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The Dark One's Secret

Chapter 9

Foolish

Bella POV

"But, can you believe this shit?" I said to Alice as she was helping me get ready. She was currently curling my hair.

"Well, I know there's rules, Bells, but yeah it sounds like the men that you work with are overdoing it a bit," Alice said as she moved to the back of my head.

After leaving Bree's apartment yesterday afternoon, I went to the Chicago FBI Headquarters to speak to the director and captain there. I was furious that Agent Throne called them. I was above him; he had no right. Both the director and captain apologized; they only wanted to remind me that he was following protocol.

After finally being debriefed of their findings which I was aware of, I left. They had gotten me a room in a hotel for my stay but I had told them I already had a place to go. I then left and headed here to Alice's apartment where I would be staying this weekend. Alice traveled back and forth from here to New York. She had an apartment in each city.

After catching up with Alice, she could tell I wasn't happy about something and she convinced me to go out tonight. I agreed for once, since we had been friends, to go out and drink the night away. I was just tired of everything at the moment, the murders and my inability to find a suspect, the sexism that I worked with, the surrogate father that wouldn't stop calling. I literally had to turn my cell off nowadays.

"I'm done." Alice said, bringing me out of my thoughts.

I looked at myself in the mirror, I looked hot! She had also done my make-up. I usually just wrapped my hair up in a bun and hardly put on any makeup. Maybe just some blush and eyeliner but not go all out. I'll admit, it made me feel pretty.

"Here's your outfit." She gave me a tight, low cut dress.

"Oh, hell, no. My hair and makeup are hot as fuck but I'm not about to wear something that short."

"Belllaaaa.." She dragged my name out.

"No, Alice." That cloth she held was so fucking short she was out of her damn mind.

"I made it for you Bella," she said and flashed her big blue eyes at me.

"No," I said with such finality.

"Oh come on, you will look hot as fuck with it on. You're always covering up that hot bod with your work clothes on."

I looked at Alice. She couldn't be serious, could she? What was I thinking? Of course she was! This was Alice!

"Fine." I grabbed the dress from her and went to put it on. It came down mid-thigh so at least it covered my ass. She gave me some heels and I gave her a look. She knew damn well I was going to break something. My arm had a little patch over the stitches, keeping it covered so it sort of ruined the look for me but other than that I looked hot.

The red dress hugged what curves I had, my hair was curled to perfection, and I was in heels. I looked like a badass. Alice looked pretty much the same in her blue mini dress.

We were going to her new boyfriend's club, who I hadn't gotten the chance to meet yet. They had been dating for a few months and I was excited for her. Per Alice, he had sent a limo to come and pick us up.

After grabbing the clutch that had my small handgun, some lipstick, and a can of mace, we were walking out the door. The limo was downstairs waiting and Alice and I hopped in.

It was very luxurious and there was a fully stocked bar in it. We both grabbed a glass of champagne and toasted to the night. It had been so long since I had let loose. I really wanted to get drunk and forget about all my failures at the moment.

Seeing Alice go for another glass made me want another and we then went drink for drink. I knew this probably wasn't respectful for me as an agent but it was a weekend off and I felt like I deserved it.

When we reached the club, Alice and I stepped out into the cool night air. I was a little wobbly but I think it was due to these heels. Yeah, it was the heels. We approached the nightclub called "Breaking Dawn" and met with a long line wrapped around the building. Alice kept walking to the front of the line, and I quickly tried to catch up.

"Yo, Shortie!" Alice called out to a tall bald man. I had no idea why his name was Shortie or why Alice was calling a man much taller than her Shortie.

"Hello, Miss Brandon. Right this way." He removed part of the thick rope that everyone was in line for.

"Hey! What gives?" Some man yelled from down the line.

Alice pulled my hand through and we were in the club. Loud music was beating off the walls. The bodies were packed on the dance floor. Alice led me to a staircase that seemed to be well guarded. The men at the bottom gave us head nods.

