Chapter 10

BPOV

I try to sit without fidgeting, but it just felt like the car was moving so slow and I'm anxious to see my babies.

We finally pulled up in front of their house and Edward had to hold onto me to keep me from jumping from the car before it was completely stopped.

We walked quickly to the door and Esme had it open as we reached it.

"I'm so glad you came home," she said, her years shining in her eyes.

Edward hugged Esme and I heard him say, "Don't worry mom, I'll get to the bottom of this and make them pay."

He released her and hugged her quickly again before we all moved into the house.

Carlisle was sitting in the living room with Bailey in his lap, it looked like he was reading her a story.

"Ma-ma," she squealed as she saw me.

"Oh Bailey, my beautiful girl," I said scooping her into my arms.

She wrapped her arms around my neck and buried her face against my neck.

"Mommy missed you, so much," I said as I breathed in her scent.

Edward came behind me and wrapped his arms around us both.

Seth came in the room holding Grayson and Edward went to get our son, hugging him tight.

He walked back over to me me and Bailey reached for him.

"Daddy!" she called.

I took Grayson from him as Bailey got up in his arms.

I always loved seeing them together, she certainly had him wrapped around her little fingers.

I cuddled Grayson close to my chest as he gurgled and cooed at me.

I was so glad to have my babies in my arms again.

"Edward, I told you that you didn't need to rush home," dad said.

"Yeah, well we couldn't keep Emmett away any longer," Edward said.

Carlisle nodded, he knows how Emmett is.

"How's Renata?" I asked as I shifted Grayson in my arms.

"Still unconscious - really banged up. It was shocking to see her."

"Can we go see her?"

"Yeah, anytime you want."

"Now," I said looking at both my husband and father-in-law.

"Yes, anytime," Carlisle said.

"We'll get the kids to sleep and then head over," Edward said.

"Okay," I said as we walked the kids upstairs. "Are we staying the night here too?"

"Yeah, my folks won't mind."

I nodded as I carried Grayson into their room and changed his diaper and then laid him down.

He cooed at me and waved his little chunky arms.

"Sleep sweet, Grayson, Mommy and daddy love you so much," I whispered as I kissed his forehead.

Next we changed Bailey and snuggled her in her bed.

Edward leaned down and kissed her cheek, and they whispered to each other.

I kissed her and told her how proud I was of what a big girl she is.

"I wuv you, ma-ma," she said with a yawn.

"I love you, my Bailey girl."

She closed her eyes as we walked out the door, leaving their night light on for them.

"I'm so glad they're safe," I said once we were out in the hall.

"I will make sure that they are always safe, baby," Edward said as he slipped his hand in mine.

I gave his hand a squeeze - I knew he would always keep us safe.

We were back out in the car in a few minutes, headed for the hospital.

Edward held my hand as Santiago drove us there.

His jaw was set - I knew he was more upset than he was letting on.

I knew better not to ask him about it right now.

He needed time to process things and think of what to do next.

Santiago dropped us off at the front and said he would be in as soon as he parked the car.

I kept up with Edward as he walked inside and walked to the desk, he asked the nurse there for information and she directed him to Renata's room.

I wasn't sure what to expect as we walked down the hall.

Edward pushed the door open slowly and his fingers tightened on my hand as his eyes landed on his aunt's still form.

Bruises and cuts covered her face and arms and she was connected to wires and tubes.

I gasped as I looked at her and I felt a tremor run through Edward.

"I will annihilate whoever did this," he said, his voice deathly serious.

"I know, baby," I said as I squeezed his hand.

He walked to Renata's side and smoothed back her hair and kissed her forehead, "I'll get them aunty."

I just watched as he stood next to the bed and talked to her.

I was so proud of him.

I came up behind him and rubbed his back lightly.

"Bella's here too, Aunty Ren," he said softly.

"Hi aunty," I told her softly.

The machines beeped as we talked to her.

I watched as Edward spoke quietly to her, I really didn't know what to say.

I just kept rubbing my hand over his back encouraging him.

Edward reached for her hand, giving it a small squeeze.

"I love you, Aunty Ren, and we'll come back tomorrow," he said as he kissed her forehead and laid her hand down as he let it go.

I moved over to the railing and leaned in and kissed her cheek.

"I love you too, Aunty Ren."

