BPOV

I woke up with Edward laying in my arms, he looked so peaceful as I ran my fingertips over his arm.

It was New Years Eve and I wanted nothing more than to spend it at home with my family, safe and sound at home.

Emmett wanted us all to go out, but Edward told him we already had plans.

He stirred a bit in my arms but he didn't wake up.

I wanted him to sleep for as long as possible.

He has had a lot on his mind and he needs some extra sleep.

I slipped quietly from our bed and threw on some sweats and went down the hall to check on the kids.

Bailey was asleep on her back as she clutched her bear in her arms, she looked so much like Edward when she slept.

I closed her door and went into Grayson's room.

He was sleeping soundly on his stomach as he sucked on his thumb.

I slowly walked downstairs and turned on the light in the living room and then walked to the kitchen to make a cup of tea.

It was nice to have a little quiet time before the kids got up.

After my tea was done, I carried it into the living room and sat it on the coffee table as I went to the bookshelf and pulled out some of my scrapbooks.

I thumbed through the pictures from our wedding and I couldn't help but tear up as I looked at the picture of me and Aro as we began walking down the aisle.

I missed Aro - he was a better father to me than Charlie had ever been.

He accepted me from the moment we met, and he treated me as one of the family.

Its sometimes hard to believe that he is gone.

I should invite Renata over more often, she must get so lonely.

She and Aro made a beautiful couple. I hope one day that mine and Edward's relationship will be as strong as theirs.

I know that I didn't have very good parental role models, but at least Edward did.

I flipped the page and looked at the pictures of me and Alice getting dressed for the wedding.

It made me sad to think how much she hated me now.

I never did anything to her to make her hate me.

Carlisle said that we can't keep blaming her illness for her behavior, so I don't know what else to blame it on.

Esme thinks it has more to do with her jealousy of how me and Edward are with each other and how she resents being a mother.

I wish I could understand...could help her in some way.

I flipped the page and looked at the pictures of me and Edward as we said our vows.

He looked so handsome as he recited his vows to me, not a trace of nerves as he stood before everyone.

I was a nervous wreck as I listened to him and knowing that soon it would be my turn to speak.

As I started speaking Edward squeezed my hand and I lifted my eyes to his as I said my vows, it was like it was just me and him. Everyone else seemed to fade away.

He still does that to me - makes everyone else fade away.

The last pictures in the book were at the reception before we went for a walk and ran into my father.

I can still picture the murderous look in my father's eyes as he looked at me before he aimed and shot Edward.

I can still hear the sound that the gun made and seeing Edward fall to the ground, and then I did the only thing I could to protect me and Bailey.

I shot my own father, without any thought, I did what I had to do.

"Bella."

Edward's voice startled me and I dropped the scrapbook.

"I'm sorry," he said as he picked up the book.

"It's ok...just lost in thought."

"Good thoughts, love?"

"Mostly."

He thumbed through the pages and stopped on a picture of me and Aro.

"God, I miss him so much," he said softly.

I reached out and took his hand in mine.

"I know you do," I said softly. "I do too, he was more of a father than Charlie ever was."

"He loved you with all his heart."

"He did. I'm so glad he got to see both Bailey and Grayson. He was so happy when we told him about giving him his name," I said.

"It was a very proud moment for him."

"I think we need to invite Renata over more, she must be so lonely. I know I would be if I ever lost you," I said as I squeezed his hand in mine.

"I'm not going anywhere, love. I wasn't going to tell you about this but I'm working on a way to get us out of the business and turn everything into legit businesses."

"What!?" I'm so surprised.

"I want to go legit, have clean money for our family. I want to protect us and that is what I've been working on. Are you upset?" he asked.

"No...just surprised."

"Do you think Aro would be upset? I could just walk away and turn everything over to Emmett, but that wouldn't solve anything."

"No, I think he would be proud."

"I just want to do what's right, to keep us all safe."

"You will - I trust you."

"I missed you when I woke up," he said as he pulled me into his arms.

"I didn't want to wake you."

"I wouldn't have minded, love."

"I know but I know you've had a lot on your mind lately.

"I did, but I love waking up with you next to me or in my arms."

I smiled lovingly at him.

"The kids are still sleeping, if you wanted to come back to bed with me."

"That sounds nice" I said as he took my hand and led me towards the stairs.

We looked in on the kids to make sure they were still asleep before towards our room.

"What are your plans, Mr. Cullen?" I asked looking up at him.

"Hmmm, there are so many possibilities, any requests?"

"No...I'm up for anything you want to do."

He smirked at me as he led me into our room.

He walked us to the bed and he laid me back on it as he untied my robe.

