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2 Months Later

Edward placed his arm around Bella's trim waist and pulled her to him, his nose dropping down to nuzzle the side of her neck. Ever since the first night they'd slept together, Edward found he just couldn't keep his hands off her. Now, she was sound asleep next to him, yet he was sporting a rock-hard cock, and he couldn't resist the urge to thrust into her soft, pliant ass. A slight smile tipped his lips when she moaned and squirmed back against him.

Pulling his head away from the side of her neck, he nibbled the tender skin, his breath turning rugged as his desire climbed. Edward's heart thundered in his chest, and his cock pulsed with unspent need. Grinding his shaft into her buttocks, his hand slid up her abdomen to cup her pert breast as a predatory growl rumbled. Between forefinger and thumb, he pinched the pebbled tip as he sucked soft skin. Kissing the shell of her ear, he nipped the lobe as his hand slipped down her body to find the warm, welcoming heat nestled at the apex of her thighs.

A groan ripped from his throat as he encountered the evidence of her wet center, already slick with want. Rubbing the blossoming bead, Edward thrust into her, letting his long fingers slide into her opening. As he pushed two digits inside her tight channel, Bella came slowly awake with a moan, her arm wrapping his neck.

"Oh my …" she whispered, tangling her fingers in his hair, pulling anxiously at the fistful she gripped. With her eyelids still heavy with sleep, she glanced over her shoulder, her lips fusing with his. Bella's spine arched as Edward plunged into her opening, his thumb flicking across her clit, wringing a greedy cry from her lips.

After their first time together, Bella had restarted the shot, ensuring she wouldn't get pregnant, and since then, they'd resumed their activities without the burden of condoms. Now, Edward let his fingers slide free, running a palm down her smooth thigh before gripping the muscle to pull it up and draped the limb over his. Edward drew on her tongue as he sucked it into his mouth as he rubbed the crown of his cock over her dewy center, his hips pushing up until he entered her in one hard thrust.

With his cock buried deep, Edward let his wandering hands roam her dips and curves, kissing her with an all-consuming hunger. Finding her clit, he played with the nub as he withdrew and rocked forward, his heavy breath whooshing into her mouth.

The familiar hum of need gripped Bella as Edward explored her body, arching into his hands when they cupped her breasts. She hissed when his sharp teeth sunk into her neck, scraping into her skin. Bella's eyes rolled as passion gripped her, her blood heated and she melted into surrounding muscle.

Edward thrust rapidly into her until an animalistic need took over, and urgently, he rolled her to her belly, never breaking contact as he lifted to his knees behind her. Using his knees, he spread her wide as his hand gripped her hips, urging her to rise before him. Staring at her ass, he groaned as he pushed deeper, whispering, "Sexy fucking ass. Pussy is so good, baby. I'm never gonna get enough. Shit."

Bella's head tipped back as Edward's fist wound in the heavy locks, pulling her back and causing her spine to arch as his hips rolled against hers. Glancing at him with eyelids heavy with unspent lust, Bella knew she would never get tired of seeing this man in her life. While they'd declared their love for each other weeks ago, the sensations Edward brought to life were all so new and exciting, and every time she looked at him, it was like the first.

The pinch of hair on her scalp added to the storm whirling inside as Edward slammed against that hidden button deep within, emphasizing each and every jolt of lightning shooting from neuron to neuron. When her gaze connected with his, Bella melted a fraction with every thrust. As her channel clamped around his cock, she felt him swell, pulsing as his release drew closer.

Edward collapsed against her back, his chest rubbing against the smooth surface as he ground his hips, thrusting his length deep. Nipping her nape, he whispered incoherent words, and to be honest, Edward wasn't even sure what he wanted to relate. All he knew was he was utterly lost in the woman beneath him. As ecstasy pounded throughout his being, and he grunted and growled while his thrust picked up speed. Edward felt his balls tighten, and his roar echoed through the room as he sought to control the need to burst.

Bella felt the first strings of release growing taut, and a series of moans erupted as she fell to the mattress, Edward's weight landing on top of her. His hard thighs pressed against hers, creating more space as he pounded into her. Sweat coated her as she worked with him to create the ultimate bliss. When he cried next to her ear, encouraging her to come, Bella felt the strings holding her steady, snap.

