guys this is the last chapter of the flashbacks from now on you are only gonna be in the present. Hope you enjoy it and stay tuned for the next chap coming soon.

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