BPOV
"Wake up, Princess," I said softly as I knelt by her bed.
Bailey rubbed her eyes and sat up slowly.
"Me not like getting up, Ma-ma."
"It's your birthday, sweet girl."
"Do I get to wear pwincess gown and trown?" she asked.
"Of course, sweetheart."
"Will you have a pwincess dress?" she asked as she stood up.
"Not as fancy as yours, but I'll wear a dress."
"Do you want to wear a trown?" she asked.
"I think I'll leave the crown to you sweetie."
"Otay, Ma-ma. I get wessed now?"
"Okay big girl," I said helping her from her bed.
"Where's da-da?" she asked.
"He's making you a special breakfast."
"Chip panatakes?"
"Yes indeed."
"Mmm.. I wuv dem," she said with a smile.
I helped her put on her dress and fix her hair fancy and set her little crown on her fancy hair do.
"Tank you for making fancy," she said.
"Your welcome. Do you want to come with mommy while I get dressed?"
"Otay."
Bailey walked behind me down the hall, her little blue dress swishing as she moved.
She climbed up on my bed as I got my dress out of the closet.
"Dats da-da favit color," she said.
"Yes, it is. Do you have a favorite color?"
She scrunched up her little face as she thought.
"I like lots of colors. But purple is my most favit."
"Purple is a very nice color."
"You like it too?" she asked looking up at me.
"Yes, I do."
"Ma-ma, is baby tousin toming to my party?" she asked as I pulled my hair up into a high ponytail.
"Yes, Emma is coming."
"Ma-ma, you wook pwetty," she said as Edward walked in the door.
"May I escort you two beautiful ladies to breakfast? Prince Grayson is already waiting for you both," he said kissing ours hands.
Bailey giggled and held Edward's hand.
"Thank you, kind sir," I said with a smile.
"Your welcome, my love," he said.
He took us down stairs and to the kitchen.
He lifted her up into her big girl chair and then pulled out the chair for me after giving me a morning kiss.
"Thank you," I told him.
He brought over our plates and then sat down.
"Happy Birthday, Princess Bailey," he said as he kissed her cheek.
"Tank you."
We ate our pancakes and listened as Bailey chattered on and on.
"Da-da, it your party too?" she asked.
"This one is just yours baby girl."
"When is yours?" she asked.
"Two days."
"Otay."
We ate as Bailey chatted about everything she was going to do at her party.
"Da-da, can I dance wif you?" she asked.
"Of course."
"Do you have a tong?" she asked.
"Whatever song my princess would like."
"I don't know, maybe Unca Emmy knows one."
"I bet mommy can pick something good," Edward said.
I loved listening to them talk to each other. Bailey hung on his every word.
I'm so happy they are close and my children have a loving father.
"I might," I said with a smile and tears forming in my eyes.
I got up as quickly as I could, I didn't want Edward to see the tears.
I went quickly into the bathroom and grabbed some tissue as I looked up to see Edward in the doorway.
"Tell me what's up, baby."
"Nothing, its really stupid," I said wiping the tears away.
"It's not stupid to me if it makes you cry."
"It's just really sweet and amazing to watch you and Bailey together, and it makes me sad that my father was never that way with me. I know its stupid to shed one tear over that man, but I am so grateful that you and Bailey are so amazing. You treat our children as if they are the most precious things to you. I've never had that kind of love until I met you," I said as more tears fell.
He pulled me into his arms and I could feel his breath against my hair as he spoke. "You and our children are the most precious, cherished things to me."
"Thank you for loving us so much. I love you, and you and our children are precious to me," I said as Cameron decided to let his presence known. "Whoa little guy, easy there."
Edward laughed as he smoothed his hand over my belly.
"Hey Cam, take it easy on mommy today," he said softly as he pressed his hand against my belly.
"Cam huh?"
"Yeah, its just a nickname. If you don't like it we don't have to call him that."
"It's very cute - Cam and Gray...sounds like two trouble making brothers."
"I'm sure Bailey will give them both a run for the money," Edward said as he held me to him.
"I'm sure."
"Are you ready to go see what our Princess may be doing?" he asked.
"Yes, up to trouble I'm sure."
We walked back into the kitchen hand in hand and we saw Bailey feeding her brother pancakes.
"Hi ma-ma, da-da, I feeding Gway," she said proudly.
"I see that," I said looking at his chocolate covered face.
"I didn't make mess on his outfit."
"Good job," I told her.
"I make you happy?" she asked.
"Yes, very."
