I want to give a special mention to EmmettsTinyDevil for encouraging me to continue with this story. After a few months break, here is chapter 4 and you have EmmettsTinyDevil to thanks.

When Blood Loses Its Appeal – Chapter 4

There was not much discussion between the guys as they made their way back home. That was not unusual after a feed. Their minds and bodies tended to focus on the feeling of euphoria brought on by the fresh blood. A feeling which could last for several hours.

All four of them went their separate ways when they got back to the house. Carlisle made eye contact with Edward as they parted. No words were needed. Edward knew what was required. He could not bring himself to think about that conversation yet. He needed some Bella time and went searching for the love of his life.

He found Bella in the kitchen with Renesmee. They were making cookies by the look of things, both chatting animatedly as they worked. Edward stopped for a moment and studied them before they saw him. He reflected on things. This was probably the happiest period of his life. Let's face it, he had been around a long time, but really couldn't think of a time when he had been happier than he had been these 4 years or so since Bella had arrived into his life, followed by Renesmee. He would die for them, of that he was sure.

"I hope you guys are cooking up something special for me." he said loudly. They both turned and looked in his direction. Bella's face lit up with a wide smile, spoilt only by the smear of cookie mixture on her top lip. Renesmee didn't say a word, just started running around the kitchen island and heading in his direction with her arms wide. Edward knelt towards her and relished the sensation as Renesmee ran into him with quite a force. "Daddy, daddy!" she yelled excitedly as they both embraced.

"Hey petal, you look gorgeous today. What are you making for us?" said Edward as he pulled away from her to take in more of her beauty. "We are making chocolate chip, orange flavoured cookies." explained Renesmee, just as Bella made it across to them. The three of them embraced as a group and Edward felt smothered in love. Edward kissed them both, Renesmee on the cheek and Bella full on the lips.

"Hey honey, how did it go this morning?" asked Bella, flashing him another super smile. Edward reached forward and wiped away the cookie mixture from Bella's top lip with his index finger and made a point of tasting it. "It went just fine, but it will be a distant memory once I tuck into these cookies" he joked. "Ok babe, well they won't be ready for another hour or so, so why don't you go and freshen up and join us on the patio when you are ready? We can make a threesome on cookie demolition duties!" she flashed him another heart melting smile. Renesmee giggled into her hands. "Sure, back soon." Edward said quietly as he turned and headed for the stairs.

The feeling of bliss lasted until he reached the first step, but dissipated as he began to walk up the stairs. By the time he reached the first floor landing Edward was once again thinking of the impending meeting with Carlisle. Clouds were starting to form in his mind and he decided a hot shower was needed.