Angels and Monsters

Chapter Seventeen

I've got a plan for these two. A good plan. At least, I think it's a good plan. We'll see. Thanks for sticking with me on this one. Too many plot bunnies, not enough hours in the day...I tell ya!

There will be smexy times in the next chapter. In addition to the smexy times, Bella and Edward are going to be discussing their future after the battle, communication from the Volturi and a message from James and Victoria.

Chapter Seventeen

EPOV

I jumped up, swiped the flag and ran to the center of the field. Esme was there and I handed the flag to her with a triumphant grin. "Did we win?" I asked. She gave me a sheepish grin, looking over to Eleazar, who was whistling as he waved my red flag. "Wha...? How?"

"Diversionary tactic. Brilliant," Eleazar snickered. "Kate was easily taken out and by the time Alice arrived, I had already gotten the flag."

"So, that fight with Bella was unnecessary?" I pouted. Bella ran up and hopped onto my back.

"Not unnecessary. Did you learn something?" Eleazar asked.

"A few new tricks from this one," I said as I patted Bella's ass. "Plus, I was able to reign in my bloodlust."

"I felt that, Edward. I was ready to jump in if need be, but you did it all yourself. Not many newborns could accomplish that," Jasper said, giving me a beamingly proud smile.

"Then, this exercise was a success," Carlisle said.

"I'm still pissed that I lost, though," I scowled.

"Baby, you didn't lose. You still have me," Bella said as she kissed my neck. And I fully expect you to do that tongue thing on me, baby. Now that you teased me with it, I want it.

Ready for some adult wrestling, Mrs. Masen? I asked, waggling my brows.

"Fuck, yeah," she purred, grinding up against my back.

BPOV

Edward took off like a shot. I don't know where he was running but I knew that I needed him something fierce. My pants were drenched from our fight while playing capture the flag. "Where are we going, Edward?" I asked.

"I don't know. I need to be away from them. I love our family, but they can be overbearing," he said as he sprinted.

"Go to the house and pick up a car. We can stay in a hotel in Milwaukee," I said as I sucked on his neck.

"You're fucking brilliant, angel," he growled, changing his course. We made it back to the house. I flew upstairs, packing a bag for a few days for both of us. Edward was waiting in the kitchen of Esme's home, eyeing me hungrily. "Will I be okay in the hotel, Bella?"

"You have remarkable restraint, Edward," I said as I walked toward him, cupping his neck to bring him to kiss me. "I can shield you, if you're nervous," I murmured before covering his lips with mine. He picked me up and growled lowly in the back of his throat. His erection was straining against his pants. "Edward, I can hear them coming. We've got to go."

"Fuck," he moaned as he pulled away from me. "Do not touch me until we get to the hotel, angel. I will seriously not be held accountable for my actions if you do."

"Got it," I giggled. I picked up my keys and we ran out to my Ferrari. I was in more control of my body and I got into the driver's seat. Edward slid into the passenger's seat, staring at me like I was his next meal.