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Chapter 20
Edward's POV

"Bella, let's just run to the drugstore and pick up a test. Come on, I just shoveled the walk, we can take the Jeep." For three days I'd let her reason and deny…and vomit. There she sat in her office, her head resting on her arms across the desk.

"I'm fine, Edward… really. I feel great!" She swayed across the small room and wrapped her arms around my waist.

"I'm just stressed and tired, we've been so busy. And I'm sure it's just the tail end of that flu."

She stood on her tip toes placing wet kisses along my neck, her tongue making a trail up my jaw.

"Baby, you're in the bathroom for hours, you're exhausted, you've missed your cycle… should I go on?"

"Don't forget horny…" She whispered.

My body was no match for her wiles. I felt my length hardening beneath the zipper of my jeans as she pressed her body into me. Her fingers ran along the nape of my neck, teasing the skin and tugging the hair.

"Don't try to distract me, Bella… it's not going to work this time." Her teeth gently nipped my earlobe as I angled my head.

"Come on, Edward. I can think of better things to do than go to the drugstore."

Her nails scratched a path down my chest as she sucked my lower lip into her mouth.

I groaned when her palm began rubbing me through the heavy denim.

Giving in, my hands found purchase on her hips, pulling her closer. Stumbling backwards out of the office, we made our way to the suite. I pulled my shirt over my head before tumbling onto the bed. Standing before me she pushed her jeans and panties down her long legs, then reached for the snap on mine, quickly pulling off jeans and boxers.

Climbing on the bed, her legs straddled my waist as I lay below her; I reached up gently cupping her cheek with my hand, running my thumb over her swollen lips as she stared down at me with desire. Her lips parted as she caught my thumb between her teeth, teasing it with her tongue as her hips shifted against me. Leaning back, she lifted the hem of her shirt up and over her head, baring her body to me.

"You're so damn beautiful…"

My fingers softly slid down the column of her neck teasing her sensitive skin. Goose bumps rose on her arms as my hands continued a path. I paused briefly over her heart and then lower to her soft breasts. Her nipples tightened as I thumbed over her peaks. She tipped her head; her long hair dusted the tops of my thighs as my hands touched lower.

I caressed her taut abdomen, knowing in my heart exactly what Bella was avoiding. Our eyes met, our fingers tangled, we shared a weighted moment before she led me lower.

We teased her folds together, a moan escaping us both. I was incredibly hard against her ass and with every shift of her hips against my hand she tortured me.

"Fuck, Bella…" I groaned lifting my hips searching for friction. I gently pulled my fingers from her heat and moved to sit. Desperate to be inside her, I grasped her waist, as she lifted and slid down over my hard length.

She gripped my shoulders, we stilled absorbing the sensation. Resting my head against her neck, I tasted her sweet skin with a swirling tongue. My hands smoothed over her back, as she lifted up my length, I eased her down… a perfect rhythm.

"Oh god... you're so deep like this," she whispered.

Her mouth tempted mine as we moved steady and slow. We shared a breath as our lips barely touched and our pace increased.

I knew she was close as she moved erratically over me, her eyes fluttering at the lustful feelings. Her body clenched around me, riding the wave of her orgasm as my hips continued to thrust and I found my own release.

I pulled her with me, settling back on the bed, not willing to part yet. Sated and content we enjoyed with soft caresses and love.

Oo~TWSL~oO

I carefully crawled out of bed as the sun set. Bella was finally sleeping peacefully. She was painfully stubborn and obviously not ready to admit what I felt in my gut. For two days she'd successfully diverted a trip to the drugstore. She'd hid my jeep keys, spotted raccoons, reorganized the wine cellar and seduced me.

Covered only by the flannel sheets, I tucked the duvet around her naked body, as she snuggled deeper into her pillow. Smirking and smiling to myself about the mischievous, but necessary task.

Oo~TWSL~oO

Bella was curled up on the couch under a blanket with Quil relaxing in her lap when I returned. I shook off my jacket and left my boots by the door, shifting the paper sack under my arm.

"Hey, how are you feeling?" Stroking down the length of her hair, I placed a kiss on the top of her head. "Should I start a fire?"

She sighed. "Edward, really, I'm fine. Where'd you disappear to?" She eyed me suspiciously as I snuggled in next to her. I placed the white paper bag on my lap and waited.

Immediately, she reached for it. As her fingers touched the rolled edge at the top, I curled my hand over it, stilling her.

I opened the bag. She leaned over slightly, peaking inside and fell back against the couch. I dramatically and excitedly dumped four different boxes onto the couch.

"Edward…" She sighed, exasperated.

Grasping her hand in mine, I pulled her closer, shooing Quil away. "Isn't there some danger in feline exposure during pregnancy?" I mumbled.

"I'm sure it's a myth…" She replied, staring at the high ceiling.

"Baby, what are so afraid of?"

She looked down at her hands, mindlessly inspecting her nails.

I tilted her chin towards me, desperately. "Bella…"

"Edward, if it's true… it would change everything," she interrupted. Shifting and squaring her shoulders, she shook her head at me.

"What would I do? People don't plan romantic weekends to a place that has kids. There's absolutely not enough room in the lodge for a baby, and we're just… we're just starting out. What if you decide this isn't what you want? Edward, we're not married, we have nothing that ties us to each other." She caught her lower lip between her teeth, and looked away with damp eyes.

"Bella…" Using my thumb and forefinger I pinched her chin lightly getting her attention as she brought her eyes back to mine. "This would tie us together… forever. And everything else is inconsequential to me… in the big picture." I paused and wiped a stray tear from her cheek.

"We are just beginning, but you know what? We're in our thirties, baby. I'm ready to start the next chapter of my life. You are the next chapter, and yes, I agree it's happening fast. But Bella, I knew when I stepped out of that Jeep and saw you for the first time that this was going to be the adventure of a lifetime… and I wouldn't change a single thing."

Tears streamed down her warm cheeks as she stared and processed my words. I softly rubbed the streaks away with my thumbs and offered a soft, reassuring kiss.

I pulled her into my lap as she rested against my shoulder. Gently, I kissed the top of her head, patiently holding and hoping.

"You know we could build a smaller separate house on the property. Nothing too big obviously, just something that could accommodate us…as a family."

"You've really been thinking about this haven't you?" She gazed up at me.

"I have… I want to build a life with you and if a baby is part of that scenario now, then so be it. Honestly, I couldn't be more excited. If you want to get married, if that's what it takes to prove to you that I'm not going anywhere, then I'll marry you tomorrow or in two weeks or two months or two years."

Her lips parted in temporary shock, speechless. She nestled into my neck as her mouth grazed across my skin, she whispered, "I love you, Edward."

"I love you too…" Standing slowly, she grabbed one box from the pile, studying it. Without another glance towards me she left the room. I ran a trembling hand through my hair and exhaled anxiously.

When she returned, I immediately stood to embrace her. She buried her face in my wool sweater and gasped slightly through tears and laughter. I squeezed a little tighter, then framed her face with my hands. "We're going to have a baby, aren't we?" I grinned wide. She smiled, nodding swiftly.

"We're going to have a baby…"

A/N

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