"They know me here," Alice said nonchalantly. I nodded, of course they did, her boyfriend owned the club.

"I can't wait till you meet Jazz," she said as she led us over to a private booth. Her boyfriend's name was Jazz. Although, I'm not sure if that was his real name but that's all she called him. I have had yet to meet him since he mainly lived here in Chicago. I had a feeling Alice was going to permanently move here. She was very smitten with him.

We sat down in the corner of the club. We could see everything from this point. Alice ordered us some shots and we got them pretty quick. It also seemed like everyone was keeping their distance from us on this floor or maybe it was just me.

I took a couple of jello shots and Alice and I kicked them back. Damn that was good. I also ordered a lemon martini and some more jello shots.

"Damn Bella, you weren't kidding when you said you were ready for a night out," Alice said as she took another shot.

I burped. "Oops," I said as Alice giggled.

"This case, Alice,, its fucking with my mind. I usually have my cases solved by now or in the process. This one is kicking my ass," I said.

"I wish you could tell me some details," Alice said, being supportive.

"God, I trust you but you know I can't do that." Alice nodded. "Besides, it gets me in a funk thinking about it." Alice only knew what everyone else knew, and that was what had been released to the public.

The waiter brought us some more drinks, and I just started drumming my hands to the beat on the table. Alice seemed to be looking for someone.

"Does he even know you're here?" I asked, I hadn't seen her on her cellphone since we got here. He had to know though, right? He sent the limo.

"Of course he does. He knows where I am at all times," Alice said and then she looked surprised at herself. Her face then went back to a grin and I caught that. Did he stalk her or something? How would he know where she was? I shook my head, I didn't want to focus on that. I just wanted to be carefree, not using my detective skills to search for something that was going to take me in different directions.

"Jazz!" I heard Alice yell and I quickly turned to see Alice jump into the arms of a man with honey blond hair. The same honey blond hair I saw just a week ago.

"Agent Swan?" Jasper looked a little taken back but quickly composed himself.

"Mr. Whitlock," I said.

"You two know each other?" Alice shook her head in disbelief.

"Um, we have met," I started.

Alice started going to and fro but most of her disbelief was on Jasper.

"Agent Swan came by my office to ask me questions about Carmen."

Alice quickly whipped her head to me, and I'll admit the chick's face went red.

"Carmen? You think he had something to do with Carmen's death?"

"No, I don't, but I had to question him."

"Oh my god!" She yelled and now we had the attention of a few patrons.

"Alice." I heard Jasper say in a rough voice. It was an unusual sound like it was different than his normal voice and all I know is that Alice seemed aware of it.

She then sat back down and got really close to me. "So you think Jasper is responsible for the murders?" Alice inquired.

"No, but like I said I had to question him." Alice nodded and then signaled the waiter for some more drinks.

I would gladly drink until I could no longer remember my name, I was already starting to feel relaxed.

"I think you have had enough," Jasper said to her.

"I'm fine," she said as she took another shot. I did too, like I said I didn't like Jasper's voice.

He then looked away from Alice, and shook his head.

"Agent Swan, never in a thousand years would I think you were the Bella my Alice was best friends with."

"Right? What a small world," I said.

"So, have you made any progress in your investigation?" he inquired.

He looked like he really wanted to know but I shook my head. "I really don't want to talk about that."

He nodded, "I totally understand. When I leave the office I don't even want to think about work." He chuckled, "my bad." Now he seemed happy-go-lucky and I couldn't help but smile but I was quickly becoming sober and I didn't like that.

Jasper and I got to know each other a bit, mostly for Alice's sake. He seemed like a nice dude, and I think the awkwardness between us was gone now.

All three of us kept on talking, while I tried to give the lovebirds some privacy. I really didn't like becoming the third wheel. I excused myself to the bathroom, feeling a bit lightheaded. After I was done, I washed my hands and headed out but not before bumping into someone on the way out.

Hard hands caught me and I muttered an apology before looking up.

