A/N-Thank you all that have stayed with this story from the beginning of Across the Lines to this one, its been fun and I never expected ATL to be over a 100 chapters, but the characters were and still are so much fun to write. For those of you who haven't read Across the Lines, it is posted on TWCS and FicPad, due to it being pulled by ffn last year.
I am so thankful for all the reviews both good and not so good. I'm glad that people are reading and enjoying the stories that have been written, we are nearing the end of this one. There may be a few outtakes eventually as well as an epilogue.
I'd like to thank Opal Aline for her awesome co-writing on this story, and for her awesome friendship. Many thanks to Stacie Ard for always being there and reading and helping with pre-reading.
Thank you all for the continued support and friendship. -Sher.
EPOV
"This is the last thing, are you sure you're okay?" Bella asked for the millionth time as she handed me the tub of ice cream.
"I'm fine," I said in an annoyed tone.
I knew she was just worried, but I really was okay other than the slight twinge of pain now and then.
"I'll go and get Grayson," she said as she stomped up stairs.
I walked to the living room and added the ice cream to the table next to the cake.
I felt so frustrated and I didn't know how to deal with it.
"Da-da, help me," Bailey called from the other room.
"Let me get some of those, big girl."
"Otay."
She handed me the two smallest gifts, she's determined to do this herself.
"Wow look how strong you are," Emmett said to Bailey.
"I strong like da-da," she told him.
That made everyone laugh.
"What's up with you and B?" he asked.
"She's just treating me like a baby."
"Edward, you scared the life out of her. She nearly went into shock, if dad wasn't here with me I wouldn't have known what to do."
"But I'm feeling fine and I don't want her over doing while she tries to do everything."
"I understand that, it seems to me that you both need to talk to each other. Go do that now, I'll entertain everyone till you get back."
"Fine," I said in frustration, this new Emmett is as annoying as the old one.
I walked upstairs to find Bella standing in our room staring out the window.
I walked up behind her and slipped my arms around her waist.
"I'm sorry, baby," I whispered.
"I'm just trying to take care of you," she said.
"I know, baby. I just feel like you are babying me and I'm fine," I said against her neck.
"You're stitches have only been out for four days and the doctor said try not to lift over twenty pounds."
"I can carry small things and help with the party. I'm just so frustrated over not being able to move without you watching me. I want to fucking touch you and kiss you without you being afraid I'll break in two."
"I'm watching you because you keep overdoing. You can kiss me and touch me, but you're being stubborn, you aren't quite back to your old self and you don't want to admit it."
"I am not overdoing things. Fuck," I yelled pulling away from her and knocking a stack of books off the nightstand.
"Stop it!" she yelled turning to me. "I almost lost you once and you will not put me through that again. Why can't you just let me pamper you for my sake?"
I just stared at Bella - she's never yelled like that before.
I tried to put myself in her shoes, if she was hurt I wouldn't let her do a thing...I...I would want to pamper her.
"Baby, I'm sorry," I said softly as I reached out to her.
"Let me take care of you, Edward," she says wrapping her arms around me. "I know you worry about me too but I'm pregnant not injured."
"It's easier for me to be the one pampering you, than the other way around. But okay, I'll let you take care of me some."
"Thank you...I can't risk you tearing something internally or getting a blood clot."
"You worry too much, baby," I said as I pulled her closer to me and kissed her sweet lips. "I'm really sorry I knocked the books over."
"I don't worry any more than you do and don't worry about the books."
"I just miss being with you, I'm going to talk to my dad about sex during the party," I said as I led her down to Grayson's room.
"I miss being with you too, but it may be something you have to ease into."
"I know what I'd like to ease into," I purred in her ear as we went into Grayson's room to see him sitting up in his crib.
She laughed and looked at me over her shoulder.
"Are you ready for your party, sweet boy?" she asked him as she lifted him up.
"Up," he said as he hugged Bella.
"He's getting so big," I said as I wrapped my arms around both of them.
"Yeah he is, I think he'll be tall like you, he's already wearing an 18th month size."
Bella smiled at me over Grayson's head.
She quickly changed his diaper and put him in his birthday outfit and she carried him downstairs as I held her around the waist.
Emmett watched us as we came down the stairs.
I just gave him the stink eye while we put Grayson in his high chair.
"You guys okay? I heard something hit the floor and we could hear your raised voices," he said coming to stand next to me as mom brought out a little cake for Grayson to mess up.
"Yes, we're fine."
