Here is Chapter six! I hope you enjoy it. Let the road trip continue! Thank you all so much for the reviews. I love them! Please keep them coming.
Chapter 6: Winter Wonderland
"Mmm, good morning," Bella murmured as she awoke from her nap. She looked adorable as she stretched and yawned, rubbing her eyes tiredly.
I chuckled, "Good afternoon, my love." I was glad that she had rested. She was going to need her energy. "You picked a good time to awake. We're almost there."
Almost where? She asked. She adjusted her seat back up.
"Well, first we are going to stop at a hotel, and then there is a surprise afterwards," she clapped her hands in delight.
"I love surprises," she bounced in her seat then she paused. "Edward, what's a hotel?"
"It's a place where people stay when they travel away from home," I explained to her. She nodded her head in understanding. I remembered that there were things we needed to discuss.
"Bella, I noticed in your spirit form you couldn't talk. You spoke to me mentally. Is that the same for everyone, or could I only hear you because of my power?"
Yes, I speak mentally, and I think I can speak to everyone mentally. It works on animals, but no one has ever seen my other form, so I can't be sure. That was interesting.
"So you can speak to animals, and they understand you?" I asked intrigued.
"Yes, I understand them, and they understand me," she said happily. The more I learned about dryads, the more amazing they seemed.
"Also, I keep neglecting to ask this. It's about the pain we felt when we separated for the first time. Do you know why that happened?" I was really worried about the answer to this.
I really don't know why that happened. There didn't seem to be a problem. I guess that the bond doesn't want us to be a part from one another. I can't think of any other reason. That was definitely something to think about. I tucked the thought away for later. The resort came into view.
I turned into the entrance and stopped the car at the valet parking area, "This is it."
She gasped as she observed the building, "It's so big!"
I couldn't help but laugh at her reaction. "It has to be large in order to hold a lot of people," I got out of the car. The valet opened the door for Bella who blushed bashfully and leaned farther into the car. She was still very shy around people.
It's alright, love. He is just helping to get out. She shyly took his hand and stepped out. I frowned as the valet as he noted how pretty Bella's blush was. He was a college student, around twenty-two years old.
"Thank you," Bella said shyly before she hurried over to me. I put my hand on her waist and guided her to the entrance. We entered the hotel, and I once again watched amused at Bella's reaction.
It looks even bigger on the inside, and it's so pretty. She took in the high ceiling, elegant décor, and chandeliers that complimented the building. We walked over to the woman who was sitting at the reception desk. I had made the reservation while Bella had fallen asleep last night.
"Reservation for Cullen," I quickly checked in at the reception desk and got our keys. A bellboy brought our bags to our room which was on the fourteenth floor. The first thing Bella did was leap onto the bed, squealing as she almost bounced off. I quickly caught her before she could roll of the giant bed.
She giggled happily in my arms, "Are you having fun, sweetheart?" I asked sarcastically. It was obvious how much she was enjoying herself. She nodded before placing a soft kiss on my lips. I put her down, and she danced over to the balcony.
What's this? She opened the door and peeked out side before shrieking and racing back over to me.
What's wrong, angel? I held her to my chest. Is there something on the balcony?
"It's really high," she whimpered. I chuckled. She leaped through tallest of trees, but was afraid of the balcony.
"Come with me, love," I guided her outside and onto the balcony.
Edward, no, it's scary. She fought against me, but I held her tightly in my arms.
"Shh, do you think I would let you fall?" I asked. She pouted but shook her head. We reached outside and looked over the railing. Bella kept her face stubbornly hidden against my chest.
Look, love. You'll love it; I promise. She reluctantly lifted her head from my chest and peeked out. She gasped as she took in the view.
"See? Isn't pretty?" She nodded as she gazed at the snow covered city.
There's snow everywhere. She observed. It looks like the whole place was painted white. She stated in awe.
"It's not so bad, is it?" I coaxed her to step a little farther onto the balcony.
She held on firmly to me but took a hesitant step, "No, it's really pretty." We gazed out at the view a little longer, and Bella started to get more comfortable.
You won't let me fall?
No, I'll hold you the whole time. I promise. She nodded at together we went to the edge. Bella smiled as she took in the lovely view.
