Bella had the worst day at work. She was ready to be home. As she drove, she pinched the bridge of her nose to try and relieve the pressure in her head. Edward had told her vampires didn't get headaches, but she begged to differ. She had a sharp pounding pain behind her right eye.

As she pulled into the cottage's driveway, she noticed the house was dark. Edward should be home. She had texted him when she left the office, and he replied he would be waiting on her. Even if he left to go to the big house, he always left the porch light on if she came home after dark.

Bella let herself into the house and went to the kitchen. They had a spot where they left mail and notes for each other. Nothing was there. Puzzled, she stood there for a moment, trying not to panic that something so urgent had happened Edward hadn't even left a note.

"There you are, Mrs. Cullen." Bella turned around at the sound of Edward's voice. He was leaning in the door frame that led out to the backyard. "Care to join me on the back porch?" He reached out his hand and walked toward her.

Bella sighed. "Yes, I would love to!" He wrapped her in a hug. "I have had the worst day." She said with her head buried in his chest.

"I know, babe." He kissed the top of her head and squeezed her a little tighter. He then led her outside. The entire backyard glowed with a soft light. Hundreds of Christmas lights and paper lanterns hung from every tree limb and all along the fence that surrounded their yard. Edward had also laid a blanket on the grass and put out throw pillows for them to lay on.

Bella stood in awe, looking around the yard. She slid her arm around his waist, pulling him to her. "It's… perfect." Her breath caught in her throat.

"I'm glad you like it." He gently led her to the blanket, Edward helped her lay down, and she kicked off her shoes. He laid down next to her and put his arm under her head. Bella cuddled up close, putting her head on his chest.

"Thank you for this. It is just what I needed." Bella raised her head to kiss his lips, "I love you so much."

"I love you too. Let me show you how much." Edward flashed Bella a sly grin. He sat up and moved to her bare feet. She started to question. "Shh, just close your eyes." He took her left foot into his hands and rubbed it firmly but gently. He took his time and paid extra attention to the arch of her foot. He loved to see her in high heels, but he knew how they made her feet hurt. Once her ankle went limp in his hand, he knew she had let go of her tension. He sat her left foot down and worked on the right.

"How did you learn to do that?" She mumbled.

He smiled at her, "I have a few secrets." He then slowly moved up her legs, rubbing her calves in tandem. As he tickled her behind her knees, he kneeled between her thighs. Then he slid his hands under her hips, pushing her skirt up and around her waist. Bella sighed with pleasure at his touch. Edward gingerly took her panties off and laid them beside him.

He looked up at her as he bent her knees. She looked so peaceful. He did not want to disturb her, so he quickly pushed his pants down and leaned over her. He kissed and nipped her neck. Listening to her soft mewling sounds made him hard.

Bella reached up and started to unbutton her blouse. He kissed her hands and moved them back to her sides, "please allow me." His voice was low and gravelly. It didn't matter that they had been married for years. Edward never failed to turn her on. He said all the right things and touched her in all the right places.

As he unbuttoned her top, he kissed her bare skin. Her chest was heaving under his touch. He unlatched her bra, exposing her breasts. He involuntarily moaned as they fell free.

"Your favorite thing," Bella said, snickering.

"Mmm, Hmm," he replied with her left breast in his mouth, biting and sucking. He then took her right breast and gave it the same treatment. While he was enjoying her breasts, he was using his fingers to rub her sensitive core.

"Edward, Edward, I need you inside me, " she begged. He shifted and thrust deep into her. Both let out a loud growl. Bella threw her head back. He had worked her over so well she soon felt the familiar stirring.

"Come for me, baby. I am so close. I want you to come with me." With his words, she was overcome, and her body shuddered with the power of her orgasm. Edward followed right behind.

"That was amazing," Bella said as she kissed Edward.

"You're amazing, Bella," Edward replied. They stayed in each other's arms until the sun rose the next morning.