Mob Boss
Chapter Thirteen: The Games Begin
Rosalie Hale
I'd been informed of the break in at Tanya's home and although I wanted to help I was advised to remain at home where I would be safe. No one had ever threatened Edward's turf before but somehow they had and they managed to get away with it. I'd been told by Edward's security detail of his plans to take Bella, Tanya and I with him to the big meeting in Vegas, the rest of the family were going hunting beyond the border until we were back. It was around five when I was told of Edward's plans and he was long gone already, so I decided to get organized quickly so that I could be there for Bella when she woke up. I'd showered, washed my hair, rolled it, pinned it and sprayed it before I began working on my make up. I applied a light layer of foundation after I primed, highlighter, bronzer, blush, concealer, brow gel, and a thin coat of mascara. I then added my soft pink lipstick to complete the look before I began to work on my body starting first with my body spray, then my moisturizer and finally my body oil.
I selected my outfit, a black skirt with a slit on the right thigh and a tight white blouse and paired it with a pair of black heels, I didn't get dressed first, I'd walked around my closet in nothing but my sheer black bra and matching thong as I packed for Vegas. I started with underwear, then followed with day outfits, casual outfits, lingerie, nightwear, shoes, make up, moisturizer, perfume and then my accessories. I wasn't packing heavy just enough to keep me entertained for the three days we were expected to spend there.
I got dressed, took my phone off it's charger and slid it inside my bag before wheeling my luggage down the hall and then with me down the stairs where one of Edward's security took it from me.
"Please ensure it's handled with caution, my diamonds are inside." I told him before I walked into the sitting room where Bella was seated on the sofa.
"Rose." She said looking up at me.
I smiled before I made my way over to her and took a seat on the sectional sofa beside her.
"How are you feeling?" I asked her.
"Scared." Bella said honestly.
I nodded and took her hand in mine.
"It's going to be okay." I told her.
Bella looked at me and I squeezed her hand.
"I know you might not feel like eating but I'm gonna make you something. And even if it's just a few mouthfuls it would make me feel better." I told her.
Bella looked at one of the guards passing us carrying a machine gun.
"Hey, don't pay attention to that." I said and switched on the television.
"I'm not a child Rose."
"No you're not you are human and," I said and flicked through the channels until I landed on the Hallmark channel "There's nothing wrong with distracting yourself." I said as I turned up the volume.
Bella shook her head and I stood up.
I made my way into the kitchen where some of the guards were "Please check Mrs Cullen is comfortable and have someone call ahead to the jet and have them prepare extra pillows and blankets." I told them.
Edward had left hours ago and I could only imagine how Tanya was feeling right now. I wasn't as close to her as Bella was but I had always been nice to her and I was happy that she was coming along with us.
I spent my time making something nice for Bella and followed a recipe on my phone for a veggie omlette with a side of sausage and toast. I heated up some tomato sauce to dip the toast in and served it with orange juice. Bella was still watching tv when I brought it to her and I smiled before I sat down beside her.
"Try it." I said and handed her the plate.
Bella took it from me and I poured her some juice.
"I'm not hungry Rose." Bella said.
"Just a few bites." I encouraged before I left the room.
Marco was entering through the front door when I reached him.
"Miss Hale." He greeted.
"Marco, how is everything?" I asked.
Marco nodded "Everything has been taken care of. I packed Mr Cullen's bags they're on their way to the airstrip."
"Where is Mr Cullen?"
Marco smiled at me.
"Please Marco, I know it's not protocol but...just once." I begged.
Marco sighed and looked around before he nodded.
"Mr Cullen is escorting Miss Denali to the jet." Marco told me.
I nodded "Thank you."
"He's coming back now. He wants to travel with Mrs Cullen."
"Yes of course." I looked around "Marco is there anything that I can do?"
Marco shook his head "Everyone is taken care of."
"I just want to help and-"
"Miss Hale, this is your home and believe me you're all perfectly safe."
"I know Marco but-"
"Mrs Cullen is resting and she needs you. Now you go be with her." Marco told me.
I nodded "Thank you."
Marco nodded and I headed back into the sitting room. Bella had finished half of the omlette and I smiled before I got back to her.
"Thank you." I said taking the tray from her "Now be honest, how did I do?"
"It was delicious." Bella said and I smiled.
"Are you still scared?"
Bella nodded and I sat down next to her.
"You have to be strong Bella." I told her.
Bella sighed "Last night, I've never seen a vampire in shock before. Tanya had no idea the speed she was talking at," Bella said
"What happened when you guys got there?" I asked her.
Bella shook her head "Tanya, she was crying and Edward just, he was very gentle with her and-"
"Was she hurt?"
"No, she just-"
"She what?" I asked.
"She's just not herself." Bella said "I mean I don't blame her, someone broke into her house and-"
"It's terrifying." I said and Bella nodded.
"She was trying to be brave but, my god Rose, she was really-" Bella stopped and shook her head.
"But you said Edward helped her? How?" I asked.
"Edward just, he comforted her." Bella said "I was more worried about Tanya than I was scared."
I nodded and rubbed Bella's back.
"We'll be alright." I assured her.
"Do you know why he's bringing us to Vegas with him?"