I like it up here. I chuckled at that and kissed the top of her head.
"I knew you would," I looked at my watch. It was four-thirty. We needed to get going, "It's time to get ready for your surprise, my love."
She bounced up and down and clapped her hands in that excited manner of hers, "What is it?"
"I'll show you when we get there," we went back into the room. I got her a heavy jacket to replaced her coat and out on one myself. After she had put on her hat and gloves, we went down to the lobby.
We walked outside and hopped onto a trollie that took us to the back of the resort. Bella gasped as she saw the multiple skiers and snowboarders sliding down the mountain. We were staying at a ski resort.
A couple zoomed by on a snowmobile. "That is what we will be riding," I told her.
That looks so fun! That's my surprise? Really? A smile lit up her lovely face. I nodded, and we hopped out of the trollie. We went over to rental stand, and Bella picked out a bright, cherry red one. While Bella got on the snowmobile, I snapped a picture of her.
"What's that," she asked seeing the camera in my hands.
"It's a camera. You use it to take pictures. It's like capturing memories," I showed her the picture of her on the snowmobile. She oohed and awed over the camera for a while. We took pictures on the snowmobile, and the man from the rental stand offered to take some of us together. When the photo shoot was over, Bella and I cruised down the slope. Bella laughed and screamed in excitement as we dodged and swerved around trees and skiers. Her favorite part was when we jumped off the edges of snow patches. We rode around the mountain for hours, taking pictures and cruising until sunset.
Bella was still dizzy and giggling after we had returned the snowmobile. I held her to me, so she wouldn't stumble and fall until she got her land legs back. She then pranced and danced around in the snow. I wasn't surprised when a snowball came my way, and Bella was innocently walking as if nothing happened. It was war. Several other vacationers joined it our little snowball fight, and it truly was a war. We were dripping wet and laughing when we walked into the lodge to wait for the next trollie to come. Bella sat down at a table, and I went to get her something warm to drink. While I was waiting in line, a boy approached Bella.
"Hey there, cutie. What's your name?" He leered.
Bella shifted uncomfortably, "Bella." She was incredibly shy around strangers and felt afraid without me there.
"I'm Conner. Do you want to go out with me tonight?" He took a step closer to her. This was getting out of hand. It was finally my turn to order. I order a chai for Bella and quickly paid telling the cashier to keep the change.
"I'm spending the night with Edward," she responded scooting away as she got closer. Her eyes lit up as she saw me walking back to her. Conner thought they lit up for another reason.
"You'd have way more fun with me. Trust me. I'll show you a real good time," he reached to touch one of her curls. She squirmed away. I growled. This guy was lucky we were in a public place, or his head would have been long gone.
"I want to stay with Edward," she protested.
"She's not interested," Conner spun around to me there. He shrinked away as he saw my angry black eyes. Bella immediately got up from her seat and came to me. I put my free hand on her waist and held her to me.
"Oh, hey man. Sorry," he apologized pathetically as he noticed my possessive gesture. He scurried away and bumped into the girl who had been standing behind me in line. The girl's hot chocolate spilled all over the both of them, and Conner got a much deserved slap.
Bella and I sat down, " I didn't like him, Edward. He made me feel uncomfortable."
I rested the chai on the table and pulled Bella onto my lap. She snuggled against me happily, "He thought that you were beautiful, so he was attracted to you."
But I wasn't attracted to him. I only want you. She responded. She shuddered at the thought of being with anyone else, especially Conner.
Some people are like that. Even though you don't like or love them , they still pursue you because they want you. They don't care how you feel. I had a bit of experience with that.
"Oh this is for you. It will warm you up," I handed her the chai. She sniffed it before giving it a little taste.
"This tastes really good!" She eagerly drank the tea.
"Careful, love, it's hot," I warned her too late.
"Ouch!" She fanned her burnt tongue.
"Here," I cupped her chin in my hand and kissed her. My tongue entering her mouth and tangling with her, letting the coolness of my touch sooth her burn. She tasted sweet and spicy like the chai. With her normally sweet taste, it was a heady combination. She moaned softly into the kiss and whimpered sadly when I pulled away.