"It didn't sound fine. Dad had to hold mom back, she was on her way up there muttering about you treating Bella wrongly and yelling at her while she's pregnant. I've never seen mom that way."
"Ummm, she was the one yelling at me actually."
"Bella? Yeah, right," he said looking at me dumbfoundedly.
"She did, she really laid into me."
"Well good for her."
"Guess she's as protective of me as I am of her."
"Duh. And they say you're the smart one," he said as everyone started to sing Happy Birthday.
Grayson looked a bit confused by all the commotion.
We helped him blow out his candle as Bailey showed him how to mess up his cake.
We snapped pictures of his little frosting covered face.
We watched as Grayson reached his hand out and smeared frosting on Bailey's face.
"Da-da. Not nice Grayson," she cried.
"It's okay sweetie, he just wants to share."
"But me no likey it," she said as she came over to me. I bent down to pick her up but I saw Bella watching me.
I sat down quickly and held her on my lap, Bella looked relieved at my compromise.
"He's loves you, Bailey. I remember on your first birthday that you rubbed frosting all over daddy."
"You liked?" she asked me.
"No. But you did, and you thought it was funny."
"Gway think funny?"
"Yes," I said with a smile.
"Otay, me go wif Carlie now," she said as she hopped off my lap.
"Have fun."
I got up and walked over to Bella, "Can I help with anything?"
"Yes, you can sit and take pictures," she said as she handed me the camera.
"Okay, love," I said with a smile as I took the camera from her.
I snapped pictures of everyone including Bella, I knew she wouldn't like that.
My dad came and sat next to me.
"Son, what was going on upstairs?" he asked.
"I was just frustrated with Bella - she been treating me like I'm made of glass."
"What did you do?" he asked sternly giving me those eyes that used to scare me as a child.
"I didn't do anything but knock some books over. Bella actually yelled at me."
"Good for her - you have always been stubborn, even when you were a kid."
"I know. Dad, when can I have sex with Bella?" I blurted out.
Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at me. I could see Bella turning scarlet.
I just smirked and turned my attention back to my dad.
"Nice son," he said while laughing. "I don't think you'll have to worry about that, Bella might not have sex with you now."
I turned my eyes back to Bella but she was smiling at me.
"I think she will, dad. She's smiling at me," I said. "So when do you think so?"
It's been about two weeks and a half since all this went down, two and half weeks since I last made love to my wife.
"If you're very careful I think you will be okay...but you absolutely can't have Bella on you or really be on her...I think maybe from behind would be best...least amount of pressure on your wound."
"Could Bella be on top if she didn't put any pressure on me? If she like leaned back on my knees?" I asked.
I know Bella would be really embarrassed if she overheard this conversation.
"That would probably be okay, she just can't push anywhere on your abdomen."
"Thanks dad," I said as Bella came over with cupcakes and ice cream for us.
"Everything okay?" she asked.
"Perfect, baby," I said with a smirk.
She grinned back and I knew she understood.
We ate our cupcakes and watched the kids playing, I'm so glad to see them all happy and laughing.
The three kids play so well together - this time next year there will be five.
"What are you smiling about?" Bella asked as she sat next to me on the couch, as she took a bite of her cupcake.
"Just the kids, and there will be two more for his second birthday."Yeah, your parents will love it."
"They will, so will aunty."
"Yeah, she will too," Bella said as she looked over at Renata who was holding the birthday boy.
We both watched happily as she bounced him on her knee.
"What did dad say about what you blurted out for everyone to hear?" she asked.
"He said it would be fine from behind or if you're on top with your weight supported against my legs, just no pressure on my abdomen."
"Either one of those sounds perfect, even though I prefer one over the other."
"And which one is that?"
"I'd rather be on top, so I can watch you," she said with a smirk.
"I love the sound of that, baby."
We watched the kids play a bit, before my mom announced it was present time.
Bella gathered Grayson on her lap and I took pictures as she helped him open each gift.
He got a lot of toys and some clothes, but he was happy playing with the wrapping.
He loved the bows too.
The party started winding down as the kids were looking ready to drop, they played pretty hard.
"I sweepy da-da," Bailey said.
"Okay, sweetheart, daddy will take you up to bed."
Bella looked at me with an arched eyebrow and I added, "Take daddy's hand, Bailey."
I took her by the hand and walked her up the stairs.
I could hear Jasper gathering Carlie up and I knew Bella would be following with Grayson.
I walked Bailey to her room got her changed and in bed.
"Tank you da-da, I wuv you," she said as she closed her eyes.
I kissed her forehead and walked out of the room.
