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Edward slept so well in Hawaii. He still cuddled around me, holding me close to his body but his nightmares were non-existent. The only time they made appearance was the first night on the island after we’d seen each other naked for the first time since Jacob and Seth’s wedding. I knew that Edward was still coming to grips that I would not hurt him, but after being abused for so long, he was definitely not used to be touched lovingly, softly and with care.

Each time we’d fooled around prior to that first time in Hawaii, clothes had stayed on. He’d roll his body against mine until we both climaxed, but we never saw each other’s bodies. But, once the clothes came off, Edward was ashamed of his body, despite the fact that he was physically stronger than he’d been before. He still felt like he was being punished. Since that day, we’d explored more of our bodies but had still yet to make love.

“You know it’s rude to stare,” Edward said, blinking open his jade-colored eyes. They were soft and filled with so much love for me, despite his teasing. “Do I have something on my face?”

“No. You’re just beautiful,” I said, laying down next to him and brushing his sun-lightened hair away from his face. His pale skin was now tanned and gorgeous. His scars almost disappeared with each day we were on the island. “So relaxed.”

“All of my fears are back in Seattle. Here? I feel like I’ve been reborn,” he smiled, rolling on his side. He was wearing only a pair of boxer briefs. I was dressed in a black negligee and a pair of lacy boy shorts. He pulled me closer, tracing the angel’s wings on my back. He was shocked that I had gotten such a larger tattoo on my back. With Rose’s help, starting in January, I got these beautiful wings on my back representing Edward’s freedom and my growth as a woman. It took almost a month, but I was pleased and hearing Edward’s gasp when he saw them, it was worth it. Just like when I had seen his tattoos for the first time. “What’s on tap for today?”

“Whatever you want to do,” I beamed. “We could explore the island. We’ve spent most of our trip here at the villa.”

“I saw something on the computer about a sunset cruise. We could do that tonight,” Edward suggested, his fingers gliding down my spine and making me shudder. “Perhaps, a helicopter tour tomorrow morning?”

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It was a few days before Christmas. Liam Mackenzie was trying to wrap up the grand jury testimony before the holidays. With all of the witnesses, it was tough. I was scheduled to go this afternoon. I was dressed in a black business suit and a crisp, subtle blouse. I would have killed to wear my black, patent-leather Jimmy Choo platform pumps with this outfit. However, I was still stuck in flats. Edward found them for me on Zappos. They were cute, black with some sort of sparkle, but not my nut-busters.

“Bella, are you almost ready?” asked Uncle Peter.

“Yeah,” I said, smoothing out my hair and picking up my purse. I grabbed my black, polished cane for support. I knew I’d be walking a lot today and I wanted to make sure that I was not going to end up back in the rehab facility. Moving slowly, I walked to the living room. Edward was sitting on the couch, scrolling through his cell phone. He wore a sleek black suit with a light blue shirt and a black and blue paisley tie. His hair was recently cut, since he testified the day previous for the grand jury. When I stumbled over one of the area rugs, Edward hopped up and steadied me with a strong arm and warm grin. “This is really frustrating. I want to walk normally. This suit does not go well with flats!”

“Bella, the jury is not looking at your shoes,” Edward quipped, tucking a hair behind my ear. “They want to hear what you have say about Bitchme.”

“Is the grand jury almost done?” I asked.

“You’re going today. Alice, Jasper and Jared are going tomorrow. However, once we get home, I’ve got a surprise for you,” Edward smirked. “Uncle Peter helped me.”

“Should I be afraid?” I giggled.

“Trembling in your flats,” he snorted. “Come on. Traffic sucks and I don’t want to be late.”

Edward helped me into my red winter coat with matching Burberry scarf. He put on an overcoat, looking some sort of Mafia don. He was so sexy and lithe. Plus, he’d come such a long way in the few weeks that I’ve been home. Granted, almost daily appointments with Dr. Benson and his therapist, Michele, helped him tremendously.

There were still things that Edward freaked out about. He didn’t like to be touched by anyone but me. He also couldn’t wear a belt since it reminded him too much of the whips and chains that he was beaten with. Uncle Peter got him suspenders so his pants for his suits wouldn’t fall down. Edward still harbored a great deal of anger and resentment toward his mother. She was a victim in this, almost as much as he was, but she gave up when he was fourteen, when he needed her the most. Edward did have some huge anger issues. For the most part, he was easy-going, but if something made him pissed, he would stomp around like a bull and things would get broken. Michele is working with him on that, having him use various calming techniques.

Finally, there was the guilt and pain associated with anything sexual. Edward’s introduction to sex was violent and cruel. He knew how to pleasure a woman, but now, the mere thought of doing anything other than kissing, hugging or cuddling, made his stomach churn. Dr. Benson said that was a normal response for someone who underwent such long-term sexual abuse and rape. When the time was right, both Edward and I would go to couple’s therapy. I would do anything for him to ensure that he was happy, healthy and most importantly, safe. 

Edward, looking like a Mafia don

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Bella's winter coat

Seattle Courthouse

Edward's Christmas Decoration Surprise

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Edward helped me into my red winter coat with matching Burberry scarf. He put on an overcoat, looking some sort of Mafia don. He was so sexy and lithe. Plus, he’d come such a long way in the few weeks that I’ve been home. Granted, almost daily appointments with Dr. Benson and his therapist, Michele, helped him tremendously.

