A little warning. Some "blood play" ahead. Nothing too terrible.

Bella caught the first glimpse of Isle Esme under the moon's light. Even though she was fatigued from flying the whole day, she smiled widely.

The boat touched the shore, and Bella jumped out deciding to help Edward with the bags. She only ended up in the ocean when her foot caught the edge of the boat.

Edward tsked under his breath, lifting her up as if she was feather light. And she probably was to him.

"I'm going to miss your klutziness."

Bella gasped. "What if it sticks? I'll probably be the first and only klutzy vampire!"

"Doubtful." Edward carried her inside the large beach house. The ceiling to floor windows gave it a modern look, but the inside was furnished with rattan and cotton fabric, exactly what a beach house should look like.

"This is the main bedroom. Towels are in the cupboard over there."

"I'll take a shower, but I need my bag first," Bella said gently.

Edward disappeared from sight only to return a second later with her bag and a smile. "Take your time. Are you hungry?"

"I'm going to eat some snacks before bed."

After a quick shower and brushing her teeth, Bella returned to the bedroom. Edward was sprawled on the bed in only boxer briefs. He propped his head in his hand to watch her with hungry eyes.

Bella bit on the inside of her cheek. She wished her period hadn't ruined her last few nights as a human.

She walked slowly to the bed, holding the towel to her body. The suitcase holding clothes was opened on the lounge chair at the foot of the bed.

While she tried locating a nightdress, Edward came to stand behind her. His cool breath fanned over her neck, making goosebumps cover her skin.

"Clothes are optional," he crooned. His hands came to rest at the top of her towel, grazing her breasts.

"We can't, remember?"

"Says who?" Edward chuckled, kissing her shoulder. "That's dead blood. It doesn't bother me."

"Oh, God. No! I miss my sweet, gentleman vampire."

"You corrupted him."

"I certainly did not!" Bella huffed, turning into his arms.

"I want to give you the best time of your human life while we're still alone. Believe me when I say your period doesn't bother me."

Bella blushed furiously. Sex on her period had never been an option in her mind. It was plain gross.

"If you are uncomfortable, I promise not to insist." He kissed her cheek, nosing where her jaw met her ear.

"I'll stop you if I think it's too weird," she mumbled.

Edward scooped her up, lying her down on the bed. The towel was thrown on the other side of the room as Edward descended to her breasts. He was enamored with them, and if Bella allowed him, he could spend hours just kissing and licking at them.

When she was about to lose her mind from the pleasure, one of Edward's hands travelled lower. She stiffened under his touch, anticipating the moment he'd touch her there. Her legs closed on their volition.

Edward smiled a crooked smile, opening her legs gently, cupping her sex. Bella sighed breathily, her eyes fluttering shut. It seemed more intense somehow. It was forbidden and the feeling aroused her further.

Bella moaned in pleasure, shuddering all over when Edward pulled the tampon out. She'd never been turned on by that action.

With a wicked glint in his golden eyes, Edward dived between her legs. Bella cried out his name, but instead of sounding like a protest, it came out as a plea for more pleasure. Edward licked her slowly. He'd never dared that before - not so recklessly, and Bella was sure he was going to kill her with the glorious sensations. His cool tongue lapping at her heated sex was her undoing.

Bella was still floating in ecstasy when Edward entered her.

"I love you," he said reverently.

"I love you," she repeated, but it sounded like a wail when he touched a glorious spot deep inside her.

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Good morning, love!

I hope to be back before you wake up. I went for a quick hunt.

~ Edward

Edward placed the note on his pillow, dropped a kiss on Bella's head, before heading outside.

The night was warm and humid.

The island was populated with a variety of felines. He couldn't wait to share this with Bella. It was the first time when he found himself eager to have Bella by his side as an equal. She'd be an amazing vampire, there was no doubt.

On his way back to the cottage, he caught Carlisle's scent. The hunt had taken longer than Edward had predicted. It was nearing noon when he let himself inside.

Bella was curled on the sofa chatting with Carlisle about her transformation.

Are you ready, Edward? Bella's eager to join us. Carlisle shot him a smile over his shoulder.

"Of course, she is," Edward answered only for Carlisle's ears. "Everything okay with the new house?" He asked so Bella would hear as well.

"Esme's in her element, decorating the place with Alice's help."

"This place is really beautiful. I didn't get to see much of the island, but I plan to explore it," Bella said, excitedly.

"With human eyes?" Edward asked, taking a seat behind her. "Or with vampire eyes?" He added in her ear. "It's breathtaking."

Bella blushed horribly. "I'll choose vampire eyes." She turned to face Edward. "I was just telling Carlisle how I hoped we would do this today. No need to stall the inevitable."

"I see. Your wish is my command, my love." Edward captured her lips in a slow kiss.

