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Everyone was focused on Edward and me, their faces expectant and eager. I turned towards Edward, slowly realizing with dawning horror what I would have to do. Edward bowed slightly at the waist, raising his eyebrows, as he offered me his hand.
"May I have this dance, ma'am?" he asked with the cadence of an earlier century, his eyes mocking. I groaned, as I slowly placed my hand in his
Chapter3:
"Bella?"
Edward's low voice shattered my reverie. Startled, I glanced around my surroundings, as I tried to focus on the present. The Volvo was pulled over on what I assumed was the shoulder of a highway since I could clearly hear the sounds of traffic but I couldn't be sure since we were completely concealed by a dense cluster of trees.
"Welcome back Sleeping Beauty," he whispered, brushing a stray strand of my dark hair behind my ear. My skin tingled where his hand had brushed it. If I was still human I was certain I would have blushed.
A faint smile tugged at my lips as I entwined my marble hand with his. He squeezed my fingers gently, barely applying any pressure. I sighed, as I snuggled against his sculpted chest. Throughout the day, I had noticed that occasionally he would unconsciously slip back into how he had behaved around me when I was human. A weak, fragile, very breakable human. I assumed he was being cautious purely out of habit, and not genuine concern about my safety.
"What were you thinking so intently about?" He asked casually, wrapping his strong arms around me.
"Our wedding." I murmured, pulling back slightly so I could stare into his curious eyes. They were nearly black with thirst. I raised my hand to his face, lightly brushing the dark bruise like shadows that lingered under his eyes with my fingertips. I suddenly realized that he had not hunted in the last few weeks. It shocked me to think that he hadn't gone once, not since the day before our wedding. My own burning throat was torturous enough and I had only been a vampire for one day. I stared at him in awe as I finally grasped the physical pain and the intensity of the desire caused by his thirst. . I was appalled to think of how much he must have suffered just to be with me when I was human. Only now, after experiencing the overwhelming pain and craving myself, could I even begin to comprehend the amount of self control and denial Edward and the rest of my family went through daily.
Edward's face brightened immediately at the mention of our wedding day. He was entirely oblivious to the horrific thoughts running through my head. Not for the first time I was exceedingly grateful that I was the only one whose thoughts remained a mystery to him. He bent down and pressed his flawless lips firmly on mine, as he pulled my granite body closer to him. I melted into his chest, locking my arms around his neck. I parted my lips, inhaling his stunning scent as I molded my body to his. When we broke apart we were both gasping for hair. His lips moved from mine, as his nose skimmed along the line of my jaw. He kissed the hollow below my ear, and inhaled deeply before pressing his face softly against mine.
"The happiest day of my life." He whispered softly.
"And mine." I mumbled back, although I had different reasons. That significant day had been the final hurdle between me and my deepest desire. Staying with Edward for eternity.
All too soon, he sighed and then gently pulled away. I felt my face slide into a pout and I did not even try to arrange my face into a happier expression. As uncomfortable as the thirst was, I would much rather endure it and be in Edward's arms than the reverse. He chuckled softly, when he saw my face.
"I would much rather stay here with you too." He said tenderly, "But we both need to hunt." He climbed out of the car and hurried around to open my door. I was astounded that I could clearly see every single move he made. He no longer just materialized out of nowhere.
"Come on honey," he said teasingly, "The sooner we finish here, the sooner we go home."
He extended his hand towards me, and I grasped it firmly as he helped me out of the Volvo. Wrapping his arm around my waist, he turned around and led me towards the forest that I had only just noticed.
I am very sorry for the long wait for this chapter and for its ridiculously short length. I haven't had access to a computer for over a month thus the delay! Please review!! And enjoy of course the real breaking dawn!!
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