I nodded "Her clan isn't there not even Kate. She's alone at the house and don't forget she holds rank. I mean you should have seen her in Mexico, she's got it together."
Bella nodded "I better head upstairs and pack a few more things."
"Okay." I said.
I left the sitting room just after her and made my way back into the kitchen, I washed up all the pots and pans even though we had a dishwasher and a full kitchen staff at our disposal. I wiped down all the surfaces and spayed a little air freshener before I returned the remaining eggs to the fridge. I shut the door to the fridge and gasped finding Edward standing behind it.
"Jesus Edward." I said clutching my chest "You scared me."
"I apologize." Edward said and I shook my head.
"You're back." I said.
"I am." Edward said and looked around.
Suddenly it hit me that I was alone with him and the room wasn't bustling with security anymore.
I tucked my hair behind my ear before I turned my back to him and began to spray the counter tops again.
"Listen I uh, I don't think I'm needed in Vegas so-"
"You're coming." Edward said before his phone rang.
I began to wipe down the counter tops again.
He answered his phone behind me "Hello?"
I finished with one counter and moved to the one directly in front of him near the stove.
"I see." Edward said and I froze when his hand came to rest on my hip.
Edward pressed himself against me and I looked down biting my lip when he pulled up the back of my skirt exposing my ass to him.
"That's good." Edward said and I inhaled when I felt his begin to caress one butt cheek to the next "That's really, fucking good."
"And what about my contact down there?" Edward asked as both his thumps slid into the waist line of my panties pulling them down a bit.
I whimpered and Edward pressed his body to mine again.
"Perfect." Edward said and began to pull my panties down "I like to know what to expect."
He grasped the back of my ankle and I knew what he wanted me to do but I wouldn't dare, not in a thousand years.
"No it's to be expected." Edward said before he ran his tongue up the back of my thigh daring me to disobey him.
I lifted my right foot then and my left and he took my panties, before walking around to the other side of the counter while he remained on the phone.
"Send me the details." Edward said as he twisted the delicate and sheer material of my black thong around his masculine fingers.
Edward held my gaze, his smirk gone as he achingly brought my thong up towards him remaining on the phone, his eyes never leaving mine despite the reality that anyone could just walk in at any moment.
"No everything will happen in Vegas." Edward said before bringing my tongue beneath his nose with clenched fists "Everything." he repeated more sternly almost beastly.
I watched him inhale deeply closing his eyes as he breathed in my scent, I watched his reaction and I couldn't deny how much I enjoyed it. I liked watching him fight control, I liked the fact that I had an effect on him. Edward opened his eyes and they locked onto mine.
"Very soon it will all come to a head." Edward continued as he study my reaction to his actions.
Edward brought my thong to his lips and kissed it and I couldn't not look at him.
"There are no barriers now, nothing will stop me from taking over what always has been mine to take." Edward said as he lowered my thong and tucked it into the pocket of his trousers.
"I will have it all." Edward said "The territories, the money, the drugs and..." Edward paused and I held his gaze as he brought that same hand towards his lips.
I watched him suck the tip of his middle finger into his mouth, his eyes never leaving mine as he tasted my arousal. Edward removed his finger from his mouth and I was still staring at his lips when he spoke.
"I will have it all." Edward said before his eyes travelled down my body making me shiver "And it all begins in Vegas" He said as his eyes returned to mine.
He pressed his lips into a kiss before he took off out of the kitchen where I finally exhaled and gripped the counter tops to keep me upright. I couldn't move, I was supposed to be showing Edward that I had what it took to be part of the business and instead I was allowing him to dominate me and it was dangerous because I knew he was getting off on it.
"Miss Hale?" Someone called and I looked up to find one of Edward's security guards.
"Are you okay?" He asked and I nodded before I let go of the counter tops.
"I'm fine." I told him.
I fixed my skirt and walked out of the kitchen heading straight upstairs and into my bedroom where I grabbed my phone and went into my wardrobe in search of a hat, fur coat and wide frame sunglasses befitting a mobster's sister. My choice was a black pillbox hat, a faux fur black coat and large black sunglasses. Then inside my bathroom I once again re-applied my lipstick and sprayed my best perfume before heading out of the room completely. There was a guard waiting outside for me and I gave him a nod before he spoke into his sleeve.
"Ready for Miss Hale." He announced.
I headed down the stairs and Bella met me on the first landing.
"I was just coming to see if you were ready." Bella said.
Bella's assistant had picked her out a stunning coat and glasses, her coat was red and her shades were dark and feminine.
Bella and I walked down the stairs together and Marco was waiting for us there where he spoke into his sleeve upon our arrival.
"Mrs Cullen and Miss Hale are ready." Marco said before he put away his sleeve "Ladies." Marco greeted and I smiled at him.
Bella and I exited the house and there four black SUVs lined up to the front and back of the black Bentley limo.
Bella placed her hand on Marco's arm "Where's Edward?"
It was then the Edward came walking down the driveway with his detail following behind him.
"My god-" Bella said at the sight of him.
"He looks," I said before I found the words "Ready."