Better? I asked. She nodded her head. Her soft cheeks were flushed pink once again, and her doe eyes sparkled as always when we kissed. She continue to drink her chai but slower this time.
What is this called? She wouldn't even remove her lips from the cup to ask me out loud. She really had fallen in love with the tea.
"It's chai, love," I told her.
"I really like it!" she continued to drink it and pouted when she realized it was finished.
I chuckled, "Would you like another, angel?"
"Yes, please!" I went to the counter to order her another drink. When I returned to her she was nibbling nervously on her lip; she looked deep in thought. I sat down and gave her the chai.
Edward, do you have someone like what you sad before? Someone who wants you even though you don't want them? She asked me hesitantly.
Why do you think that? I couldn't help but ask. She took another drink of her tea.
The way you said it earlier, like it really bothered you. She was as perceptive as ever. She always noticed the little things.
"Yes, I do. She actually is in Alaska. Her name is Tanya," I really didn't want to talk about her now and ruin the trip, but Bella deserved to know as my mate, and she would also be living near Tanya soon. She should be prepared for it, so I told her the stories. How Tanya would flirt with me shamelessly and countless time she had tried to seduce me, all which ended unsuccessfully.
Bella frowned, "I don't like that. Even before we mated, she shouldn't bother you if you already told her now, and now you're mine. You're my mate. She shouldn't go after you like that. I don't want other women coming after you." Bella looked quite upset about this. It seemed I wasn't the only one who was possessive.
"You and I both know that, love, but Tanya doesn't. Come here," I opened my arms for her to return to her normal perch on my lap. She came to me immediately and rested her head on my shoulder, "And no matter how many women try to flirt with or seduce me, I'm yours. Forever I'm yours, and you never have to worry about losing me to anybody. You're the only woman who has ever captured my heart, and it will always be your, and yours alone."
I'm yours too, you know. Forever and longer, right? She cuddled closer to me.
Exactly. I kissed her softly before allowing her to finish her tea. The sun had set and it was now night.
She drank her tea quietly, so I was surprised when she suddenly exclaimed, "Edward, look!" She pointed out the window, and I turned to see a sleigh pulled by two horses. Apparently it was an attraction the resort was doing. The took guests back to the hotel along a path lit by Christmas lights.
"Would you like to ride on that, angel?" She nodded her head excitedly. She finished the rest of her tea in a gulp, threw it in the trash, grabbed my hand, and dragged me out the door. She immediately went over to the horses who back away, unnerved by my presence.
Shh, he won't hurt you. It's alright. Bella soothed and petted the horses. They relaxed against her touch. Dryads had a way with animals.
"They seem to really like you," the driver said. He was an elder man with a friendly smile. He seemed to have a genuinely kind mind as well, something I was grateful for, "Would you two like a ride back to the hotel?"
"Yes, please!" Bella dragged me onto the ride. The gentleman and I laughed at her excitement.
"Here we go!" The sleigh started to move, and Bella stared at the bright lights.
It's so pretty, Edward! The lights were in designs and shapes of rain deer, snowmen, and candy canes.
I kissed her sweet face, "They don't compare to you." She blushed at my compliment and cuddled against me. We rode along the lit trail taking pictures of the lights. I took a few shots of Bella as she watched the display in awe. She then took some of me saying she wanted me in the memories as well. When we reached the hotel, we said good bye to the driver.
In front of the hotel was a giant bow made of red Christmas lights, "Bella, would you like a picture of that?" Bella nodded before dancing over to the bow. She stood in front of it with her hands behind her back and a sweet smile on her face. It was a beautiful picture.
Aww, they look like such a lovely couple.
I turned to see an older couple behind me. "Would you like me to take a picture of both of you, dear?" The woman offered kindly.
"Would you please?" I handed her the camera and walked over to Bella. I stood behind Bella and wrapped my arms around her waist.
"Big smiles! Beautiful. Now, dear, you pick her up," Bella giggled as I swept her up. "Yes, just like that," we took the picture of me holding Bella in my arms.
"Sophie, don't strain the poor boy," the man chided his wife.
"Now Kevin, I am a photographer. I know what I'm doing. He is a big, strong boy," Sophie shushed her husband. If only they knew Bella was as light as a feather to me, "Now you two, don't put her down yet and give her a kiss." Sophie awed as Bella's lips met mine. We continued to pose for Sophie's photos. Bella found Kevin's jokes and Sophie's antics to be hilarious.
