Forbidden Heat

“Edward!” I called his name suddenly and blushed as I realized that my voice came out much louder than I anticipated. Perhaps it was my own anxiousness or the overwhelming silence that made my voice sound so loud.

“What is it?” Edward asked as he faced me.

“Umm…” I hesitated. How do I say this without it coming out as weird? It’s been a long while since I should have said it. Will he feel bad that I had forgotten?

“…Natalia?” Edward called my name questioningly seeing that I didn’t continue.

I got up and pulled Edward to his feet. I didn’t know why I did this exactly, but I felt like what I was going to say had to be made official and standing up face-to-face made it seemed more official?

“I…I’m sorry I didn’t say this before...” I started in a weak voice. Why is my voice shaking so much?

Edward looked at me silently as he waited for me to continue. I can do this. I need to do this properly.

“Edward! Thank you for saving me!” I said firmly as I stared straight into his eyes. His eyes sparkled in the warm light of the fountain; his eyes are so captivating.

“…What?” Edward paused before asking in a soft whisper. He seemed a little confused as he cocked his head slightly to the side. I guess he wasn’t expecting a thank you from me after over ten years and many hours after he’d told me the truth.

“Thank you…for saving me in the forest that day. I meant to say this earlier but…I guess with everything that was going on, I sort of just…forgot. I’m sorry, really!” I explained rapidly as I panicked and couldn’t stop blabbing. I don’t think I’m saying any of this right at all.

hard? Edward was bent over as he continued to laugh. I just watched him as he laughed like a jolly little boy. Edward is amazing, really. Even after all the things he’s been through, he’s still able to move forward, carve a place in the world for himself, and laugh so carefree and happily like this. Watching him,

funny?” I asked

worry, Natalia. I didn’t save you because I wanted any

more about Edward and who he really was. I nuzzled closer against his chest and

inside,” Edward whispered as he led me inside with his arms still wrapped

by the hand and led me back to the guest bedroom. Since Edward was the one leading me, we got back to the room in no time. Standing in

with him all the way to his bedroom. He opened the door swiftly and ushered me in before closing and locking the door behind us. To my absolute surprise, the room’s lights were already on and there were two laptops and

working until just now?” I

right? You can sleep here with me,” Edward replied as he ignored

I began to realize that Edward would answer a question that he didn’t want to

time after you sent me to bed? Were you planning to continue working if you didn’t bring me back here

work doesn’t get done by themselves and some works require you to work in different time zones,”

sat on the bed. I was sure that if I went back to the guestroom just now, he would have come back here to continue working until morning. He’s

and sleep with me,” I said sweetly as I patted the spot on the bed

hope you never say something like that to someone else…” Edward muttered as he got into bed with

as he

I can finally go to sleep…”