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I am happy to say that this is the last chapter, but I'm sad to see it go. Especially, you, the great readers out there who has inspired this story to reach its greatest potential. Thank you.
A special thanks to my beta, DarkRedSlice, for always encouraging me even when I want to quit. I know you're going to miss the sneak peeks. Much love!
Story picks up right after the end of chapter 19.
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Chapter 20: Happily Ever After
Bella smiled softly pressing one of her fingers to my lips before grazing the skin at my neck with her teeth. As much as I wanted to keep the conversation alive, my body ignited under her touch as her hand slid under my shirt.
"Bella…" I called trying to sit up but she planted her mouth against mine and all will was lost.
Slowly and painfully, Bella slid her warm tongue across my bottom lip and my mouth automatically parted for her. I could feel her smiling before she swept her delicious tongue against mine filling my nostrils with her scent. The power she held over me was frightening, but I would give her anything her heart desired.
Her kisses intensified leaving me breathless, but I didn't have to breathe…My arms encircled her waist forcing her closer to me. She rolled her hips against my pelvis before breaking the kiss to pull my shirt off. A growl vibrated through my chest at her brief but sensational contact.
Bella marveled at my muscular physique by gliding her hands over my skin. I wanted more than her touch and kisses. I wanted to be buried deep inside her. Did she have any idea how much she was teasing me already?
Her luscious, brown hair draped across my chest as she trailed kisses down my body. My hand tangled into her silky strands, and her cool breath flew across my skin every time she exhaled sending tingles to the tips of my fingers. She awakened every inch of me by the time her sweet mouth reached my belly button.
I thought she had enough fun for the night when she looked up at me, but her fingers began to work the button of my jeans. That was no obstacle for her and neither was the zipper. There was no doubt in my mind what Bella wanted to do, and I was torn on whether or not I should stop her.
I reached out and grasped her hand anyway, forcing her to look at me and to pause long enough for me to think clearly.
"Bella, I think you should stop," My husky voice made her smile.
"I think I could persuade you otherwise," Bella placed her hand against my boxers and stroked me with her fingers.
I groaned and my grip on her hand loosened leaving her to free my erection from my boxers. It was hard and standing against my stomach begging for her touch. I could feel the yearning bearing down on my stomach, the heat erupting from my shaft, and a churning in my middle that had everything to do with desire.
Bella's hand slowly closed around me with just the right pressure before her forefinger slid back and forth against my tip. I sucked in a sharp breath causing it to sound like a hiss. The liquid she picked up made her finger glide effortlessly back and forth causing all my nerve endings to pulsate under her touch.
"Stroke me, Bella," I said hoarsely.
She obliged, pumping her hand up and down on my erection until my breathing was audible. Then, Bella replaced her hand with her mouth and I almost came at the sight of her soft, pink lips wrapped around my penis. Her tongue swirled around my head, flicking back and forth against my tip. My pelvis thrust forward, wanting to be deeper in her mouth, but her hand gripped the length of me that wasn't in her mouth.
While she sucked and stroked the head with her tongue, her hand pumped my shaft building me up to the point of eruption. I groaned her name over and over as she pumped harder and faster. The pressure mounting near my tip was excruciating and release was on the horizon.
"Bella…" I groaned a warning, but she only quickened her pace and tightened her grip.
"Oh, Bella…" I called as my desire erupted into her incredibly warm mouth with fast pulses of liquid.
When I recovered and my erection somewhat subsided, I opened my eyes to see Bella peering over me.
"Meet me in the water," Bella said before standing up.
She flitted from my side before I could pull her back and take her in my arms.
"Oh, Edward," She called in a sing-song voice looking back at me from the water's edge.
I was hypnotized as she slowly pulled her shirt off and slid out of her jeans. Her skin glowed in the moonlight, causing the surface to become iridescent. My mouth watered to taste every inch of her skin as she unsnapped her lacy bra and slid out of her skimpy panties. Then, she immersed herself into the pool. The inky water covered too much of her skin and concealed her body from my view. Without looking back, Bella swam out towards the center of the pool to wait for me.
Within seconds, I was undressed and making my way to her. The water was surprisingly cool against the hot air. Bella gasp when I pulled her body against mine from behind making my erection obvious again, but I didn't care. With a few fingers, I moved her wet hair aside to kiss the length of her neck and shoulders tasting the honey scent against her skin.
"You can't let me have this without marrying me," I whispered against her ear.
"Why can't I just promise to be yours forever?" Bella asked as my hand inched toward her breasts.
"Marriage is your promise to be mine forever," I replied cupping one of her breast in my hand lazily circling the already hard nipple with my finger.
Bella sucked in a breath, "I just don't see myself getting married so young."
"What difference will it make? You'll always be 18," I pointed out sliding my hand past her stomach.
She leaned against me and my erection probed her from behind.
"I swear I had a good defense until now," Bella sighed.
I parted her thighs by gently nudging her leg aside with mine and let my fingers touch her curls.
"You said you wanted me to stay with you forever. No more excuses, Bella. Please, marry me?" I asked allowing one of my fingers to slide over her clit.
"Ah! Edward…" She moaned.
I continued to tease her clit with my fingers, rubbing back and forth hearing her breathing pick up with my rhythm. She was wet for me, I could tell even in the water the slippery liquid between her legs was my doing.
"Will you?" I asked plunging two fingers into her.
"Yes!" She cried out and I smiled in triumph.
I kissed her cheek gently while I slid my fingers in and out of her.
"That was coercion, Edward," She said in a voice filled with desire.
I turned her around to face me, "You won't regret it. I swear."