"Let's get cleaned up, so we can take some pictures before the party," Edward said.
"Edward," I whined.
"We need pictures, baby."
"Do I have to be in them? I look like a beached whale."
"Yes, and you look beautiful."
I just gave him a look as we cleaned up the kids.
He winked and smirked at me.
I knew there was no way to win with him, so I gave up.
Once the kids were clean, he led us into the music room for pictures.
I groaned, I hated pictures.
I stood behind Bailey and fixed her crown as Edward set up his tripod.
"You know, we could always do some naked shots of you later, love," he whispered as I finished her crown.
"I look like a cow though."
"Stop, you do not. You look amazing pregnant. Remember the ones we took when you were pregnant with Bailey?"
I cringed at the thought, "Yes."
"Those pictures turn me on, love. I love seeing you so round and full with our child. It's really sexy to me."
"You're weird."
"Nope, just hopelessly in love with my beautiful, sexy pregnant wife."
I smiled at him as I felt my skin warm.
"Now you are perfect, love," he said with big smile. "Have as seat in the chair and I'll put the kids beside you."
I sat down and he brought Grayson to me and put him in my lap.
Then he lifted Bailey and sat her on the arm of the chair as he grabbed the clicker for camera and moved to sit on the other arm.
"Say cheeseburger," he said.
I smiled as the flash went off.
He posed us several different ways, before he let the kids go play and he took several pictures of just us.
"I can't wait to see how these turn out," I said.
"They will be beautiful, baby," he said. "But I'll be taking a few others later tonight that will be amazing."
"Okay," I told him...if they made him happy.
"When will everyone be here?" he asked.
"After nap time."
"Oooh... nap time," he said.
"Any thoughts on how to spend nap time?" I asked.
"I have a few," he said with a smirk.
"And what would those be?"
"You and me, our bed without clothes, making our sheets slide, as Emmett would say."
"Mmmm, I like the sound of that."
"When is nap time, love?"
"I'll let the kids play for about a half hour and then put them down."
"Sounds good. Is there anything you need help with for the party?"
"Not till everyone arrives."
"Okay, but I want to help. I don't want you overdoing it, baby," he said as he stood behind me and wrapped his arms around my stomach.
"Okay, I won't I suppose you can help me hang decorations while the kids play."
"I will. I don't want you standing up on anything."
"Alright, alright."
"Bella, your safety is the utmost importance to me," he said softly.
"I know, I just don't like feeling helpless either."
"I'm not trying to make you feel that way. I just want you to be careful, you are carrying precious cargo there, and I don't ever want to see you hurt," he said as I looked into his eyes and saw such love and concern there.
I smiled lovingly at him, how could I fault him for taking extra good care of me.
"I love you, my overprotective husband. Let's go hang some decorations," I said pressing my lips to his cheek.
I got out the decorations as Edward got the kids set up with their toys.
Edward helped me hang a happy birthday banner across the living room and fill the little goodie bags.
"These cookies are good, did you make them?" he asked as he put it all in his mouth.
"Yes, they go in the goodie bags...hands off," I said smacking his hand as he reached for another.
"Baby, that was harsh."
"Your being as bad as Emmett."
"I am not. He would eat all of them and not put any in the bags," he said with a smile. "I have put some in the bags."
"I know, I'm just playing with you. I do have some in the kitchen for you," I said as I leaned in and kissed his lips.
"You're seriously the best, baby."
I couldn't help but smile.
"Whatever, keep filling the bags."
"Does Emmett get a bag too?" he asked.
"Of course."
"You know he'll want more than just a few cookies, right?"
"To bad for him."
"You didn't make him anymore?" I asked.
"Nope, this isn't his party."
"True, but he thinks he's your favorite."
"Well he's wrong, you're my favorite," I said as I tied the bags.
"As it should be," he smirked.
"Emmett has a wife - she can bake him cookies."
"True, but your cookies are the best," he said as he put another one in his mouth.
"If you keep eating those, you'll get no cupcakes with my special frosting."
He looked at me with a mock shocked expression.
"I will bake Emmett his own batch when it's his birthday."
He just smiled over at me, "He'll love that. Is the frosting the buttercream one you make?"
"Of course."
"Do you have any left?" he asked as he wiggled his eyebrows.
"A bit," I told him with a smile.
"Can we use it at nap time?"
"If you would like."
"I do, baby. Trust me there's nothing better than eating the frosting off of your delectable nipples," he said as Bailey climbed up into my lap slowly.
"Mmm, I like the sound of that."