I reached for his hand as we turned towards the door to leave.

I felt a light touch on our joined hands as we turned and we both looked back at Renata in surprise.

Renata's eyes were trying to flutter open as her hand reached for us again.

Edward and I both reached for her hand as she whispered our names.

"Aunty Ren," Edward said excitedly.

Renata tried to smile at us, but I can see it hurt her.

She started to speak but Edward stopped her, "Rest aunty, you don't need to talk now."

"B..but I need to tell you," she said before she coughed.

"I'll be back tomorrow aunty, just rest."

"B..be safe," she whispered as she squeezed my hand.

"Always aunty, always. We'll be back tomorrow - I promise."

She nodded as we walked to the door.

We looked back at her and she smiled at us and closed her eyes to rest.

Edward pulled me into his arms as soon as the door closed and I can tell its as much for his benefit as mine.

"It was hard to see her like that," he said.

"It was," I said as I nodded. "But she's strong, Edward."

"I will destroy whoever did this - I swear it."

"Yes, I know you will," I said as we walked out of the hospital behind Santiago.

We were silent on the drive home.

I learned that a silent Edward, isn't always good.

I sat there running my fingers over the back of his hand, every so often he would look over at me and offer me a half smile.

I know how I could take his mind off it.

The house was dark when we got home - Carlisle and Esme must have gone to bed.

We headed up to the guest room quietly and Edward looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders as he sat on the edge of the bed.

"Would you like me to draw you a bath, baby?" I asked him as I stepped in front of him and ran my finger through his hair.

He nodded and I kissed his forehead before walking into the bathroom to start the water.

I headed back to Edward and take him by the hand and pull him behind me back to the bathroom.

I stripped his clothes off him as the tub filled with water.

"Go ahead and get in the water while I get undressed," I told him.

He sunk into the water and leaned his head on the edge of the claw foot tub as I shimmied out of my clothes.

I climbed in opposite him and just looked at him relaxing across from me.

He was so stunning - he still takes my breath away, I can't help but stretch my body out over his and press my lips to his Adam's apple.

He moaned deep in his chest and I kissed up his chin to his lips and he slowly opened his eyes and looked at me and smiled.

His hands moved to my thighs pulling me over his already erect cock and I sunk eagerly down onto him.

"Mmm...Edward," I moaned as he moved me over him.

His eyes were burning and intense and so amazingly beautiful.

He sat up, bringing us face to face and his mouth devoured mine as our bodies moved together.

He thrusted up hard into me, I can feel how much he needed this.

I wrapped my arms around his shoulders as he continued to thrust upward.

Our moans filling the room as we moved with each other.

His hands slid up back and held me tighter to him as I threaded my fingers into his hair.

I loved the feel of his hair between my fingers, and I loved the way his fingers felt against my back.

"Bella, my sweet Bella," he whispered against my ear as he held me close to him.

"I love you, Edward with everything I am."

"I love you too, with all that I am," he said as he kissed my lips as I felt him thrusting deeper inside me.

I could feel how close he was - I was close too.

"Come for me, Edward. I can feel how close you are."

He moved faster inside me till I felt him jump and release deep inside me. "Fuck, Bella," he moaned out as I felt his fluids pump into me.

His fingers gripped my hips tightly as he moved me over him faster and harder.

"Mmm... yes Edward, yes," I moaned as I felt my walls tightening and I leaned my head back as he continued moving inside me.

"Come for me, baby," he growled as he brushed his fingers over my clit.

I exploded around him, calling out his name.

I tried to keep it down, since we weren't at home, but I was failing miserably at it.

"Fuck.. yes, Edward," I murmured as I clung to him.

He pulled me closer and kissed up my neck to my lips.

He slid his tongue passed my lips and began massaging mine with his.

I couldn't help but moan in his mouth.

I could never get enough of kissing him.

He pulled back and looked into my eyes, "Thank you, baby. You always know what I need."

"I try."

"You're amazing. Everything about you is perfect," he said as he kissed my forehead.

"You are the perfect one," I told him.

Edward wrapped his arms around me and stood up, carrying me from the bathtub to the bed.

He laid me on my back as he climbed in next to me.

"You're so beautiful, my Bella," he said as he ran his fingers over my cheek.

I could feel the color crawl up my face.

