Chapter 3

EPOV

"Alright, Emmett, lets get this over with," I said as I got in the car with my brother, Santiago closing the door behind me before jumping in the drivers seat with one of Emmett's guys in the passenger seat.

"I still think we should have go medieval on their asses," Emmett said.

"No. I don't want to be at war," I told my brother.

"Edward, they want a show of power, not some peace, love and understanding bullshit."

"The Cullen family is powerful enough that we don't need to prove ourselves to some two bit hustlers and last time I checked I'm in charge of this family - this isn't a fucking partnership."

"That doesn't make any fucking sense," Emmett said.

"That's why you aren't in charge. Go Santiago - I want this bullshit done," I said.

I pressed my fingertips to my forehead, wishing that I brought Jasper with me instead of Emmett.

I love my brother but he sure isn't the brightest sometimes.

"Edward, I just think sitting on our hands won't be a good thing. Going in there and showing them who is boss will be better," he said from beside me.

"I intend to, but I will not risk the lives of our people for a bunch of nobodies."

"How? By being a pansy and doing nothing."

"Enough or you can get out of the car now!"

"Fine, I won't say another word. Until I have to tell you I told you so."

I gripped the bridge of my nose and counted to ten.

If he wasn't my brother, I'd pull my gun on him.

We sat in silence the rest of the way there.

The car came to a stop and Santiago opened the door for me.

"No matter what happens in there, bro. I have your back," Emmett said as he got out of the car.

"Thanks, you stupid lug."

"You're welcome, pretty boy."

Santiago and Emmett's man walked in front of us.

I twisted my wedding ring around my finger as we walked into the hotel.

I wasn't nervous, I usually did that before any meeting, it was my way of feeling close to Bella.

Sure, to Emmett it would probably seem like a pansy thing to do, but to me it kept her close. She has been my rock through all of this and I love her more than my own life.

We walked into the conference room and they were all seated at the table.

I walk confidently into the room - I will show them who is the boss here.

All eyes turned in my direction and I stood not blinking as I looked at each person there.

The head of the other family smirked at me when I looked at him - I could see he was a cocky son of a bitch.

If he thinks he can intimidate me with his stare, he's wrong. He may be older than I am, it doesn't mean anything in this business.

"Mr. Alastair, your boats are in my harbor, your trucks are on my streets and your boys are on my streets. I'll give you three choices, you can pay me, you can get the hell out or I can remove you."

"And what makes you think you can remove me?"

I laughed long and loud never lowering my eyes from his.

"Emmett, the numbers," I said holding out my hand for the papers holding our numbers versus

theirs.

I flung them across the table at Mr. Alastair and waited till he got a chance to read them.

When his eyes raised back up to mine I noticed he doesn't look as bold as before.

"You still want to walk all over my territory, Mr. Alastair?"

I knew what he would say - my forces out numbers his five to one.

"No sir, Mr. Cullen. I'll have my guys gone by tonight."

"Excellent," I said standing back up and extending my hand. "Pleasure doing business with you."

I felt a slight tremor in his handshake.

He's not as bold or fearless as he first projected.

I, on the other hand never wavered at all.

As we walked back to the car Emmett punched me in the shoulder.

"Damn bro, you were like ice in there. I'm sorry I said what I did."

"Yeah, that will teach you to doubt me."

"Do you want to go get a drink?" he asked.

"Sure, that would be great - you're buying though, that's your punishment," I told him with a laugh.

"Fine, I can do that bro."

I slapped him on the back good naturedly as we got in the car.

I told Santiago where to go and I sent a quick text to Bella telling her that we stopped off for a drink.

I will take this time to talk to Emmett about Rosalie.

As the car stopped again, we got out and headed into the bar.

Emmett ordered two beers and a plate of hot wings.

We found a booth in the back and sat down.

"So Emmett, are you and Rose going to try for a baby?" I asked him flat out.

"Did Rosalie and Bella put you up to talking to me?

"No, I was just wondering."

"I'm a little scared to try again, bro," Emmett admitted.

"Why?" I asked taking a sip of my beer.

"Losing that baby almost broke us, what if it happens again, I don't think we could survive that."

"I was scared after what happened with Alice, but I knew that I couldn't treat Bella like she'd break if I touched her. What happened to you and Rosalie is no ones fault. It happens. I think you should try again. Don't deny yourself the joy of parenting a child out of fear."