"Mmm...baby, you're are the sexiest woman I have ever laid my eyes on."

I could feel my skin blushing as he started to undress.

I loved watching as he took his clothes off, the confidence her exuded was sexy as hell.

"See something you like, Mrs. Cullen?"

"Mmm...definitely."

I stepped up to him and took his already rigid cock in my hand.

"Fuck," he groaned as I started to stroke him.

I longed to take him into my mouth as I continued to move my hand over him, but I wasn't sure of his plans.

I kept my hand moving and his head fell back with a loud moan.

"Edward, I want to taste you. Can I?" I asked as I ran my fingers over the ridge.

"Please," he moaned out.

I knelt down slowly and leaned in and closed my lips over his cock as I slid him in my mouth.

"Oh fuck, Bella."

I hummed against him as I took him in deeper.

His hand came to my hair as I moved my mouth along him.

I added my hand to his cock and moved it with my mouth.

"So...good...fuck Bella."

He flexed his hips moving himself a little deeper in.

I wrapped my other hand around his thigh as I moved my mouth faster over him.

I tasted the saltiness of his pre-come and sucked him harder.

I hummed around him as I relaxed my throat and took him in deeper.

His hand clenched in my hair and I knew he was close.

I sucked him harder as I ran my tongue up and down his shaft.

I felt him grow harder and then still before shooting a stream of salty cum down my throat.

"Oh god, holy shit, Bella," he called out as he thrusted gently into my mouth.

I moved my hand off his cock as I licked him clean and then released him from my mouth.

I leaned back and looked up at him with a smile.

"You're an angel my love," he said caressing my face.

"I don't know about being an angel," I said as I grabbed his hand and he helped me up.

He pressed his lips to mine as he laid me back on the bed.

"Mmm...so fucking beautiful and all mine."

"Always yours."

"What shall I do to you? For you, baby?"

"Mmm...whatever you'd like to, Edward."

His eyes darkened as he hovered over me before he brought his lips down to mine.

"I want to fuck you, baby. But I don't know how long the kids will stay asleep."

"Then you better hurry."

"This will be hard and fast, baby," he said as lined himself up with my entrance and he pushed inside me quickly.

I moaned as he filled me.

He pushed my legs up by my chest as he started to thrust in and out of me quickly.

"Yes! Fuck me harder, Edward!"

He slammed into me again and again as he gripped the headboard tightly in his hands.

"Fuck!" I yelled as my pussy clamped on him and I came hard.

"That's it baby," he roared out.

He continued to move inside me as I rode out my orgasm.

He slammed into me harder and then he stilled above me as he filled my pussy with his warm cum.

"Fuck," he growled as he moved against me.

He collapsed forward on to me, panting hard.

"Fuck that was amazing, Edward."

"You were the amazing one."

I smiled up at him as I pressed my lips to his, and I pulled on the ends of his hair.

"Mmm...I love you, so much," I murmured against his lips.

"I love you, baby."

"Are you okay staying in for New Years Eve?" I asked.

"Yeah, baby, nothing I love more than spending time with you and the kids."

"That sounds perfect baby."

I leaned my head against his chest for a few moments until we heard Bailey calling for her daddy.

"Guess I'm up," he said with a laugh.

"Yep," I said as he sat up. "We should get dressed."

We dressed quickly and went down the hall to gather our children.

He went in to get Bailey as I walked into Grayson's room.

I changed his diaper and lifted him in my arms.

"Hello little man."

"Ma," he said.

"Oh my god, you said mom," I said, my eyes filling with tears.

Edward walked in and was next to me in a heartbeat.

"What's wrong, love?" he asked as he put Bailey on the floor.

"Grayson said mom."

"I missed it," he said sadly.

"I'm sure he'll say it again. Won't you big boy," I said as I bounced him a bit.

"Gway big like Ba-ee now."

"Yes he is...he's a big boy."

Edward lifted him from my arms and held him.

"Da-da," Edward said as he pointed to himself.

Grayson cocked his head to the side, "D...da," he gurgled.

"He said it, Bella. He said it," Edward said as the tears fell from his eyes.

"He did, baby. Our children are getting so big."

"I, big girl, da-da," Bailey said as she pulled on my leg.

"Yes you are," he said.

"Ma-ma, up pwease," she said.

I reached down and lifted her up and held her in my arms.

"Da-da, tiss pwease," she said as she puckered her little lips.

She loved her daddy's kisses so much, especially if he hasn't shaved in a while.

Edward puckered up and kissed her little lips.

"Ma-ma too," she said with a giggle.

Edward grabbed me around the waist and pulled me into a kiss.

"Yay," she said as she clapped. "Gway ikes it too."