"Well, well, Miss. Swan, it seems I've caught you in my arms once again."

No, No not him. He couldn't possibly be here. That was stupid Bella you can clearly hear him, just don't look at his eyes. Too late. Oh shit, why? Why was he here? I was trying to get away from anything involving my work and I'm smack dab with two people I've questioned!

"Mr. Cullen," I said, pulling back and standing up on my own. He put his hands in his pockets and looked at me with a grin.

"Edward," he said in a boastful voice

I shook my head, this is unreal.

"What are you doing here, Miss. Swan?" He asked. It didn't escape my notice that he looked me up and down with a lustful gaze.

"I'm here with my friend and her boyfriend." It then hit me, Edward Cullen was in Jasper's club? Jasper wasn't just an employee. I mean they did come out here for business when Bree died but were they friends?

"Ahh, just visiting Chicago for the weekend or are you here on police business?" he asked as he tilted his head to the side.

"Both." Didn't see any reason to lie to him. "If you'll excuse me." I turned to walk away from him but before I could go anywhere he grabbed my good arm.

I looked at his arm then back at him. "Excuse me?" I asked.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have grabbed you like that," he said as he released his hold. Why would he grab me like that?

"It was nice to see you, Mr. Cullen." I quickly walked away. I had to get back to the table with Alice. Maybe I could convince her to leave. Why the fuck was I acting like some childish school girl?

When I made my way back to the table, Alice looked up at me with concern.

"You okay?"

I nodded. "I'm totally fine, Al." She didn't comment when I went for the shots again.

"Where's Jasper?" I asked.

"He went to see his friend who is also his boss," Alice said and I went rigid. Of course they were friends, why wouldn't they be? They were probably in cahoots with each other. No, Bella, no you have seen the proof neither one of them could have killed these women. I shook my head and took another shot.

"Want to go dance?" I asked, I needed to move or something. I was starting to feel agitated for some reason.

"Sure," Alice said and we both made our way down the stairs.

The bodies were packed and the music was . I closed my eyes and moved to the beat. Alice was dancing with me that I could tell. Then she wasn't. I saw her a few feet away. I was about to make my way to her when I felt arms around my waist. My eyes shot open and I grabbed hold of the arms, and moved them to the side. I then kicked whoever it was but they didn't release their grip. I leaned my head forward and went back and hit whoever it was in the nose. I definitely heard the crack and I would bet my job I broke it. It did the trick and he released his hold on me.

I turned around and we now had the attention of the floor. "You bitch!" the man yelled, holding his bleeding nose.

It didn't matter that I couldn't keep my focus on whoever had touched me because it landed on those emerald orbs that were racing to the scene.

"YOU DO NOT TOUCH HER!" he yelled as he pushed the man to the side and punched him in the face.

"Edward!" I yelled as I went to grab his arm but he was strong. No matter how much training or how much I pulled, Edward's arm did not budge. He must be running off of adrenaline at this point. When I went to grab his hand he quickly stopped and looked at me with a heated gaze and I swore he growled at me. I was taken aback, did he really growl?

He must have noticed because he relaxed his composure, and started to walk towards me. He quickly grabbed my hand and led me back upstairs.

Who did he think he was? When we got to wherever we were going, I was going to give him a piece of my mind.

We entered an office, from the looks of it. He went to the desk, letting me go finally.

"Who do you think you are?" I screamed. I noticed I had become dizzy in the process.

He turned towards me and his eyes looked red. Well, that couldn't be right, his eyes were green.

"Me? I just saved you from that pest!" he said in disbelief.

I crossed my arms against my chest. "I had it handled."

He chuckled "You did, but in your state, you could have become vulnerable," he said as he gulped whatever he was drinking in his glass.

"My state?"

"You're quite inebriated," he said, making another glass of the brown liquid.

"I'm fine," I slurred, proving his point. I sat down in one of the chairs trying to catch my bearings.

He came to stand in front of me. And I became heated for some reason. What the fuck?

