Chapter Nine Point of No Return
BPOV
No going back. No second thoughts. There was just Edward and I, bathing in the lingering moonlight.
I pulled away from him, breaking our intense kiss. I stared into his eyes. I had never seen them sparkling that brilliantly before. The swirling pools of golden honey reflecting back at me were utterly dazzling.
He waited patiently as he realized I wanted to make the next move. I thought we were wearing entirely too much clothing. I lead him off the bed to stand beside it as I knelt before him. I pulled at the hem of the tight, black thermal he'd been wearing since the night before.
"This will have to go." I tucked both my hands inside the hem of his shirt and slowly inched it upward. I took my time bringing it above his head, my knuckles teasing at his ribs as I progressed. His hands moved to my shoulders as I cast the shirt aside.
This was a beautiful man that stood before me. His flesh was cool and hard, yet susceptible to my every touch. My stare lingered on his perfectly chiseled chest. Then his boxers slightly poking above the waistband of his jeans. I could only imagine what rested inside, but I wasn't ready to go there, just yet.
He hooked his finger through the strap of my tank top, pulling it down slowly. The cool open-mouthed kisses he laid across my shoulder only intensified my desire to have his lips back on mine. I grabbed his head in both of my hands and roughly crashed his lips against mine.
With my lips parted, his tongue explored deep within. My breath mingled with his would be forever ingrained in my mind. That sweet cool sugar taste mixed with my heat was more than enough to send me soaring over the edge. Then a sudden slight bitterness trailed down the back of my throat.
"I'm so sorry." He laid his forehead against mine after a hard swallow. "You're causing so many things to happen all at once. Forgive me if I'm having a little trouble."
"I guess my lips will just have to find other ways to be entertained." My lips pressed against the hallow just beneath his ear. I left wet kisses across his jaw and came to rest at his chin. His eyes closed as he dropped his head back. I was at his throat while my fingers teased his rock hard nipples. Before the night was over, I wanted my lips introduced to as much of his body as possible. Edward seemed to have other plans.
He placed his palms on either side of my face. My heart pounding at my rib cage as he kissed my lips so softly. Our lips parting only slightly, my warmth filling him. His hands moved down to my waist, hovering at the hem of my tank top. He shuddered a little as his fingers gently took a hold of the fabric which was held tight against my skin. He inched it up in the same fashion I had removed his. Once he got to below my breast, he stopped.
"What's wrong?" Please, please, please don't stop.
"I've just never done this before."
"You're sure a quick learner." That brought on his nervous smile.
"I'm just worried about hurting you. I could never live with myself if something ever happened to you because of me."
"I'll take my chances. If it gets too much, we'll stop." I pressed a kiss to his cheek as my arms surrounded his neck. "Do you want to stop?"
"No."
"What do you want to do?"
He took my arms from around him and placed them at my sides. His finger traced a cool outline at my breast. Both hands found their way back to beneath my breast. His fingers tucked under the elastic of my tank top's bra. He slowly pulled it upward, grazing both of my pert nipples as he did. He swept it over my head and threw it over to join his on the floor. One hand was tangled in my hair, the other on the small of my back pulling me in closer. A shiver traveled through my whole body like a bolt of lightning as we shuddered against each other. His hand cupped my bare breast as he laid kisses across my collarbone. As his thumb circled my nipple, it hardened a with his silky touch.
It was time for me to take control again. I couldn't stand much more of this foreplay. I needed to feel him inside me. My hand returned to his belt loops, tugging at them as he kissed my shoulder. He brought his face to mine, landing a kiss on the bridge of my nose. I let his sweet breath fill my lungs as I decided how brave I was about to become. I felt the button release it's hold between my fingers. The zipper was down in a fraction of a second and my hand was inside. I felt the bulge that had been present most of the day stiffen at my touch. As I stroked, Edward released a deep moan from within his chest. It set me on fire. I had to see for myself what my hand was already acquainted with. I pulled at his waist letting the jeans fall to the floor. He kicked them away as I noticed the emerald green boxers were all that remained clinging to my Edward.
He leaned me back on the bed as he unbuttoned my jeans. I bit into my lower lip as his tongue drew circles around my belly button. He made light work of unzipping and removing them from my body. It joined the rest of our clothes laying in the growing heap at the foot of the bed. I could felt the warmth between my thighs surging as he put his finger in his waistband. The boxers fell to the floor and I took in the sight of him for the first time.
His hands were back at my waist, pulling at my blue cotton briefs. They slid effortlessly down my thighs, across my knee, over my ankles, and down to the floor. He stared at me laid out in front of him, smiling that gorgeous crooked smile.
"You're so beautiful." He took one of my calves in his hand and began trailing kisses up to my inner thigh. He made it to the spot where my leg met my hip. His kisses were incredibly ticklish. I drew my leg upward to avoid further torture. "I found a good spot already." He dipped his head to explore the skin lying there further.
