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Baser Urges	By : PersephoneCorelli Category: Anita Blake > Het Views: 4613 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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After my shower I went to check on my family. I spent hours over there. No, I wasn’t avoiding Edward and I’ll shoot anybody that suggests otherwise. I was just making sure they were ok, like any good daughter would. Right! I never run away from my feelings. Nope, not me! I returned to my hotel room to find Bernardo had arrived. They both looked up at my entrance and suddenly became quiet. Ok, did I interrupt something? I am beginning to feel uneasy as they stare at me.
“What are you staring at? Did I grow a second head?”
Edward approaches me and I see a flicker of white being slid into his back pocket.
“What was that, Edward?”
I hate when he tries to hide shit from me. I am not a child damn it! He ignores my question and continues to close the distance between us. I pull my gun. Why does it always end up this way? I hate that I am more jumpy around him than usual, I just can’t stand being confused and conflicted. I could end up dead if I keep this shit up. He stops walking towards me and looks at me with his normal blank face.
“I have to leave. I’ll be back by morning. Bernardo will be here to help you with your family.”
Bull shit! What the fuck is going on? Good question. I point the gun at the ground. No need to accidentally shoot him. No matter how much I may feel he deserves it for being well, himself.
“What the fuck do you mean you’ll be back by morning? Where are you going? You’re the one who said we needed backup because we can’t protect my family and deal with Olaf by ourselves. I agreed and now you’re leaving? Start explaining.”
I wave my other hand at him as he opens his mouth to speak.
“And don’t tell me you can’t talk about it. Or won’t. You and Bernardo were obviously discussing something important before I came in. If he can know then I want to know what the fuck is going on and I want to know now!”
In the wake of Edward’s silence, I put the gun away. Since being bitchy wasn’t getting me anywhere I decided to try nice. Well, nicer. Grabbing Edward, I pull him towards the bed and take a seat. I glare at Bernardo until he takes the hint and moves to the chair. Should I be curious as to why they were sitting on the bed with each other? Never mind, I can’t believe I thought that. Damn Jean-Claude and Asher for making me think thoughts like that about Bernardo and Edward. Turning toward Edward, I look him in the eyes.
“Please Edward. I need to know.”
He lets me see the conflict in his face and I catch his chin as he attempts to turn away.
“Please.”
Maybe it was my softened tone but Edward sighs and passes me the note. He left the bed as I began to read.
Undertaker-
It is my understanding that congratulations are in order. I hear you and the Executioner are ‘engaged’. We have much to discuss concerning your upcoming ‘nuptials’ and I’m sure you will meet with me expediently. I know you would hate for your little woman to be ‘involved’ in our little ‘bachelor’ party. So, please give her my regrets that she is not invited. Also, give my regards to your ‘best man’ Bernardo. He was never as close to you as Deuce, Blade or Simon but is a good man to have stand beside you on your big day. I am looking forward to seeing you again and anticipate your arrival.
Best Regards
I look over at Edward. Seeing the grim look on his face I look at Bernardo. Wow look, twins!
“What the fuck is this? Who sent you this note? Where did it come from? Hell, you know the questions so start answering!”
Edward turns toward Bernardo. After a second, Bernardo heads for the door without being asked. Will wonders never cease? For once he didn’t have to be ordered around like a small child.
“I’ll be outside if you need me.”
Feeling slightly nervous at being alone with Edward I almost change my mind. Almost. To try and hide my anxiety, I clasp my hands in my lap and focus my attention on the situation. Edward sits beside me.
“I can’t tell you anything else, and before you get more angry or pout, just listen.”
How dare he suggest I would pout! I never pout! Well, at least not without good reason. My thoughts taper off as he continues.
“I need to go meet with him tonight. Don’t ask me who. You know I can’t tell you.”
I hold my tongue but feel the anger rising. Not good considering the situation.
“I will be back by morning. I have to find out everything he knows and why he’s so interested in our situation. As for the note, it was taped to my car. I found it when I went out to meet Bernardo.”
At his pause I speak up.
“So what would’ve happened if you hadn’t gone back outside tonight?”
Edward shrugs. I hate that noncommittal response.
“Seriously Edward. What?”
“They would have made a more obvious… request.”
My mind ran crazy with the possibilities of what more obvious may have been. Shuddering at the images, I run my hands up and down my arms. Seeing my reaction, Edward comes back over to the bed and sits beside me. Wrapping his arms around me he pulls me onto his lap. I relax into his touch and we stay like that for a moment.
“I don’t think you should go alone.”
Edward pulls back from the hug.
“I have to Anita.”
I look into his eyes. Our positions making it intensely personal.
“Promise me you’ll be back.”
Edward’s eyes lose their blankness and I see the concern he was attempting to hide.
“I’ll make a promise so long as you promise me something in return.”
I wait for him to continue.
“I promise to be back by morning so long as you promise that, if for some reason I’m not here, you will leave and not look for me. If I’m still alive, I’ll find you.”
I start to shake my head violently. He pulls me closer to him.
“Promise.”
I pull back and nod. I don’t want him to go and he damn well better come back. I need him. I haven’t quite figured out why yet but I do. I lean forward and kiss him gently on the mouth.
“Be careful.”
I climb off his lap and Edward goes to walk out. He turns around before opening the door.
“I love you Anita.”
He looks at me just long enough so I can see the truth in his eyes and then he’s gone.
‘He loves me?’ I can’t stop the feeling of warmth that floods my body at his words. All the things that happened between us flow through my head. The memories of what he’d said or how he acted all made sense. He loved me! I’m almost giddy with the knowledge until I realized what had made him say it. He didn’t expect to return. I fall to the floor hugging myself as Bernardo enters the room.
“Is it safe?”
I look up as he speaks but don’t comprehend what he’s saying. Edward loves me and I love him. What am I going to do?
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