Chapter 246

• Running my fingers up and down his spine, I play with the soft hairs at the back of his neck as I catch his lips with mine and kiss him. I can taste the saltiness of my tears, which only makes me want him so much more. Finally, I feel him descend fully, his strong body covering me from top to toe. I can't stop the moan that rises to my lips, the pleasure of his touch overwhelming. Moving my hips, I find his hard length and we both groan as my heat finds his. Everything about this feels so very different and we both know it. His proclamation has changed something between us, catapulting us into the unknown.
• Holding my gaze, Edward moves his hand between us, lining himself up before he pauses as his tip finds my entrance. Time stands still and I swear I can feel his rapid heartbeats echo with mine as we both release a shaky breath. Something vital passes between us and I can feel his decision through our bond. Then, very slowly, he begins to pump his hips ever so slightly, moving deeper and deeper with every single thrust. I can feel every inch of him as he fills me. His eyes stay transfixed on mine as though he's trying to catch a glimpse into my soul and for the first time in my life, I allow myself to be vulnerable, I open myself to the possibility of love and what I find within my mate's loving gaze, can't be described with words. He makes me feel whole, complete, and part of something so much greater than myself.
• When Edward really begins to move, I am able to feel his pleasure as though it were my own. Our joint pleasure is so much more intense than our previous experiences. This experience goes beyond our blood bond, beyond our mating bond, beyond our existing selves and we both know it. Edward is right there with me, experiencing everything in the exact same way. Time stands still and the world fades away as we both hurtle towards that pinnacle of bliss. When we finally achieve it, we fall together, our hearts racing in tandem beats as we collapse against one another.