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BPOV

“But, I had to get to know you,” he said, his fingers gliding down my arm and to my wrist before he elegantly dropped to one knee. “I had to see who I wanted and in this past month and a half, I’ve seen so much, cara. You’ve shown me that being with someone is not a weakness, but a strength. You’ve made me laugh, reminding me to have fun. You’ve brought me light. Isabella Marie Swan, I just came from your uncle’s diner and I asked for his blessing. Mia Cara, will you do me the distinct honor of marrying me?”

EPOV

My knees were barking and Bella was staring at the engagement ring in its box. Her eyes were shining with tears as she held her hand up to her face. Should I tell her that I love her? She wouldn’t believe me. I do care for her, but is it love? Could she love me? Come on! Answer, damn it! “Bella? Dolce?” I whispered.

“You’re really asking me?” she choked out, blinking up to me. “Is this real? Not a business proposition?”

“It’s very real, Bella,” I chuckled. “And I’m old. You’re eleven years my junior, cara. I’d love to hear what you say to my question. Will you marry me?” For longer than a year? Forever sounds nice.

She bit her lip, her pale skin flushing a warm red and making her look more beautiful. She nodded, a shy smile overtaking her gorgeous face. I beamed, getting up and picking her up and spinning her around. She laughed as I covered every inch of her face with kisses before capturing her succulent lips with my own. I put her on the ground, cupping her heart-shaped face and leaning my forehead to hers. “You’re not what I expected, Edward,” she whispered, her fingers toying with the hair at the nape of my neck. “You’re different. At least, different with me. You’re kind, sweet and … protective.”

“I don’t know what I’d do if something happened to you, cara,” I murmured. “When you called me, upset, crying, I thought the worst. I hate that you were hurt because of your association with me. I will do everything in my power to protect you.” I love you. I took the ring and slid it onto her finger, beaming when I saw that it fit perfectly. In more ways than two … the band hugged her finger, but the diamond didn’t overwhelm her hand. Also, it was the most elegant, exquisite accessory for her beautiful black and white chiffon dress. “Do you like your ring?”

“It’s so big,” she said, wiggling her fingers. “It’s absolutely gorgeous. I’ve never seen a stone cut this way.”

“It’s called a cushion cut, but the setting is something called a halo setting. It seemed fitting since you’re an angel,” I said, picking up her left hand and kissing her knuckles.

“Being held up by my devil horns,” she snickered.

“I’m the devil, cara,” I deadpanned. “You are anything but goodness personified.” She blushed, ducking her head and tucking a stray hair behind her ear. That’s when I noticed her other jewelry. She wore my mother’s earrings and tennis bracelet. Mom had promised them to me, for me to give to my wife. Apparently, she felt that Bella was worthy and gave them to her as a gift to wear for the benefit.

My mother approved of my fiancée.

I captured her chin and kissed her again, just because I could. She melted against me before I brought her inside. Mom was talking to some photographer. She normally hired someone for when we had these benefits to document our family and get some nice photos. “Alice, you and Jasper look like you’re going to your prom,” she sighed. “Look natural, not posed.”

“This is natural, Aunt Es,” Jasper grumbled. I looked at them and they were standing the landing of the grand staircase. It really looked like a prom photo. A bad one at that. Mom got frustrated and moved them, changing them from a staged formal photo to something more organic. The photographer just snapped away, deeming them finished and then barked at Emmett and Rosalie.

“Come on, baby doll,” Emmett said to Rosalie. She blanched, following Emmett up the stairs. She caught my eye, looking haunted. I was behind Bella, giving her an evil glare and she acted like she was head-over-heels in love with my brother. However, her eyes were dead. But, when she saw the sparkle on Bella’s ring, something clicked. Her eyes narrowed and the deep-seated hatred reared back.

Rosalie still hadn’t learned her lesson.

Alice's dress

Bella's dress

Edward's tuxedo

Esme's dress

Jasper's tux

Rosalie's dress

Emmett's tux

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“Why are we all taking separate limos?” I asked as we drove the hotel where the benefit was being held. “And who’s protecting us?”

“Jasper is technically working tonight, but Jacob is driving the limo for us,” Edward explained, his arm draped casually over my shoulders. “However, Jasper, since he’s family is going into the benefit as a guest, but he’s armed to the teeth.”

“And you?” I asked, arching a brow. He returned my look, crossing his leg and showing me an ankle harness. It had gun strapped just above his shoe. He also showed me another harness on his other leg which held a hunting knife. “Damn,” I laughed anxiously. “Do you think something would happen?”

“Unlikely,” he shrugged, covering his weapons and pulling me closer, his lips finding the spot behind my ear that made me swoon and melt against him. Whenever he kissed me there, I needed new damn panties. “You smell so good, dolce. Almost good enough to eat.” He picked up my hand and ran his thumb over the engagement ring on my finger. “Bella, dolce, I think you should be wary of Rose.”

“Believe me. I already am,” I snorted. “She was downright mean at the fitting. But, she did bring up something that raised some red flags for me. Who are the Denali sisters?”

“Three fucking mistakes,” Edward sighed, scrubbing his face. “Bella, I’m not going to lie to you and say that I was a monk. I wasn’t. Far from it. I never had relationships. Up until I met you, I saw relationships as weaknesses. Another way for someone to fuck with you. So, my history with women was to use them for one thing only. And it wasn’t for relationships. It was for fucking. Plain and simple.” He frowned, twining our fingers together. “You said it yourself. I’m a cold-hearted killer. I was a bastard. Fuck, I’m still a bastard.”

“Your parents are clearly still married and madly in love with each other,” I said, poking his side and trying to lighten the mood.

