Some of you in the fandom would be aware that one of our own, Katalina, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. And so, the fandom has come together to create a fabulous compilation of stories...from prompts given by Katalina herself.
My contribution is an NC17 version of Edward's thoughts leading up to when he kissed Bella.
Beta: HollettLA
Here's a teaser:
"Exhilarating isn't it?" I asked, excited beyond words
by Alice’s vision, my shallow, panting breaths having nothing to do with
exertion from running. I waited for Bella to disentangle herself from my body, but
to my surprise, she did not move a muscle.
"Bella?" I asked, confused, my smile fading quickly. Though I scented her arousal, I immediately
sensed something was wrong…her uneven breathing and racing heart along with her
tightened muscles attesting to that fact.
"I think I need to lie down," she gasped.
That’d
be fine by me!
"Oh, sorry," I apologized, mentally berating myself for
my lack of sensitivity.
"I think I need help," she added in a weak voice.
I laughed nervously as I gently loosened her hold around my neck,
and in one swift movement, I pulled her off my back before cradling her in my
arms. It was then, as I noticed that all the color had drained from her face, I
realized that I had more pressing matters to attend to other than my own
selfish desires.
As I carefully placed her down on the soft cushion of the ferns
beneath, I asked, "How do you feel?"
"Dizzy, I think," she replied, her eyes barely open.
"Put your head between your knees," I suggested.
Or
perhaps I could do that for you?
I was, indeed, thoroughly depraved...