There were still things that Edward freaked out about. He didn’t like to be touched by anyone but me. He also couldn’t wear a belt since it reminded him too much of the whips and chains that he was beaten with. Uncle Peter got him suspenders so his pants for his suits wouldn’t fall down. Edward still harbored a great deal of anger and resentment toward his mother. She was a victim in this, almost as much as he was, but she gave up when he was fourteen, when he needed her the most. Edward did have some huge anger issues. For the most part, he was easy-going, but if something made him pissed, he would stomp around like a bull and things would get broken. Michele is working with him on that, having him use various calming techniques.

Finally, there was the guilt and pain associated with anything sexual. Edward’s introduction to sex was violent and cruel. He knew how to pleasure a woman, but now, the mere thought of doing anything other than kissing, hugging or cuddling, made his stomach churn. Dr. Benson said that was a normal response for someone who underwent such long-term sexual abuse and rape. When the time was right, both Edward and I would go to couple’s therapy. I would do anything for him to ensure that he was happy, healthy and most importantly, safe.

Edward, looking like a mafia Don

Bella's Cane

Bella's SUV

Bella's Suit (with flats, not heels)

Bella's winter coat

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I woke up with the sun. I hadn’t closed the curtains to our bedroom after we had made love. I got out of bed, closing the curtains and walking to the bathroom. I took a quick shower and walked down the kitchen. Rose was tiptoeing into the house, looking mussed up and thoroughly fucked. “Ahem,” I laughed.

“FUCK!” she barked, shooting me glower. “What are you doing up so early?”

“Once the sun hits my eyes, I’m up,” I snickered. “Did you have a good time with Paul?”

“Oh, yeah,” she purred, running her hands up and down her thighs. “The things the guy can do with his tongue. He kept me up almost all night fucking my brains out. All I want is to soak in the hot tub, gorge myself on some of the leftover cinnamon buns and sleep until we leave tomorrow.”

“Then, I guess you won’t be willing to help me get a birthday present for Bella?” I frowned.

“I’m certain that Bella won’t mind you taking the SUV,” Rose responded, pouring herself a cup of coffee.

“Probably not, but I don’t have a driver’s license. I never got one when I was sixteen. All I have is an ID,” I said, blushing slightly. “I just want to get something for her to give to her so I can show her how much she means to me. I don’t have a lot of money, but …”

Rose hummed as she sipped her coffee. “Give me an hour to clean up and then we can go,” she said, smiling softly. She padded past me, ruffling my damp hair. She took less than an hour, walking down in a pair of skinny jeans and a tunic sweater. She yawned, smacking my arm. “You owe me, Edward Masen,” she mumbled.

“Thank you, Rosalie,” I replied, following her out of the house to the SUV.

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Bella's birthday present

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I woke up with the sun. I hadn’t closed the curtains to our bedroom after we had made love. I got out of bed, closing the curtains and walking to the bathroom. I took a quick shower and walked down the kitchen. Rose was tiptoeing into the house, looking mussed up and thoroughly fucked. “Ahem,” I laughed.

“FUCK!” she barked, shooting me glower. “What are you doing up so early?”

“Once the sun hits my eyes, I’m up,” I snickered. “Did you have a good time with Paul?”

“Oh, yeah,” she purred, running her hands up and down her thighs. “The things the guy can do with his tongue. He kept me up almost all night fucking my brains out. All I want is to soak in the hot tub, gorge myself on some of the leftover cinnamon buns and sleep until we leave tomorrow.”

“Then, I guess you won’t be willing to help me get a birthday present for Bella?” I frowned.

“I’m certain that Bella won’t mind you taking the SUV,” Rose responded, pouring herself a cup of coffee.

“Probably not, but I don’t have a driver’s license. I never got one when I was sixteen. All I have is an ID,” I said, blushing slightly. “I just want to get something for her to give to her so I can show her how much she means to me. I don’t have a lot of money, but …”

Rose hummed as she sipped her coffee. “Give me an hour to clean up and then we can go,” she said, smiling softly. She padded past me, ruffling my damp hair. She took less than an hour, walking down in a pair of skinny jeans and a tunic sweater. She yawned, smacking my arm. “You owe me, Edward Masen,” she mumbled.

“Thank you, Rosalie,” I replied, following her out of the house to the SUV. 

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Edward and I slept in the next day. I spent most of the night tossing and turning, concerned about Edward. He slept deeply, but he had nightmares, whimpering in the darkness. When we finally woke up, Edward went down to eat some breakfast. I could hear Rose and Seth puttering in the kitchen. I used the time alone to make a quick phone call to Carlisle. I hadn’t heard from since I spoke to him in my office.

“Shouldn’t you be enjoying Jacob’s wedding?” Carlisle quipped as he picked up. “From what I heard from your father, the locale is quite beautiful.”

“You’re not with him?” I asked.

“Nope. I’m currently sitting in the buffet at the Wynn Hotel, gorging myself on the most delicious breakfast I’d ever had,” he laughed. “Charlie gave me the day off. I’m spending my day at the blackjack table.”

“Don’t gamble away all of your money, Cullen,” I teased.

“Meh,” Carlisle replied. “What can I do for you, little one?”

“Have you heard anything about that background check?” I asked. “Anything at all?”

“No, not yet. My friend and former colleague, Emmett McCarty, is helping me but I haven’t heard anything about Esme Platt. However, with Edward, I found out some things about him. His father was killed in a car crash, caused by a drunk driver. After that, any information regarding Edward Masen and his family seems to trail off. It’s like he was wiped off the face of the planet,” Carlisle explained. “I’m still looking, Bella. Plus, I’m still trying to get in touch with Jasper Whitlock and his wife, Mary Alice Brandon. Their phone number is unlisted, but I’ve got a private detective searching for them down in Los Angeles.”

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