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Chapter 34. Caressing.

I looked at my sleeping Bella and sighed. Her face was clear of any worries and did not reflect the eventful day she just had.

It had taken us a while to get back to the house after the fight with James. We were both emotionally exhausted and needed some time to process it all.

Once back home, we were pleased to find that my family understood our need for peace. Bella ate in silence while the Denali coven said their goodbyes. They were eager to leave and put the unpleasant memory behind them. I had driven Bella home soon after.

I curled myself around her now, thinking of how I almost lost her. Somehow it made me want her even more. Instinctively she moved closer also.

My mind wandered to places it should not. I started thinking of our future. Nothing would make me happier than to spend the rest of eternity by her side. Preferably as her husband.

An image came to my mind. Bella, dressed in a long white gown, walking towards me with a big smile on her face.

I could not keep myself from running my hands up and down her sides. I just needed to feel her, to know that this was real. Bella hummed in her sleep. I buried my face in her hair and inhaled deeply. The feel of her warm little body combined with her heavenly scent made me moan out loud. The sound seemed to echo around the small room. Bella stirred but did not wake. I kissed her temple and her cheeks, seemingly have lost all self control. This time she did wake, but I could not regret it.

She barely opened her eyes and smiled at me in the dark. She hummed and searched for my lips. Fire met ice in a heated embrace. For once I allowed my tongue to taste her sweet lips. Another moan ripped from deep within my chest. Bella responded eagerly by tangling her nimble fingers in my hair. She tugged and pulled at the strands, trying to get me closer still. She spread her legs at the same time that I rolled on top of her. This put us in a very interesting position.

We both pulled back from the kiss in surprise but neither of us moved. I looked for any sign of discomfort in her face but could see none. I only detected love and desire. Slowly I leaned back down to capture her lips once again.

I carefully licked her plump bottom lip causing her to moan rather loudly. I could feel the heat of her blush in the air and smiled. "Mmmm, my Bella." I of my hands slid down her side over her hip all the way down her leg. I gripped her knee lightly and hitched it over my hip.

We kissed and caressed for an immessurable amount of time.