I could hear Bella softly singing to Grayson as I walked into his room.
I stood in the doorway watching her rock him.
His little hand was on her cheek as he stared up at her, and his little eyes started to drift closed.
She kissed his forehead and laid him gently in his crib.
She looked over and saw me standing there, "How long have you been there?"
"Just a minute or so."
"You heard me singing to him, huh?"
"Yes, you sounded lovely."
She blushed and looked down, "I don't. You sound way better than I do."
"I liked hearing it - I would love to hear you sing to me."
"No way," she said shaking her head as she came towards me.
I stuck my lip out in a fake pout.
"So not working on me, Cullen."
"Worth a shot," I said with a laugh.
She smiled up at me and laughed too.
I took her hand in mine as we walked to our room, "I want to make love to you, Bella. I've missed you. Will you let me?" I asked her as I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulling her to me.
"Yes," she said with a smile.
I opened the door to our room and pulled her inside with me.
I slid my hands over her shirt and started unbuttoning it.
She slid her hands very lightly over my chest.
"Don't be afraid, baby. You won't break me," I said softly as I leaned in to capture her lips in mine.
She pushed my shirt up over my body and kissed me lightly.
"Now you have two scars on your shoulder," she said as her fingertips gently ran over them.
"Yeah," I said quietly.
She leaned in and brushed her lips across them, "I'm so thankful that you survived each attempt on your life."
"As am I."
I pushed her shirt off her shoulders revealing a dark blue bra, which I undid promptly letting her breasts out of their confines.
"So beautiful," I murmured as I brushed my fingertips over her hardening nipples.
She ran her hands up and down my chest and moaned lightly.
Her hands found the waistband of my pants as she unbuttoned them and started pushing them down my legs.
Her fingers brushed gently over my hard cock.
"Bella," I murmured as she wrapped her hand around me.
"I love feeling you so hard for me," she purred.
"Always for you, love."
"Mmm... I wanna taste. Can I, baby?" she asked.
I nodded.
She lowered slowly to her knees bringing my tip to her mouth.
Slowly she sucked me in deeper and then she swirled her tongue around my tip.
She bobbed her head over me several times before I had to tell her to stop.
"If you keep going I won't get a chance to make love to you, baby."
She sat up and I gave her my hand to help her up.
I laid out on the bed and held my hand out to her.
She stepped out of her pants and then took my hand as she climbed on the bed.
She very carefully straddled my legs, making sure she never touched my abdomen.
"Yes," I moaned.
She raised up and guided my cock into her pussy.
"Fuck," I groaned out, she felt so good.
I watched as she breasts moved with every move she made.
I loved seeing her lean back against my knees, I gave me a perfect view of my cock sliding in and out of her.
I knew I wouldn't last long, my cock was already getting harder inside her.
"Bella, fuck so good. A... are you close?" I panted out.
"Y...yes," she moaned out as she slipped a finger down to her clit.
Her walls fluttered and clamped hard on to me.
"Edward, fuck.. yes," she screamed out as she leaned her head back, her hair reaching down my legs as her body shuddered over me.
She slid off me and snuggled next to me.
"I didn't hurt you in any way did I?" she asked as her fingers ran over my chest.
"No love, I'm perfect."
"I'm glad, because I'd never forgive myself if I hurt you, in anyway."
"You never have."
"You've never hurt me either," she said softly.
I pulled her tighter against me - I'm glad she was on my good side so I could hold her tight.
"I've been meaning to ask you since Caius is gone now, what does it mean for us and the business?"
"So far no one seems to care he's gone. Seems once Caius was gone his men scattered into the wind."
"Does that mean we are done with business or is there still things you need to tie up?"
"Nope that was the last piece of the puzzle."
"You'll be home every night, at a decent time?" she asked excitedly.
"Yes," I told her with a smile.
She leaned over me and kissed me hard, I didn't tell her that she was leaning a bit into my side.
I didn't care I had my beautiful wife in my arms, what's a little discomfort.
She pulled away with a bright smile on her face.
"We're safe," I told her. "You'll never have to worry about me and my job," I said as I kissed her full lips again.
I could feel her excitement in her kiss.
"I love you so much. I'm so proud of you," she said as she laid her head over my heart.
"Thank you, that means everything to me. I love you, baby."
"You promised that we'd be out of the business and you did it."
"I just wanted the best for you and our kids."
"You always do," she said as I laid my hand against her belly.
I loved running my hand over her stomach, thinking of our son.