Edward had never looked more powerful, he was embodiment of a mob boss, his black suit and shirt were crisp and tailored to his form perfectly, he was wearing black leather gloves, a black fedora, a gold tie clip to match the gold Rolex upon his wrist and as always he wore a scowl.
Edward was talking to the men before he waved them off and looked up the steps towards us.
"Bella." Edward said and Bella stepped forward before Marco assisted her down the stairs.
I remained behind Bella showing respect for the boss's wife of course as I always did. Edward reached out for Bella's hand despite the driver positioned beside the open passenger door. I watched as Edward assisted her into the car, he whispered something into her ear and kissed her cheek before she slid further inside. Edward then turned to look at me but I kept my head down as I made my way down the stairs.
"Rosalie." Edward said softly as I passed him but I said nothing and climbed into the backseat beside Bella before Edward climbed in after me.
"We can switch" I said to Bella who smiled and shook her head.
"Drive" Edward said with his eyes fixed upon his phone.
I was close to Edward, close enough for our thighs to almost touch, close enough that I could smell his cologne which was intoxicating. I crossed my legs and Edward looked at me from the corner of his eye before he returned to his phone.
The ride to the air strip was quiet and short, security was tight from time to time but nothing like this. When we pulled up at the jet there were already men with machine guns and riffles standing guard.
Edward was the first to get out of the car followed by Bella and myself before Edward turned to look at me.
"You stay close to me." Edward told me and I nodded.
This was one of Edward's new jets that I hadn't been on before and it was twice the size as what we typically flew in. We would have security flying with us but we would remain the private section of the plane while they talked business in the front. Edward got out of the car first and extended his hand down for mine and not wishing Bella to suspect anything I took it without fuss but it didn't stop Edward from brushing his thumb across my knuckles before I pulled away.
Edward lead Bella and I up the jet and when I stepped aboard I found Tanya sitting up on the sofa, she had changed into a hoodie and sweatpants and she had a blanket draped over her shoulders. Her eyes were red and she looked so different from the woman I saw just last week in Mexico.
"Tanya." Bella said and I followed behind her.
"Bella." Tanya said before she hugged Bella.
"I'm glad you're here." Tanya said.
"Me too." Bella said and I remained behind her.
"How are you feeling?" I asked her.
"She'll be fine once I get those fucks." Edward said behind us then.
We all looked around to him, he was tense, this meeting was the biggest event of the year and it wasn't normal for us to travel with him.
Edward heard the security boarding behind us and looked towards us and without a word we all got up together and began to make our way to the back of the plane. I was the last of us in the row and so when I turned to close the small door between us and them Edward and I locked eyes.
I shut the door quickly and then I sat down on the sofa next to Bella.
"Can I get you anything?" Bella asked Tanya.
Tanya shook her head and Bella looked to me before I nodded.
"Tanya, it must have been terrifying." I said
Tanya merely nodded and tried to muster the best smile she could.
Bella sighed and looked to Tanya "I know it's not the time for this, but since we're about to take off, I thought it best to ask you, you know how these big weekends work. Is there anything I'm supposed to do as his wife? I mean he is the boss so, I figured I might be able to help somewhere." Bella said.
"Normally wives aren't present but given the security risk, there might be a few there, and-" Tanya leaned forward slightly "There might also be a few...mistresses too."
Bella nodded as did I.
"And he'll probably be pretty busy, so-" Tanya said.
"I've already packed a bunch of books and there's a few places I wanna visit down there."
"But-" I said.
"Marco cleared it with Edward." Bella said and I nodded.
"So Rosalie, what are you going to be doing?"
"I'll keep myself busy."
I'll keep myself busy to the point we are back on this plane, my only job was to avoid Edward and make my name known to the partners. I wasn't just the boss's sister I was a Hale and I was old money. Nothing even close to Edward's...billions. But still a Hale.
The flight to Vegas was long but thankfully Bella slept a little which I was relieved to see. Tanya and I had kept ourselves busy with a book. I hadn't spoken to Edward, I had no reason to, the security checked on us regularly and Marco came in periodically and that was enough assurance for me. It was well into the night when we landed, Vegas was lively and I could see the lights from the private section of the plane.
Edward and Marco came into the back and Edward looked to us "Ladies, I apologize for the lateness of the hour."
Edward looked down at Tanya who didn't feel his eyes upon her as she closed over her book and when he looked my way next I pretend to be watching the security outside.
"Marco will take you all to the hotel, I'll see you tomorrow." Edward said and Bella stood up before she wrapped her arms around Edward.
"Be safe." Bella whispered and Edward nodded before kissing her cheek.
Marco was speaking to Bella about the step up for our arrival at the hotel as Edward kissed Tanya's cheek before leaning down to me and again I kept my attention on the window and in response Edward placed his hand on my shoulder and squeezed it tightly.
I looked up at him then and he raised his brow at me before he walked away.
He didn't kiss my cheek. I had annoyed him...and it felt good.
We exited the plane and I kept my head down until I was in the car with Bella and Tanya, Marco was driving while three security sat in the front. I could see Edward and his security standing beside the jet talking before he shook the hand of a man before climbing into his own car and taking off.