"I still love this blush. It will always be one of my favorite things about you."

"What are the others?" I asked.

"Hmm... I love how you bite on your lip when you are thinking or worried about something. You don't know what that does to me."

"I have some idea," I said with a laugh.

"I love the way your breasts respond to my touch when I run my fingers over your nipples," he said as he slowly moved his fingers over them.

I moaned at his touch.

I watched as he smiled.

"Anything else?"

"I love feeling the tremor that runs through you as I turn you on," he said as his fingers ran down my stomach and between my legs.

I couldn't help the shiver that ran through me, as he smirked.

"W..what else?" I asked as my breath caught.

"I love how your breath catches when I slide my fingers into your pussy."

"Edward," I said as his fingers slid into my pussy.

"What baby? Should I stop?"

"N...no," I said with a moan. "What else do you love?"

I loved hearing him tell me what he loved about me.

"I love when you beg for more and tell me what you want."

I looked up at him as I smiled at him, "I want you to make me come with your long, sexy fingers and then I want us to make love until we fall asleep."

"I can definitely accommodate that, baby."

I nodded as he pushed another finger into me and moved his thumb over my clit.

"Y...yes," I murmured as I gripped the sheets with my hands.

I pushed up against his hand as he rubbed me harder.

"Another thing I love about you, baby, is how your pussy is always so wet for me."

"Always. Always for you, Edward," I panted out.

"Mmm.. baby, I also love how hard and erect I can make your clit. Do you want me to suck it?" he asked a he pumped his fingers in and out of me.

"Yes. Please Edward, I need your lips on my pussy."

"Whatever you want, baby," he said as he moved down my body until he was between my legs and he looked up at me before he leaned in and ran his tongue over my pussy.

"Oh fuck," I murmured as I thrusted against him.

I felt his lips close over my clit as he flicked it with his tongue, as he continued pumping his fingers in and out of me.

I met each movement - he was driving me wild.

I could feel my orgasm building as he continued his movements.

His tongue was lapping at my clit as he curled his fingers deep inside me.

"Fuck... fuck... fuck," I panted as I felt my walls trembling and clenching around his fingers.

"That's it baby," he murmured against me.

I knew when I came it was going to be hard, and I would end up drenching him.

He pumped faster as my walls clenched and I could feel myself squirting on him.

"Fuck yes, Edward," I called out.

He lapped up what I gave him and he hummed in pleasure.

"And I love it when I make you do that," he said as he kissed his way back up my body.

I took his face in my hands and kissed him deeply.

I moaned as he moved all the way into me, I will never get tired of having him inside me.

He thrusted deeply into me as my body moved with his and we moaned softly together as he gripped my hands.

I smiled up at him as I thought about each time that we made love, that there was a chance that we were creating another life.

I couldn't wait to be pregnant again.

His lips found mine, kissing me sweetly as our bodies worked together.

I can feel my ecstasy building again.

"Mmm... make me come, baby. Can you feel how close I am?" I asked.

He moaned against me and I knew he could feel it as he moved faster inside me.

He moved a hand up to my breast and pulled at my nipple - pushing me over the edge.

"Oh fuck yes, Edward," I said loudly as I arched off the bed as he continued pumping in and out of me.

I knew Edward was so close, "Fill me Edward. I want to feel your hot come inside me."

"Bella, fuck," he growled as he slammed into me.

I gasped at the force of his thrust, "Fuck again."

I met his thrust as I felt him still inside me as he came hard deep inside me.

"Oh god yes..Bella...fuck...yes," he panted as he held me to him.

He collapsed forward onto me, both of us breathing deeply.

"I love you, my sweet Bella."

"I love you, Edward."

I woke up with a start to the sound of Bailey calling me.

"Momma!"

"Time to get up."

"Yeah, I guess so," I said as I pulled on his shirt from last night and walked toward the kids room as Edward got out of bed.

"Momma up-ee," Bailey squealed when I walked in the room.

"Shh.. baby, you don't want to wake everyone up," I said softly as I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist.

I leaned back into his chest as he kissed Bailey on the cheek.

"Morning baby girl," he murmured.

"Dada," she said happily.

"Are you hungry, sweetie?" I asked.

She nodded her head as she sucked on her fingers

I walked over to Grayson's crib and peeked in to see he was still sound asleep.

