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Chapter 10

Edward and I go back and forth asking questions as we sit on the bank and fish. It has been over an hour and there hasn't been even a nibble on my line. I frown, tilting my head at the lake.

"Edward," I say almost in a whisper, "there aren't any fish in this lake, are there?"

I turn to look at him and see he's grinning.

"Nope, there's not," he says, casting his line again. "But, you have to admit, this is a great way to have a good conversation with someone."

"It is," I agree as I recast my line, finding I'm enjoying this.

"How's Alice?" I ask, moving our talk on in a new direction.

"She's good—getting married in a few months."

"Jasper?" I ask with a giggle, knowing she's wanted to be Mrs. Jasper Whitlock since I was five.

"How did you guess?" Edward says in mock shock.

"What made him cave?"

"Not sure. I think it was a combination of things. Between me being deep undercover, and our parents dying while I was inside. He was there for her, it strengthened their bond."

I place my fishing rod down and move to Edward. The sadness in his voice kills me. I place my arm around his back and one on his arm; I lean forward and place a kiss on his shoulder.

"I'm sorry," I say in a quiet tone.

"It's okay," Edward says, clearing his throat. "Come on, I want to show you something."

Edward places the fishing rods down and takes my hand, leading me down to the water.

"You'll need to take your shoes off."

I sit down next to him, taking off my shoes. Edward helps me up, and we walk into the water. Once the water is just below my knee, I feel the water splash over me. I turn and look at Edward in shock, but he splashes me with more water. I laugh, bending down and start splashing him back.

Edward stops and grins at me before he springs, grabbing me around the waist. He, without warning, dunks us both into the cool, clear water. We swim around and splash more, pushing and pulling on each other.

"Having fun?" Edward asks as he hovers above me.

"I am," I say with a chuckle.

Edward looks down at me and moves my wet hair out of my face.

"You're very beautiful," he speaks in a gentle tone, and I feel my face heat up. "Come on," he says, jumping up and holding out his hand for me.

I take it, and Edward pulls me up and into his arms. He picks me up as he spins us around.

"Want to go on a boat ride along the lake with me?" Edward asks, pointing to a small rowboat.

I bob my head, and Edward takes us to it.

We don't get too far out before Edward rocks the boat. He's having fun trying to tip it while I scream and splash water at him. We're both laughing and having a great time.

It's not too late when Edward and I head back into the house.

"Get changed, doll. I'll get dinner on and light the fire."

"I can make dinner?" I proclaim, wanting to help him.

"How about you get changed? I'll get the fire up and running, and then I'll get changed, and we can make dinner together?"

I bob my head, liking that idea.

I walk back to the room Edward put my clothes in. I wash up and get changed. Before leaving the room, I look around, spying a guitar. I walk over and touch it with a delicate caress. I walk out into the living room and find the fire is lit and Edward's gone.

I walk into the kitchen to see what we're going to have to eat.

"Hey," Edward murmurs in an intimate voice as he passes me to wash his hands.

"Hey, yourself. Who does the guitar in the bedroom you put me in belong to?" I ask, finding it hard to believe it belongs to Alice.

"It's mine."

I look at him in surprise.

"You're sleeping in my room, doll."

"What ... why?"

"Because, I want you in my room," Edward confesses, and his voice sounds full of lust.

A/N: So he took her fishing in a lake without any fish in it ... and he wants her in his room. What are your thoughts?