"Miss Swan?" he asked. "Are you alright?"

"I'm fine." I quickly stood up. I had to get away from here. I couldn't be in his presence right now. I didn't like how my body was acting.

I tried to walk away and became dizzy. Before falling down, because like I said heels and I don't mix, Mr. Cullen caught me again.

"Easy there," he said in a soft tone as he pulled me into his arms. I was too close to him, I could smell him. I instantly got wet, and I don't know why. I mean I knew why obviously but why right now?

"I'm fine." I tried to pull out of his grasp but he held me firm.

"You're not," he said as he sat me down in the chair again. Granted, I wasn't. I was fucking drunk but I just needed to get away from him. I felt flushed, I knew my face was red. He stepped back his hands in front of him and sat down in the chair across from me.

We had a stare off but then his phone started ringing. He answered it, never taking his eyes off of me. I had to quit staring at his eyes. Something about them drew me in. I don't know who he talked to but it was a short conversation.

"That was Jasper, your friend had become quite drunk and passed out. He is taking her to his place."

"Well, that was my ride, guess I'll take a cab." I started to get up but was met with a hand on mine.

"I'll drive you Miss. Swan," he calmly said.

"I can get a cab." I couldn't ride with him. I couldn't be in such a close space with him. Even though I had cleared him of the murders. I was still a drunk, brown eyed brunette with a past suspect.

"If that is what you want, but I'll follow behind to make sure you get back safe," he said in a tone that wasn't meant to be fucked with

"I don't need you to do anything," I said, now getting pissed off. "What is it with you men lately? Thinking you can just tell me what to do, take over my case, having to show your dick at every turn!"

He seemed amused by my outburst but all it did now was royally piss me off. I ran out of the office, wobbly I might add, but I was now clear of the fog that was Edward Cullen. I carefully made my way down the stairs and into the packed bodies of the club. I was getting really dizzy and hating myself for leaving but I didn't like the way he made me feel even if it was a good feeling.

Once, I made it out and felt the crisp night air, I suddenly felt nauseous. I tried to signal a cab, but I started to spin. I threw up the contents of my stomach and it landed on some really nice shoes. Oh god, I wiped my mouth and looked up to apologize to whoever shoes I just ruined.

"I'm sorry-." I stopped talking, meeting those emeralds again. His face looked panicked for a minute.

"You are going to be a handful, aren't you?" I heard him mutter. It was so fast I don't even think he said it. I was too fucking drunk. My mind was playing tricks.

I was still dizzy and the spins were coming back.

"First my vase and now my shoes, Miss. Swan, I'm beginning to think you're a klutz."

"I am." I was honest.

He laughed. "Come on, let me take you home."

I nodded, taking a cab wasn't a good idea right now. Not with the way I was feeling.

He scooped me up in his arms and I pulled my dress down making sure I wasn't flashing my ass to everyone.

I leaned into him, I couldn't get enough of his scent, it was just so enticing. My head lay beside his neck. We then stopped when we made it to an expensive looking, flashy car. He opened the passenger door and sat me down in it carefully.

I don't remember much of the ride but I dozed off at points. When we arrived at Alice's building, he carefully helped me out and scooped me back up in his arms. He didn't even ask what floor or the number of Alice's apartment. He knew where to go and that had red flags flashing in my face. But, at the moment I couldn't care.

"Bathroom?" he asked me. I nodded and he put me down and I slowly made my way into the bathroom. After using it, I washed my hands and opened the door to his smoldering gaze.

I felt better than before now, but was met by those eyes that drew me in.

"I should see you out." I said.

"I can see myself out, go get some rest," he said as he made his way to the door. Something jerked in my chest, I don't know what it was but I didn't want him to leave.

What the fuck, Bella?

He had made it to the front door when I finally decided to move. It was just one night, right? I would never see him again, right? He had been cleared. He spent most of his time here anyway, right? Traveling back and forth. I never did things like this, but I couldn't let the one thing I hadn't stopped dreaming about walk out that door.