I looked down at the little girl in my lap.
"What's up, sweet girl?" I asked her as I stroked her hair.
"I sweepy, ma-ma."
"What about Grayson?" I asked.
"He asleep on floor."
We looked over to see him curled up with a stuffed animal sleeping away.
"Guess it's nap time now," Edward said with a wink.
"I guess it is," I said as Bailey got down and took my hand.
Edward went to pick up Grayson.
We took the kids up to their rooms and tucked them in their beds.
"Where's the frosting?"
"In the kitchen."
"Okay, go into our room and get naked, and be laying on our bed, ready for me when I get back," he said with a sexy smirk.
"Yes sir," I told him.
"Mmm... I like that."
"Me, calling you sir?"
"Yep," he called over his shoulder as he went downstairs.
I went into our room and stripped my dress, bra and panties off and laid out on the bed.
I could hear him walking up the stairs and my body reacted to him in anticipation. I could feel the wetness pooling between my thighs.
He walked into the room holding a dish of frosting in his hand.
"Mmm... such a beautiful sight," he said as he looked over at me.
I smiled at him and tried not to think about how huge I must look.
"Don't think that way, baby," he said as he sat down the frosting and starting taking his clothes off.
"What are you talking about?"
"I can see that you are thinking that you look huge, am I right?"
I didn't answer but I could feel the blush spread across my skin.
"You're not huge, you are sexy and beautiful," he said as he laid on the bed next to me.
"You make me believe it."
"I'm glad you are finally starting to believe it," he said as he lowered his head to my nipple, plucking at it with his lips.
I moaned and arched toward him.
"So beautiful," he murmured as he kissed his way over to my other breast and repeated the action.
I ran my fingers into his hair and held him close.
He sat up and reached for the frosting, "I almost forgot."
He spread a little bit across each nipple.
"Isn't that a gorgeous picture!" he said with a smile.
He reached to the nightstand for the camera sitting there.
"What are you doing?" I asked propping myself up on my elbows.
"Taking your picture."
"Edward," I whined.
"What? You're gorgeous."
"Fine," I said. "How do you want me?"
"Just like that, laying back, looking over your stomach at me."
I laid back and looked over at him.
He clicked a few pics and told me to roll to my side.
I don't think I will like these pictures very well.
He told me to lay my hand over my stomach and he snapped a few more.
"Are we done with pictures now?" I asked.
"I guess," he said with a sigh.
He laid the camera on the floor and leaned in and sucked the rest of the frosting off my nipples.
"Mmm... so tasty, love."
I moaned loudly as I arched closer to him.
"Lay on you back, Edward," I said as I sat up.
He rolled over and lay in his back.
He took my hand and helped me to get up on him.
I ran my fingers along his hard cock, before guiding him inside me.
Lately its been best if I'm on top, even though I miss seeing him hovering over me as he thrusted deeply inside me.
We both moaned at the contact.
"You look amazing, baby," he said as he took my hands in his.
I rolled my hips over him and I loved seeing his eyes flutter in pleasure.
I felt him thrust up into me and I moaned loudly.
"Mmm... yes, Edward."
He moved his hands to my hips, helping me move faster.
"Oohh... yes.." I murmured as he continued his movements.
He moved one hand to rub my clit, it wasn't possible for me to touch myself right now.
I could feel him getting harder inside me.
"You feel so good, Edward. Are you close?" I asked as his fingers kept rubbing over me.
"Yes," he groaned out. "Come for me, love."
"S..o close," I panted out as he pressed his thumb over my clit.
My pussy clamped on to him as I cried out.
"Fuck yes, love," he groaned out as I felt him spill inside me.
He rolled us to our sides as he cradled me against his body.
"That was beyond words, love."
"It really was," I said breathlessly.
"I can't wait to see those pictures."
"I hope they live up to your expectations," I said softly.
"They will - you're in them."
I couldn't help but roll my eyes at him.
"Don't, love...you are gorgeous to me, just as it should be."
"You flatter me so much, all the time. I feel I do it enough for you."
"It's not flattery baby, it's the truth."
I pulled him closer to me and wrapped my arms around his neck, "How did I get so lucky to have you in my life?"
"I'm the lucky one."
"How do you figure that?"
"You're the one who turned me into a loving man...I didn't used to be this way."
"I know, but this man has always been locked up inside of you. You were just waiting for the right key," I said softly.
"See - I'm lucky enough to have found my key."
"I guess that's one way to look at it."
"Baby, I'm so thankful for you every single day," he said.