The drive to the hotel was quick and despite the lateness of the hour, Vegas was buzzing with activity. I couldn't believe I had never been here before, it was beautiful. There was so much to see from the buildings to the lights and of course the people. The valet came towards the passenger door and in response I locked it as Marco stepped outside.
"Hi" The young man smiled at Marco.
"Hi" Marco smiled brightly at him before his smile dropped "Now fuck off."
The boy scurried away and Marco opened the back door.
"Ladies." Marco said.
I stepped out first and squeezed Marco's hand who immediately said "We're okay."
I nodded and looked around, there was security everywhere and of course the hotel had their own security.
"Marco?" Bella said her worry heard in her tone.
"It's okay," Marco repeated as he assisted Bella out of the car "Nice and easy as we talked about."
I extended my hand for Bella's as Marco helped Tanya from the car all the while scanning our surroundings.
I watched as Marco began to talk into his sleeve "A lot of numbers round here, more than we expected, I want Dylan's men to remain at reception but Max and Peterson, keep two steps behind me with the girls."
"Marco I don't know about this." I whispered.
"We're still okay." Marco looked to us "Straight into the hotel, heads up, eyes soft, no looking up or around that's our job. And no one walks in front of me."
Marco had been part of the secret service and protected the man himself, he knew all about crowd control and he should have been with Edward tonight but instead Edward had asked him to escort us.
"Just one foot in the front of the other." Marco smiled keeping his voice steady.
"Okay." Bella said before she gripped my hand.
"Alright, let's go." Marco said before he began to lead us forward.
Max and Peterson were behind us with more security behind them as we walked slowly and calmly towards the hotel. I was scared and I could feel my hands shaking but I kept my head down and continued to walk as we approached check out.
"Cullen party," Marco instructed the man behind the desk before he could even welcome us to the hotel.
Now we were inside I very slowly scanned the lobby not looking up as Marco had asked but I took in the luxury of my new surroundings from the marble floors to the chandelier above us.
"Yes I have all your information here," The concierge said as he typed on his computer.
"I see you've requested our villas and penthouses,"
"No, villas for the girls, penthouses are for the staff. Just the villas for now." Marco corrected him.
The concierge tried not to take pause at the reality that Marco had told him that our staff would be staying in penthouses while Bella, Tanya and I stayed in villas.
"Of course, forgive me," He continued to type "I have Mr and Mrs Cullen in our Presidential Villa, I have Miss Hale and Mrs Denali in our Garden Villas, and I have-"
"What floors for each?" Marco asked.
"Mr and Mrs Cullen are on the fifteenth floor, Miss Hale is on our ninth floor and Mrs Denali is on our seventh floor." The concierge said.
"Okay." Marco said "Reassign our rooms please."
"I'm sorry?" The concierge said confused.
"Move Miss Hale to the twenty second floor, and Mrs Denali to the fifteenth floor with Mr and Mrs Cullen switching to your other Presidential Villa"
"I'm afraid that won't be possible." The concierge said and I looked to Marco.
Marco locked eyes with the man then "When we say change it, you change it."
The concierge looked to us "It's just that-"
Marco tilted his head slightly and the young man swallowed hard at the crack Marco's neck made without him so much as flinching in result.
"Right away sir." The concierge said and Marco smiled.
"Thank you." Marco said before he looked to us "Almost done ladies."
We waited in silence for the concierge to finish reassigning our rooms before he handed over the keys to the security behind us.
"Enjoy your stay." The concierge said with a trembling voice.
"Thanks." Marco said before he looked to us "Let's go."
As we walked towards the elevator Marco spoke into his sleeve "Reassigned rooms, moving the treasure towards the elevators."
We walked to the elevator and Marco looked to us "Eyes down."
We did as we were asked and it was then I heard Bella speak "Rosalie, look."
I looked up slightly and saw Edward approaching with security behind him, he was wearing sunglasses and I lowered my gaze immediately.
"Eyes down." Marco repeated.
I could hear Edward and his security approaching before he passed us without so much as a word before he disappeared into the crowd.
We entered the elevator and Marco spoke into his sleeve again "Dylan, Edward just passed you."
The doors closed and Marco looked to us "Safe and sound, not bad huh?"
"Not bad." Bella said but I could see her hands shaking.
"That's why they call me the maestro." Marco smiled before he looked to the security "See ya upstairs."
Max and Peterson remained with us as we rode to the floors with Marco getting off the elevator with Bella as expected, Tanya got off next with her security following before I was the last to get off.
"You good?" Max asked me.
I nodded "I'm fine, thank you."
Max escorted me to the door and I handed him the room to my key so that he might open the door for me before he checked the room which of course was clear.
Max stood out in the hall as I stepped into the room and turned to him.
"Am I supposed to do anything tonight?"
"No Miss Hale."
"Um, am I allowed to go ou-" I stopped myself when Max's lips formed a tight smile in response. "Right of course not."
"Sorry Miss Hale." Max said.
"Don't be, you're just doing your job." I said and he nodded.
I shut the door and sighed. This was going to be a long weekend.
I began to look around the villa, there were four bedrooms along with the master suite, there was a large living space and a kitchen and dining area, a private pool area on the roof above me that I had to myself, a small gym, a master bathroom with a steam shower and a large tub, I even had my own private bar. It was beautiful and I loved it but I wasn't going to spend the weekend in it. Now that I was here and now that my luggage had arrived, it was time for me to do what was right for me.