"No, no, please don't." His grin was infectious. I couldn't help but grin back at him. I was biting my lip again as his tongue caressed my nipple. Lightly sucking on it was enough to drive me insane. My fingers became a mess with fury through his bronze mane. It felt so incredible, but I couldn't wait any longer.
"It's time." I brought his head up from my chest.
"Just one more thing." Edward reached over to the bed side table, grabbing a small bottle out of the drawer. "Jasper said this might help. I don't know, with the coldness." He offered the small bottle of warming lotion for my inspection.
"You have a very smart brother." I opened the cap and poured some on my hand. When I stroked Edward, he felt like slick warm marble between my fingers. I offered the bottle back to him.
"Not yet." He put out his hand for me to pour a little in his palm. He rubbed it on his fingers. One hand made it to my nipple, setting it ablaze with slick heat. The other was between my thighs, messaging what had already become so wet already.
I pulled his hand away before he unintentionally caused any more pleasure. His strong forearms held himself above me. My legs parted, cradling him in my hips. I silently slid my hand down past his waist, guiding him into me. He swallowed hard as the tip found it's way inside. I nodded reassuringly, urging to go on. His sized filled me completely. My muscles tight against each thrust. The lotion was truly working. I hardly felt the cold at all. My body writhed against his as a moan escaped his lips. Each thrust just a little bit faster than the last. I felt my hips arching off the bed as I came closer and closer. His hand was at the small of my back pulling me further into him. I grabbed at his hips with both hands begging for that next moment. Our bodies simultaneously won their release.
The sweat glistened under his hand crossing down my body. He carefully lied next to me after returning the blankets that had been ripped from the bed in our passion. My fingertip traced the outline of his cheek bone as we lied facing each other.
"That was much more bearable than I thought it would be. I fully intend on bearing it on a daily basis from now on."
I smiled and nodded. "I don't know about that. I may need a few days recovery time. I haven't had a workout like that in... well... ever."
He tucked the blankets around me and slid up next to me. "You really need to sleep now, Bella."
"I would argue with you, but I'm just too tired." I let my eyelids close as I drifted into a much needed sleep. I felt his cool breath humming my beautiful song against my ear.
EPOV
While she slept in my arms, I replayed our most intimate moments over and over in my mind. Every once in awhile, my name would escape her lips. The sound of her unconscious ramblings brought another grin across my face.
I could hear Alice's musical thoughts as day broke across a cloud filled sky. I left Bella's side for only a few moments to retrieve the sustenance she would need when she woke. I slipped on a pair of royal blue boxers and some black lounge pants before I tip toed out of the room.
As I walked into the kitchen, I noticed Alice setting out a plethora of breakfast treats. Abe had already settled at the kitchen table where Irina was hand feeding him strawberries.
"Late night, brother?" Alice snickered as she placed a few pastries on a plate.
"I'm sure you already know. I hope you can contain yourself until Bella wakes up."
"She'll be up soon. You should take her these. Breakfast in bed is always a good idea after a long night of..."
I interrupted. "To yourself, Alice." I nodded my head disapprovingly. I took the plate as I kissed my spiky haired sister on the forehead. I nodded to Abe and Irina, who were on to raspberries by that point, as I returned to my bedroom.
I set the plate down on the table up against the window. I took in all her beauty as she laid tangled in my bedsheets. One calf peeking out from beneath them. Then I noticed the only thing she was still wearing. Even the dim light of the bedroom made the diamond sparkle as it rested on her finger.
It felt like the right time to clean up a little bit. I walked into the bathroom to throw some water on my face. I could see the light purple circles creeping below my eyes. I would need to hunt soon, but the thought of leaving Bella after last time made me uneasy.
When I heard footsteps, I stepped into the doorway. She was standing next to the table, wrapped in only my bedsheets. She dipped one finger into the strawberry jelly on one of the pastries and brought it to her mouth. The sight of her sucking the sweetness from her finger stirred a warmth inside me.
I passed through the doorway when the thoughts hit me. Several at once. I focused to hone in on their individual thoughts. I knew there were at least two of them waiting outside my window. The thoughts became clearer.
She's there. You can see her in that window. I told you it would work.
She noticed me standing silently. "There you are. Thanks for these. I'm starved. They taste just like the ones I get at this little bakery back in Forks. Where did you find them."
I was still distracted by the thoughts of our visitors. "I don't know. In town somewhere, I guess. Alice got them."
"What's wrong?" She could tell I was obviously distracted.
That's the bloodsucker. The one from the cabin. Good thing the chips still works. Maybe we've gotten here in time.
A chip? That's how they've been tracking us? "I want to try something. You up for it."
"Anything that feels as remotely good as last night?" She placed her hands on my chest as my arms slipped around her waist.
"I'll do my best." I brought down my lips to hers, caressing her warmth overtly with my tongue.
Just wait, Jacob. She doesn't seem to be in any immediate danger.
He's got his hands all over her.
I drug my fingers lightly across her back, feeling the goosebumps my cool touch had created. I pulled my lips from hers.