"I'm thankful for you too. I don't know what my life would've been like. I know that I wouldn't be this happy and I wouldn't have these three wonderful children," I said as I leaned in and pressed my lips to his.
"We're both lucky, love."
"Mmm.. we are," I said kissing him again.
"I suppose we should get dressed before everyone gets here."
"Yeah, I guess. We do need to set out the cupcakes. Your mom and dad are bringing the pizzas."
"We still have more buttercream if you want to use it later," he said with a wink.
"Mmm...definitely a possibility," I said winking back at him.
We got dressed quickly and I re-did my hair.
"Let's go see if our princess is up," he said taking my hand.
We walked into Bailey's bedroom to see her climbing out of her bed.
"Ma-ma, is it time?"she asked.
"Yes sweetie, everyone should be here soon."
"Is Feth toming?" she asked.
"Yes, sweetheart."
"Yay, me want to dance wif him too."
I could hear Edward gritting his teeth.
I patted his arm to help him calm down.
"I'm going to get Grayson," he said.
Grayson was sitting up in his crib talking to himself when Bailey and I walked in behind Edward.
"Da-da," Bailey said as she pulled on his pant leg.
"What's up, baby?"
"Are you mad at me?" she asked looking up at him.
"No sweetheart, not at all."
"Otay," she said.
Grayson stood pulling on Edward's pants, trying to get his attention.
"Me, me da-da," he said.
Edward picked him up and kissed his cheek as he giggled.
"Da-da, you face tickly," Bailey said with a smile.
All three of them laughed bringing happy tears to my eyes.
"Baby, come over here," he said opening his arms to me.
We stood clinging together...a happy family.
We were safe, we were together and most of all we had each other and we were happy.
If only Alice and Jasper could find their happy ever after.
I still wanted to talk to her at some point, maybe talking to her on the phone would be better.
We heard the doorbell ring and we all went downstairs.
Edward opened the door standing there was Jasper and Carlie were there.
"Hey, man," Edward said as he hugged Jasper.
"Hey, how are ya?" he asked.
"Hanging in there."
I came up to him, "Are things okay?" I asked.
"Not really. Can I talk to you and Edward before we leave tonight?"
"Of course."
The doorbell rang again, Emmett walked in with Rosalie and Emma.
"Baby tousin is here," Bailey yelled.
Bailey jumped and bounced around them trying to see in the baby carrier.
"Calm down sweetheart, let Rosalie sit down and she'll let you see the baby," I said softly.
"I hold?" she asked.
"Yes," Rosalie said softly.
"Ma-ma, I hold! I hold!"
"I know, but just like when you held Grayson, you have to be very careful," I told her.
"Otay, ma-ma."
I moved her hands to support her head as Edward went to get the camera.
"I big ma-ma."
"You are, baby girl."
Edward took several pictures of her and baby Emma, before we put all the kids up there and he took several pictures.
Carlisle and Esme arrived with the pizza and aunty Ren as we were snapping pictures and I could hear Esme and Renata cooing over the kids.
"Oh my.. it makes my heart flutter to see all the kids together," Aunty Ren said.
I looked at her and she clutched her hand to her chest and she had a huge smile on her face.
"It's times like these that I truly miss Aro, he would've loved seeing the children all together."
"He definitely would have," I said softly.
"Make sure we get prints," Esme said as she leaned in to me.
"Of course," I said with a smile.
"How are you feeling, dear?" Renata asked me as she came to my side.
"Okay."
"Doesn't sound convincing, dear. Problems with Edward?" she asked.
"No, not at all, just a little tired."
"Not much longer till this little one is here," she said as she placed her hand on my stomach and Cameron kicked against her hand.
"Wow, he's a mover," she said.
"Yeah, he is," I said as Edward came up to us.
"Everything okay?" he asked.
"Yeah, Cameron is just making his presence known."
"He doesn't want to be left out of the fun," he said as he leaned in and kissed my cheek.
"Please take it easy, love," he whispered in my ear.
"I will."
Renata just smiled at us, "You two remind me of me and my Aro," she said as she laid her hand on her heart clutching her necklace which had hers and Aro's wedding rings on it.
Edward and I smiled over at her.
I couldn't help the tears that slipped quietly down my cheek as I listened to her.
Edward put his arm around me, hugging me close.
"Who's hungry?" Emmett asked from the doorway of the dining room.
"Me me," Bailey chanted.
"Come on, little Princess. You get to eat first," he said offering his hand to her.
"He's so different since Emma was born," I whispered to Edward.