I closed my eyes trying to imagine his little face when I felt a very slight nudge.
Did you feel him?" she asked me.
"Yes," I told her as a smile spread across my face.
I loved feeling our babies kicking inside her.
I scooted down the bed and kissed her belly.
"Hey Cameron, it's me daddy. We both love you very much and we can wait to hold you," I said softly as I kissed her belly again.
I felt Bella's fingers move into my hair and I heard her sniffle.
I raised my eyes to hers and smiled up at her with tears from in my eyes.
I had everything I wanted right here in this house.
I kissed her belly again before pulling her into my arms.
"I can't wait to hold him, baby."
"Me too," she said quietly.
I was feeling tired as I pulled her closer, "lets sleep, love."
"Okay," she whispered.
"Love you, my beautiful wife."
"Love you, my strong, brave husband."
I laid there holding her as I heard the phone ringing and I reached for it.
"Hello," I mumbled into the phone.
"Rose has gone into labor, bro."
"Do you want us to come to the hospital?" I asked sitting up.
"No, that's ok. I don't want you to wake the kids - mom and dad are here...Rose's folks too, just wanted you to know."
"Okay, keep us posted," I said as Bella sat up.
"W..what's going on?" she asked.
"Rose went into labor."
"Should we go?"
"He said not to wake the kids, and I agree plus you need your sleep."
She nodded and laid her head back down.
I watched her as she drifted back to sleep with her hand on my chest.
I kissed the top of her head and drifted back to sleep myself.
The next time I woke up it was by little hands pulling on my hands.
"Da-da, ake up. Gway.. sick.." Bailey said.
"What?" I asked.
"Gway trowed up. He sick," she repeated slowly.
"Okay, I'm coming," I said as I reached for my sweats.
I looked over to see Bella still sleeping.
I would let her sleep. I pulled on my pants and took Bailey's hand as we went Grayson's room.
He was sitting up in him crib, with throw up on his pajamas and on his sheets.
"What's wrong, buddy?" I asked.
He whimpered at me as I picked him up.
I stripped his dirty clothes off him, took him into the bathroom and started the bath.
I sat him in the bath and washed him up as Bella came in the bathroom.
"What's going on? How did he get out?" she asked looking at me.
"I got him."
"Edward, he weighs over twenty pounds," she said softly.
"I didn't want to wake you, it was only for a minute."
"I guess as long as nothing hurt its okay. What happened?"
"Bailey woke me, said Grayson threw up."
"I wonder what's the matter," she said as she touched his head. "Did he feel warm before you gave him a bath?"
"Yeah a little bit."
"He might just have a stomach bug."
"Baby, I'm sorry I didn't wake you. But you were sleeping so soundly."
"It's okay, I just don't want you to hurt yourself."
"I know, love," I said as I turned my attention back to Grayson.
I finished washing him and then I wrapped him in a towel to dry him off as Bailey brought me some new pajamas.
"Thank you, you're such a great big sister."
"I da best," she said proudly as Bella came in the room.
"You are," Bella told her.
I watched as Bailey went and put her hand on Bella's belly.
"Hello ittle brodder, it's me Ba-ee. I da best ister. So tome soon," she said with a smile.
Bella and I both exchanged amused looks.
"He still has a few months of growing left."
"Oh, he needs to urry up," she said as she walked back to her room.
We both laughed at her.
Bella picked up Grayson and carried him downstairs as I went to get dressed.
I walked down the stairs with Bailey as Bella was in the chair with him.
"Is he still warm?" I asked.
"Yeah," she said sadly.
"Did you call dad?"
"Yeah, he said he's on the way."
I stroked Grayson's hair as he leaned his head against Bella's chest.
"I hate seeing them sick," she said softly as she looked up at me.
"So do I, but I'm sure it's nothing bad."
I went to make some tea and get Bailey some cereal and bananas as we waited for dad to get here.
It was only a few minutes later that he arrived.
"Hey dad, thanks for coming. How is Rose doing?" I asked.
"When I left she was progressing nicely - 8 centimeters dialated, so not much longer."
"He feels warm, and he threw up, dad," Bella said softly.
"Okay, bud, come to Pop-pop and let's have a look at you."
Dad held him on his lap as he looked in his ears and down his throat.
"Hmm.." he said.
"Looks like an ear infection."
"Okay," Bella said. "Do you need to prescribe him something for it?"
"Yeah, I'll call in for amoxicillin - it will be a liquid medication."
"Okay, dad. Can you look at Edward, too?"
