Chapter 11

EPOV

"What the fuck do you mean you have no leads?" I yelled at Felix.

"I'm sorry boss, I checked my sources and I'm getting no leads on a leak or anything," Felix said.

"What the fuck am I paying you for if you can't find me anything?" I yelled, throwing down the pen in my hand.

"Boss, I'm doing the best I can. Obviously they've covered their tracks very well," Felix said in his defense.

"Don't give me excuses - give me results and I want them fucking yesterday!" I said standing up.

Both Felix and Santiago dropped their eyes and mumbled, "Yes boss."

"Get the fuck out and find me something."

I walked across my office to the liquor cabinet and poured a drink, not even ice to dilute it this time. I shot it straight back, enjoying the burn as it slides down my throat.

Fuck I'm pissed, more pissed then I've been in awhile.

I pinch the bridge of my nose trying to get in control of myself. I just want to hurt something right now...hurt them bad.

If this was a few years ago, I would be going out to find some nameless woman and fuck her hard and not give a shit about her.

I'm glad those days are over, but I needed a new way to vent the frustration that I feel.

I paced back and forth in my study before finally picking up one of the empty decanters off the liquor cabinet and throwing it with all my strength into the fireplace, smashing into a thousand pieces.

"Fuck."

I slid my hands up into my hair and pulled slightly as I leaned against the liquor cabinet, trying to calm down before I went to my bedroom.

I stood there thinking of my kids and Bella, trying to calm myself.

"Fuck," I yelled again, slamming my head back into the wall.

The jolt seemed to help - now I'm thinking about the headache that is creeping across the back of my head.

I rubbed the back of my head and finally stepped into the hall.

I checked on each of the kids - their sweet sleeping faces took the last of the anger from me and now I just felt tired.

I closed their door and walked down the hall to my bedroom.

I slipped in quietly, I didn't want to wake Bella. I undressed quickly, just dropping my clothes on the floor next to the bed.

I slipped under the covers carefully.

Bella's back was turned to me and I curled myself around her, placing a gentle kiss on her bare shoulder.

I fell asleep thinking of Bella - I hope I don't fail - she believes in me so much...I don't want to let her down.

When I woke up our bed was empty but I could hear Bella across the hall talking to Bailey. "I want da-da," Bailey said and I can just see her little pout.

"Shhh, sweetie, daddy is still sleeping, he's very tired."

"No. I want da-da."

I can hear the tears starting in her voice.

I pushed the covers back and got out of bed and slipped on some sweats.

I shuffled down the hall and peeked my head into the room.

Bella was trying to put a dress on her but Bailey had her little arms crossed and shaking her little head, sending her little bronze curls dancing on her head.

"Psst," I whispered.

Bailey's head snapped over in my direction and her face lit up.

"Da-da!" she yelled and ran for me, wrapping her chubby arms around my calves.

I picked her up and hugged her tight, smiling at Bella over Bailey's hair.

Bella gave me a small smile and handed me the dress. "Maybe she'll put it for you, I'm going to get Grayson."

I watched as Bella walked out the leaving me with Bailey.

"Will you put this on for daddy?" I asked.

She nodded.

I slipped the dress over her head and walked over to Grayson's room

Bella was just finishing Grayson's diaper.

"Hey love," I said from the doorway.

"Hey," she said softly.

"I'm sorry I was so late last night."

"I...I missed falling asleep with you," she said softly.

"I'm sorry baby, I'll try not to let it happen again.

I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her lips gently.

She smiled against me and wrapped her arms around me.

"Did you get things figured out?"

"Not really - Felix couldn't find anything from his sources."

"Oh.. so you haven't decided what you are going to do?" she asked.

"No, I need to know where they are getting their info first to make sure it isn't leaked."

"Makes sense."

"Ma-ma, Ba-ee up," she said as she pulled on Bella's leg.

Bella picked Bailey up and I took over dressing Grayson.

"Sowwy ma-ma," she said as she kissed Bella's cheek.

"It's okay sweetheart," Bella said, hugging Bailey.

"Are my girls ready to go get some breakfast?" I asked as I carried Grayson over to them.

"Yummy!" Bailey yelled.

"And what would my little girl like to eat?"

"Panacakes," she squealed.

