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Upon
our return from the hospital on Christmas Eve, we had a quiet meal in my
parents’ private quarters. We also exchanged a few small gifts before we all
went our separate ways. Bella called them ‘stocking stuffers.’ They were small trinkets,
representative of Gevalia for each member of the Swan family. Charlie and Linda
got a gift basket of various coffees that were popular in Gevalia. We also
included a coffee liqueur, as well. The coffee baskets came from Emmett. Bella
and Alice got smaller baskets with the coffees, along with a box of chocolate
truffles. Mother gave Bella, Linda and Alice exquisite lace scarves, made by the finest artisans in our tiny country.
Charlie got a cashmere scarf.
We
went back to Masen Manor. I spent the night making love to Bella, showing her
how much I adored her. Seeing her with that little girl made my heart soar. I
wanted nothing more than to start a family with her, after making her mine.
Forever.
I
wanted to make her my wife.
I
knew it was too soon, but I could see a future with her. I could see her ruling
by my side.
As
I held her, after making love to her for the third time, I stared at her. Her
naked body was pressed to mine, curled to my side. I ran my fingers through her
hair, just watching her sleep comfortably.
My
reverie, unfortunately, was broken as my cell phone vibrated on the nightstand.
I picked up the phone, grimacing as I saw my mother’s private number pop up. I
slid out of the bed. I looked at my girl, happy and loved for the first time
since her dad’s diagnosis. I wanted to make sure she had that. For as long as
possible.
Pulling
on my sweats, I ducked into my private living quarters. “Mother? It’s three in
the morning.”
“Go
to a computer. I’ve sent you a link, Edward,” Mom said, her voice taking on a
hard edge.
“Hold
on,” I said, sitting down at my desk and waking up my laptop. I opened my
email, I found the link my mom sent. It was a blog post from one of the nasty
‘reporters’, trashing my girlfriend. “Are you fucking kidding me?”
“The
inside source?” Mom snarled. “I have no doubt that it’s Bella’s sister.”
“Do
you have proof?” I asked. “I know you have security cameras.”
“No
proof. Her phone is still locked up in Renata’s room, along with Linda’s. The
phones in the palace cannot make outside calls unless you put in the correct
code,” Mom huffed. “Either she gained access through the palace phones, using a
servant to make the call, or she met up with this … asshole … outside.”
“Charlie
and Linda have enjoyed the capital, but Alice has stayed in the palace, holed
up in her room,” I answered. “She must have called upon one of the servants. Befriended
them and got access to the phone.” I pinched my nose. “Interview the staff.”
“Felix
is already on it, Edward. You do need to … you have to tell Bella,” she
muttered. “I know this will shatter her heart.”
“What
are we going to do with this libelous drivel?” I sneered.
“I’ve
already drafted a response and I’m working with our legal team to handle the
blot site. This site has posted negative press about the royal family, but this
is the most atrocious thing I’ve ever read. We’re working on getting a
retraction, along with closing the site down. They’ve posted awful things about
you, Emmett, me and everyone in the royal family. We’re used to it, Edward.
You’re sweet Bella? She’s not.”
“This
is going to … her self-esteem is pretty low. All thanks to her lovely sister,”
I growled. “I wanted nothing more than to give Bella a memorable, perfect
Christmas. Now? It’s marred by this blog post.”
“Be
that is it may, the press about Bella far outweighs the negative. Every article
is positive, save for this blog post,” Mom breathed.
Present for Alice
Present for Alice and Bella from Charlie
Present to Bella from Esme
Present to Charlie from Masen
Present to Charlie from Bella
Present to Linda
Present to Masen from Bella
Present to Masen from Bella
Present to Masen from Bella
Present to Masen from Charlie and Linda
Present to Bella from Linda
Bella's Dress, Christmas Mass
Present to Bella from Carlisle
Present to Bella from Masen
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