"Sure, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, he lifted Grayson up this morning and I want to make sure that he's fine," she said looking over at me.
"I'm fine," I whined.
"Sit," dad ordered.
I sat down and he told me to lift my shirt.
He looked me over and felt along where my stitches were.
"Well?" Bella asked.
"It feels a little warm, you need to take it easy, son."
"Fuck," I hissed quietly.
"What does that mean, dad?" she asked as she gave me the stink eye.
"Warmth means there's a lot of blood flowing to that area, abdominal wounds take a long time to heal, the muscle needs time to rebuild after the tear, don't make me put you back in the hospital."
"Did I do something wrong last night?" she asked with a blush.
"No, it was probably lifting Grayson, lifting uses a lot of abdominal muscles."
"I'm sorry, Bella. I should've woken you up," I said softly.
"I don't think you've torn anything internally, but you have got to be careful."
"I promise, I'll be good. I don't want to go back to the hospital, dad."
"Okay, then behave yourself," he said.
"I will. Let us know when Rose has the baby, we'll come up then."
"The prescription will be at the corner pharmacy, and I will call as soon as she has the baby."
"Okay," Bella said. "I'll pick it up when Grayson goes down for his nap."
"I'll see you at the hospital later."
"Okay, see ya later, dad."
I joined Bailey at the table and Bella tried to get Grayson to take some juice.
He pushed the cup away.
"He won't even take a drink," Edward," she said.
"It probably hurts his ears."
"I know, I just don't like that he's not eating or drinking," she said as she cradled him to her.
"The medicine will help."
She smiled over at me.
"What would you like to eat, baby?" I asked.
"Just some toast and some tea," she said.
"Are you sure - I could make you some eggs?"
"I'm sure, toast is good. Thank you."
"Okay," I said as I got up to make her some toast.
"Aren't you going to eat?" she asked.
"I had some cereal, a bit ago."
"Okay."
"I'll head to the pharmacy in a bit," I told her.
"If you're sure, I can go," she said.
"It's okay, it's not far, then I can stay here with the kids and you can go see Rose."
"Okay, I just want you to take it easy and not lift up the kids. I don't want you to go back in the hospital. So please be careful," she said softly.
"I can call Seth over if it will make you feel better."
"You know it would. I promise I won't be long at the hospital, Edward."
"Okay, I'll give him a call...see if he's willing to baby sit," I said with a laugh.
"You know our daughter has a slight crush on Seth," she said as I grabbed my phone.
"She does?" I asked.
"Yeah, she does. But don't worry she still thinks you hung the moon."
I laughed as I went to grab my jacket, "She's definitely not dating till she's thirty."
Bella shook her head and laughed as I headed out the door.
I can fathom watching as my baby girl starts dating, let alone think of her getting married.
I pushed that thought from my mind, I wanted her to stay little forever.
I drove to the corner drugstore and went in and got the prescription.
Once in the car I decided I would stop at the flower shop and get my two favorite girls some flowers, just because I can.
I picked roses for Bella and carnations for Bailey.
I even ordered an assortment for Rose to be delivered to the hospital.
I pulled in the garage and went in the house.
I walked into the living room to see my beautiful wife sitting on the couch with both our children in her lap and she was reading to them.
I loved seeing her with our children.
She lifted her eyes up from the page and saw me standing there, and she smiled up at me.
"I love you," she mouthed to me as she went back to reading to our children.
"I love you," I said to her.
I sat down and listened to her read as Bailey sucked her fingers and Grayson just looked up at her.
He was mesmerized by his ma-ma; he wasn't the only one.
She mesmerized me the first time I saw her in the diner.
I sat watching her and listening to her read until I heard a knock at the door.
I opened the door to see Seth standing there.
"Hey boss," he said as he walked in.
"Thanks for coming over and babysitting me," I said with a laugh.
"No problem. I'll keep you in line."
"Feth," Bailey called as she hopped down from Bella's lap.
She ran to him and hugged his legs.
"Hello little boss," he said ruffling her hair.
I could see Bella watching me with a smile as she sat Grayson on the couch.
She walked over to me and wrapped her arms around my neck, "Be good, and stop scowling at them."
"I wasn't scowling...I'm observing."
"You were scowling." She smoothed her fingers over my brow, "She's almost two...calm down."
"Fine," I said as I pressed my lips to hers. "Hurry home, I have a surprise for my two favorite girls."
"You do? I can't wait."
"Yep," I said as Felix came in the door.
"Are you ready to go Mrs. Cullen?" he asked.