"Anything you want, little love."

Bella just smiled.

"Are pancakes good for you, baby?" I asked as we walked out of the room.

"Sounds wonderful."

We walked downstairs and I told them to take a seat.

I wanted to make breakfast for my family.

Bella put the kids in their seats as I started mixing the pancakes.

"Do you want fruit in your pancakes or chocolate chips?" I asked them.

"Choca chip da-da," Bailey squealed.

Bella smiled at me, I knew what she wanted.

I made the pancakes and Bailey clapped her hands when I set hers down in front of her.

We all sat and ate, Bella even let Grayson taste some of the melted chocolate.

He stuck his little tongue out to lick the chocolate from his lips and he smiled at her.

"I think he likes it," I told Bella with a laugh.

We finished breakfast pretty fast and I cleaned up while Bella wiped up the kids.

"Is there anything you want to do today, baby?"

"Anything is fine. You don't have anything to do today?" she asked.

"Not a lot - I need to meet with Emmett sometime later, see if his people have found anything."

"Do you want to take the kids to the aquarium or something?"

"Yeah - that sounds great."

I went upstairs to take a shower and get dressed, Bella said she would pack a diaper bag for the kids.

I finished my shower and I was getting dressed as Bella came into the room.

"We're ready," she said quietly.

"I'm just about ready," I said as I slipped on my shoes.

"Okay," she said quietly.

"Are you alright, baby?" I asked.

"Just fine," she said, but I don't feel like that's the complete truth.

"You sure, you seem like you have something on your mind."

"No, I'm fine," she said as she turned away from me.

"Baby? Are you mad at me?"

She didn't say anything, just shook her head.

I didn't know what to say so I didn't say anything. I pulled her into my arms and hugged her, hoping that helped whatever was bothering her.

She wrapped her arms around my back and leaned her head over my heart and let out a breath.

Something was definitely bothering her, but I won't push her. She'll tell me when she's ready.

After I released her we gathered the kids and got them in the car.

I took Seth with us just to be on the safe side.

I pulled out of the driveway and headed towards the aquarium as Bailey babbled in the backseat.

Bella was still quiet, I couldn't put my finger on it but something was bothering her.

I held her hand in mine like I always did when we were in the car.

She looked over at me and smiled as I squeezed her hand gently.

She squeezed back but her smile wasn't the usual one that lights up her whole face.

"Ma-ma, fish me," Bailey said.

"Yep, we're going to see fish sweetie."

I couldn't help but laugh at my sweet girl, she was a talker and so beautiful like her mommy.

I couldn't wait for the day that Bella told me she was pregnant again.

I loved seeing her pregnant and I loved being a dad.

I pulled into the parking lot of the aquarium and parked.

I got out and ran around to open Bella's door and I gave her my hand to help her out.

As I pulled her up, I wrapped my arms around her and kissed her sweet lips.

She moaned softly as her hands ran up my arms.

I pushed my tongue passed her lips as I moved it against hers.

I couldn't get enough of her as I pulled her closer to me and I felt her hands clenching the back of my shirt.

"Ma-ma tissing da-da," Bailey said as she clapped her hands.

We pulled apart and smiled at each other, and I could see the smile actually reached her eyes.

"I love you," I said softly as Seth came up to us with Grayson in the stroller.

"I love you too," she said as Bailey took her hand.

I could feel the smile light my face - those four words are what keeps me going.

We walked toward the aquarium and once inside I paid for our admission and then we started to walk around looking at the various tanks.

"Da-da.. big fish.. y," Bailey called as Bella held her up so she could see.

I walked over behind them and wrapped my arms around Bella's waist, my hands resting over her flat stomach.

She was so excited - I love being able to do regular dad stuff like this.

"Yeah, baby girl, that is a big fish," I said softly, my fingers brushed against Bella's stomach.

Bella leaned back against my chest as we watched the fish swim back and forth, and Bailey smiled and laughed at the various fish swimming passed her eyes.

Seth had Grayson in his stroller so that he could see the fish too.

We moved on passed the anaconda, as I remembered Bella's hatred of snakes, even though Seth took Grayson over to look at it.

We walked around looking at every tank Bailey wanted to see.

I couldn't resist taking pics of my girls as they watched the jellyfish swimming around.

