Chapter 232

• We spend about an hour browsing. Joseph is extremely helpful and we are finally able to agree upon a beautiful wine-colored Honda CR-V. The SUV has all the space I might need in its trunk and Joseph assures me that it gets excellent mileage. When he says that I'll be able to pick it up prepped and ready the next afternoon, I feel my eyes bulge. Edward is extremely happy to hear this and as we say our goodbyes I casually pinch my arm, just to make sure that I'm not dreaming. Pain immediately rises and Edward quickly glances in my direction with concern, reminding me of our bond and that he must have felt my subtle pinch. Damn blood bond. My cheeks burn in embarrassment and I shake my head to discourage him from asking about it.
• We get into Edward's truck and just as I've finished securing my seatbelt I feel two hands gently cradle my face before two soft lips find mine and lure them into a toe-curling, intense kiss that leaves me completely breathless.
• "Thank you," Edward whispers against my lips when he eventually pulls back.