"Yeah I can see what you're saying," Emmett said.

"You won't regret it, bro. My children are my greatest treasures, along with Bella of course. Have you and Rose talked about it?"

"A little bit."

"Does she want to wait?" I asked as I took another drink.

"She's scared too - she still partially blames herself."

"It's neither of your faults."

"I suppose I do know that."

"You do, and Rose does too. You just have to make up your mind if it's something you both want. Children are you worth it, and you know I was never one who wanted to the married life, now I don't see how I could do without it," I said.

"True and you're a great dad, bro."

"Thanks, Emmett. You'll be a great father too."

"Thanks man, that means a lot coming from you."

We finished our beer and talked a bit more.

I think he was feeling a bit better about trying again.

"I hope that I've helped you, Em. Bella would kick my ass is I made a bigger mess."

"You did, but I thought you said Bella didn't have you talk to me," he said with a grin.

"She didn't, but she's told me not to interfere before."

"Thanks, you did help me see things differently."

"You're welcome," I said as we got in the car.

I couldn't wait to get home to Bella and my children. I missed them while I was gone.

Santiago drove home quickly as Emmett played with his phone.

I couldn't wait to give Bella a long hard kiss.

"Dude, I totally rocked at Mafia Wars," Emmett said.

"You are such a child."

"Yeah, but I rock and you don't," he said as he stuck his tongue out.

That's why I'm in charge and you're not, I thought to myself.

I would never say that out loud, of course. But it's true.

I'm very relieved when the car pulls through the gates and into the driveway.

I hopped out of the car and made my way to the front door.

Emmett and his man way to his car as I went inside my house.

"Bella." I called once I'm inside.

"I'm in the kitchen, baby," she called back.

I walked to the kitchen to see her standing there in her apron.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"I'm making dessert for my wonderful, amazing husband."

"Ooo, what are you making?" I asked.

"Brownies with coconut icing."

"Mmm...baby, those sound amazing."

"I thought you could use some goodies."

"Do I get any of your goodies too, baby?" I asked as I wrapped my arms around her waist and moved my hands up to cup her firm breasts.

"Always."

I turned her in my arms, and leaned in to kiss her hard.

I pushed my tongue passed her lips and I could taste the coconut icing on her tongue.

I couldn't help the growl that erupted from within me.

"Where are the kids?" I asked pulling away.

"With your mom," she said.

"So we are alone?" I asked with a smirk.

"Mmmhhmmm," she said with a grin.

"How long will they be there?" I asked pulling her tight against me.

"Dinner time."

"Mmm...that should be long enough for me to show you how much I fucking love you and missed you today.

"What did you have in mind?" she asked pulling off her apron.

I lifted her up and carried her upstairs.

I carried her to our room and laid her down on the bed.

Her hair fanned out around her head as I hovered over her.

"Fuck, you're so beautiful."

"Thank you," she said with a blush.

"You're welcome, baby," I said as I trailed my fingers along her cheek.

"What are your plans?" she asked pulling me down to her.

I leaned in and started kissing her neck, enjoying her moans.

Slowly I dragged my lips down to her collarbone and started sucking and nipping.

I brought my hands to the hem of her shirt and pulled it quickly over her head.

I removed her bra just as quickly and let my mouth descend to her delicious breasts.

I ghosted my hands down her body as I continued lavishing her breasts with kisses.

I unbuttoned her jeans and started to push them down as far as I could before I pulled away from her breast.

I sat up to pull them off of her along with her underwear.

I worked my hands back up her legs till my fingers brushed her already wet pussy.

"Fuck, baby, always so wet."

"E...Edward...I need you," she moaned.

I pressed kisses to her thighs, slowly moving my lips toward her center.

I licked her pussy lips long and slow, making her cry out.

I pushed my tongue in until I hit her clit and I stroked it with my tongue, making her jump a little.

I brought my hand up and gently pushed two fingers inside her.

"Edward," she moaned out.

I sucked her clit as I pumped in and out of her.

I felt her fingers pulling on my hair as she moved against my face.

I lapped at her clit harder as I pushed my fingers in deeper.

I could feel her walls begin to quiver - I knew she was close.

I scraped my teeth over her clit and she exploded around my fingers.

"Mmm...oh yes, Edward...fuck yes."

"You're so beautiful when you come baby."

I crawled slowly up her body, I needed to be inside her so bad now.

I pushed all the way into her in one move, both of us moaning at the feel.

