"Chasing Bella" by mystique-jewled

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Edward Cullen, a street-fighter with a troubled past, is approached by the boss of one of the most powerful mobs in the U.S., Aro Volturi. Aro needs an heir to his dynasty and Edward needs a way out of his miserable life. After proving himself to the notorious mob boss, Edward is welcomed into the world of the mafia: "We will be great together, Edward."
Two years later, at a high-class bar in Chicago, now-playboy Edward bumps into a beautiful, brunette waitress who rocks his world. Bella Swan really isn't like the other girls he's met. She lives paycheck-to-paycheck and her innocence makes her the perfect victim for bullies, first and foremost her boss, Katie. So, when the rich and handsome Edward Cullen pays attention to her, Bella's not quite sure what to make of it; especially when she walks in on him holding a gun to his friend's head. Possessive Edward isn't willing to let her go, though, and he when he manages to find her later that night, he insists on walking her home. With a little bit of persuasion and a broken bottle of pepper spray, Bella finds herself engulfed in his company.

Edward knows the consequences of getting involved with someone just mere days before taking over the mob that took Aro decades to build. But the more time he spends with Bella, the less he seems to be able to care about all of it. He isn't exactly sure what it is about this brown-eyed beauty that has him so entranced, but he isn't willing to let her go until he figures it out. His attraction to her is undeniable and he finds her innocence surprisingly endearing. He finds himself wanting to protect her and all of his thoughts and actions revolve around her. Can an up-and-coming mob boss ever let go of his playboy ways and be with a woman, who moves him like no other? Or will outside forces push them apart?

Even though Chasing Bella is just a one-shot, it has so much character and intrigue that it's worth a full story. Edward, though he's not the nicest guy around, still softens the reader's heart with how protective he is of Bella. He hasn't had an easy life and his decisions reflect the consequences of that. He's been trained to be smart, cruel, and calculating, but with Bella, all of that is thrown to the wind. Bella herself has had her fair share of unlucky circumstances. Her optimism and innocence in the midst of all that is really endearing. These characters together just have a really interesting dynamic that leaves you wanting more. Above all of that, it's realistic. The way Bella and Edward interact is completely believable and romantic. There is no immediate trust and that's what makes this fanfic so intriguing. As a big fan of mystique-jewled's, I have to say that this one-shot left me begging her to continue it in to a full story. If you haven't read it yet, it's definitely worth a shot!

Chasing Bella is a one-shot and consists of 13,906 words. This story is rated MA for violent content, explicit language, and graphic lemons.

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