The Imprint or the Blood Singer

Chapter 23

 Edward strolled into his room, babyless, while Maisie finishing an essay for one of her classes. This whole online college was actually kind of appealing to her, she was considering doing it for all four years. Edward sat down next to her, careful not to disturb as Maisie checked over it once more before hitting the submit button.

"Who has her now? Embry, Jacob, or Rose?" Maisie asked as she closed the laptop.

"Actually Charlie and Bella."

Maisie raised an eyebrow causing Edward to laugh. Bella and Charlie were the last two people they had expected to grow so attached to Masen, yet somehow the two constantly found their child at the Swans' residence. Aside from Maisie and Edward, Bella spent the most time with Masen— both with her dad and when she was with Jacob. Charlie had been surprisingly taking the whole "need-to-know" status very well. He even stopped commenting on Masen's growth after the third visit, realizing she was definitely getting older every time he saw her.

"Bella said she'll drop Masey at Billy's tomorrow when she goes to see Jacob."

"Before or after we get to the house."

"Before. She's headed early because she and Jacob are going on a date."

"So we have a night off, what should we do?"

Edward pulled Maisie off the bed. "I would tell you to find an outfit but Alice will be here in 3... 2... 1."

Alice bursted into Edward's room. She gave him an excited to look to which he just nodded. Maisie wished she had some sort of powers, not enjoying the silent conversation between the two siblings. Alice bounced on her heels before pulling Maisie towards her room. When she was done working her magic, Maisie looked in the mirror. Alice truly had a gift and it wasn't seeing the future. The girl was in a nice sundress, long sleeve top underneath with the cooling weather. Her hair and makeup were natural but still glamorous, kind of like when she went to the dance club with Edward during vacation. It took a few arguments but Alice finally relented and let Maisie wear booties instead of a straight stiletto heel.

Edward was dressed nicely as well when Maisie greeted him back at his room. She poked at the collar of his blazer, she wasn't sure if she had ever seen him super dressed up before. Maisie linked her arm in his and the two started to walk towards the forest.

"Carlisle and Esme were asking about us the other day," Edward said as he helped Maisie over a giant rock.

"Hmm?"

"When you were with the pack. They wanted to know if we were going to move out... of Forks."

Maisie stopped and Edward looked down at her.

"They don't think we can hide Masen from the small town for much longer. Carlisle thinks eventually Masey's growing will stabilize and we need to think about what we'll do when that happens."

"I guess I didn't think about that. La Push, Forks. It's all I've ever known."

"Well, we have time. I don't know how much but we've got time."

Maisie and Edward finally made it to their destination. A meadow of small purple flowers. Maisie sat down with him in the middle of the field. It was pleasant. Everything felt right. Edward chuckled slightly as Maisie frowned when he pulled her to her feet and moved from holding her.

"Why'd you mo— Edward?" the girl barely whispered as she watched him kneel down and pull out a small velvet box.

"I admit normally in my day we got married before the baby," Edward awkwardly chuckled. "But I guess nothing about us is conventional anyway. We've had lots of ups and downs but I wouldn't change any of it... well except for when I, um, bit you. I would love to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"