I picked up the baby monitor as Edward carried Bailey, we stopped back in our room so I could get a pair of sleep pants on in case the others woke up and came downstairs.

We headed downstairs to find Carlisle and Esme already eating.

"Morning," Edward said as he sat Bailey in her chair.

"Pop-pop," she said cheerily.

"Good morning, Bailey," Carlisle said.

"How was Renata when you saw her?" he asked Edward as he sat down.

Esme was up from her seat getting our plates ready.

"Pretty beat up...it was hard to see, but she did wake up for a few moments right before we left." Edward said.

I gave his hand a gentle squeeze and he smiled at me.

"It was hard for us too see her too, we'll be heading back over sometime today," Esme said.

"Yeah, I promised her we'd come back too. Has Emmett gotten up yet? We need to go survey the damage at his house. Have you seen it, dad?" he asked.

"I think Emmett and Rosalie were going to go first thing this morning. I did drive by the house - it's pretty bad."

"Is it repairable?" I asked as I watched Bailey eat.

"At this point it would probably be easier and cheaper to tear the whole thing down and start over."

I nodded as I heard Grayson crying on the monitor and I stood up.

"Excuse me, I'll be right back," I said as I started to walk out of the room.

"Do you want me to get him?" Edward asked.

"No, I got it, but thank you."

He cooed when I walked in and looked over the crib, lifting him into my arms.

"Hi my sweet boy," I said as i kissed his little chubby cheeks.

He laughed when I kissed him.

I changed his diaper and then carried him downstairs as he babbled away.

Edward smiled when we walked in the room and he held his arms out to take Grayson.

Grayson reached out his arms for Edward as I held him out to him.

"You need to eat, love," Edward said as he looked into my eyes.

"I will," I told him.

I could feel Esme's eyes on us as I started to eat my breakfast and Edward cuddled with Grayson as Bailey eat her berries and bananas.

"What?" Edward asked as he looked at his mom.

"Just hope you got enough sleep," she said with a wink.

"Oh my god," I said as I looked down at my plate.

Edward let out a laugh and reached for my hand.

"We did, mom," he said as he squeezed my hand.

I still could not look up at her.

"Don't be embarrassed Bella, its a natural thing."

I nodded as I finished my breakfast.

Emmett and Rosalie came down the stairs, already dressed for the day.

"Are you going to the hospital now?" Edward asked.

"No, I was going to go by my house, and then maybe stop by there. What are you going to do about this, Edward?" he asked as he sat down.

"I'm not sure yet - first I need to determine definitely who did this."

"You know it was Caius. What the fuck do you need to figure out?"

"I have to make one hundred percent sure and I want to strike him in a way that will really hurt him."

"In other words you're going to sit on your ass," he said as he stood up knocking the chair into the wall.

"No, I'm going to make a calculated strike rather than running in like a blind fool and you will stay calm in front of my children." Edward said with deathly seriousness in his voice.

He looked over at Bailey who was just staring at him and looked a bit ashamed and mumbled, "Fine, whatever," as he stomped out of the house.

"Fuck, I feel like I can't do anything right," he whispered as he ran his hands through his hair.

I rubbed my hand over his back, hoping it helps.

"Ignore him, he's being an ass," I whispered to him.

"What if I fuck up? What if I don't know what I'm doing?" he murmured.

"You won't, baby - I know you...you're brilliant."

"I love you, baby. Thank you for believing in me," he said as he leaned in and kissed me softly.

"I will always believe in you."

"Edward, Aro believed in your ability to lead. You'll do awesome," Carlisle said as he clapped him on the shoulder. "Listen to your wife, you are brilliant."

"Thanks dad."

I knew Edward would figure out the best solution.

Carlisle and Esme left for the hospital as we finished eating, and then we cleaned up the kids.

We carried the kids upstairs to get them dressed for the day.

"What are our plans for the day?" I asked him as I changed Bailey.

"I want to see aunt Renata and then I need to meet with Santiago and Felix to come up with a course of action."

"Okay, sounds good. Are we staying here again or going home?"

"We should probably go home," he said.

"I want to do my planning in my own office."

After we got the kids dressed, we got dressed.

I watched as Edward sat on the bed with a far off look in his eyes.

"Is there anything I can do to help?" I asked as I walked up to him.