“You know what I mean,” he deadpanned, rolling his eyes. “However, since I’ve met you, I haven’t been with anyone. I don’t want to be with anyone but you.” He blushed and held me closer. “Cara, full disclosure, I’m clean. Alice performed a test and made sure that I was … that my past didn’t come back to kick me in the ass.”

“Alice told me,” I replied. “She told me after I asked about birth control. She put me on the shot and it’ll be effective in a couple of days. I want you, too, Edward.” He relaxed next to me and he cupped my chin, brushing his mouth over mine. He sighed, his forehead pressed to mine. “Will these Denali sisters be at the benefit?”

“Probably. Their father, Eleazar Denali, is an alderman and is considering running for mayor,” Edward explained. “They’re also distantly related to The Volturi Crime Syndicate.”

“Aren’t they your enemy?” I asked.

“Yeah, but Eleazar and his family are more aligned to our way of thinking than with the Volturi,” Edward murmured. “I know that Eleazar would probably love for me to be his son-in-law, but his daughters … they are … well, they’re sluts. They’ve been passed around so many times and I’m ashamed to be even be one of the men that they’ve slept with. Though, very little sleeping is involved.”

“I don’t need details,” I grumbled.

“Sorry,” he frowned. “I’ve made my mistakes and I vow to you, that I won’t repeat them. I’m loyal, almost to a fault. You have to trust me that I won’t hurt you. I lo-care for you tremendously. I don’t want to lose you.” I blushed, biting my lip. He chuckled, removing it with his thumb. “You’ll make yourself bleed, cara. And besides, I want to be the one who bites your lip.”

Alice's dress

Bella's Dress

Tuxward

Esme's Dress

Jasper

Rose's Dress

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“Boss, you’re going to bite off your thumb. Stop doing that,” Jasper snorted, tugging my finger out of my mouth. I’d been nibbling on the nail, anxious to see Bella. I’d driven to my parents’ house after making a very important purchase and received an angry text from my mother.

Rose has crossed the line … she may need to be reminded how to behave. ‘The Boss’ needs to have a discussion with her. Not. Emmett. ~ Mom

I responded to her. What happened? I need to know the facts before I go all ‘mafia’ on her ass ~ E.C.

Mom sent me a diatribe about how she disrespected me in front of Bella and Alice. I replied to her saying that I’d have a conversation with her and that she needed to know that she wasn’t in charge. She would be reminded of her place in this family. “Boss? You’re growling.”

“Is Emmett here?” I asked, looking over at him.

“I believe so,” Jasper answered. “I think he’s reading or working on the patio.”

“Thanks, Jas,” I nodded, getting up from the couch and walking through my parents’ large mansion overlooking Lake Michigan. Emmett was working, typing on his laptop and reading files that were strewn on the table. “Emmett, can we talk?”

“Sure, Ed,” he said, closing his laptop and placing it on top of the files. “That night club, Bound and Gagged, sounds intriguing. They’re breaking ground this week. How did you manage to the plans approved so quickly?”

“I was motivated,” I chuckled. “If things work out, the club will be up and ready to go by Valentine’s Day. The owner said we’re VIPs and would get all of the perks, therein.” I sighed, sitting down across from him. I handed him my phone. “Read that.”

He skimmed Mom’s text and he grumbled lowly. “I’ll talk to her, Edward,” he said.

“No. You won’t. She disrespected me and disrespected my girlfriend,” I snapped. “She may not have to like me. Hell, I hate her guts, but I respect her because she’s your wife. She will know that if she talks about me like that, there will be consequences.”

“Are you going to kill my wife?” Emmett asked, his eyes wide.

“No, but she needs to know her place, Emmett. I’m going to be the head of this family. Not her. Her opinion doesn’t mean shit to me, but I will be respected,” I said, scrubbing my face. “Rose disrespected Bella, which is … well, it’s not fucking good, Emmett.”

“But, isn’t she just a date?” Emmett questioned, narrowing his eyes. He knew my history and even gave me shit because of my conquests and nightly visits to the Denali sisters. But, I expected that from him. He was my brother. And before he married Rosalie, he was doing the exact same fucking thing. I think he even had a threesome with Tanya and Irina.

Anyhow, I digress …

“No, Emmett. She’s everything,” I responded. “I never thought I’d understand what Mom and Dad feel, what you felt with Rose, what Jasper feels with Alice … I used women. I know that, but Bella? She will be my wife.” I reached into my pocket and tossed him the box which held Bella’s ring. He blew out a low whistle. “She’s different. I know we just met, but she’s my dolce.”

“Don’t go soft, bro,” Emmett said, getting up and handing me the ring. “It’s gorgeous. I’m certain she’ll love it. Small, though?”

“Bella … she’s not impressed by fancy things,” I chuckled. “But, what it lacks in size, it makes up in quality.” It was smaller than I wanted. I would have liked a ring that was ostentatious and bold, but I knew that Bella would not wear it. I wanted the world to know she was mine. This ring, it was gorgeous, but elegant in its simplicity. It was a two-carat cushion cut ring, with smaller round-cut diamonds around it and going down the double shank of the shoulders. I put the ring back into my pocket and walked toward the balcony, overlooking the lake. It was frigid, but with the heaters and lit fire, the patio was comfortable. “Once Rosalie comes back, I’m going to talk to her. You can’t … I need to do this for me and for Bella. I hope you understand.”

“I do, Edward. She did cross a line,” Emmett sighed. “I’m sorry.”

“EMMETT!” came the hyena-like voice of Rosalie. Speak of the devil … 

Bella's Engagement Ring

Bella's Dress

Edward's Tuxedo

Jasper