I didn't even have to look at Bella to know she was blushing. I could practically taste the blood pooling in her pale cheeks.

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BPOV

Stupid know-it-all vampires. I thought acidly.

Of course they had to have those stupid extrasensory abilities that allow them to know exactly what we were up to.

I had to admit though, I'd never actually received a formal “talk” before. I was never around boys with my mom and my dad was too awkward and embarrassed to ever broach the subject before. I'm sure if he had known about Edward sleeping with me in my room, then he could have found the courage, or anger, somehow, to bring it up.

“There are many risks to sexual intercourse between creatures of different species. Now I know we may appear human, but our genetic make-up has actually been altered. There have been stories about inter-species breeding, more specifically between humans and vampires. Normally, humans call them incubi. Sexually aggressive entities of males. Those have usually been vampires that seduce women then kill them, or in some cases, impregnate them.” Carlisle said matter-of-factly.

“But as you know, some of these may be myths. We're not trying to scare you two, we are simply trying to inform you.” Esme said trying to smile appropriately.

I tried to smile back through the shock of the words that I was trying to process.

“So, in conclusion, as every good parent, who knows they can't keep their 'teenagers' from having sex, should say, practice safe sex, please.” Carlisle said smiling widely, though it did not reach his eyes.

“You guys are free to go. I'm going to start a late lunch for Bella.” Esme said smiling, as she shooed us from the room.

Edward led me back to his room and sat back on the bed, patting the space next to him.

“Are you scared now?” he asked, his voice saturated with sadness.

“Not…exactly. It's more I really want to think things through before we do anything, now.” I said after a pause to think.

He perked up as if struck by a new idea.

“Bella. I…want to do things right by you. Hold on a moment.” he said, as he quickly appeared at his wardrobe, rummaging around for something in particular.