DISCLAIMER: Stephenie Meyers owns these characters. We've only borrowed them for this story.

Lemon ahead…

Chapter 21

Edward's POV

I placed her gently on the bed. I forgot how much I loved this cottage-this room. It held such wonderful memories. One thing I didn't forget was how much I loved my wife and now she was looking back at me with nothing but love in her eyes. I was still feeling regret over past events but I was going to let that be for now. I had this lovely creature in front of me demanding all my attention. We had a lot of making up to do and I was going to make good on that. I moved in to kiss her and pressed my full weight against her on the bed. I didn't want her to simply feel my passion, I wanted her to feel the need and yearning I felt for her. Our separation had been too long.

She pulled me closer and twisted her fingers into my hair. God I loved when she did that. I kissed her passionately and she was hungry for more. Our mouths explored and delved into each other with abandon. But I controlled my urgency and pulled away from the kiss. I paused to look at her entire form. I wanted to kiss and caress every single inch of her beautiful body. I began to move my way down from her lips to her jawbone and then her neck--leaving a trail of soft kisses along her throat. I tugged a little at the skin with my teeth. She whimpered and arched slightly into me "Oh Edward…hmmm." I knew her by her responses that the fire was starting to burn within her. She pulled me in for another long kiss and ran her tongue along my bottom lip and sucked it lightly …almost sending me into a frenzy. I moved my hands slowly over her body and traced my tongue down to her breasts, following the path to her stomach…her hips. I concentrated on the place I knew made her ache. I let out a groan and the whispered into her ear "Oh Bella, you feel so good." She moaned my name as I reached further into her and caressed her simultaneously. She breathed heavily and then suddenly regained control and rolled herself on top of me. Our mouths met for another lustful kiss. I moved my hands to trace her spine and she began to travel down my body…leaving supple moist kisses in her wake. She moved deliberately and then I felt her take me in. "Oh my…god…Bella." I was breathless. Her hands were entwined with mine as she continued to stroke me with her mouth. I was losing my mind with euphoria. I grabbed her, unable to wait any longer and pulled her on top of me. She smiled a devilish smile and flipped us so again she was on her back. I was gently hovering over her and kissing her –teasing her mouth with mine. "Edward...I need you" her voice now had a sense of urgency as she panted my name again. She pulled me down and wrapped her legs around me. I felt the surge of pleasure burning between us as we became entwined. Our bodies moving to a steady rhythm.

The power of our union was intense. At that moment we were humming. Like a familiar lullaby rocking us, guiding us to ecstasy. Simultaneously we released letting out a cry from our rapture. I opened my eyes and she was already looking at me. Our connection was complete. We both sighed. I smiled at her.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

Bella's POV

I never cease to be amazed at our lovemaking. Edward does things to me that I never dreamed could be possible. Each time was like the first time. But this time, it felt like we had an overwhelming and unbreakable bond. The intensity of this moment still had my body trembling from the energy between us. That is one thing I hope eternity never changes. I guess what they say is true about make up sex. I smiled to myself. I was watching him gaze out the window. He was so lovely. I could look at him for hours and find a new dimension to his beauty. He turned to me "Hello love."

"Hi…what time is it? What day for that matter?" He raised himself to check over my shoulder

"Noon. But I think it's Thursday." I smiled.

"We've been here for 2 days?"

"hmmm…I think so. Maybe we should consider rejoining the family at home?" I whined a little my face visible with disappointment.

"I know. You're right. I'm sure they're wondering what's up."

"Well, not too much I'm sure. Alice does have some insight remember?" I sat up.

"Oh come on Edward. Did you have to remind me of that? It never stops bothering me…the thought that she can "see" certain things. That, quite frankly, I wish remained private."

"I know. And she respects our privacy. But that doesn't stop her from seeing it. She can't control that."

"I know...I know…well, we had better get this over with. I'm sure our daughter is a wreck by now." We both got up and got dressed. I kissed him lightly on the lips and he pulled me in.

"Now, Mr. Cullen. We have family waiting." He bowed his head in defeat.

"Right. Family." We left in flash and made it back to Seattle before nightfall.