“Holy crap,” she breathed.
“What?” Edward asked, putting down his book.
“Riley emailed me,” she whispered. “He saw my picture on Instagram and he … he wants to meet up. He knows that the movie is premiering this week.” Edward pursed his lips. He abhorred Bella’s ex-husband. He never lied about it. His feelings were apparent and he never denied that he couldn’t stand how he treated Bella and the kids. Bella took his hand, staring at her very upset husband. “You’re coming with me, Edward. You’re my husband.”
“And I take my vows seriously,” he said, picking up Bella’s hand and kissed above her wedding set. “Unlike that asshole.”
“He invited me to his home in the Hollywood Hills,” Bella said. Edward’s mouth thinned. “I know you hate him.”
“Hate is too kind a word,” Edward growled.
Bella threaded her fingers with Edward’s and closed her laptop. “Edward, I’m with you and I will stay with you. You’re my best friend and my personal hero. If you don’t want me to go, I won’t.”
“You’re never leaving me, Bella. Forever, right?” Bella nodded and pressed a kiss to his soft lips.
“Now, what did he say?” Edward asked.
“He congratulated me on the publication of my book and the upcoming movie. He asked about Jake and Seth, asking how they were doing. He even asked about Gianna,” Bella murmured. “It was a very generic message, but he wanted to see me, see us. We have a few days before the premiere of the movie. I think it would be a good idea to see him. To rub it in his face that he lost and you won.”
“Damn right,” Edward snorted, kissing Bella’s temple and holding her to his side. “If he says one thing … anything that is disrespectful to you or to the boys, his face will become personally acquainted with my fist.”
“I have no doubt. Your protection of me is quite apparent, Edward. I love you so much for it,” she smiled, snuggling closer to him.
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