"Yeah, much calmer and actually likable," he said with a laugh.
I nudged his shoulder as we walked into the dining room.
We watched as Emmett helped Bailey get her food and he got her set up in her chair and then he went and got Rosalie's food for her.
He's so responsible and attentive, it's kind of weird.
"Have a seat, love. I'll go get you and Grayson some pizza," Edward said as he kissed my cheek.
"Thank you."
I watched as he walked away and couldn't help but smile at my sexy husband.
Edward came back a few moments later with pizza for us.
"Here you are, love. Would you like something to drink?" he asked as he set down Grayson's plate down. He even broke up the pizza into small pieces.
"Iced tea would be great, thanks."
He went and fetched me some iced tea and brought it to me.
He sat down next to me and we ate quietly.
"Edward, what do you think is up with Jasper? He looks kind of sad," I said leaning into him.
"I'm sure it's something with Alice."
"I'm sure. I know that going to see her would be a bad idea, but do you think it would be okay if I called her?"
"If you're really determined to."
"I am. But I don't want to do anything without your thoughts and approval," I said softly.
"I just worry that she'll be horrible to you and hurt you again."
"I know. But on the phone I can just hang up, you can be there with me and if it gets too much you can hang up or something."
"Okay then," he said.
"If you really think its a bad idea, I don't have to. I just feel like I need an explanation from her."
"It's fine, I want to give you peace of mind."
"Okay."
"I love when you're so agreeable."
"I am, but I'm fighting with myself to not to control the situation. I love you, baby and I'll support you and I just don't want her to hurt you again."
"Thanks for supporting me."
"Always, baby."
"Ma-ma, Unca Emmy said it pwesent time. Is it?" she asked smiling up at me.
"Are you all done eating?"
"Uh-huh," she said.
"Let's wash your face first."
"Otay, Ma-ma."
I stood up a bit fast and Cameron kicked really hard.
"Ooh... not so hard buddy," I said rubbing over my belly.
"You okay, baby?"
"Yeah, just Cameron didn't like getting up that fast."
"Are you sure?" he asked concern filled his eyes.
"Yes, I promise I'm fine."
He nodded as I went to wash Bailey's face.
After her face was washed we started on her gifts.
Edward handed her gift after gift, and she opened each one excitedly.
I was very proud to hear a "Tank you" after every gift.
"Ma-ma, look I got a dolly that looks like me from Gramma and Pop-pop," she said holding up her doll as Edward took her picture.
"She's beautiful."
"Tank you," she said softly as Edward handed her another present.
"Who's it from?" I asked him.
"Aunty Ren," he said.
"Edward dear, you might want to help her with that, Renata told him.
He nodded and went to sit by her.
He helped her open the box and he pulled out a picture frame.
"What is it?" Emmett asked.
"I.. It's a picture of Bailey when she was a baby with Uncle Aro," Edward said.
Bailey got up and hugged Renata and kissed her cheek.
"Tank you. I miss Unca Aro. He watches over me. I swept wif my bear all the time."
Aunty sniffled and wiped at her eyes, so did I. "Such a sweet, smart girl."
"My present next," Emmett said.
He handed Bailey her gift looking excited.
She ripped off the paper to reveal a doll house.
"I don't have any dollies for da house," she said looking up at Emmett as he handed her another box.
She tore at the paper to reveal an entire family of dolls.
I couldn't believe that Emmett actually got her a whole set of dolls.
"Tank you, tank you unca Emmy, you best!" She shouts as she hugs the box of dolls.
"I'm the best," he said with a huge smile.
Edward just rolled his eyes.
"Am I done now? Me and Carlie want to go play."
"Go ahead, sweetheart."
The girls ran off to the play area to play as Grayson climbed up in Carlisle's lap.
"Pop," he said as he hugged him.
"He's getting so big," Carlisle said as he cuddled with him.
"Yes he is," I said smiling at my little boy.
"You're not far from your due date, Bella," Esme said.
"Yeah it's getting close."
"July 4th," Edward said as he placed his hand on my stomach.
"Our own little firework," I said.
"That's awesome. Did you guys pick a name?" Rosalie asked.
"Cameron Edward."
"Aww.. that's cute," she said with a smile.
"Thanks," we both said.
"Ma-ma, we have cake now?"
"Sure, sweetie."
We all moved into the dining room as Esme brought over the small princess cake and Edward lit the candles and we all started to sing.
Bailey was simply thrilled to be the center of attention.
She was the exact opposite of me, I hated it. I still do.