We moved slowly together, not in any hurry, just loving the feeling of being together.

"I love being inside you, baby."

"I love when you are too," she said as she clutched onto my shoulders.

I pushed in harder and deeper as her fingers dug into my skin.

"Mmm...yes, Edward, more."

I pushed into her a little harder and a little faster.

Her moans spurred me on as I looked into her chocolate brown eyes.

I could see so much love there for me.

I grunted as I pushed her legs up by her sides, giving me a deeper angle to thrust into her.

"Fuck Edward, I love when you do this. More, harder."

I would give her anything she wanted, all she had to do was ask, that included in the bedroom.

"I'm so close, baby, but I need you to come for me."

She slipped her fingers between us and started to rub her clit.

I loved watching her do this, and after a few minutes I felt her walls trembling around me.

"Fuck yes Edward, oh fuck yes," she called out.

That's all I needed to feel her coming around me, as I stilled above her and came hard inside her.

"Yes Bella, mmm...yes," I roared as I held her trembling back against mine.

I kissed her lips gently as I slowly thrusted in and out of her, relishing the feeling of her pussy around my softening cock.

"I love you, Edward so much."

"I love you, baby."

I turned us so we were laying on our sides as I continued kissing her, as I slipped out of her.

"How did your meeting go?" she said as she put her hand on my cheek.

"Okay, they will be leaving our turf."

"How was Emmett?"

"His usual oafish self."

"Did you threaten him?" she asked.

"Maybe," I admitted sheepishly.

"I'm sure he deserved it. Did you talk to him about Rose?"

"I...I...yes."

"And?"

"They are both scared."

"Did he say if they are going to try again?" she asked.

"I think they will."

"That's good. Rose and I have been talking, she asked when we are going to have another baby."

"What did you tell her?"

"I told her we are going to start trying after our anniversary next year," she said with a smirk.

"What's funny?"

"She said there will be no real trying in that, so as my shot wears off your sperm will do their job. I believe she called them super sperm."

"She really said that?"

"Yeah, she did. No doubt your brother is rubbing off on her."

"Lovely."

"Should we get up and get dressed?" she asked.

"Yeah, I suppose we better before my mom gets here with the kids."

She got up off the bed and I watched as she put her clothes on.

My wife had an amazing body, even after having two children.

"Are you going to get dressed or would you like your mom to see you naked?"

"No, I'm getting up."

She laughed as she pulled on her shirt.

"Oh, Alice called today."

"Did she?"

"Yeah. She said she wanted to apologize for everything she did and said. She doesn't want us to not be friends when she gets home."

"Good, about damn time."

"I'm still a little leery of her, I know she knows how to play the hospitals game of letting them see improvements, so that she can gain privileges."

"You think she would really do that?"

"I would hope not. I'm sorry, I know she's your sister and you love her. I just don't want to be hurt again."

"Nothing to be sorry for, baby. I trust your judgment, and I hope that Alice isn't playing the hospital. I won't hesitate to send her to a stricter hospital, just as Aro already did."

"I hope that won't be necessary."

We finished getting dressed and went downstairs.

Bella went to finished making dinner as I set the table.

"Bella, is mom staying for dinner?"

"Yes, both she and your father."

"What are we having?" I asked walking into the kitchen to see her bending over and getting something out of the oven.

"We are having Manicotti and salad."

"Mmm, my favorite."

"I know," she said with a smirk.

"Is Bailey going to eat that or one of her little meals?" I asked.

"I think I'll let her try this out."

"Sounds good."

The doorbell rang and I went to answer it.

I opened it to see my parents and my children.

"Hello son," my dad said.

"Hi dad, hello my Bailey girl."

"Da-da," she said as she reached for me.

"Da-da scwatchee."

Mom walked in behind dad holding Grayson, he was waving his arms and babbling.

My children were so adorable.

"Daddy needs to shave, huh Bailey?" Bella said from behind me.

She giggled and nodded her little head.

"No fair ganging up on me, Bailey girl," I said as I sat her in her high chair and I went to nuzzle Grayson's cheek.

I picked up Grayson and nuzzled my chin against him and he laughed.

"See Grayson likes my scruff."

Bella smiled over at me, she knew that she enjoyed my scruff against a certain area of her body.

"How did the meeting go?" my dad asked as we walked to the table.

"Okay, they won't be on our turf any longer."

"That's good," he said.

