Falling for a Dark Soul

Chapter Fourteen

Disclaimer: None of this mine, nor do I claim to be Stephenie Meyer. I just like to dabble in the playground that she created with Bella, Edward and her Twilight characters. No copyright infringement is intended.

Anyhow, up next will be Edward and we'll get some Edward and Katie time. We'll also move forward in time, going to the launch party for New Moon cosmetics. While at the launch party, a blast from the past will make an appearance. Leave me some loving and thank you for reading!!

Chapter Fourteen

Edward

After eating dinner, Bella suggested we watch a movie. With a coy smirk, she pulled up How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the live action version. I didn't personally care for Jim Carrey, but Katie was glued to the television, curled up between us. The stuffed toy I'd given her was in her arms as she snuggled with Bella. When the movie was over, Bella ran her fingers through Katie's hair. "Come on, Kit Kat. Bed time," she said.

"No," she whined. "I want to stay up with you and Mr. Edward."

"You're falling asleep on me," Bella quipped, helping a drowsy Katie to her feet. "Also, Edward said you don't have to call him Mr. Edward anymore."

"Oh, yeah," she yawned. She clambered back onto the couch and into my lap. Her little arms snaked around my neck. She sighed, cuddling against me. "Can't I stay up, Edward? Please?"

Bella rolled her eyes. I rubbed Katie's back and kissed her forehead. "Sorry, Little One. It's time for you to go to bed."

"Uh huh," she replied sleepily.

I looked down at her. Her eyes were closed and she was down for the count. I held her as I stood up. Bella led me to Katie's room. I put the now sleeping girl under the covers. Bella kissed her cheek. With a smile, she took my hand and led me out of the room. Sam was sitting outside of the room, his tail wagging. "Do you want to stay with Katie, Sam?" I asked.

He barked lowly, walking past Bella and me and into the bedroom. He hopped onto the bed, curling up by Katie's feet. His tail wagged as I laughed. "I see how it is, Sam," I chuckled.

"Will he be okay in there?" Bella asked.

"That girl is the most protected person on this street," I answered soothingly. I gently tugged on her hand and we went back downstairs. We settled on the couch with a couple of glasses of wine.

"Do you want to watch another movie? Something a little less childish, Grinch," Bella teased.

I snorted and nodded. "Whatever you'd like, angel."

"My mom's favorite holiday movie was Love, Actually," Bella smiled. "We'd usually watch it over Thanksgiving weekend. Phil hated it. So, it was a girl's tradition. I know you're not a girl ... never mind ... it's stupid."

"Bella, I like that movie. I've seen it," I said, guiding her to cuddle with me.

"You don't mind?" she asked.

"As long as I get to spend time with you, I'm happy, angel," I breathed, brushing my lips over hers. We kissed for a few moments before Bella pulled back. She picked up the remote and she started the movie. We arranged ourselves on the couch. Bella was laying in front of me, idly running her fingers along my arm that was draped over her stomach.

While the movie played, I'd never felt so content. I always felt the need to be on the go. I never stopped for a moment. Even while I was married to Tanya, I worked myself to the bone to provide for both of us. After my divorce, I worked to dull the pain of her betrayal. Now? Holding Bella as she watched this romantic movie? It felt incredible and I was happy to be here with her. Feeling her warmth and her body next to mine felt right.