"Yes," she said as she grabbed her coat.
She looked over her shoulder at me as she went out the door, "Be good and be nice."
I gave her a wink as the door closed.
"So Seth do you want to help me make dinner for my wife and kids?"
"Of course boss, what so you need?"
"I'm going to make Chicken Alfredo and Broccoli, so we'll have to cut up the chicken and make the sauce."
"Do you even know how to make that?" he asked.
"I sort of have an idea."
"This won't be good," he said with a laugh.
"Bailey, I think we better have the phone book ready with the phone," Seth said looking over at me.
"My da-da cooks da bestest," she said to him.
"He does, I guess we'll see."
That's my girl, sticking up for daddy.
I smiled over at her as I started the water for the noodles and grabbed out the stuff for the sauce.
"Can you start the chicken? Bella already cooked it."
"What can I do, da-da?" Bailey asked.
"Can you reach the noodles?" I asked her.
"Yeah," she said as she walked to the pantry and opened the door and grabbed the box.
"Thank you, Bailey."
Bella made sure to have some things on the lower shelf so that Bailey could help, because she loved to feel a part of everything.
"Welcome," she said with a smile. "I go check on Gway now."
"Thank you my big helper."
She walked into the living room as Seth laughed
.
"What?" I asked.
"Nothing she's just so much like Bella, so much older than her age. That's what I remember about Bella from when I was little," Seth said.
"Yeah, she is...just like her momma."
The phone started ringing and I answered it.
"Hello," I said.
"Hey bro, you're now the uncle of another beautiful little girl," Emmett exclaimed.
"Congratulations, Em, what's her name?"
"We named her Emma Lillian Marie Cullen."
"That's a beautiful name."
"Thanks man. Rosalie said thank you for the flowers, too. Her and Bella got all weepy when they were delivered."
"Sure thing, man."
"Bella is amazing. Are you doing okay?"
"Yeah she is. And I am taking it easy."
"I'll let her know. Talk to you later," he said as he hung up.
I turned back to making the sauce, "Emmett has a little girl, Emma Lillian Marie," I told Seth.
"That's awesome, man."
"Gway sweeping da-da." Bailey said as she came in the kitchen. "Feth lift me up."
He picked her up and she hugged him.
He sat her on the counter and continued cutting the chicken as I finished the sauce and the noodles, and then I put the broccoli in the steamer.
"Impressive, boss. I didn't think you could do it," Seth said looking over at me.
"I know some stuff," I told him with a smirk.
"I'm sure Bella will reward you," he said with a wink.
I winked at him and laughed...she would.
I had everything plated as I heard Bella coming in the door.
"What's this?" she asked in surprise.
"Dinner, love," I said as Seth left the room for a moment.
"Wow," she said.
"I had help."
"This is amazing," she said.
"I hope it tastes as good as it looks," I said as she lifted Bailey into her seat.
"I'm sure it will," she said with a wink.
"Oh these are for you," I said as I handed her the roses and then I handed Bailey the carnations.
"Flowers and dinner...did you do something naughty?"
"Nope, I just wanted to surprise my loves," I said. "Should we wake Grayson?"
"This is wonderful, thank you. Let's let Grayson sleep since he isn't feeling well."
I nodded as we started eating.
"This is delicious, Edward."
"Thanks," I said softly. "Bailey and Seth helped too."
"Thank you both," she told them with a smile.
Seth nodded.
Bailey smiled as she ate happily.
"I dots pwetty fowers too," Bailey said happily.
"You did, sweet girl."
"Da-da wuvs Ba-ee."
"He does," Bella told her with a smile.
"I wuvs you, da-da."
"I love you, baby."
"You're an amazing father. She's so happy right now," Bella said softly.
"I try, she was a big helper this morning with Grayson."
"She is always a big helper," Bella said.
"I'm sorry to eat and run, but I got a date with Vanessa," Seth said.
"No problem, thanks for all your help man."
"It was fun, I got to hang out with Little Boss here," he said as he ruffled her hair.
"Bye Feth," she said around her food.
"Da-da, Feth my boyfriend," she said with a smile.
I could feel my blood pressure raising.
I felt Bella squeezing my hand, "Breathe, love."
I took a deep breath, I know I'm over reacting.
"She's almost two, you know she has no clue about boyfriends."
"Yeah, yeah I know."
"You need to say something to her," Bella said as she kissed my cheek.
"You're a little young for a boyfriend, honey, but Seth is a special part of the family."
"Unca Emmy said he's my boyfriend and Unca Jazz is too," she said looking at me.
