If the Boughs Break, Blood Will Flow

Chapter Nine - Normal Blood Pressure

Edward arrived at the apartment building with the girls and Bella's driver when Harry told them what was happening, it was as if his heart stopped. He had just found her and he couldn't bear to lose her again or the lives that they had created together on that magical night. As he looked up into the ambulance, seeing Garrett, he felt a little better knowing that she had someone in the family with her. He turned back to Emmett and Jasper, motioning them to where he was standing he needed a little privacy. "Get Bella's security detail lined up and to the hospital immediately. She is not to be left unsecured at any time. I want at least three guards assigned to her at all times. Also, make sure that the security in the building is increased, especially on her floor."

"Captain, what are going to tell Rose and Alice?" Jasper asked.

"Nothing, " he replied, his jaw clenched.

"They are not stupid and are very protective of Bella, " Emmett advised.

"Are you prepared to make them more than a quick lay?" Edward questioned. He had told Bella about the family, due to the fact that she was carrying his children, who were the princes, heirs to the family, and would be the next in line to one day take over.

Emmett and Jasper both paled and shifted weight from one foot to the other. "Ahh, hmm, ahh," Emmett stuttered.

"We just met them," Jasper whispered, looking briefly over his shoulder at the gorgeous petite woman who had captured his attention at the museum.

"Then they are not to be told about our family business. If they ask, give them the information that we allow the press and cops to know," Edward declared, his mouth set in a hard line.

Before they could agree, Rose and Alice walked up. "We need to get to the hospital," Rose said, her face full of fear for Bella and her babies.

"We are going as well," Edward proclaimed, his voice hard and authoritative.

"Rose, Alice, if it is okay, I will ride with you," Jasper said.

"We would like that," Alice whispered her stomach churning with fear of the unknown.

Edward and Emmett walked purposely to their car, while Jasper helped the girls into the car that Bella had taken. "Phil, get us to the hospital as fast as possible."

"Yes, Captain," Phil answered, putting the car into drive and gunning down the road. As they traveled, Emmett was going through the list of security personnel.

"Edward," Emmett began. "What do you think about placing several of the women guards on Bella's detail?"

"Who?" Edward asked.

"Claire, Cora, and Gianna," Emmett replied.

Edward knew them well, not in a sexual way, but with their abilities. They were just as good as the men, hell better than a lot of them. "I like that idea. It would make Bella feel more comfortable having females looking out for her, I believe. Which men are you looking at?"

"Demetri, Embry, and Mark," Emmett answered.

Thinking about each one of them, Edward thought of each of their strengths and weaknesses. Each had proven themselves as lethal killers, proficient in numerous types of weaponry and hand to hand combat. "Alright, I want the first shift to be at the hospital in an hour."

"Sure thing," Emmett declared, sending a text each one explaining their assignment. They wouldn't have to be told of its importance, they all knew protecting the mother of the next heir was a huge honor.

Pulling up to the emergency room, Edward didn't bother to wait for his security team, jumping out of the car and rushing through the doors and stopping at the desk, where a young girl, no more than sixteen, was sitting behind the counter. "My fiancee was brought in by ambulance. Can you tell me which room she is in?" He asked, giving her one of his panty-dropping smiles.