"No more talk about business at the table," Bella said as my mom smiled, that was usually her line.

"Yes, ma'am."

Bella smiled as we all sat down to eat.

"This is wonderful, Bella," my father said.

We passed the food around the table, dad and I taking especially large helpings.

I loved Bella's cooking - everything was wonderful and I couldn't wait for that dessert.

I wondered if she had anymore of that coconut icing left.

I looked over at Bailey and she was eating her manicotti and smiling.

"I guess she likes it, love," I said to Bella.

"She does, looks like she'll need a bath before bed."

"Definitely."

"I'll do it before we have dessert," she said softly.

"If you want too."

She nodded as we continued eating and the conversation flowed nicely.

"Ba-ee done, pop-pop."

"Okay, sweet girl," my father said as he used his napkin to wipe her mouth.

I could see so much of Aro in my father.

His presence was still dearly missed.

"Unca Aro," Bailey said as she pointed behind my dad.

All eyes turned to the picture of Aro that sat on our mantle.

"Yes, Bailey, it's Uncle Aro - he's in heaven with God."

She nodded as Bella picked her up.

"Let's get you cleaned up and ready for bed."

"I'll come and help put Grayson to bed," my mom said as she picked him up.

"Dad and I will clean up the kitchen," I told Bella.

She nodded as she left the room.

Dad helped me clean the table and put away the leftovers.

"Anything you want to tell me about the meeting?" he asked.

"They weren't much of a threat - I showed them our strength and they backed right down."

"Good. How was Emmett?"

"His normal self."

"He wanted to go in there with guns blazing, huh?"

"Naturally."

"That's why Aro chose you, the level headed one. He knew you'd be able to control your temper and think logically. If Emmett ran the family, we'd have a freaking bloodbath on our hands," he said as we finished up the dishes.

I couldn't help but smile at my father's praise.

It meant a lot to hear from him.

"Thanks dad," I said softly. "I've been having doubts about being strong enough to be the boss the family needs."

"Never doubt son, you are a great leader."

"Thanks dad," I said as I pulled him into a hug.

"Aro and I discussed it at length. He chose wisely, son."

My mom and Bella came into the kitchen as we pulled away from each other.

"Everything okay?" Bella asked coming to my side.

"Yeah, baby."

"Do you want dessert now?"

"Of course."

She smiled at me as she reached for the plates.

I poured the coffee as my parents went to sit in the living room.

"Babe, do you have anymore of that icing?" I asked.

"Yeah, why?"

"Oh...just thought I might want to eat more of it sometime."

"Hmmm...like with a spoon?"

"No baby...off you," I whispered.

"Mmm..that can be arranged," she said with a smile.

We walked into the living to find my father and mother kissing on our couch.

I nearly dropped the tray of coffee.

"Oh god, my eyes," I said as I sat the tray down as Bella giggled.

"Excuse us...couldn't help ourselves."

"I so did not need to see that," I said as I sat down.

"You kids aren't the only ones that like to have fun," my mom said.

"Ewwww, way too much information," I said.

They both laughed as Bella gave them their plates.

Thank you, Bella," my father said.

"Did you make these?" my mom asked as I sat down in the chair.

"Yeah, I did. Even the frosting," she replied softly.

"They look wonderful, dear."

"They taste even better," my father said with his mouth full.

"I can see where Emmett has gotten some of his manners from," I said as I watched him eating.

"What?"

"Nothing, old man. Finish eating," I said with a laugh as I picked up my own fork and tasted the divine frosting, that I was looking forward to using later on my wife.

"What's the smirk for Edward?" my father asked as if he knew my thoughts.

"Oh ummm, nothing you want to know, trust me."

He just laughed as Bella blushed from her seat.

She still had a hard time with how open we are as a family when it comes to sex.

But she has gotten a lot better.

I brushed my fingers over her cheek, and smiled at her.

"We should go," mom said once their dessert was gone.

"Yes, we have some...er...fun to get to at home," my dad said looking over at me.

My mom hugged us both as my father put his arm around her and waved as they walked out the door.

"Finally alone," I said as I wrapped my arms around her waist.

"Mmm...yeah," she said as she pressed her back into my chest.

We gathered up the dishes and took them into the kitchen.

We put everything into the dishwasher and turned it on.

"Baby, where is the frosting?" I asked as she stood against the dishwasher.

"Right here," she said holding up a container filled with the sweet concoction.