I began by getting changed into a black dress with a slit down my right thigh, I wore only my timeless diamond stud earrings and curled my hair again before reapplying my lipstick and mascara, I selected my favorite heels they were red bottoms and I adored them. I applied a few spritz of perfume before I looked at myself in the mirror.
"Showtime." I said before I picked up my clutch and stepped out of my room.
When there were no guards posted at my door I couldn't help but snigger.
"Big mistake, brother" I whispered as I shut my hotel door placing the do not disturb sign on the door before I began to walk towards the elevators.
I got into the elevator and pressed the button for the lobby before I adjusted my dress and ensured my hair was in place. I could see Edward's corners standing at their post and I quickly walked behind a couple passing by and edged closer to the doors, smirking when I managed to actually make it outside where I requested a cab.
I climbed into the back seat and gave the driver the address before I sat back and smirked to myself.
"Showtime." I repeated.
Edward Cullen
I stepped onto the balcony of our presidential villa and watched the crowd below.
"How are the girls?" I asked Marco.
"All secured boss, Miss Denali resting, Mrs Cullen reading down the hall and Miss Hale-"
I turned to Marco then and he shrugged "She's got a do not disturb sign on her door."
I shook my head and looked to the crowd below as I gripped the ledge.
I pressed my lips together "Bella is going out tomorrow. What is on the schedule for Miss Denali?"
"She's not made any requests boss."
"Nothing at all?"
"Nothing's been ran through me. And everything is until we're back in Forks."
I sighed and gripped harder at the ledge.
"Boss?" Marco said.
I shook my head "Nothing."
Beside me Marco brought his hand up to his ear piece.
I looked to him.
"Okay." Marco said before he looked to me "There's a problem"
I looked to Marco and he sighed "Miss Hale left her villa."
"Excuse me?" I said.
"She had a do not disturb sign on her door, and-"
I sighed "We've been here an hour."
Marco nodded and I shook my head "Fuck."
I turned to the view of Vegas and looked to the sky before I gripped the ledge once more.
"Should I call Dylan and pull her back?" Marco said.
I shook my head "No," I said and began to smirk looking out onto sin city "She's not out there for fun, she's out there for trouble."
I began to chuckle as Marco spoke into his sleeve.
Rosalie Hale wanted to play games? I'd show her how to play.
"I have Dylan and Max outside in the car ready to find her. I'll have us online with the hotel security system in just five minutes-"
"No," I said. "Pull Dylan and Max off the job, I'll deal with her myself."
"Yes boss" Marco said.
"And Marco," I said as I looked to the lights of the city "This stays between us."
Marco nodded and I turned around sliding off my jacket and tie.
I placed them on the sofa before I undid the top two buttons of my shirt and rolled up my sleeves.
"She wants to play," I said to myself "Let's play."
Rosalie Hale
The club was loud and there was a sea of bodies but somehow I managed to get a seat at the bar.
I ordered a gin and tonic before I looked around the club, I had caught the attention of many men already and I had lost count of the amount of times I had waved them off. I didn't want attention I wanted sound. I didn't drink of course there was no point, all I wanted was the sound, the people, the distraction from my life back at Forks.
I sat at the bar and listened to the music, I even danced a little from my stool before I waved off another man.
"I like your shoes." A woman said beside me.
I smiled to her "Thank you, I love yours."
She smiled back at me before I laughed and asked "What are you staring at?"
"Someone who shouldn't have left her villa." She responded.
"Excuse me?" I laughed.
"I think you heard me sister." She said
My smile dropped as I tilted my head to the side and noted the Bluetooth device in her ear. She wasn't talking to me, Edward was talking to me.
I looked right at her "What do you want brother?" I asked
Like the puppet she was, probably one of Bella's new security she responded for him passing along whatever he was whispering into her ear piece.
"I want you back in your villa. Like a good girl." She said.
"Oh really?" I said
"Yes Miss Hale," Edward said through his puppet "So come with us now before things get ugly."
I looked to the girl beside me and raised my brow at her.
"This is new," I said as my finger traced the wide glass of my drink in circular motions "I figured you'd confront me, you know, like a boss."
"You're not looking for a boss tonight, you're looking to be chased." Edward said through his puppet.
"Who says I'm looking for anything?" I said looking at the woman.
"You came here for a reason and it wasn't to dance alone at a bar." Edward said.
"I like dancing." I said
"You like the attention."
I raised my brow at the woman who looked back at me.
"Can you see me right now?" I asked.
She just stared back at me, Edward wasn't going to give up his location and I knew it, didn't stop me from smiling though.
"You are playing a dangerous game."
I leaned forward "What's going to happen if I get up from my chair right now? Will your puppet try and stop me?"
"You should be more concerned about what I'll do to you." Edward said through his puppet.
I looked around the club then before looking back at her "I could get out of here in seconds." I said
"Go ahead." Edward said through her "Try it."
"You're not gonna chase me all night Edward."
"No," Edward said "I have something else planned for you now that you've crossed the line."
"Oh I'm terrified," I said.
