(A/N: The first three chapters of this story does not belong to me, but to seamonkologist. He/she allowed me to adopt this story, so everything from the fourth chapter onward will be my work. Kudos to seamonkologist! Enjoy!)

"You're sure you'll be okay by yourself?" Edward asks her again.

Bella rolls her eyes and I suppress a chuckle. "Yes, Edward, I'll be fine. Now you all go, have fun. I promise to stay away from all sharp corners and pointy objects. I'll probably just sit around reading until you get back on Sunday."

Edward, she'll be fine. Alice would have seen if anything was going to happen to her. He glanced over at me and nodded once. Turning back to her, he leans in to kiss her. The rest of the family and I slip out to the garage, giving them some privacy.

The Denail clan had called us a few days ago, wanting to meet up around the Canadian border for a weekend of hunting and catching up. We'd agreed, though Edward was reluctant to leave Bella, who had already planned on a "sleep over" with Alice for the weekend.

After some convincing from us and Bella, he'd finally relented, asking Alice repeatedly for hours if she saw Bella's furture change at all. According to Alice, the most exciting thing Bella was planning was bubble bath and a scary movie.

As Emmett, Rosalie, Alice, and Jasper loaded into Emmett's Jeep, I helped Esme into the Mercedes.

Edward, we need to get going now. Give Bella our best and hurry it up.

I heard a faint growl from inside, then him wishing her goodbye and a safe, boring weekend.

"Those two are so cute together, aren't they?" Esme asks beside me.

I smile warmly over at the love of my existence. "They are. I'm glad that Bella has come into our lives. She's been so good for Edward."

We lean in and gently brush our lips together, pulling away when Emmett makes loud gagging noises from the Jeep beside us.

"Come on! You're our parents! Keep that private!" Rosalie slaps the back of his head, making him wince as I chuckle again.

Edward finally emerges from the house and hops into the backseat of the Mercedes, opting to ride with us rather than put up with the teasing as he mopes.

"She'll be fine Edward," I reassure him, putting the car in reverse and backing out of the garage. As I turn around and head down the driveway, Emmett dangerously close behind me, we hear Bella from the porch call out 'Have fun!'

The ride is more or less quiet for the three of us. Esme and I hold hands over the center console and light classical music plays. Edward sulks in the backseat.

"I am not sulking," he snaps at me.

"Edward, dear, it's okay to miss her while you're gone," my wife says. "Being away from your mate is hard. But Bella might enjoy a little alone time, and we'll be back on Sunday evening."

He sighs and straightens up in his seat. "I know. I just worry about her. She seems to get in trouble all the time. I worry about her being there alone all weekend. If Charlie hadn't gone for the weekend, I'd have made her go home."

She'd never have let that happen, I think. "Let's just not worry about it, okay?"

Before he can answer, my cell phone rings. I glance at the caller ID. The hospital. I answer it on the second ring.

"Carlisle Cullen."

"Carlisle, I'm sorry to bother you. I know you've requested the next few days off, but Dr. Katz has called in sick and we don't have any one else who can cover for him. Is there any chance at all that you'd be able to make it in?"

I sigh internally. I guess you don't have to worry, Edward. I'll watch over Bella this weekend. "I can come in." I pull over on the side of the road. Emmett pulls up behind me. I can hear them already asking Alice whats going on. "What time do you need me?"

"As soon as you can get here. You'll be working until midnight, if that's okay."

"That's fine. I'll be there soon." I exchange goodbyes and snap my phone shut. Turning to my wife, I give her an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry dear. You know I can't say no to the hospital."

Returning my smile, she nods understandingly. "Of course. Would you like us to call the Denali clan and reschedule?"

"No, no. You all go and have fun. I'll run back, we're not that far yet." I look back at Edward. "Will you drive your mother?"

"Of course."

We hop out of the car as Emmett leans out the side of his massive Jeep. "Carlisle, come on. You're going to miss out on all the big game!"

"I have responsibilities, Emmett. You all go have fun. I'm going to run home. I'll keep Bella company this weekend."

"You sure will," Alice says. I look at her questioningly, but she just shrugs and turns to stare into Jasper's eyes. I can't help but smile at the love my children have found with one another.

Walking around to the passenger side of the car, I kneel down to be eye level with Esme. "Send everyone my best and let them know I'm sorry I couldn't see them."