"Edward," Bella said.

"What? I just want to document our trip."

"Don't you have enough pictures of me?" she asked with a smile.

"Never enough, baby."

She just laughed and it was the sweetest sound ever.

"My turn," she said holding her hand out.

I handed her the camera and she clicked a few pictures of me.

"Bella, give me the camera," Seth said as he handed me Grayson.

"Why?" she asked.

"Family picture," he said.

"Okay," she said as she handed him the camera.

I picked up Bailey in one arm as Bella held Grayson and I put my other arm around Bella's waist.

Bella smiled over at me as Seth took several pictures of us.

After we walked around a bit longer, Bailey said that she was hungry.

"Do you want to eat here or somewhere else?" I asked Bella.

"Anywhere is fine with me."

"Here is good," Seth offered his opinion and we both laughed.

"Here it is then," I said.

We walked towards the cafe, and we found a table as I asked Bella what she'd like to eat.

"Chicken salad and a Coke is fine," she said as she got Grayson's baby food out.

"What about for Bailey?" I asked.

"Chicken nuggets will be fine."

"We'll be right back," I said as I took Seth with me.

"Okay," she said softly.

"Things okay, boss? It was pretty quiet in the car," Seth said as we picked up some trays.

"Yeah...just the stress I think."

"Okay," he said as he picked out what he wanted to eat.

After paying we carried the food back to the table.

I had gotten a roast beef sandwich and Seth got a couple burgers.

I gave Bella her salad and she thanked me with her beautiful smile.

We ate pretty quickly and quietly except for Bailey saying, "Nummy, nummy," and Grayson fell asleep in Bella's arms.

"Do you want me to take him, love?"

"Sure," she said.

I took Grayson and bounced him on my lap as Bella finished her lunch.

Once Bella was finished we cleaned up and looked at a few more things, but even Bailey was losing her interest because she was getting tired.

I wanted to stop in the gift shop real quick and get a little something for the kids.

Both kids were almost asleep so Seth helped Bella take them to the car while I picked out a seahorse for Bailey and a starfish for Grayson.

When I got to the car I tucked their little gifts in their seats with them and we drove home.

Again I held Bella's hand, this time she squeezed mine and gave me one of her sexy smiles.

Once back at home, we put the kids down to play on their playmat. They were tired but they had to eat dinner still.

"Baby, I'm gonna meet with Emmett now so I can make sure you're not going to bed alone again, I'm really sorry I was so long last night."

"Okay, I have some laundry to finish up and then I'll start on dinner. Is Emmett going to stay for dinner?"

"Probably, you know if there's food Emmett will stay."

She laughed as I gave her a kiss on her lips.

I left her and went down the hall to my office.

I had already sent Emmett a text to meet here - he should be here in about ten minutes.

I poured myself a drink - I needed to be calm before I saw Emmett because he always makes me furious.

I sat down behind my desk with my drink and waited on Emmett.

I looked over at the pictures on my desk, one of me and Bella on our wedding day and the others were of our children.

Bella looked so beautiful as she walked down the aisle towards me. I think I fell deeper in love with her that day, and our children are my greatest joys.

I knew this meeting wouldn't go well - Emmett was already pissed that we haven't done anything, but he better not push me, I'm in no mood for his bullshit.

He came in carrying a bowl of chips and a soda.

"Are we having a party?" I asked.

"No. I was hungry and Bella offered me some chips," he said as he sat down and propped up his feet on my desk.

I shook my head and glared at his dirty shoes.

"Get your feet off my desk," I said as I glared at him.

"Alright, alright Mr. Picky," he said taking his feet down.

"Have any of your guys been able to find any info on Caius, his movements or his source?"

"Not really. Just some movement of shipments on the docks."

"Fuck," I cursed softly, smacking my hand hard on the desk.

"I'm doing the best I can. Don't you think I want to find the persons responsible for fucking up my house."

"I'm almost sure it was Caius, the problem with making a move is, I need to know who is feeding them our moves so when we make one they won't see it coming."

"You think we have a leak somewhere?" he asked.

"That's what Renata implied when I talked to her."

"Well fuck, how are we going to find that person or persons?"

"I'm not sure, I'm thinking we are going to need to plant some info...I haven't worked it all out yet - but I'm pissed as fuck, I thought we were air tight."

