Author's Note: Wow, I am so embarrassed! I accidentally posted the wrong chapter for Chapter 10. For those of you who didn't spot the error, I posted Chapter 9 twice. I have fixed this error and hopefully I'm forgiven. Thank you to the reviewers who alerted me to my fault.

So without further ado...here is the REAL Chapter 10!

Disclaimer: I am not the owner of Twilight. That would be Stephenie Meyer.

Disclaimer Part II: There is a bit of sex-related dialogue between characters in this chapter. If words like "ejaculation" make you uncomfortable, then you might want to skip this chapter. You won't miss much…just Edward finding out how sex with Bella could be possible.

Chapter Ten: "Complete" Edward's POV

There's no time like the present, I thought to myself as I slowly walked to Carlisle's office. I didn't know why I was so nervous, or why I was so embarrassed. Not only had I worked with my father as a doctor, but I had heard nearly every sexual thought he had. I was very (painfully) familiar with his sex life and he didn't even try to hide his thoughts anymore. We were comfortable with each other.

But I found myself chewing my lip and humming nervously as I tapped on his office door. His thoughts told me to come in before his mouth did. There was no hint of surprise on his face; I had already called to tell him to expect me.

"Edward," he nodded. I smiled as I realized he was hanging a framed picture of our engagement party. It showed me and Bella smiling with Carlisle and Esme. I hadn't even realized Paolo had developed the pictures.

"Carlisle," I replied in acknowledgment. "I…have some questions to ask you."

He smiled knowingly. "I've had a feeling this was coming."

I only blinked as I heard his thoughts. He was right on target as to where this conversation was going. "How…?" I fumbled.

He shrugged as he sat down in his chair. "You're about to get married. We all have assumed that you would find a way to do it."

I sighed. "Great. So my sex life is a frequent topic of conversation when I'm in Seattle?"

He chuckled. "Only among your siblings."

"They've done a damn good job of hiding it," I groaned.

"Don't be embarrassed, son. You know about a lot more in that area of our lives."

"True," I nodded. "I guess what I'm asking is if it's…possible."

Carlisle leaned back in his chair, crossing his legs and thoughtfully tapping his chin with a pen. "It has definitely happened before," he nodded. "Look at the incubus and succubus. The humans do survive the actual intercourse, which proves that your ejaculations won't hurt her."

"Yes," I nodded, comfortable with his formal terms. There was no way I could do this if he was using Emmett-slang like hook-up or booty call.

"But the vampires do give into the thirst. Of course, my centuries of abstinence have taught me that they choose whether or not to feed."

"So do you think I could resist her blood?" I pressed.

He smiled. "You tasted her blood and you resisted it, son. I don't believe that you could drink it. You love her far too much."

"But what if I accidentally crush her? What if I squeeze her so tightly her bones snap?"

"It is very dangerous for her," Carlisle nodded. "But you have been so gentle with her for so long. I can't imagine how you are even able to kiss her if she smells as good to you as you claim. You have put forth a Herculean effort, and you have succeeded. I think a physical relationship is possible. I have faith in you."

"Really?" I asked softly.

He nodded. "Why don't you ask Alice what will happen?"

I immediately felt like blushing. "Er…"

He shrugged. "She's your best bet."

Luckily, Alice was alone when I called her. "Hey, big brother!" she chirped. "What's up?"

"You already know," I replied. "What's your answer?"

She laughed evilly. "Do I?"

"Alice," I groaned, dragging out her name. "Don't make me do this."

She sighed. "Fine. Yes, it's possible; and yes, it will be safe."

"Thank you, Alice," I breathed. "Let me know if you see anything going wrong."

I was ecstatic by her prophecy. Years of sexual abstinence had made me easily excited, and I was about to die to touch Bella. However, my mood quickly spiraled down as I remembered Carlisle's other suggestion.

It's for Bella, I told myself over and over again as I found the rarely-used number in my phone. Feeling more embarrassed than ever, I quickly hit "send".

It rang once before the high-pitched voice answered. "Edward, my darling!"

"Hello, Tanya," I said as pleasantly as I could.

"It's been so long since I've heard your beautiful voice! How are you?"

"I'm very well," I said. "I'm getting married, Tanya."

I heard her gasp. "Oh! Wow! Congratulations, cousin! Is she lovely?"

I smiled. "Lovelier than you can imagine," I said truthfully.

"Huh," Tanya said, and I realized she was offended. "I am getting a wedding invitation, right? I must meet this lucky woman."

"Of course," I replied. "I must have my favorite extended family present."

"We're your only extended family, you bastard," she laughed heartily. "Is there another reason you called?"

I shifted uncomfortably in the driver's seat of my Volvo. "Uh…yes. I actually have some…questions."

"I see. And what do they relate to?" She laughed humorously again. "If this is your sick way of proposing to me, I accept."

I rolled my eyes. "Hilarious, Tanya. Actually, I have some…anatomical questions."

"Oh?" I could still hear the humor in her voice.

"I know that you have physical relationships with human men," I told her. "I need you to tell me…how."

Dead silence followed.

"Tanya? Are you there?"

I could hear her clear her throat. "Uh, Edward," she said, her voice strained. "Are you marrying the human you told me about long ago?"

I swallowed. "Yes, Tanya."

"Why?"

"Because I love her," I said quietly. "She's the gravity in my world, Tanya. She's the air I breathe. I honestly need her more than I need any animal's blood."

"Are you going to…change her?" she asked cautiously.

I sighed. "No. I refuse to give her this life."

"I see. Well, my cousin, I guess I should give you advice. The main thing is to be gentle. Make sure she knows to tell you when she's uncomfortable or when something hurts."

"Right," I nodded, making a list in my head.

"Your temperature is also a problem, I'm afraid. You'll want to find a way to keep her warm. Electric blankets, perhaps, or a hot shower."

"We already use electric blankets," I informed her. "When she sleeps and I'm there with her."

"Excellent," Tanya approved. "Obviously you'll want to keep your teeth away from her. The hardest part of this will be kissing her mouth, but I'm sure you've already discovered this."

"Yes. Go on."

"And your venom. Strangely enough, your venom is not as deadly as you think. She doesn't need to swallow the venom, but your venom can be all over her skin and it shouldn't affect her. You might want to start off slow, though, to see if she'll have an allergic reaction."

"So my…tongue…can touch her everywhere, except in her mouth?"

"Yes. It's quite safe. And I remember you telling me how good she smells. It will probably be best to hold your breath. I've slept with men who smelled remarkably good, and it was extremely hard to resist. However, practice makes perfect."

"Right," I said. "Is it really that simple?"

"Not quite," she chuckled. "You'll find that you have to be aware of every part of your body, and every part of hers."

"Yes, of course."

"Edward?"

"Yes, Tanya?"

"Be careful. I know you've heard this from Carlisle, but she is extremely fragile. However, I know you'll do fine. You've always been such a gentleman."

"Thank you, cousin," I said, relieved.

"Yes. She's an extremely lucky girl. And it sounds like you're a lucky man."

"I am," I agreed. "The luckiest in the world."

And it was true. Not only did I have the most beautiful woman in the world to call mine, but I was able to explore her. Every part of her.

Finally, our relationship would be complete.

Well…as complete as a bi-species relationship could be.