"I will." Leaning out the window and pressing her lips to mine, we share a brief intimate moment, ignoring Emmett's childish antics this time. "I'll miss you," she says softly as we break apart.

"And I'll miss you." One last kiss and I stand, bidding everyone else a goodbye. After they pull away and head down the road once more, I turn and run back towards Forks. I'll just go straight to the hospital, I figure, letting Bella have as much alone time as possible.

At seven past midnight, I stride out of the hospital, waiting until I'm alone before taking off for home. It's late, and Bella is sure to be asleep. I'll just slip in and perhaps do a little reading, or work on some of the files I was planning on leaving for Sunday night.

The house is dark as I enter, the only sounds Bella's heartbeat and the sounds of her breathing. I head quickly into my study, closing the door, though I know I won't make enough sound to wake Bella.

I select a handful of files from my pile on my desk and set to work.

I'm just putting away my third file when I pause at noises from upstairs. Bella's heart begins pounding and I hear her groaning. She sounds like she's in pain. I drop my file and ghost up the stairs, my hand hovering over the doorknob to Edward's room when I hear, "Oh, yes."

Then the scent hits me.

For as long as Edward has been bringing Bella to our home, I've always noticed how sweet her blood smelled, but I'd never once craved it as the rest of the family had. Though pleasant, it didn't draw me to it.

But this scent was...heavenly. It was heady, tinged with Bella's natural floral scent. It was intoxicating. Bella was heavily aroused.

And if she was aroused, and alone, as she believed herself to be, then that must mean she was...

My own arousal shoots through my body, landing in my groin. I swallow thickly as I harden against my slacks.

You monster! This is your son's mate you're becoming aroused over!

But despite my brain yelling at me, I inhale deeply, taking in the scent again, even as Bella softly whimpers Edward's name from inside his room. She obviously does not know I am here. I step back, pressing myself again the wall across from the door. I can hear her panting lightly, the sounds of the bedsheets rustling as though she's writhing.

I close my eyes and am assaulted with the image of Bella, nude, writhing in pleasure, touching her smooth, young, warm body. She whimpers again and I harden even more. It's almost painful now. Stepping forward, I silently lean against the door, my nose near the seam between it and the door frame. Her scent becomes stronger and I greedily drink it in. Of it's own accord, my hand drifts down my body and presses against my erection, trying to relieve some of the pressure. It only futher arouses me.

"Oh Edward, please touch me," Bella begs into the silence.

I bite my lip to avoid the moan the threatens to fall from me. This is too much. I need to leave, but...I can't. I can't bring my legs to move, I can't pull myself away from this scent. So, with shame rushing through me, I make quick work of my button and zipper on my slacks, releasing my erection. I suck in another lungful of Bella's arousal, and a bead of fluid gathers at the head of my penis.

"I'm so wet for you. Taste me."

I close my eyes, wrapping my fist around my shaft and slowly pumping it up and down. I can hear her now, hear the sounds of her fingers moving against her slick flesh. With my eyes squeezed shut, I can almost see her. See her fingers dancing over the swollen bundle of nerves, spreading her arousal around, slipping between her folds.

"Ungh, yes," Bella moans. I hear her breath hitch and then her panting picks up its pace. "Oh fuck, yes."

Hearing the curse slip from between her lips is almost as erotic as hearing her moan and I glide my hand up and down my length faster. Her scent gets stronger, becomes more potent and I can tell she's nearing her orgasm. Her heartbeat is highly erratic now, her moans reverberating through the room. My hand is flying now, bringing me closer and closer to my peak as her moans turn to squeaks of pleasure.

Suddenly, Bella's breathing halts as she gasps out, "Oh fuck!" and I know she's climaxing. I frantically inhale her scent as I squeeze my shaft with one hand, imagining her wrapped around me, and cup my other hand over the head of my penis. releasing into my palm, fighting back a groan.

As Bella's breathing slows down and I hear her sigh in contentment, the reality of what I've done sinks in. I'm completely appalled with myself, horrified that I could debase my future daughter-in-law in such a manner. I quickly right my clothes and rush off to clean up. I shake my head at myself, entering my restroom to wash my hands. This absolutely can not ever happen again. And it will never be mentioned to any member of the family.