"No, you're not. Not yet anyway." Edward said through her.
Behind the puppet I could see a waitress approaching us with a tray of drinks above her head as she made her way through the crowds. I slid off the stool keeping my eyes on the puppet.
"This is sin city, one wrong move and-" I grabbed the corner of the tray as the waitress passed me and dumped the drinks all over the puppet before I quickly disappeared into the crowds.
I wasn't going to do anything stupid like use the front door or the fire exits, instead I followed one of the waitresses into the staff hallway, knocking shoulders with a few people telling me it was a restricted area but I ignored them. I made my way into the room labeled toilets and used the skylight inside there to make my exit.
I climbed down the building before I landed on the pavement. I fixed my dress and straightened my hair before I headed straight for the street and hailed another cab.
As I got into the cab I noticed the puppet exiting the club completely drenched and I smirked to myself.
"Where to?" The driver asked.
I smiled "The strip." I said.
I kept my head down as we pulled away from the sidewalk, I wasn't stupid I knew Edward would be watching the traffic cameras, I also knew that there were plenty of clubs along the strip to choose from. I looked out the window and thought of my options, there was always the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, there was The Bellagio, Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan, I could go anywhere. I looked out the window then and smirked.
"Stop here." I said.
The cab pulled over and I climbed out making sure to tip the driver well before I looked up to the illuminated sign above me. Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
Edward had found me, I thought he might send his men after I had enjoyed at least a few hours of freedom but he'd found me within only a mere hour of my leaving the hotel. What was he thinking by talking to me through someone else and why had I enjoyed it so much? I had pushed him, I had tried to draw him out and he had refused to be seen. He had intrigued me and I hated it.
I walked towards the entrance then and looked up to the Eiffel Tower replica before I chuckled to myself.
"Showtime." I said before I walked into the hotel.
I was not disappointed when I walked into the casino and saw the large chandelier hanging above me, I walked past the slot machines and craps tables before I finally found myself a booth in their bar area in the far back. I ordered myself another drink I had zero intension of drinking as I listened to the swing band playing nearby.
I scanned the casino and noticed the security dotted around before I rolled my eyes, I scanned the crowds for a puppet and didn't see any.
"Not so easy this time brother." I whispered.
I looked to the stage then and began to enjoy the music before I began to hum to the tune but quickly grew bored yet remained seated hoping they'd play something from my time that I'd enjoy.
It was then I was approached by the bartender who had brought me my drink.
"Miss Hale?" He asked clasping a phone in his hand.
"No." I smiled.
He smiled "He said you'd say that." he told me before holding the phone out for me.
I took it from him and held it to my ear "Brother." I smiled.
"Hello Rosalie." Edward said through the phone.
"Are you having fun chasing me?" I asked.
"I'm enjoying the show." Edward said.
I looked around the bar "You can't see me." I said.
"No, but I know exactly where you are." Edward said.
I continued to look around the bar "Where are you?" I asked.
"Not in the casino." Edward said.
I turned to the stage then and shook my head "I'm not going to fall for that brother."
"I'm not in the casino Rosalie, I'm in your room." Edward said.
"You're not." I said.
"I am," Edward said
"No you're not, you already took what you wanted this morning," I once again traced my finger around the rim of my glass "When you, pulled up my skirt," I whispered "Slid your hands up my legs, over my knees and up towards my soft and inviting thighs, before you pressed yourself against me and-"
I heard a groan come from the phone before Edward growled "Don't tempt me sister."
"Tempt you?" I laughed "I couldn't tempt a man like you, a married man, like you, sweet brother." I smirked before I traced my finger around the rim of my glass once more "If I were to tempt you, I'd be bent over for you." I whispered.
Edward groaned again.
"That's right," I said "I'd be bent over and spread wide for you brother, just like before, when you opened me up and-"
"Rosalie." He groaned my name and I felt my stomach flutter.
"Or perhaps," I whispered "I'd be on my back, with my legs in the air while I cried out for more as you-"
"Rosalie!" Edward growled.
"While you what brother?" I asked tracing my finger around the glass once more before I whispered into the phone "While you fucked me?"
I heard his breathing increase before I smirked feeling my legs trembling beneath the table.
"Tell me brother," I said "Is that what you want?" I asked "To fuck me?"
Edward growled.
"Do you want to take me?" I asked "Ruin me?"
"Rosalie." He growled again.
"Take me." I whispered.
I heard his breathing increase once more before he growled "I'm coming for you." before ending the call.
I shot up to my feet and took off running through the casino, I knocked shoulders with many people as I did but I didn't care, I knew Edward was coming for me and I knew I had pushed him too far.
I ran through the casino before I rushed through the lobby and out the front door, this time I decided to be smart and took a cab that had someone else getting out of it and wasn't just parked waiting for service.
"Where to?" The driver asked.
"Just drive." I said as I sat back and looked out the window.
"Just drive?" The driver asked.
I turned to him then "Yes, just fucking drive."
"Alright, alright, just chill lady." He said.
I sat back and looked out the window before I smirked.
Edward Cullen was on the hunt for me, he wanted me, and the game had only just begun.