"Yes, he does," I said as I held her close to me. "Are you hungry?"

"Ba-ee hun-gee."

We went downstairs and put the kids in their seats as we made some lunch.

Together we made grilled bologna and cheese sandwiches with chips.

I couldn't help but smile over at Edward as he made the sandwiches.

He looked so handsome in the kitchen, most men hated doing stuff like this, they'd rather have their wives do all the cooking.

Edward has always been a helpful husband, and an amazing father.

I moved my hand over my stomach and smiled.

"What are you thinking about, love?" he asked as he put the sandwiches on the plates.

"Just what a wonderful father and husband you are."

"I try, love."

"You succeed. You're always looking out for us and you help out with the kids. Not many husbands do that."

"They are my kids too, why shouldn't I help?"

"I guess most men think its the woman's place to cook, clean and take care of the kids."

"I don't think that baby, I can help with all of those things. The house and kids are ours together, so why wouldn't I help."

"I know and I love you for everything you are to me. You're a my best friend, my lover, and the most amazing father to our children. I'm so glad that we are together and stronger than ever," I said as some tears spilled from my eyes.

He reached for my hand and pulled it to his lips.

He kissed it softly as he moved his other hand to my face and wiped the tears away with his thumb.

"I'm sorry, New Years Eve always turns me into a sap," I said quietly.

"It's okay love, I don't think you're being a sap."

I smiled over at him as he gave Bailey her lunch.

"Nummy," she mumbled.

We sat down and started eating as we fed Grayson one of his little meals. He seemed to enjoy the Mac n cheese a lot.

"Has there been any movement with Caius?" I asked.

"Little things - nothing major though."

"Have you implemented your plan yet?"

"Working on it - it's a process."

I nodded, wanting to know but not wanting to at the same time.

"I know it must seem like what I'm doing is taking forever, I just want to be very careful."

"I understand that, and I'm glad that you are taking your time. I love how careful you are."

"Always baby - I don't want to risk you or the kids."

"I don't want you to put yourself at risk either," I said softly.

"I'll try my hardest not to, love."

I didn't really like that answer, but I knew better to argue with him.

I had to trust that he knew what he was doing and that he'd keep himself and us safe.

I nodded and continued eating my lunch.

"Ma-ma, snow. We play," Bailey said.

"Sure baby, we can play in the snow."

"Me make angel? Unca Emmy said me snow angel."

"Of course, we can all make snow angels."

"Even Gway?"

"Sure, even Grayson."

"Can daddy be an angel, Bailey?" Edward asked her.

"Yeth," she said clapping.

"Finish your lunch and then we can go play," he said with a smile.

We watched as Bailey finished her lunch and smiled up at us.

"Done, da-da. We play now."

"Yes, sweet girl. Just let me clear the table and then we'll get bundled up."

She was such a sweet girl, and so loving with her brother.

"Gway-gway, we go play in snow. You have fun, pwomise," she said as she kissed his cheek.

"Ba," he gurgled happily.

"Ma-ma Gway say my name!"

"He did, sweetheart," I said with a smile.

"He big," she said.

"He's getting there," I said with a smile.

"Owside!" Bailey said in a sing songy voice.

"Hold on sweetheart, we have to get our coats on."

We bundled ourselves and both the kids.

"Are you okay, love?" Edward asked as he put his arm around my waist.

"Yep."

"I don't want you overdoing it," he said sternly as he looked into my eyes.

"I know, I feel okay."

He nodded as he picked up Bailey and Grayson and carried them outside.

Once we were outside we sat Grayson on the snow as he moved his hands in it.

Bailey laid down and started to make an angel.

"I do it! Wook at me ma-ma an da-da!"

"You did, sweetheart," I said as I watched Edward lay back in the snow and make an angel with Grayson.

"Wook! Gway do too!"

I loved seeing how excited she was.

"Ma-ma, you make one?" she asked looking up at me.

I flopped back in the snow and made an angel.

I stood up and looked down at my angel.

"Nice Ma-ma. Da-da, wook. Momma's an angel," she squealed.

"Very nice - momma is always an angel."

"Edward," I said softly.

"What is it, love?"

"I'm far from an angel," I said with a wicked gleam in my eye.

"I love both your sides, baby."

I smiled up at him as we playfully threw snow at each other.

We chased each other around the back yard.

Bailey was laughing and clapping.

"Get Ma-ma, da-da," she yelled.

Edward caught me and we tumbled into the snow.

We both laughed as snow got in my hair and down my shirt.

"Oh my god - that's so cold!" I squealed.

"It is, love. I got snow down my pants, that doesn't feel good down there," he smirked.

