Chapter 248

• A large lump forms in my throat making it impossible for me to say anything more, so I simply nod my head. Then I wrap my arms around him and we both lie back down, arms wrapped tightly around one another as we savor every remaining moment we have together. When his lips find mine and he begins to make love to me one last time, neither of us say a word, each of us allowing our bodies to express the depths of our emotions. As we rapidly approach completion, our animals rise to the surface urging us to blood bond one last time, fortifying our bond before our long separation.
• Reluctantly we both get up and get dressed. I watch as he packs his overnight bag and then we spend the rest of our time left, wrapped in each other's arms. When the heavy sound of a car pulling up outside of our house fills the air, I'm fighting back tears. I follow him to the door and cling to him as he presses a final and passionate kiss goodbye to my lips. The tears I've desperately been trying to hold back begin flowing down my cheeks when he whispers softly that loves me in my ear. Unable to answer him vocally, I send every ounce of what I feel for him through our bond and when Edward reluctantly moves down the front steps and disappears into the darkness, I know that he's felt the extent of my love for him.
• A pair of strong female arms wrap around my shoulders, giving me enough strength and comfort to lift my head and watch as the taillights of my Uncle's sleek car fades into the black night. The ache in my chest grows, but the overwhelming love we've just shared with one another soothes away some of the pain. Turning my tearstained face, I'm met by Alice's compassionate green eyes, who instantly tugs me into a comforting embrace.