I didn't stay in the cab I got out at the next corner and hailed another cab just as fast instructing them to take me to Caeasars Palace, this time however I was gonna be even smarter. I took my phone out from my bag and keeping an eye on the driver I slowly reached under my dress and slid off my thong. I smirked to myself as I wrapped my thong around my phone knowing Edward's trace would stop here.
"Driver?"
"What lady? New drop off?"
"How much for your phone?" I asked.
"My phone?"
"Yes," I said "For your phone and a favor."
"I aint got drugs."
"What kind of Vegas cab driver doesn't have drugs?" I asked making him chuckle.
"What you want my phone for? There's free phones in like every other casino."
I reached into my clutch and began to count out some notes "Five hundred for the phone and another five hundred for the favor."
"Depends on the favor." The driver said as we pulled up in front of Caesars Palace.
"When you get pulled over by an SUV in about...I'd say two minutes, just tell the angry guy your phone number."
"Hell no lady I aint-"
I rolled my eyes "Two thousand then cause you have a spine and sense." I said
"Wait, wait, how angry?"
"Very." I said reaching into my purse once more before I counted out the notes and handed them to him.
"I could lose my license if there's trouble."
"Trust me, just keep repeating your phone number like a broken record and say nothing else."
"Just repeat my number? What kind of stuff are you involved in?"
"Would you believe me if I said I was the sister of the most powerful mobster and largest dealer of arms in the entire West coast?"
The driver just stared at me through his rear view mirror before I chuckled "Yeah, I didn't think so."
I climbed out of the cab and walked towards the hotel ignoring the protests from the driver.
"Hey lady!" He yelled
"Good luck, you'll need it." I said walking off with his phone in hand.
But I didn't go into Casears Palace, I went around back and towards the strip.
I had no intention of going back to the hotel, Edward knew I was here, he had his men patrolling the hotel and the street. No, I was going to lead him elsewhere and I knew exactly where I wanted to take him.
I found myself a new cab and instructed them to take me to the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino where I went far into the back, past the slot machines and into their art gallery in the back where I was alone with just a few people in the distance of the endless hall. There was piano music playing in the speakers so softly, like a whisper against a warm cheek.
I stood in front of the artwork then before I closed my eyes and listened to the music before I smiled to myself and hummed along to it.
I was lost in the moment and I knew it, Edward could find me anywhere in Las Vegas and I knew it. But I didn't care, I was here now, I was calm and I was safe. This is what I had needed, this is what I had been craving.
I didn't know how long I stood there before the phone rang, only that I immediately smirked at the sound, letting it ring a few times before answering.
"Yes?" I answered.
"What an interesting twist," Edward said "And what an interesting choice in thong, lace planet string, very nice." He said before I heard him inhale deeply "Very nice indeed."
I smirked and shook my head "Edward," I said "You're disgusting."
"I think you're forgetting who you're speaking to." Edward said.
"Uh oh" I said "Am I about to get in trouble?" I asked.
"Rosalie." Edward growled.
"That's my name." I said.
"I'm warning you, end this little game and get your ass back to the hotel right now." Edward said.
I chuckled "What? Are you gonna punish me?"
"I'll do more than punish you, I'll make you regret ever crossing me." Edward said.
"Really?" I laughed "You're gonna have to try harder brother, I'm not scared of you."
"You should be." Edward said.
"Should I?" I asked "Why?" I chuckled "Are you gonna do something to me that you already haven't done?"
"Twice," He replied "If you're lucky."
I chuckled "Edward, you're a married man, what are you gonna do to me huh? Spank me? Fuck me?" I chuckled "You won't do anything, you won't risk anything right now with all the danger."
"I am the only danger you should be very, very worried about right now."
"Is that so?" I asked "And why is that? Cause you can make me disappear? If you do then, everything else goes away that annoys you so much," I began to sway my hips as I walked, my skin warm to the touch as I continued "Like my lips," I then reached behind me and traced the back of my neck "And the back of my neck," I then traced my hips "And my hips, the ones you grasped when you fucked me, remember?" I then trailed my fingers down between my legs "And my thighs, the ones you lifted off the floor as you fucked me"
He could hear my breathing and I could hear his.
"Remember?" I whispered.
He didn't respond but instead be began to chuckle and that stopped me dead in my tracks like a spider caught in it's own frozen web.
"Oh Rosalie," Edward said "My darling sister, by the time I'm through with you, you're gonna wish all I had done was fuck you."
I hung up the phone and headed out of the first door I came across, there was a luggage cart being pulled by two bell boys, I walked along side of them and slid the phone between the cases without notice before taking off towards the door marked for Staff Only.
I waited then, I hid behind the door and watched the cart before I saw the two bell boys turn the corner and out of sight.
I smirked then, Edward had found me but I wasn't finished yet, I wanted to keep going despite his most recent threat. I made my way into the kitchen and followed a girl close to my height and caught up with her after grabbing some cash from inside my bra.
"A hundred dollars for whatever clothes you have in your locker. I'll give you another two when I'm dressed." I said handing her the money.
"Uh you're not even supposed to be here and this isn't a movie." She said.
"I don't care," I said "Just show me your locker." I said.
"Or what? I say no and continue my shift."