Between you two and Rose and Emmett, we'll have to think of four different houses soon. Carlisle shook his head.

"I'm not opposed to the idea," Edward answered Carlisle's fleeting thought.

"What? You know I hate it when you do that," Bella demanded.

"Now you understand my frustration on not being able to hear your thoughts, love."

Bella huffed, sulking in silence. "Can we… do this?"

"So eager to damn your soul forever."

"I'm eager to be like you. I've been waiting long enough, don't you think? It's enough I'm ten years older than you."

Edward? Carlisle inclined his head.

Edward nodded. He stood up, taking Bella's hand. Her heart erupted into a marathon, making him swallow a mouthful of venom.

Go. I'm sure you don't want me there. If I sense you're about to slip, I'll join you, Carlisle told him through his thoughts.

Edward led Bella back to the bedroom. The bedsheets were rumpled for their activities. He spotted a few drops of blood on them. He had no idea what had come over him the previous night to lure Bella into doing something she was clearly not comfortable doing.

"Maybe we should change the sheets," Bella mumbled, staring at the blood too.

"I'll burn them after you're changed. They're about to get bloodier."

He took her to the bed, laying her down.

Bella giggled. "I always had this image in my head of you draped over my body, drinking from my neck."

"My silly girl." Edward pressed his lips to her pulse point on her neck, breathing her in.

"I'm ready."

Edward closed his eyes, keeping the monster at bay as he opened his mouth slowly. The second his teeth broke her skin, the monster awoke and sneaked its ugly head toward the delicious, warm ambrosia flooding his veins.

Bite all her pulse points for a faster effect. The inside of her wrists and ankles. Carlisle's intervention startled Edward, grounding him.

Bella's pupils were blown, her fists gripping the bedsheet. He could smell the pain on her. This had been a great factor in his vehement denial to her being a vampire. The pain he'd been through had been excruciating.

Edward finished his last bite on the inside of her left wrist, which he kept in his hand, squeezing it for some comfort.

Bella's eyes met his, and a whimper caught in her throat.

"I know, love."

She gritted her teeth, screaming through her closed mouth.

"Carlisle, did you bring the morphine?" Edward asked, helplessly.

"The effect might be annulled by the venom." Carlisle joined them. I'm sorry, Edward. You know this is the worst part.

"I can't see her in pain!"

Just then Bella started writhing around, screaming at the top of her lungs. Luckily, the island was deserted of other people.

Carlisle gave Bella a shot of morphine, standing above her, hovering. This might be over faster than normal with the amount of venom already in her body.

Edward nodded.

Edward moved up the bed to hold her tightly, while Carlisle sat in the chair in the corner of the room.

Thirty hours of enduring seeing Bella in pain. That was how long it took for her heart to give its final beat.

Edward sat up in bed, startled by the quiet in the house. It had been over much faster than usual.

Carlisle leaned forward in his chair, ready to spring up.

Edward kept his eyes on Bella's face, watching for anything that would show she was about to open her eyes to her new life.

As moments ticked by, dread filled his bones. His wide eyes turned to Carlisle. "Tell me it worked. Please. Please."

She should be fine, Edward. Carlisle tried to relax his son.

Then pain flared in Edward's right hand. "Ow," he gasped. He saw Bella's fingers curled around his. She was squeezing with all her newborn might, and she'd snap his fingers off if she didn't let go soon.

When Edward managed to pry his hand away, Bella's eyes shot open. She stared at the ceiling unblinking for several moments, then she turned her head to him. Edward smiled, love filling every fiber within his body. He'd been right. She was breathtaking.

Faster than what he was used to, Bella sprung to her feet next to the bed. She stared at the spot she'd been in, then at Edward, before focusing on Carlisle. He stood up slowly, smiling encouragingly.

"Hello, Bella!"

Bella lifted her left hand, catching a glimpse of the ring Edward had put there in Seattle when they signed the marriage license. It hadn't been at all like Edward had envisioned it. Jenks had met them in a secluded spot in the airport when they got married on paper, before boarding the plane that took them to Rio.

Bella turned her hand, a smile forming on her lips.

Edward took her hand, leading her to the mirror. "You're beautiful," he whispered in her ear.

Together they took in the new changes, the sharper angles of her face, her new fit body, her shiny hair, and of course, her ruby red eyes.

Bella pivoted on her heel, keeping her eyes on his. "Your eyes." She frowned.

"I drank from you, of course, they're red," Edward explained.

She nodded. "And you didn't even need Carlisle's help. I've told you a thousand times how strong you are."

Edward brushed her cheek with the back of his fingers. "Let me introduce you to the new world."

I'll call Alice to start their journey here, Carlisle suggested.

"Yes, please. I'll show Bella around."

Make sure she feeds.

Edward nodded, leading her outside by the hand.

Not too gory, right?