THE Teaser Chapter 25

Edward held his hand out for me to take to help me into the tub. I stepped into the warmth of the water, and sank myself down into Edward so that my back was to his chest. I light moan escaped me as the warmth of both his body and the water enveloped me. His hands came around my waist, pulling me closer to him, his legs bent, knees up on either side of me. I laid my head back against his shoulder, reveling in the comfort of being in his arms despite the circumstances. This was the perfect way to reconnect after being apart. 

We sat in silence, neither one of us talking. I knew he wasn’t up for it so I didn’t push him. I was hoping this would be soothing enough, helping to ease him somewhat after the stressful 72 hours he had endured.

I felt his lips press onto my neck in a delicate kiss, sending a shiver to erupt through me. It was loving and so gentle that my heart was fighting to beat out of my chest for him. That’s how we spent the next hour in the tub - lightly caressing each other in an innocent manner. There was nothing sexual about it. But even with that said, his kisses still felt resistant, held back and I was struggling to figure out why. He claimed he ‘needed’ me so would it be irrational to fear he would leave me? Honestly, at this point, I wasn’t sure what to expect from him anymore.

Ultimately, conversation began. He was the first to speak and I hadn’t realized how concerned I had been with the silence till he uttered that first sentence and relief washed over me. Our talk was brief, skimming over trivial topics, nothing of essence and I went along, keeping him in his comfort. There was plenty to discuss but now was not the time.