"No, just you being here with me and listening to me is enough and having your support, means the world to me."

"Always, Edward."

I sat next to him and laid my head on his shoulder as he brought his hand up to cup my cheek.

"Thanks baby, you're all I ever need."

He ran his thumb over my bottom lip as I open my mouth and playfully bit his thumb as he laughed.

He leaned over and captured my lips in his as he held me close to him.

I had a feeling things were going to be hard for a bit.

I just hoped that we would be okay.

"Are we ready to go?" he asked.

"Yeah - I miss our house."

Edward carried Bailey as I carried Grayson down the stairs.

He would look behind him as I walked down the stairs to make sure I was okay.

I smile at him, assuring him I'm fine.

Santiago had already loaded our luggage into the car - all we need to do was put the kids in.

Edward held my hand all the way home - he seemed to need the reassurance of my touch.

I would give him anything he needed from me.

It didn't take us long to get home.

Edward got out and then he got Bailey out of the car and then he helped me out with Grayson.

Santiago got our luggage out as we walked to the house.

Edward looked around at everything before he unlocked the door.

He's more worried than he's letting on.

After we were inside, Santiago carried our luggage upstairs and sat it in the hallway outside of our room.

Bailey was sitting on the floor playing with her toys as Edward made himself a drink.

"Would you like something to drink, love?" he asked.

"Yeah, that sounds good."

"Anything in particular you want?"

"Just whatever you're having is fine."

I watched as he carried our drinks over to the couch.

"Thanks," I said as I took the glass from him.

I took a sip - it's his good scotch, it's good but strong.

I smiled over at him as he tossed his back.

There's no way I could ever drink it like that.

I sat the glass down, I don't think I'll finish it since there is a possibility that I could be pregnant.

"Too strong for you love?" he asked.

"I just had a thought - what if I'm pregnant?"

"Shit, I forgot about that. I'm sorry," he said taking my hand.

"It's fine, so did I till I took a sip."

"Do you think we could be pregnant?" he asked.

"It's always possible - I just don't want to risk it."

He nodded as he picked up my glass. "Do you want some tea or juice?"

"Tea, thank you."

He kissed my forehead as he walked toward the kitchen.

He took such good care of me, I hoped that I do the same for him.

He came back with some tea and cookies, and Grayson's bottle and sippy cup for Bailey.

"Thank you," I said as I took the tea.

He walked over and handed Bailey her cup and put Grayson in his swing with his bottle.

"When do you want to go back to the hospital?" I asked him.

"How about after lunch?"

"Okay, that sounds good - guess I should start unpacking and start laundry," I said.

"There's no rush on that," he said as he looked over at the kids.

"I know but it's gotta get done sometime."

"The kids are right here," I said with a giggle.

"I'm sure they'll fall asleep soon."

"I guess I could lay them down for a nap."

"Ba-ee tired, daddy," she murmured.

"Okay, baby, daddy will put you to bed."

"Wuv you, daddy," she said as she wrapped his hair around her fingers.

I couldn't stop that smile that was on my face as I watched them together.

"I love you, baby girl."

Edward carried her into her room and got her settled in her bed as I laid Grayson in his crib.

I kissed his forehead and then turned the light off as I walked out into the hall and met Edward by our door.

"Hi," I said softly.

"Hi baby," he said, sliding his arms around me.

"Mmm.. so what are your plans for us?" I asked as I pecked his lips.

"I think I really need to fuck you, Mrs. Cullen."

"Mmm...that sounds perfect, Mr. Cullen. I love when you really let go and fuck me. We haven't broken our headboard yet," I said with a smirk.

"That's very true - we need to remedy that," he said with a grin.

He opened our door and pulled me inside.

"Strip," he ordered.

I slid my clothes off as he watched - lust evident in his eyes.

"Lay on your back, baby," he said as he unbuttoned his jeans and pulled them off.

His cock sprang free and he pulled his shirt off and crawled up on the bed.

Watching him I could feel the moisture pooling between my legs.

"Mmm.. baby, you're so drenched," he murmured.

"I can't help it, it happens every time I look at you."

He pushed my legs apart and settled between them.

His hands moved up my body, cupping my breasts as his thumbs moved over my hardened nipples.

I moaned at his touch and pushed myself against his hand.

He leaned down and captured one between his lips and he sucked at it vigorously.

