Chapter 135

• Strong arms suddenly wrap around me from behind and I startle slightly before quickly realizing that it's only Edward. I've been so completely lost in this moment that I haven't even registered that he has come out of the bathroom to find me. Joining our hands together, I lean back against him, closing my eyes as I take a moment to revel in the welcoming sun at my front and the comforting heat of my mate's strong body at my back. I sigh in complete contentment and can feel Edward's happiness mix with mine.
• When Edward's head touches the side of mine as he leans forward to kiss my neck, I immediately feel the cold droplets of water on my skin and shiver slightly. A wave of playfulness rises within him and suddenly my entire neck is drenched by his wet hair and I screech out in loud and uncontained laughter. Turning me in his arms he continues his teasing by dragging his wet hair wherever he can touch me, before finally relenting to my begging pleas to stop. When I'm finally able to catch my breath, I realize that his smell is different than usual because of the unfamiliar shampoo and body wash he has used, but my wolf easily searches out his natural scent and she wags her tail excitedly. He smells incredible.
• Biting my lip, I raise my eyes to meet his and can quite literally feel my heart skip a beat in my chest when our eyes lock. I am struck by how different he looks this morning. He seems freer and more carefree, as though a large weight has been lifted off of his shoulders. His eyes appear lighter as well, shining towards me like sun reflecting on sea green water. I'm rendered temporarily speechless, completely overwhelmed by his beauty.