"I don't think Uncle Emmett quite meant that."
"Otay, da-da, I done now. Can I go play?" she asked.
"Okay sweetheart. Let me get you down," Bella said as she got up.
I hated that she had to lift the kids up, she shouldn't be doing that when she is pregnant.
"Stop worrying," she says to me.
"Who says I'm worrying?"
"I know you."
I stood up and took our plates to the sink, "What would I be worrying about?"
"Me picking up the kids."
"Yeah, I am worrying about that. I feel so inadequate right now."
"Well if you over do then you will out of commission longer."
"I guess."
"Let's go put the kids to bed, and we'll see how I can reward you," she said with a smirk.
"Mmm, that sounds promising."
"It will be but only if you're good."
"I can do that."
We walked into the living room to get the kids and take them upstairs.
Grayson was still sleeping so he was easy to pick up, Bailey was picking up her toys.
"Da-da, you are my number one boyfriend-always," she said as she kissed his cheek.
"Thank you, sweetheart."
I took her hand and we walked up the stairs behind Bella and Grayson.
"I you pwincess da-da?"
"Yes, you're my princess and your mom is my queen."
"And you da king."
"That's right baby girl, I'm the king."
"Oh brother," Bella said as she rolled her eyes at us.
I couldn't help but laugh.
She went into Grayson's room as I went into Bailey's.
I got her in her jammies and helped her climb into her bed.
"I wuv you," she said as she wrapped her arms around my neck.
"I love you, princess Bailey."
I kissed her cheek and she giggled.
"You tickle, da-da."
"Night," I told her as I turned on her night light and closed her door.
"Night, night da-da."
I stepped out into the hallway to find Bella standing against the wall.
My eyes lit up at the sight of her.
"Hi," she said softly. "I've been waiting for you."
"Have you now?"
"Yeah."
She reached forward and grabbed the waistband of my pants.
"How are you feeling?"
"Hungry."
"We just ate," she said pulling me closer to her.
"Not that kind of hungry."
"Mmm.. Mr. Cullen what are you hungry for?" she purred.
"You."
"Show me."
I took her hand and pulled her into our bedroom.
"I miss scooping you up in my arms," I told her as I shut our bedroom door behind us.
"You'll be able to do that again, you have to give yourself time to heal," she said as she turned in my arms.
I knew she was right, but I still missed it.
I pulled her tight against me and kissed her slow and deep.
My hands slid down her back, pressing her against my already hard cock.
I loved the feel of her body pressed flush against mine.
"Edward," she murmured as I kissed down her neck and then back up to kiss behind her ear.
Her fingers ran into my hair, pulling at the ends.
"Edward, you aren't supposed to be supporting your weight."
"I know," I growled in frustration. "I miss being over you."
"I know, but I don't want you straining and tearing something."
I rolled onto my back as she turned to her side.
Her finger ran gently up my shirt, ghosting over my skin.
"Don't let it ruin this, there's plenty you can still do," she said softly as she pushed my shirt up and kissed lightly over my skin.
She kissed over where my stitches were and up over my chest, "Do you want me to slip out of my clothes?"
"Yes," I moaned, I needed to see her.
She scooted off the bed and stood up.
She slowly unzipped her pants and shimmied out of them, and then she reached up and let her hair down out of her ponytail as she unbuttoned each button on her shirt.
I loved seeing every inch of her body revealed to me.
She let the shirt drop to the floor and she quickly unhooked her bra, dropping it also.
"Do you like what you see?" she asked.
"Always, baby."
She smiled over at me as she climbed up on the bed, "You, Mr. Cullen are wearing too many clothes."
She helped me ease my way out of my pants and boxers.
"Mmm... you look absolutely delicious, baby," she purred as she brushed her fingers over my cock.
"So do you," I said as she leaned in to kiss the tip of my cock.
"What would you like to do?" she asked looking up at me as her hand continued stroking me.
"Anything you want, baby."
"Hmm... I'm not sure. So many options. Any ideas?" she asked as she ran her other hand up over her breast, softly plucking at her nipple.
"I want your lips on me."
"Are you sure?" she asked as she leaned back a bit and moved her legs apart. "I'm so wet for you already."
I could feel myself getting harder as she slipped her fingers over her clit.
"Bella," I murmured as I watched her fingers rubbing over her clit.
I watched as she pulled her fingers away and held them out to me, "Do you want to taste me?"
"Yes," I moaned.
She reached her fingers out to me and I took them and slipped them into my mouth sucking on them.