Hearing Bella's cries of satisfaction were hands down the sweetest sounds Edward had ever heard. As the moans of passion tore from her, his own broke apart until he was shooting into a million different directions, and his only anchor was the incredible woman in a puddle beneath him.

"That's it, baby," Edward growled, pounding into her as he came. "God, baby, you feel so incredible."

Edward's muscles liquified until he was a boneless heap, resting against Bella's lush form. His chest heaved for breath as he kissed her ear, knowing he should remove his weight from bearing down into her, yet Edward had no desire to separate.

Finally, Edward managed to roll off Bella, pulling her against him as he fell to his back. He kissed the top of her head as she nestled into his shoulder. Once Edward caught his breath, his arm flexed around her waist, still hating the thought of her living almost forty minutes away. "What time is the moving truck supposed to be here?"

"Eight o'clock." Bella pressed her lips against Edward's pec, never feeling more at home than she did at this precise moment. Silently, she contemplated what today entailed and the distance that would exist between her and Edward in just a few short hours. The thought of not having him nearby caused her gut to clench. Stroking his abs, she propped her chin on his chest as her fingertip circled his belly button. "Am I the only one hating the idea of moving so far away?"

"I'm not a fan of the idea. I'm going to hate not seeing you come home or running up onto my porch after work for a quick kiss. I kind of got used to having coffee with you before work," he explained, pillowing his head on his crooked arm. "And I love playing with Luke after work. I'm going to miss hearing, 'kiss 'Ward' every time he catches me kissing you too."

Bella listened to everything Edward said, and she was going to miss him as well. Perhaps if they'd been together longer, they would be moving to the next stage in their relationship, and Edward would be moving right along with them. As the idea formed, Bella couldn't dispute the allure it had.

Was it too soon for them to move in together? Gnawing on her bottom lip, she traced her nails along his skin. Would she totally freak him out if she brought up the idea? "Edward? I had an idea, and please just tell me if it's too soon and don't freak out on me. Promise?"

Curious as to what she had to say, he shifted until he could look into her eyes. "Babe, you can tell me anything you want. I'm not one of those guys that get scared very easily. I've had plenty of experience with living life on the edge."

"Yeah, I suppose. I just don't want to suggest something you're not ready for, and I believe it would be a huge adjustment if we were to live together …"

That was as far as Bella got before Edward shifted and now hovered inches from her face. Staring intently into her eyes, his heart sputtered as he spoke, "Are you asking me to move in with you?"

"I don't know; I mean, I know it's sudden and probably too soon. I would hate messing up what we have now, but it just seems," Bella considered her next choice of words without hesitation. "It feels right. I've waited my whole life to feel what I do now, and like Lester said, sometimes you just have to take a risk for the things you want in life. And, I want you, and I don't foresee that changing anytime soon."

"Fuck, Bella," Edward started raking his hands through his hair as he studied her. Of all the things she could have suggested, Edward wasn't expecting this. Yet as he stared down into her beautiful green eyes and considered the thought of waking up next to her every morning … well, it really did something to him—something kind of wonderful.

Bella thought Edward was right on the cusp of telling her, no, and as she braced herself for that possibility, a huge smile burst across his face. Relief flooded her as pleasure was evident in every crevice of his handsome face.

"Baby, there is nowhere I would rather be." Crawling over the top of her, Edward used his knees to create space between her thighs. As he pushed inside her with one long, sure thrust, his mouth dropped to hers. "I wanna wake up with you every morning and go to sleep with you in my arms every single night."

BW

"Move, 'Ward," Lucas stated, pointing toward the house as they turned into the driveway. "We move?"

Edward grinned at Lucas. "Yep, we're moving. Are you excited about your new bedroom?"

"Uh-huh …" Luke clapped as they drew closer to the house.

After Bella had asked Edward to move in this morning, he'd collected a few bags of clothing and determined he was ready to go. Since leaving the pen two years ago, Edward hadn't exactly created a home. The house had been a mere shell. No cherished photos were lining the walls, no ridiculous collections to create unnecessary clutter, so there was little in the way of packing. The furniture he would leave behind would probably be given away, and besides his bike, there was nothing he needed.