After we were finished singing, she closed her eyes and blew out her candles.
"Did you make a wish, sweetie?" I asked.
"I did," she said with a smile.
Esme helped me cut and serve the cake.
"Bella, let me finish that for you. You go sit by Edward and rest," Emmett said taking the plates from my hands.
"Really...thank you."
I went to sit next to Edward, "What the hell happened to Emmett? He's like a new person."
"I know, must be the daddy effect."
"I'm sure Rose must be pleased."
We both watched as everyone ate their cake. Emmett and Rose were the first to leave and then Carlisle and Esme left with Aunty Ren.
"Hey Jasper, what's up?" Edward asked him as we sat on the couch.
"I'm not sure how to say this."
"Just say it," Edward said.
"I'm thinking of filing for divorce."
"Okay. That's understandable, Jasper. You've done everything to stand by her. You have my support," Edward said.
"Really? You aren't angry?" he asked.
"No man, I've been wondering if you were going to divorce her or not. It may wake her the fuck up."
"I still love her but she doesn't want to see Carlie or me and when she does she's mean and cruel - I have to think about what's best for Carlie."
"Have you started the paperwork?" Edward asked.
"Not yet, I wanted to talk to you first."
"Do you think it would help if I talked to her?" I asked as both Edward and Jasper looked at me.
"I don't know - she's so hostile."
"I just want to know why she despises me so much, and why she would do what she did."
"I wish I could tell you."
"I know, I just thought it would help. I hate that she's not the same anymore," I said with a sigh.
"Bella, I understand, trust me I do. But I think it would be best if you didn't call her. She'll just hurt you with her words. The last time that she said anything about you was after Victoria sent those pictures to Edward. She said she's hopes that Edward kicked you to the curb and that he rots in hell," he said as he looked over at us both.
I could feel the lump rise in my throat - I wish I could understand.
I nodded, not trusting myself to speak at this moment.
Edward put his arm around me, he knows me well.
"I'm sorry, Bella. I wish I could be more positive about it. But like Edward said, maybe by me having her served with divorce papers it could wake her up, or not," he said softly.
"We'll hope," I said quietly.
"I should go, it looks like the kids are getting tired."
"Okay, call us anytime if you need anything at all," Edward said.
"I will. Thanks for being so supportive. I'm not sure how your parents will take it," he said as he picked up Carlie.
"They will be sad that Alice drove you to it but they will understand."
"I hope so, I don't want them to think I'm abandoning her, I still love her. But I can't keep putting us through the heartache. Especially with Carlie asking about her mom and why she's not here," he said softly.
"They will understand - believe me they are baffled and embarrassed and hurt over Alice's behavior," Edward said.
"Bye," we both said.
"Ma-ma, I sweepy," Bailey said as she ran over to us.
"Okay honey, let's get ready for bed."
We carried them upstairs and got them both ready for bed.
I had a lot on my mind as I changed Bailey.
"Did you have a good birthday, sweetheart?" I asked her as I took off her princess dress.
"Yes, Ma-ma tank you."
"I'm glad. You are the sweetest girl, I was so proud of you, telling everyone thank you after each present. You're growing up so fast."
She gave me a sleepy smile.
"I wuv you, Ma-ma," she said as she reached up and hugged my neck.
"I love you, my sweet Bailey."
I sat watching her as she drifted off to sleep.
I couldn't imagine not wanting to see my own child.
I felt sorry for Carlie, not knowing a mother's love is hard. I will try to show her as much love as I can whenever I am around her.
I know Esme has been spending extra time with her.
"Bella?"
"Yes," I said looking up at him.
"Are you okay? You seemed lost in thought."
"I was. I just can't understand how Alice doesn't want to be around Carlie. I wouldn't know what to do if I wasn't around my children."
"I don't know, baby. I wish I did."
"Did Grayson fall asleep?" I asked as I stood up.
"Yeah, right away."
"Hmm... are you ready for bed?" I asked.
"Yes."
He took my hand and led to our room.
I felt rather worn out - I can definitely tell my time is almost here.
We got changed and I climbed in bed, as much as I wanted to make love with Edward I just didn't have the energy to do it.
He pulled me to him and cradled my head against his chest.
"I love you, thank you for loving me," I said softly as I yawned.
"Always," he whispered against my hair.
"We can use the buttercream tomorrow," I murmured as I felt his arms tighten around me.
"Whenever love, you need sleep."
"Mmm hmm," I sighed. "Night."
I leaned up and kissed his lips.
"Night love."