"Mmm, fuck, you taste so good."
"Do you want more, baby?"
"I need inside you," I growled.
She climbed over me, straddling my legs.
"Is this what you want," she said as she guided my cock into her entrance.
"Fuck...yes," I said thrusting up.
I reached for her hips, helping her move over me.
"Edward... fuck... so good," she murmured.
She leaned back against my bent legs and rolled her hips over me.
I loved seeing where we were connected and watching her breasts bounce with her every movement.
I reached forward and circled her clit with my thumb as I continued to slip in and out of her.
"Ed..ward," she gasped as I pressed my thumb over her clit.
"That's it baby, come for me."
"Ooohhh... yes, oh fuck," she murmured as her body clamped on to me as she continued to move over me.
Her clamping pussy sent my body into overdrive and I hardened inside her, spilling hot come in her.
"Fuck baby," I yelled as I gripped her hips.
"Yes, Edward, yes," she called out as I felt her squirt on me.
I loved watching her as her body moved over mine.
She rolled off me and curled into my side.
"I remember the first time I made you squirt, baby. You were so embarrassed," I said kissing her forehead.
"I was, I didn't know I could do that - I thought you would be disgusted."
"No love, it turned me on and I was pretty proud of myself for making you do that. I've never had a woman do that and I loved that I made you do it. It brings me such pleasure each time I see you squirting on me."
"Really? I was your first," she said with a smile.
"Yes, my first and only. I'm glad that I never made another woman do that."
"So am I."
She laid her head over my heart as she traced patterns on my side.
"You're skin does feel warm."
"I'm okay, baby."
"I think you need more rest," she said.
"I think you do," I told her.
"Okay, we both need rest. I just worry about you, and I don't want to see you back in the hospital."
"I don't want to either."
"How was Rosalie?" I asked.
"So happy...I've never seen her so happy."
"Does the baby look like Emmett?" I asked.
"She's real dainty but she does have dark hair and it looks like it will be curly."
"I can't wait to see her," I said softly. "But I can't wait to meet our little bundle."
"They are so thrilled. I can't wait to meet this guy too."
"He'll be here in July, that's not long."
"Yeah, not too long."
"You amaze me, Bella. With each pregnancy you get more beautiful."
"You're highly biased."
"No, I'm not. I tell the truth. You are beautiful and you are my queen," I said as I kissed her lips.
I could feel her smile against me.
"I'm so not saying you are my king. But you are the king of my heart. What do you want for your birthday?" she asked.
"Just you, baby."
"No party, no presents?"
"Only if you really want to - there nothing I need."
"It's up to you, I'll do whatever you want," she said as she place a kiss over my heart.
"Maybe a quiet dinner with just the family - no gifts unless you're going to put a bow on yourself."
"By family do you mean us, or your parents and brothers?"
"Parents, brothers and aunty...no friends."
"Cake?" she asked.
"I would prefer some homemade dessert to store bought, but only if you're feeling up to it."
"I'm sure I can make you a Black Forest Cake. I'll be fine, besides we have Bailey's party before yours."
"I love your Black Forest cake."
"I know, I'm sure it will be better than the one we ordered last year."
"I think the things you make are always better."
"You're biased. But I've been thinking about something."
"What's that?" I asked.
"Has Jasper said anything about Alice?" she asked.
"Not to me, but he knows I wouldn't want to hear it."
"True. I was thinking but I know you'll probably say no, but I was thinking that maybe I should go see her."
"Why would you want to?"
"To give her a piece of my mind and to find out why she would work with Caius," she said as she moved to sit up.
"I would worry about your safety.
"You could go with me?"
"I don't know that I want to see her."
"You can just tell me no, and I'll be fine with it. It was just an idea."
"Would you like me to say yes?"
"I want you to tell me honestly what you think of the idea, and what you want me to do?"
"I think there is nothing to be gained from going and I think it will upset you but I won't forbid you to go."
"Okay, it was probably a bad idea to go. I was just thinking about her and thought about it."
"Maybe in time."
"I like that we can talk about things rationally. Not a lot of couples can do that."
"I think it's one of the things that makes us strong."
"It is," she said with a yawn. "It doesn't seem like we've only been married two years."
"No, it doesn't."
"I love you so much, Edward."
"I love you, baby."
I held her close to me as her eyes clothes and I kissed her forehead.
"Thank you for loving me so much," she murmured.
"Thank you baby, your love is everything to me."
I watched her as she fell deeper asleep, before I fell asleep.