"Your dad is going to take over your lease?" Edward asked, tossing a glance at Bella as he climbed out onto the driveway. When she nodded, Edward collected his bags from the back of Bella's pickup and helped Luke down from his seat. Setting him on his feet, the toddler ran right for the front door. "He should be along shortly, he only had a couple of boxes to grab, and I was hoping we could go for a spin in that sweet ride."

"Boys and their toys," Bella laughed, unlocking the front door. She'd expected to feel some sort of apprehension about sharing her living space with a man again, yet every time she looked into those silver eyes, she was reminded of why she'd asked him.

Edward Cullen had the ability to create a sense of belonging. While she didn't envision a silly Hallmark life for either of them, Bella was more than willing to work on creating a life they both could fall in love with.

Bella strolled through the house that had now been redecorated. Fresh paint coated the walls, and brand-new plush carpet covered the floors. Grinning like a kid in a candy store, she found the shelf dedicated to Lester in the family room. Bella wrapped her arms around her midsection as she stood there studying pictures of Lester and his family over the years. Of course, the last pics were normally of him standing alone.

She wasn't sure how long she stood there, but suddenly, Bella wasn't alone. Edward stood behind her, and he enfolded her in his embrace. Kissing her temple, he asked next to her ear. "You okay, baby?"

"Yeah," Bella murmured, bringing Edward's forearm to her lips as she pressed a kiss to the hair sprinkled across the muscle. "I was just thinking how none of this would've been possible without Lester—even us. If it weren't for him, I would have never had the courage to tell you how I felt. I owe everything to this man, and I have no way to thank him for what he's done."

"I think just living your life and creating the best future for yourself and Luke is the only thanks he needed, Babe." Edward started kissing her again, backing off until he could look into her eyes. "If you hadn't approached me, I would have pursued you eventually. I wouldn't have let you get away."

After a shared kiss, they went about settling into their new home. When all was done, they went out to the new deck leading to a nice-sized pool. Of course, Luke was more than ready to go headfirst into the clear blue water, and with little prompting, Edward joined him.

Bella sat next to Charlie as burgers cooked on the grill. She giggled as Lucas squealed, and Edward dipped him into the cool water. When she chanced a glance at her father, a smile played across his lips as he, too, enjoyed the sight. "If I dreamed a million dreams, my imagination could've never created this. Do you know how beautiful it is to see your kid so happy? Edward is so good for him—."

Charlie scoffed, meeting Bella's gaze. "Yeah, I happen to know how wonderful it is to see your kid so happy. You've never looked as radiant as you do now. Bella, there is just one thing I want you to know. New relationships are always filled with excitement. The excitement won't last forever, and I see that man staying the course. Sometimes, it takes work to love someone, and you two need each other. When it gets hard … don't run. Face those challenges with the same enthusiasm as you do the lovely moments."

"I promise, Dad," Bella nodded, "I will be strong in the bad times as much as I am in the good times."

Edward pulled Luke towards him, grinning back at the cheesy smile the toddler wore. Picking him up, Edward held him against his chest, and Luke's arms and legs went around him. "Are you happy, buddy?"

"Yessss," Luke hissed, his nose wrinkling as he pressed his face against Edward's. Puckered lips kissed into his chin, and Lucas nuzzled into Edward's embrace. Luke's tiny arms went around Edward's neck, and the little boy said, "Love you, 'Ward."

A flash of pride swelled in Edward's chest as he returned Lucas's hug. He never thought anything could feel better than when Bella asked him to move it, yet, when her son hugged him and declared his love, shit. Edward was fucking toast. Squeezing his tiny form, Edward dropped a kiss to his blonde curls, and with emotion choking him, he murmured, "I love you too, Lucas."

After having supper and spending time with Charlie, Edward and Bella put Lucas to bed. Beyond exhausted from a full day, they sat together on the couch to watch TV. Edward automatically lifted his arm, creating space for Bella to settle against his side; kissing her forehead, he pillowed his head on the back of the cushion. Hugging her to him, Edward whispered, "I love you, baby."

"I love you, too," Bella mumbled, her lashes dropping against her cheeks as serenity claimed her.

Within minutes soft snores filled the living space as they fell asleep wrapped in each other's embrace.

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