"I want to get these fuckers. I will help you in anyway I can. If I ask you something, do you promise not to blow up?"

I glared at him,"I'll do my best."

"Okay. Do you think Alice has anything to do with what has went on?"

"I certainly fucking hope not, but the thought has crossed my mind," I said with a sigh.

"Well in theory if it was Alice - she shouldn't currently be a threat since she has no contact with business right now."

"But what if the plans were made before she went nuts," he mused.

"Yeah, but she shouldn't be able to ruin anything we come up with now."

"Maybe there is someone else, a low level player that is working for her. Do you think there is someone who she may have been involved with?"

"Who knows at this point, I feel like I don't even know who she is anymore."

"Yeah. I'm sorry for being a pain in the ass lately," he said as he looked up at me.

"Lately?"

"Okay, most of the time."

"I haven't been very pleasant myself."

"Well, its understandable. You're under a lot of pressure. I promise I'll be a better help to you. I love you, little brother," he said with a smile.

"I love you too, you big oaf."

"Are we done here? Your wife is cooking my favorite dinner," he said.

"What? Food?"

"Yeah, she's making spaghetti and you know I love me some spaghetti."

"Yeah, I know," I said with a laugh.

We walked out of my office and down the stairs, as Bella was dishing out dinner.

"I was going to text you to see if you were ready to eat," she said as she sat our plates on the table.

"Smells delicious, baby," I said, giving her a quick kiss.

Emmett walked over to her and gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek, "Thanks for letting me stay for dinner."

"Like I could stop you," she laughed.

"True."

"How was your meeting?" she asked.

"Okay, no closer to figuring things out, but no tempers lost."

"That's good," she said as she took a bite of her food.

"Fee, I tan be ad adut," Emmett said through a food packed mouth.

"Hmmm... that's debatable, Emm," she said with a laugh. "But I guess you're off to a good start."

"How did you understand all that?" I asked with a smirk.

"We have a toddler - I speak fluent mouth-crammed-full."

"True," I said with a laugh. "Emmett's always been a child in a big body."

"Hey," he said.

"It's the truth."

"Whatever, bro. At least Bella likes me," he said with a laugh.

"Very true, and we know she has excellent taste."

We finished eating and Emmett cleared the table for Bella as she made up a plate for Rosalie.

"Make sure give this to Rose, she needs to eat for two now," she said as she handed him the dish of spaghetti.

"Will do."

"I'll talk to you later, Emmett," I said as he walked towards the door.

"Yep, see ya, bro. Bye Bella," he said over his shoulder.

When Emmett was gone I helped Bella clean up and then we got the kids ready for their baths.

They were really tired, and once we were finished with their baths and dressed, we laid them in their cribs and they went fast to sleep.

As soon as we stepped from their rooms I pulled Bella into my arms and lowered my lips to hers.

Her arms were wrapped around my neck and she moved her fingers up into my hair.

I will never get tired of feeling her pressed against me like this.

I walked us to our room never breaking our kiss.

Her hands moved from my hair to up under the edges of my shirt.

Her fingers felt good against my skin, as I pulled away from her lips to pull my shirt off along with hers.

I pulled her back to me immediately, needing to feel her lips on mine again.

As we kissed I slipped my hands down to her pants and unzipped them, and then pushed them down, they pooled at her feet and she stepped out of them as I lifted her up in my arms and carried her to our bed.

I set her down and stripped out of my pants.

She looked up at me as she slipped off her bra and underwear, then she laid back on our pillows.

I smiled as I crawled slowly over her, placing open mouth kisses along her body.

She looked so beautiful as she arched her back under my touch.

I kissed her deeply once I reached her pink full lips, our tongues tangled together as she threaded her fingers in my hair.

My body responded to hers, my erection pressing against her stomach.

Her soft moans were spurring me on as I continued kissing her sweet lips.

I was taking my time, enjoying every inch of my beautiful wife, and her delicious mouth.

Her skin felt so wonderful on my lips and I kissed her harder, lavishing each of her nipples in turn.

Her fingers pulled on the back of my hair as I sucked at her nipple greedily, her moans and gasps made me smiled against her.

"Edward," she murmured as she arched up into me.