"Mmm...there's so much I want to do with it."

"Well, you have to catch me first," she said as she took off running for the stairs.

Did she really think she could outrun me?

I took off after her and caught her around the waist about halfway up the stairs.

"Caught you, what do I win?"

"Me...anyway you want me," she said breathlessly.

"That I do, baby."

I wrapped my arm around her waist as we continued on to our bedroom.

Once inside our room, I laid her down on the bed and proceeded to take her clothes off.

She was so beautiful as I pulled her shirt off her body.

Her hair was fanned out across the pillow as she looked lovingly up at me.

"You are so beautiful, baby."

"You make me, feel this way."

"You are that way."

I pulled my clothes off and laid on my side next to her.

I slowly ran my fingers down her chest, stopping at her beautiful full breasts.

I'd never get enough of her ever.

I reached for the container of frosting and pulled off the lid, as I dipped my fingers inside it.

Slowly I trailed some of the frosting across her breast and put a lot on her nipple.

"Mmm...you look good enough to eat," I said looking down at her.

I leaned in and ran my tongue along the frosting, licking it up as I moved towards her nipple.

I loved hearing her breath catch as my tongue lapped up the sticky frosting.

We'd definitely need a shower tonight.

"This frosting is even better off you, baby."

"Is it? I'll have to try it on you," she said.

"You can when I'm done, love," I said as I moved to her other breast.

"Mmmm," she said.

I sucked her nipple deep in my mouth before moving further down her body.

I kissed over her stomach and then I nudged her legs apart as I settled between them.

I could see her desire glistening on her pussy lips - always so ready for me.

"Fuck baby, so wet."

"Always for you," she said as I pushed her legs up as I leaned in and licked up her folds to her clit.

She moaned loudly and arched off the bed.

"Edward."

"What baby? Do you want me to stop?"

"No, don't stop. I want more."

I licked her more deeply, paying special attention to her clit.

I slipped two fingers inside her, rubbing just where she likes.

"Yes, mmm...yes, Edward. Don't stop," she murmured.

I curled my fingers inside her as I sucked her clit.

"Don't finish that way," she moaned. "I want you inside me when I come."

I pulled my fingers out and moved up her body.

I lined myself up with her entrance and pushed inside her.

We both moaned at the contact as we started to move.

I kept her legs pushed up by her sides as I moved in and out of her.

Her moans spurred me on as I kept moving deep inside her.

She felt so good I knew I wouldn't last long.

"Edward, I'm so close. Are you?" she asked.

"Yes," I grunted out.

I continued thrusting inside her as I felt her walls tightening.

She reached up and twisted her nipple between her fingers and her walls clamped tightly to me.

"That's it baby, come for me."

I was so close as I thrusted harder inside her.

"Oh fuck yes, Edward," she called out.

Feeling her tighten around me pushed me over the edge and I came hard inside her.

"Oh fuck - so good baby."

She wrapped her arms around me as I laid down on top of her.

"I love you so much," I said against her neck.

"I love you too," she said as she ran her fingers through my hair.

I rolled us to our sides as I snuggled close to her.

"Do you want to go take a quick shower?" I asked.

"Yeah definitely."

"I promise, I'll be good."

I stood up and then helped her up from the bed, as I lifted her in my arms and carried her to the bathroom.

I turned on the water to warm and carried her inside.

I promised that I was going to be good, and I was determined to keep that promise.

The water flowed over our bodies and felt so good.

I grabbed the soap and her body wash and started to wash her body.

After I finished washing her, she took the washcloth and body wash and she washed me.

I loved when we showered together.

I turned off the water and reached for the towels.

I wrapped Bella in one and then wrapped the other around my waist as I carried her from the shower.

I sat her in the middle of the bed as I grabbed her brush and sat behind her.

"Is it okay if I brush your hair?" I asked.

"I would love that," she said. "I love when you brush my hair. Will you braid it?"

"Of course love."

I started to brush through her hair gently, I loved the feel of it in my hands.

Her hair is so thick and shiny - I loved it.

Once I was done brushing it, I started to braid it.

I leaned in and kissed her neck as I finished braiding her hair.

"Thank you. You are so gentle with me."

"Always, baby."

We laid down and I snuggled behind her, pulling her close to me.

"I love you, Bella."

"I love you, Edward."

I held her close to me as I she fell asleep.

It was a nice feeling holding my wife, and knowing that my family was safe at least for the night.