I like them, Edward. They're funny and nice. She was now on my back as we posed for another picture.
I like them too, angel. They are a very sweet couple. Bella slid off my back.
"Sophie, they have enough pictures to last a lifetime. Leave the poor couple now. You get too excited when you hold a camera," Kevin tried to calm his excited wife.
"Fine, one last picture, " Sophie conceded. "Sweetie, give him a nice little kiss on his cheek," Bella was only too happy to oblige, and she softly kissed my cheek. Once the picture was taken, I turned to meet her lips with my own. I heard the click of the camera as we kissed. Bella giggled as when we pulled away, and we walked over to see the pictures Sophie had taken.
"That last picture was too cute. The best pictures are taken spontaneously," Sophie chattered. She and Bella cooed over the pictures, and Kevin and I just watched our lovers in amusement. The pictures were very nice though. I was grateful for Sophie's talent.
"Thank you so much. We really love them," I thanked the couple as we parted ways.
"My pleasure. The world needs more couples like you two. Don't let each other go, alright," Sophie warned.
"Not if my life depended on it," I kissed Bella's cheek. She blushed and relaxed into me.
"I'll love Edward forever," she said sweetly.
"You better keep those promises. It was lovely meeting you. Good bye," we waved good bye to Kevin and Sophie. We took the elevator up to our room. We removed our jackets, hats, gloves, and other excess clothes. Bella bounced onto the bed.
Thank you, Edward. I had a lot of fun today. I walked over to the bed and sat next to her. She crawled onto my lap.
I had fun too, angel. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. I kissed her soft lips.
I love your kisses. She told me sweetly, leaning in for another.
I'll give you as many kisses as you want. I her another and another.
I want a million kisses. She wrapped her arms around my neck and straddled my lap. I leaned back on the bed, so she was lying on top of me. Our lips met in a long, sweet kiss. I wanted more of her kisses.
Your wish is my command. She giggled as we rolled on the bed. My lips locked with hers, and we worked on reaching a million kisses. Her soft sighs and moans urged me to kiss her longer and deeper. Her tongue tangled with mine, and I soon became intoxicated by the taste of her. Sadly we were interrupted by the sound of my phone ringing. I chose to ignore it this time, but my family was very persistent. On the fifth call, I knew they weren't going to give up until I answered.
"Love, can you start the bath. I'll join you when I'm finished talking," She pouted but nodded her head. I gave her one more kiss before easing off the bed to retrieve my phone. Bella blew me a kiss before dancing into the bathroom.
The sixth call, "Hello."
"Edward, I have been calling and calling," Alice whined over the phone.
"Yes, Alice, I noticed. What can I do for you?" I plopped down on the bed.
"Edward, I'm really starting to freak out. I can't see you, so the only way for us to know if you're alright is to call, and since you never call, we have to call you," I did feel bad about that. It probably was scary to think your family member could be hurt or worse, and you had no way of knowing.
"I'm sorry, Alice. I've had a lot on my plate, but I am working on something that will make it up to all of you," they would really love it when I showed up at their door days early and mated. I chuckled quietly at the thought.
"Well, I look forward to it, and it better be good to have put us all through this anxiety," I turned to see Bella peeking her head out from behind the door to the bathroom. Her shoulders were bare, so I was assuming she was naked.
"It's amazing, Alice, and it needs my attention right now so bye," I hung up the phone and chased a giggling Bella into the bathroom, and she was indeed naked.
~The One For Me~
"Room service!" A knock came from the door. Bella whined as I pulled away from our kiss and went to open the door, " I have your order of chocolate-covered strawberries, sir."
The girl couldn't have been over twenty-five. She had died blonde her with red at the ends. She could be called pretty if it were anyone else, and if her eyes weren't ogling me shamelessly. I was wearing only a pair of lounge pants and no shirt. Bella had changed into one of my shirts after our bath, and I had ordered the strawberries as a treat for her. The girl licked her lips as she stared at me.
The things I would do with him in a hotel room. I tried not to let my disgust show on my face.