"Mmm.. yes Edward," I murmured as I slipped my hands in his hair.

He sucked harder and bit down just slightly.

I drew in a sharp breath and I could feel him smile around my nipple.

He knew exactly what he was doing to me, I needed him in the worst way.

"Edward," I murmured as I gripped his hair harder.

He pulled his mouth off me and raised up on his knees between my legs. "I want you to grab that headboard and hold on tight," he said as his hands went to my hips.

I gripped the headboard and waited for his next move.

He pulled my hips off the bed and lined them up with his and slammed into me in one move.

He was so deep this way.

"Fuck," I called out as he filled me.

He pulled almost all the way out and slammed back into me.

"Mmm.. yeah baby, that's it," I said as he moved against me.

His fingers dug into my skin and he pulled me against him hard and fast.

I held tight to the headboard as he brought my body to his again and again.

I could feel him hitting deeper each time he did that.

"Let me hear you, baby," he grunted out as he continued to slam into me.

"Mmm.. yes.. yes," I murmured.

"Louder baby - I want you screaming," he said as he moved even faster and harder, sweat breaking out across his forehead.

"Oh god, yes... yes... fuck me harder, Edward," I screamed as i pushed against him.

He moved even faster and deeper and I was using all my strength to hold on to the headboard.

I could feel my orgasm building as he continued thrusting deep inside me.

"Fuck Edward, fuck... yes.. yes, more."

"That's it baby, beg me...beg me to let you come."

"I.. I need... to come, please, please.. Edward," I pleaded.

"How much do you want it baby?" he grunted out, moving faster, sweat now beading on his chest.

"I want it so bad, Edward... please... please," I begged as he slammed into me again and again.

A smile spread across his face as he moved one hand to my clit and rubbed it firmly.

I could feel the coil tightening in my stomach as he rubbed and pinched my clit.

"Ooohh... fuck, yes, oh yes... fuck, Edward," I screamed as my walls clamped down on his cock and I came screaming his name.

"Fuck that's it baby," he roared as he came hard inside me.

He held me still against him as his cum filled me.

"Mmm.. yeah, Edward. I love when you fill me," I murmured as I brought my hand to the side of his face.

He let my hips drop as he slipped out of me and laid on me with his head resting between my breasts.

"Mmm... I love you, so much. That was amazing," I said as I ran my fingers through his hair.

"Thank you so much, baby, I really needed that."

"I know. I love when you let go, and before you ask, you didn't hurt me."

I felt him chuckle against me. "You know me so well, baby."

"That I do."

I could tell he was lost in thought as I held him.

"What are you thinking about?" I asked as I ran my fingers up and down his back.

"Renata and what I'm going to do to those motherfuckers when I find them," he said in an eerily calm voice.

"Just promise me you'll be careful."

"Always, baby," he said as he lifted his head to look up at me.

I smile at him running my hand over his jaw.

I let my fingers run across his lips and he gave them a small kiss before laying his head back down.

We laid like that for a few moments till my tummy started growling.

"We better get up and feed you, love," he said. "Besides, the kids should be waking up and then we can go to the hospital."

"Okay," I said as he moved off me.

We got dressed as we heard Bailey babbling in her room.

"Our children have perfect timing," I said with a laugh.

"Yes they do," he said with a smile.

Once we were finished we walked into Bailey's room and she was laying there babbling as she held her bear.

"Ma-ma, daddy up," she said softly.

"Okay, sweetheart," Edward said.

Edward lifted her up and changed her diaper quickly as I went to get Grayson.

He was just waking up as I walked in his room.

I picked him up and checked his diaper, and then met Edward and Bailey in the hall.

"What shall we have for lunch?" I asked.

"How about some sandwiches and chips," Edward said.

"Okay, easy enough," I said.

We walked downstairs and sat the kids in their seats, as I started making sandwiches as Edward fed Grayson his cereal.

Well, more like tried to feed it to him, he really didn't like it.

"I think he wants a hamburger, don't you buddy? As soon as you get some teeth daddy will get you one."

I couldn't help but laugh, at least he didn't spit it at everyone. Grayson just clamped his mouth shut and wouldn't open it for anything.

I carried our plates to the table as Edward handed him his bottle.

We ate in relative silence except for the kids babbling.