I rolled my eyes and stepped in front of her before I began to take off my heels, she shrugged at me before I turned them over and revealed the red bottoms to them.
"Real?"
"Oh shut up any woman can spot a fake. Any real woman anyway."
"I'm still not giving you my clothes."
"Oh I'm not giving you my heels either, I'm just letting you know these red bottoms heels are going into your thigh and rib cage, in five, four-"
"Fine!" She said "Locker room is this way." She said.
I smirked and followed her to the staff locker rooms.
She showed me to her locker before I began to take off my dress and hand it to her before I took the jeans and t shirt from her. I quickly changed and took her sneakers before tossing her my red bottoms.
"You're pretty intense for a blonde."
I rolled my eyes "Thank you, you're pretty dumb even for a brunette." I said as I left the locker room.
I knew Edward was coming for me, he had already found me twice and I was running out of ideas. I knew I was pushing him, I knew he was on edge and I knew I had to keep moving.
I took the fire exit out into the alley way and was quick to get out onto the side walk with other people, I slid her hood up over my head and stuffed my hands into the centre pocket as I walked. I kept my head low as I walked keeping my eyes on the ground and on the crowd before I ducked into another casino and found the nearest ladies bathroom. I went into the last stall and sat down before I took out the hair tie I had taken from the girl's locker and tied my hair up into a pony tail.
I stayed in the stall for a while trying to figure out my next move. I'd been playing a dangerous game Edward was right about that. But could I go to the extreme? Was I willing to risk Edward's wrath? I might just be.
I exited the stall and crossed the strip towards the one hotel Edward would not set foot in. This was where one of his enemies Alecander Melio resided and this is why I went there, why I crossed the lobby keeping my head down until I found an empty hallway and a dome ceiling camera where I stood beneath it and slowly raised my hand towards my head, looking upward to reveal myself to the camera.
Alecander was here which meant Edward's security was watching this place, which meant Edward was now watching me. I smiled up at the camera and waited there without another soul near me. I held it together, knowing it was only a matter of time. And as I waited my smile didn't cease it widened, knowing Edward would soon be looking right at me on the monitor.
"Come on," I mouthed to the camera "Come get me brother." I said.
I stood there for a moment longer before I finally heard footsteps approaching.
"Forgive me Miss, are you Miss Hale?"
I didn't even need to look at whoever it was talking to me, I merely held my hand out for the phone I expected while I kept my eyes fixed upon the camera above.
"You-fucking-bitch." Edward said so slowly that I didn't recognize his voice.
I smirked "What's wrong you sound upset?" I teased keeping my eyes fixed above "Did you lose me there for a second?"
"I'm warning you."
"I'll take that a yes." I chuckled.
"Careful Rose, I'm much better at this game than you are." Edward said.
"Are you now?" I asked "Can you see me right now?"
"I can." Edward said.
I stared up at the camera a smile creeping upon my lip.
"It's almost morning." I said softly and inhaled deeply a soft moan escaping my lips.
Edward growled.
"Tell me brother," I said "How does it feel?" I asked
"I know exactly how it feels between those legs of yours." Edward said.
I smirked "Are you hard brother?" I asked "Are you throbbing for me?"
"You are one cocky bitch."
I looked up at the camera and mouthed the word "Cock." before I chuckled.
"Rosalie," Edward warned "End this little game now and return to the hotel before I get really, really fucking angry."
"About as angry as I was when you sent Emmett to Mexico?" I asked
"Careful." Edward warned.
"Let him come back to me."
Edward chuckled in response "Now you've done it, now you've fucking pushed me." He said "Now you're really gonna get it."
I felt my smirk weaken and I looked back up to the camera.
"Now I'm coming for you." Edward said.
I hung up the phone and began to walk off before I tossed the phone into a nearby garbage bin.
I knew Edward was coming for me, I knew it. But I also knew I could play this game a lot better than he thought. He was coming for me he meant what he said but I could still piss him off one final time. I took off running which was pretty easy in these insanely comfortable sneakers. I knew his security could get into the cameras out front so the second I got outside I got into a cab then got out and once again hailed another one a few blocks down.
When I got into the cab I instructed the driver to loop around and take me back to our hotel. Edward was coming from me from one direction and I was sneaking back into the hotel from another, I'd won, I'd managed to actually do it, to go out all night, run around the city and get back without Edward stopping me even once. It was around four in the morning when we finally pulled up outside the hotel, I half expected to find his security detail pacing the front of the hotel but there was nothing but valets taking a smoke break. I paid the driver and got out from the cab and headed straight inside and across the lobby towards the elevators, I thought maybe the doors would open to Marco or someone else I'd kept up all night but again there was no one.
Edward was out there with his men and I was back here.
I was going to head up to my room, get showered, get out of this girls clothes and ask Bella to breakfast around six.
I slide my card across the sensor by my room door and it unlocked.
I stepped inside and listened as the door shut behind me as I headed in the direction of the large windows eager to see the Vegas strip in the early morning hours.
I gasped when a hand shot across my mouth and I was grabbed from behind.
"How rude of me little sister, I interrupted you earlier," I heard Edward say behind me then "What was it you said again when you looked up at the camera? Something about...cock"
That's when I heard him…unzip.