"Thank you," I took the tray and briskly closed the door. I walked back to the bed to see a sulking Bella. She had heard the girl's thoughts in my mind. I placed the tray on the nightstand before joining Bella on the bed. I sat behind her and wrapped my arms around her waist.
Don't be upset, sweetheart. I kissed her neck softly. She relaxed against me.
I don't like it when women think about you like that, and it happens a lot. She crawled into my lap.
Yes, but remember what I said. I'm your and your alone. I kissed the frown from her sweet face. It did not belong there, "Smile for me please." She let me see her beautiful smile, "That's more like it." She looked far too lovely to not be happy. I grabbed the silver tray from the nightstand, "Here, I want you to try these," I took the chocolate strawberry and held it too her lips.
She took a small bite and moaned softly around the strawberry, "Mmm, it's really sweet. What's on it?"
"Chocolate, I thought you would like it," I fed her the rest of the strawberries.
I wish you could try it with me. It's not fair that you give me all these delicious things to eat, but you can't taste them. Bella pouted.
"I can taste them, love," to prove my point I kissed her letting my tongue explore her mouth sweet with the taste of strawberries and chocolate. I allowed myself to get lost in the kiss, and after who knows how long we pulled away panting.
We haven't reached a million kisses yet, have we? She asked, softly kissing me once again.
Not yet, angel. Our lips locked once again as we rolled onto the bed. I made quick work of unbuttoning her-my-shirt. Her hands explored my bare chest, and I slid her panties off her legs. Her hands moved from my chest to softly cup my face as we kissed. Her hands felt soft and warm. It took everything I had to break the kiss. My lips trailed down her lovely neck, soft breast, slim waist, and down between her supple legs. She cried out in pleasure as I tasted her. One of her hands tangled in my hair, and it seemed she couldn't decide between pulling me closer or pushing me away. I became drunk on the taste of her and drank her nectar greedily. Bella wreathed as I pleasured and her sounds' volume increased as my finger joined my tongue in pleasuring her.
"Edward!" she bucked against my lips crying my name as she came. I climbed back up to her. I stared at her wondering once again how anyone could be so beautiful. Her chocolate curl fanned out beneath her angelic face, which was flushed and pink. Her eyes sparkled with love and desire, and her rosy lips were swollen from our many kisses. She was the more tantalizing woman, and I couldn't get enough of her. Her hands cupped my face once again and pulled me to her waiting lips.
I entered her slowly, filling her to the hilt before I began to move within her. I lost all thought when I was enveloped in her velvet heat. She held me onto me as if she would shatter if she let go. We clung to each other as our bodies connected once again, and our minds and hearts soon followed.
"Edward, more please," my angel begged me, her eyes clouded with lust. I thrusted harder, deeper, and faster relishing the sound of her cries and moans. Hearing her cry out my name as I made love to her sent waves of desire through my body.
"Mmm, Bella," I groaned her name as I felt my pleasure rise to its peak. Our ecstasy soon consumed us, and with one final kiss, we came together.
Later we cuddled in the soft red and gold sheets. "So you enjoyed day one of the road trip?" I asked as I ran my fingers through her silky curls. We were still naked under the blankets, and her soft, warm skin felt wonderful against me. Her leg was hooked around my waist, and her head rested on my chest, over my heart. She lazily trailed her fingers over my chest.
Yes, I really loved it. I don't think I've ever smiled so much before in one day, and I really love the pictures Sophie took. She purred as my hand stroked the creamy skin on her back.
I like them too. I'm really glad we ran into them, and I'm also glad you enjoyed your day. I have one more activity planned for tomorrow before we reach Alaska. She smiled sweetly when I said that.
Is this one a surprise too? She asked as she cuddled closer to me. She was falling asleep.
Yes, it is, but I know you'll love it. I leaned down and kissed her forehead. Goodnight, sweetheart. Sweet dreams.
Good night, Edward. I love you, and thank you for today. Her eyelashes fluttered as she gave into sleep.
I love you too, angel, and you're very welcome. I kissed her closed eyelids and softly hummed her lullaby. Her body fully relaxed against mine, and her heartbeat slowed. She fell asleep swiftly after that, and I allowed myself to be pulled into her sweet dreams.
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