I couldn't help but laugh as he adjusted his pants.

Bailey came running up to us, "I c..cold da-da. Me go inside now."

"Okay, baby, let's go in."

"I'll make us some hot chocolate," I said as I dusted the snow from my pants.

"Num num," Bailey said.

"Can I have double marshmallows, baby?" Edward asked with a smile.

"Of course."

Grayson giggled as I carried him, "Ma."

"You are such a smart boy," I said giving him a kiss.

Edward slipped his hand in mine as we went into the kitchen with our children.

We took off their coats and hung them up as we took ours off too.

I went to start the hot chocolate as Edward put the kids in their seats.

"Hot chocit!" Bailey said clapping her hands.

"Do you want cookies too?" I asked.

"Yeth," she said cheerfully.

"Do we have any of those White Chocolate Macademia nut ones?" Edward asked as he wrapped his arms around my waist.

"Yeah, I think so."

"Awesome, love. Those are the ones I'd like to have."

I set about making hot chocolate and laying out cookies.

I made Bailey's hot chocolate first and made sure it wasn't too hot.

"Here you go, sweetie," I said, setting it in front of her and handing her a cookie.

"Tanks, Ma-ma."

"You're welcome, baby."

I made our hot chocolate and carried them over to the table.

"Thanks," he said as I sat down.

We watched Bailey as she enthusiastically ate her cookie and drank her hot chocolate.

"Mmm... good," she said as she sipped her cup.

I couldn't help but smile at her happy little face.

I loved my children more than anything in this world.

"Do you know what you want to do for the rest of the day?" Edward asked as his phone rang.

I shook my head as he answered his phone.

"Cullen," he said into the phone.

I watched as Edward listened intently on the phone and I saw his back go rigid before he dropped the phone on the counter.

I don't think this was a good phone call.

"Is everything okay?"

I watched as he took several deep breaths, before he turned around.

"Edward, your silence is scaring me."

"It was a threat, baby."

"W.. what did they say?" I asked.

"They said they hoped I enjoyed my time in the snow with my little family, too bad it will be my last holiday with you."

I could feel the panic rising in my chest and my breath caught in my throat.

"S... someone was watching us. Do you know who it was?" I asked as I reached for his hand.

"I don't know."

"What can we do about it?"

"I'm going to call Jasper and have him try to trace the call, and then I'll have Felix and Santiago check around outside and see if there are any footprints around the property."

"Will...will that be enough?"

"I hope so, baby. I'll keep you and the kids safe. Please don't worry, its not good for you or the baby," he said as he put his hand on my stomach.

"I...I'll try."

"That's all I can ask, love. I'm going to go into my office and call Jasper, and Felix and then we can cuddle on the couch.

"Okay," I said trying not to let my voice shake.

"I'm going to help you get the kids in the living room and then I'll go to my office."

"Thank you," I said softly as I stood up.

"Always love," he said touching my cheek lovingly.

"Don't be gone too long," I said as I sat on the couch and Bailey went to play with her toys and Grayson jumped around in his bouncer.

"I won't, love," he said as he walked up the stairs.

I sat on the couch watching my children play as I thought about what Edward said, he said that's he'd keep us safe. But who was going to keep him safe?

I paced back and forth, trying not to be nervous.

I knew I would feel better once he was beside me.

It wasn't long before he came walking down the stairs.

"Did you sit down at all, love?" he asked with an amused smirk on his face.

"For a few moments."

"You need to take it easy, stress isn't good for you or the baby. It'll be fine. Trust me," he said as he wrapped me in his arms.

"I do, but who is looking out for you?"

"I have it under control, Felix and Santiago will be with me everywhere I go. Seth will be with you and when needed Emmett will be with me too. I'll be fine, no worries."

I hugged him to me, feeling the need to hold on to him.

I couldn't help but press my nose against his neck, inhaling his spicy scent.

"Edward, promise me that you won't do anything stupid."

"I won't."

We watched the kids play for a bit and then I went into the kitchen to start making dinner for us.

Edward walked in and wrapped his arms around my waist, "What are you making, love?"

"Chicken and noodles."

"Mmm.. sounds wonderful," he said as he kissed the back of my neck.

I leaned back into his chest as he moved his hands up to cup my breasts.

"Mmm, that feels good."

"I want to make you feel so good, love."

"You always do."

He pinched my nipples as I gasped and pushed back into his hard cock.

"Edward, we can't, the kids are still up."

"I know, love. You're just so tempting that I want you all the time."

"Once they eat, we can give them a bath and then I'll be all yours."

"I can't wait."

"Neither can I," I said turning in his arms and kissing his lips. "Go get them so we can eat."