I kissed up her neck and to her lips as I nudged my way between her legs.

I slipped inside her slowly and gently.

She wrapped her arms around my back and she moaned against my lips.

I loved being inside her - I wanted this slow and loving.

I moved gently inside her, moaning low and long at the feel of her.

I loved the feeling of her fingers running up and down my back as she moved with me.

Our bodies moved as one and I could feel her love for me in every scrape of her nails and every moan.

We kept our eyes on each other as I made love to her, I loved seeing the love shining in them.

I thrusted deeply but slowly as I moved my hands to hold hers, as we both moaned and kissed deeply.

It was as if I couldn't get enough of her.

Her body warm beneath my touch, her lips soft against me as I moved within her.

I can't help but let her name fall from my lips in worshipful reverence.

Her fingers moved over my face, tracing every line, tears glistening in her eyes.

I kissed her fingers as they passed my mouth, "I love you, my Bella."

"Mmm.. I love you too."

Our bodies climbed slowly higher and I could feel her walls begin to tremble - I was close too.

"Come with me, baby," I murmured, kissing along her ear.

I kissed back down her neck as I felt her walls clamped around me and I stiffened inside her.

She cried out and gripped onto me as her orgasm shuddered through her.

"Edward," she breathed out, holding tight to me as tears slipped down her face.

"My Bella," I whispered against her lips as my cum filled her.

I devoured her mouth as we both come down from our orgasms.

I was in no hurry to slip out of her, I loved being inside her for as long as I could.

Her hands ran up and down my back, keeping me pressed against her.

"Bella, my sweet love, I want to hold you against me forever," I murmured as I kissed behind her ear.

I slipped reluctantly from her, but I kept her pulled tight against me.

Her eyes locked on mine as my fingers traced her lips.

"You are so beautiful, my Bella...my wife."

She smiled up at me as I pressed my lips to her forehead, "You make me feel beautiful."

I rolled us to our sides and snuggled her against me.

I loved the feel of just having her next to me.

She lovingly brushed my hair out of my eyes as she looked up at me.

"I think you need another haircut."

"I'll make sure I go soon."

"I..I'm thinking about getting mine cut, what do you think?" she asked softly.

"Not to short, right? I love your hair, baby."

"No, not short. Just a couple inches taken off."

"Okay, that's not bad."

She nodded as I held her close to me.

I moved my fingers across her flat stomach, "Do you think we made a baby yet?" I asked.

"Maybe," she said with a smile.

"Mmm.. I can't wait to find out. I think Emmett and Rose are going to announce they are pregnant at Thanksgiving."

"Your parents will be so excited."

"Yes, they will. They love their grandchildren," I said as I kissed her nose.

"Yeah, they do."

"I hope by Christmas we'll be able to tell them we are expecting," I said softly.

"We can hope."

"I guess we got to practice more."

"That's my favorite part," she said.

"Mmmm... I'm ready now if you are willing."

"I always want you, Edward."

I lifted her up and settled her over my erection. I loved seeing her ride me.

She groaned as she slid all the way down onto me.

I put my hands on her hips and rocked her hard against me.

Our bed squeaked as we moved together, she felt so good around my cock.

"Fuck Bella, so good," I murmured as I thrusted up into her.

"So do you," she breathed as she moved faster over me.

She gripped the headboard tightly in her small hands as she bounced hard and faster in my lap.

"Fuck Bella, yes harder, baby," I panted as I thrusted upwards.

She moved faster, the sound of slapping skin and the creaking of our bed filling the room.

"Oh god, Edward touch me," she murmured.

I slipped my hand between us and rubbed at her clit.

It wasn't long before she was screaming and clenching around me.

"Oh god yes.. yes, Edward," she screamed as he moved over me hard.

I could feel her wetness squirting out of her, covering my cock and my thighs.

"Fuck yes... oh oh Bella, fuck," I murmured as I held her hips still as I spilled deep inside her.

"Mmm... fuck yes."

She collapsed onto my chest, her breathing heavy and her body shuddering from her intense orgasm.

"Shh.. baby, I have you," I said as I gently rolled us to our side.

"I.. I love you," she whispered as she drifted off to sleep.

"I love you too," I whispered as I kissed her forehead and snuggled into her.