"Ma-ma, tiss daddy," Bailey said out of the blue.

"What? Yes momma kisses daddy," I said.

"Now."

I leaned over and kissed Edward on the cheek as Bailey clapped her hands.

"Happy, daddy?"

"Very, I love mommy's kisses."

"What was that about?" Edward asked me.

"Not sure. Maybe she thought you looked sad."

"She's such a sweetheart, just like her mommy."

"Edward," I said as I felt my cheeks heated up.

"Love that, baby," he said with a laugh as he finished eating.

"Are we going to the hospital now?" I asked.

"Yeah, I want to see how aunty is doing."

"Me too," I said as I took our plates to the sink.

We cleaned up the kids and then put their jackets on as we headed out to the car.

"I hope she's up to seeing the kids."

"If not, I'm sure we can have mom watch them while we visit with her," I said as we finished getting the kids in their seats and then we got in.

"Okay," he said as he got in his seat.

He drove in silence as I stared out the window, not knowing what to say.

It didn't take us long to get there and Edward parked the car and we picked up the kids and went inside.

We didn't stop at the desk, since we knew where her room was so we went right up there.

Carlisle and Esme were sitting in Renata's room when we went up to her room.

"Hey, how is she?" Edward asked his dad.

"Stable but still in a lot of pain."

"Has she woke up anymore?" I asked as I shifted Grayson in my arms.

"Yeah for a few minutes."

"Aunty Ren ren," Bailey said as she wiggled in Edward's arms.

"Try and whisper sweetie, Aunty Ren doesn't feel good."

"Can I tiss her and make better?" she asked her eyes hopeful.

"If its ok you can kiss her sweetheart."

Dad nodded that it would be okay, so Edward walked her over to the bed and helped her lean down and she gently kissed her forehead.

"Better, Ren," she said as we all looked at her.

"Thank you my dear, that helps," she said, patting Bailey's cheek.

"Edward," she said as she looked up at him.

"Yes, Aunty Ren," he said.

"It was the Volturi that did this, they had a message for you,too," she said as she started to cough.

"What was the message?" I asked.

"It was and I quote, From within you will be destroyed," she said.

"What the hell does that even mean?" Edward asked.

"Watch your back," she whispered to Edward.

"Always do, Aunty," Edward said as he squeezed her hand.

"I mean from the inside too," she whispered hoarsely.

"What does that mean?" I asked as I moved next to his side.

"They were so smug Edward - I think they might have someone on the inside or someone feeding them info to take you down."

"I will be careful," he said as he leaned down and kissed her forehead. "Rest aunty."

She smiled weakly and closed her eyes.

"Edward, do you think they are talking about Alice?" Bella asked.

"I sure as hell hope not - I will disown her."

She nodded sadly.

"I need to meet with Felix and Santiago."

"Okay," she said as she turned to take Grayson from my mom.

Edward hugged his parents and soon we were all back in the car.

Edward drove us home silently - I could see he had a lot on his mind.

I held his hand and drew small circles on the back of it.

He gave me a smile but it wasn't his normal beautiful smile - this one was tight - I knew all of this was weighing heavily on him.

"Do you want to get dinner?" he asked.

"Sure, that would be nice."

He pulled into KFC, and hopped out of the car.

He knew what we'd like, so he didn't have to ask.

Even with the weight of the world on his shoulders he still walked with an air of confidence.

He ordered our food and hopped back in the car and we headed towards home.

"I got Bailey the chicken strip meal with mac-n-cheese and mashed potatoes," he said.

"She'll like that," I said softly.

In a few minutes we were home. Edward carried Bailey and the food inside and I carried Grayson.

Edward set out plates as I got Grayson and Bailey in their chairs.

Bailey ate nicely and I even fed Grayson some of my mashed potatoes, he really seemed to like them.

Edward smiled at the sounds Grayson was making as he ate the potatoes.

"I think we found something he loves," he said.

"Yeah, just like his daddy," I said with a laugh.

After we finished eating we cleaned up the kids and put them to bed.

Once we left the kids rooms, Edward pulled me into his arms and kissed my forehead. "I need to meet with the guys in my office, I don't know how long I'll be, but don't wait up."

He kissed me again and headed down the hall to his office and closed the door.

I can't help the tears that filled my eyes - for the first time I felt shut out.