The clock informed me that we had been lost in our own personal bliss for over two hours by the time we finally relaxed. We were both breathing heavily, even though Edward had no reason to breathe at all. Our chests rose and fell in the same time and our hands found each other in the dark room.

“You kept your control very well.” I applauded.

“It wasn’t as hard as I expected.” He breathed

“I‘m glad. It was actually better than I predicted.” I admitted

“What did you expect? I’m good at everything, remember?”

I laughed and pressed my lips to his once more. An involuntary shiver ran through me as the adrenaline was subsiding. He responded by lifting me off of the bed with one arm and tucking under the blankets. In a split second he was beside me again. Our bodies formed together perfectly, like a puzzle. He tangled his feet with mine and pulled my head against his chest. He inhaled my scent and breathed –

“Isabella Cullen.”

I grinned.

“Mrs. Edward Cullen.” He continued. “I like it.”

“I love it.” I agreed.

“I love you.” He edited. “Sleep, Bella. Tomorrow is a big day. There are many plans and preparations that need to be made. We need you coherent.”

I laughed. “Sleep will come easy enough. I am exhausted.”

He smiled my favorite half-smile and kissed my forehead. Tonight, he sang a different song. One that I was familiar with. It was an old Billy Joel song that my mom used to listen to. I was fast asleep before he hit the second verse

“….I promised I would never leave you, and you should always know
Wherever you may go, no matter where you are, I never will be far away
Goodnight my angel now its time to sleep, And still so many things I want to say
And like a boat out on the ocean, I’m rocking you to sleep. 
The waters dark and deep inside this ancient heart, you’ll always be a part of me.”

I vaguely remember him kissing me just before the last two lines.

“Someday we’ll all be gone, but lullabies go on and on
they never die, that’s how you and I will be…..”