I went to him, noting I was still slightly drunk, but not as hammered as before. He stared at me as I quickly slipped my shoes off and ran the short distance. I jumped in his arms and he caught me, his hands going right to my ass. Our mouths met in a fierce rush of kissing as he walked us to the bedroom. He dropped me on the bed and we both stared at each other. Our eyes never left each other as he started stripping. After he took off his boxers, I couldn't peel my eyes away from his body.

It was everything I could have imagined. My dreams hadn't been much off, he was perfect. His toned body, his 6 pack of abs, the V of his hips, his toned thighs and then his happy trail leading me to a beautiful penis hard and ready. God, it made me wet and heated. I noticed he didn't quit looking at me, not even as he came to my mouth and started kissing.

Our mouths melted together and his tongue invaded mine while his hands made quick work of pulling down the straps to my dress. I was braless so my boobs popped right out. He rose up to pull the rest of my dress off and went back to assaulting me with his mouth.

He was a damn good kisser, that much was apparent. His mouth then moved from mine and went down to my nipples, while his hands grabbed both of them and squeezed. They were already hard, the whole night they had been hard.

He sucked one in, and played with the other, never taking his eyes off of me. His fingers danced across my skin as he blew on my nipples after sucking each one. His hands then crept down my body, his mouth never moving from my nipples as he ripped my underwear from my body.

It caught me off guard and I sat up but he pushed me back down and plunged his fingers in me. I gasped, it felt amazing, Edward clearly was experienced. I tried not to think about that.

As he moved his mouth down my body, he removed his fingers and I sighed at the loss. He smirked at me before moving down and pulling my legs further apart. I felt a hot breath on my lady bits and then a swipe of his tongue at my clit. I jolted, it had been so long since I had oral sex. He kneaded my ass cheeks as he sucked on my clit and then began to lick me. It wasn't long before I felt that familiar coil in my belly beginning to form. I was surprised that he had gotten me to this point so fast.

I came hard and screamed his name out much like I did that night I had pleasured myself. He then moved his mouth up my body again. Lightly licking my nipples in the process. I was still coming down from that intense orgasm. Edward buried his face into my neck as he started sucking at it.

Then he stopped.

I wasn't sure why he stopped but he did. I wanted to lean up but he wouldn't let me. He held me down but I was losing my high fast. I didn't like being held down and Edward had done it a few times tonight.

"Edward." I patted his back. He didn't budge. I could feel his breath on my neck but he still didn't move.

His head then rose up and looked at me and I could have sworn I saw a flash of red in his eyes.

"Edward?" I was sort of concerned but he quickly closed his eyes and I swore I heard a growl. I'll admit hearing him growl turned me on a bit. When his eyes opened they were green. Of course they were green, Bella! God, I was so fucking drunk.

Suddenly, I was brought out of my thoughts as I felt him near my entrance. I looked up at him and saw him staring back at me. He slowly pushed his cock in, and my walls screamed at him to push it in. When he finally did, I was amazed I took him all in. He was pretty big but it was like we fit right together.

"Finalmente," he said.

I don't know what he said but it didn't matter at this point.

He started moving in and out and I swear it felt amazing. His face seemed to change some like he was fighting something and he quickly pulled out and turned me over. He put his dick back in and fucked me hard, hitting all the right places. His pace seemed to change when he pulled out again right when I was about to come. He flipped me back over and we were face to face again.

My stomach did some flips, apparently not liking that move. I tried not to think about it as he pulled me up in his lap.

"Look at me," he beckoned and I did. His eyes never left mine as he slid it back in. I moaned and then he kissed me as he fucked me.

"God," I moaned.

"No, Edward," he said as his pace grew faster.

That did it and I came. Hard. He followed right after me screaming my name and his head went to my chest. We both lay there for a minute or two still connected together.

After he pulled out, I became really sleepy. I remember him mumbling something as I felt the warm covers being pulled over me and my eyes shutting close.