Her kiss was tender and I relished in the fact that she wasn't angry with me. For a moment, I matched her kisses with mine but my throbbing erection didn't leave me alone for long. I could no longer ignore the friction between us, and picked Bella up so that her legs were wrapped around my waist. She swirled her tongue into my mouth with a fervor that couldn't quite be satisfied, and I positioned myself at her entrance before thrusting inside.
My length filled her core to the hilt, and her walls clamped down on me creating the most sensual feeling, like a glove fitted just for me. Her breasts were in my mouth's reach, and I quickly enclosed it over one of her nipples. I flicked and sucked until her walls relaxed which was almost immediately.
I withdrew and slid back in slowly, letting her feel every inch of me stretched inside her.
"Edward, faster," Bella demanded gripping my hair with her fingers.
She wanted faster, but I wanted her to enjoy this a little longer because if I wanted to, she would be coming in the next five minutes. So, I gradually worked up to the pace feeling her patience wear down.
"Edward, please…" Bella pleaded unleashing her seductive eyes on me.
I captured her lips and quickened my pace by cupping her behind and thrusting into her harder. She threw her head back and cried out for me as her breasts bounced up and down. I was enthralled by this carnal image in front of that I plunged in and out of her without reserve.
The pressure at my tip was at its peak once again, and I could feel the liquid spewing over at the top. Bella's walls tightened around me once again, and I knew she was ready.
"Bella, love, come with me," I said huskily.
"Yes…" She moaned digging her nails into my back.
My thrusts now were fast and rough, and the pressure at my tip felt like it was going to explode at any moment, but I waited for Bella. Her moans came faster and louder before her orgasm hit and I let myself come inside of her. We rode out our waves of pleasure together until she collapsed onto my shoulder.
I caressed her back soothingly, feeling the droplets of water collect against my fingers like little dew drops. Bella kissed my neck once before meeting my face.
"You don't play fair when you're out to get what you want," She pouted.
"I never said I'd play fair, Mrs. Edward Cullen," I grinned at her.
She smiled timidly and I just had to ask, "What is it?"
"I like that more than I thought I would," She confessed.
I laughed before setting her down back on her feet, "Let's go back home. We have news to announce to the family."
Worry settled onto Bella's face again, "What if they're really mad at me?"
"They want us back home more than anything. Let's not keep them waiting any longer," I insisted tugging on her hand to swim back to our clothes.
"I'm thirsty," Bella informed.
"Another jaguar?" I questioned.
Bella smiled, "No. How about a wolf?"
I nodded willing to let her indulge on the exotic wildlife before returning to our cabin.
We both sat on the couch waiting for the webcam to establish a connection with our family back in New Hampshire.
"Yo!" Emmett appeared.
"Hey, do us a favor and call a family meeting. We have something to announce," I said.
Emmett smiled and obliged by taking the laptop downstairs. I smiled at Bella encouragingly while Emmett gathered everyone on the couch.
"This better not be another wrestle match with Jasper, Emmett," Carlisle warned before he sat himself next to Esme.
Then, he saw us and flashed a smile.
"Tell them where we plan to move," Esme said nudging Carlisle.
"Guess what, kids? We're moving to-"
"London!" Rosalie exclaimed. "Can you believe that? The house there is like 3 times bigger than this one and it's absolutely gorgeous! I love my bedroom there already, and the closets are all walk-in. Alice is in love with that like you can't even imagine, and-"
"That's enough, Rose," Emmett interrupted. "Edward wants to announce something," He explained when Rose gave him an irritated look.
Esme looked surprised, "What do you have to announce?"
"Well, when we arrived here, I was quite determined to let Bella choose her own way of life. We started talking and-"
"I want to stay in this family if you will allow me," Bella cut in.
Carlisle smiled, "Bella, you were a part of this family ever since Edward brought you home."
"I'm so sor-" Bella started to say.
"That's in the past now. Let's look to the future, shall we?" Esme asked. Bella nodded quite teary-eyed.
"Now, what is it that you wanted to announce, Edward?" Esme asked.
I took Bella's hand and said, "I asked Bella to marry me and she said yes."
"It's about time," Emmett commented causing everyone to laugh.
"Quick, in the right pocket of your jacket is a surprise," Alice beamed.
I went in search for my jacket that I had worn onto the plane. It was resting against the handle of the suitcase. I dug into the pocket and found an unfamiliar velvety box that told me it held jewelry. Curious, I popped the lid to reveal my mother's ring embedded into the velvet cushion.
"What is it?" Bella asked curiously.
I walked over to her with a grin on my face and kneeled down on one knee. Bella's face lit up and I could hear my family cheering over the webcam. I turned the ring to face her and watched her fingers marvel at its antique beauty.
"Bella, I want to do this properly," I said.
"Because you didn't do it properly before," Alice narrowed her eyes.
Bella and I ignored her too caught up in this particular moment to complain about her abilities.
"Isabella Marie Swan, I promise to love you forever--every single day of forever. Will you marry me?" I asked.
There was utter silence for a few brief seconds before Bella's nodded her head and she agreed with a confident yes. The family burst into a cheer as I placed the ring onto Bella's finger and kissed her lips.
"I hope you don't mind a wedding in London, Bella," Alice said. "We have so much to plan! I expect you two to be in London soon because we are flying out tomorrow. Bella, Edward, are you listening to me? Hello?!" Alice ranted.
I continued to kiss Bella as I closed the connection with a click of the mouse.
"We should probably fly to London as soon as possible," Bella breathed resting her forehead against mine.
"They can wait a few days. We have forever," I insisted pushing Bella back against the couch.
"Forever," Bella agreed before I claimed her lips again for the rest of eternity.
THE END
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