"I don't know how, but I think it was better." She smiled with a kiss she laid on my collarbone.
"Someone's watching us from outside, in the trees."
She looked up and met my eyes. "One night, now you're into voyeurism?"
I pulled her closer, nipping at her earlobe with my teeth. I could hear him growling in pain. It sent an amazing surge throughout my entire body. I was enjoying toying with him a little too much.
"I think it's a few of you wolf friends." I whispered in her ear. She tried to pull back, but I kept her close.
"How did they find us? We must be over a thousand miles from that cabin."
"I think they had a way of tracking you." I laid a few soft kisses across her shoulder before returning to her lips. I pressed the words into her lips one by one. "They... have... a... chip... on... you."
She averted her eyes out the window. "A... chip? Where?"
I pressed a kiss to her cheek. "I don't know. I'm trying to listen. I think that Jacob is more than a little jealous at this moment."
"Let's give him more to be jealous about." She grabbed the back of my head and drew my lips to hers. Our tongues tangled together in the dance that was so effortless.
I can't watch this anymore. Call Mike and tell him we've found her. If we don't get out of here, I'm going to break through that window myself.
"They're leaving. I think it was too much."
"Did you hear anymore?"
"They're going to call Mike and tell him you're here. They must have embedded some kind of chip on you."
"The pack all have a chip behind their ear. After Embry went on a drinking binge about seven years ago and they lost him. They all agreed."
I caressed her cheek, letting my fingers tangle at her temple. "They must have put one on you too somehow."
Her hands rushed to feel behind her ears. "I don't feel anything. Can you see anything?"
I inspected the skin behind her ears. Not a trace. "It could be very deep, love." I made my way around to her back. She swept her hair over one shoulder as I felt at the back of her neck. Nothing. I felt at the base of her skull till I found a small bump right above the ridge.
"What's this?"
Her hand flew back to inspect the small protrusion. "I always thought it was a chicken pox scar. Dad said I had them when I was two. It's been there as long as I can remember."
"Have you ever looked at it?"
"I don't really have a good view. I don't usually grab a couple of mirrors and examine my scalp."
I squinted as I investigated further. "I don't think that was ever a chicken pox. It's hard. The scar tissue is in a line around it."
She started shaking, wringing her hands out in front of her. "It's been there all this time? No wonder Jacob always knew how to find me." She turned into me. "You think my father knows about this? No, he couldn't."
"I don't know. That news conference could have just been a show for the press. He could have known they could find you the whole time"
Her eyes welled up with tears at the thought of her father being capable of something so hideous. "How could he? He doesn't even know about the pack. At least, I never thought he did." I pressed a kiss on the top of her head.
"We'll see what Carlisle thinks. Who knows, maybe he can remove it." She nodded in silent agreement.
I lead her over to the closet. Rose had already stocked it with some clothing for Bella. She pulled out a light gray pair of yoga pants and a navy blue tank top. She found her favorite hoodie in our pile of things from the car and slipped it over her shoulders. I threw on a gray t-shirt before we left to find Carlisle.
He was in his office, surfing some medical journals on his laptop when we entered.
"Did you sleep well, Bella?"
"Yes, thank you."
I had my arm around her waist. "We've had some visitors. The wolves have tracked us here."
"I was afraid of that. They've never given up easily."
"I heard them thinking about a chip they'd placed on Bella. I think it's here, at the base of her skull."
Carlisle came behind Bella, feeling through the mess of hair until he found it. He squinted as I had to come to the same conclusion. "I think we need to get this out." Carlisle opened his medical bag on his desk.
"It's not going to hurt, is it?" Bella's face scrunched up at the thought.
"I'll give you a little shot to numb the area. Shouldn't be too bad."
She turned into me. "OOo, I hate needles."
"Let's lay her down on the couch." Carlisle instructed as he gathered his things.
She laid on her stomach with her face into a pillow. Carlisle filled a syringe with the medication. I moved her hair out of the way so he could have a clear view of the area. She winched as the needle went beneath her skin. I grabbed her hand and she squeezed it tight. He took a small scalpel and cut into the protrusion. It wasn't much blood, but it was enough to make my mouth water. He pulled out a pair of tweezers to remove what he found. He placed it on a towel on the end table. A tiny green sliver that was undoubtedly a microchip. He pressed a bandage to the site to stop the blood from flowing.
"We should keep her in here for awhile. At least until the blood has stopped." Carlisle secured the bandage with a piece of silk tape. Bella sat up holding the back of her head. "See, that wasn't so bad now, was it?"
"No, not too bad." I rubbed my thumb across her cheekbone. "Is that it?"
He picked it up with the tweezers. "Yep. Looks like a pretty sophisticated one too. Very small. It's yours. What do you wan to do with it?"
"Smash it." Bella grabbed for the tweezers. I reached her arm before she got her hands on it.
"No!" I brought her hand down to her side. I felt the grin creep on my face as the wheels in my brain started turning.
"What?" She looked at me, a little confused.
I nodded to myself at my brilliance. "I've got an idea."