My Addiction: Angels and Monsters Teaser

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Angels and Monsters Teaser

“Oh, you and Edward are going out tonight. Something in Seattle,” Alice chirped, her eyes dazed over as she parked in front of the florist. “I get to shop for a new dress for you!”

“And you know this how?” I chuckled. Alice pointed to her head, but I couldn’t tell what she was thinking. She was translating The Great Gatsby into Mandarin Chinese. Then, my cell phone chirped from my purse. I picked it up, looking at the screen and saw a message from my husband.

My parents called me and they wanted to get together for dinner. I’m coming back from hunting with Carlisle. We’re meeting them at Sky City at seven. They were talking about joining us for Christmas? Perhaps joining us at the Cullen house. ~ E

I can’t wait to see Richard and Betsy. I’ve missed them so ~ B

You’re not the only one, but I’m afraid she’s going to hate me ~ E

I dialed Edward’s number, slipping out of the florist and leaving Alice to make the decision about Rose’s flowers. He picked up the phone immediately and I could hear the wind whipping. “Edward, your mother would never hate you,” I said, sitting down on a bench on the street. “She loves you and always will.”

“Even though I’m technically dead,” he sighed. “I don’t look the same. My eyes aren’t the same, my body is hard and cold and I don’t eat food.”

“Edward, you’ve transitioned into this life in the most despicable times. You’ve never once tasted the blood of human. We’ve gone to war and survived. Dinner with your mother and Richard will be easy,” I soothed.

“The scent of human food makes me sick,” he hissed, a touch panic in his voice. “How did you do it with me? When I forced you to eat that chicken?”

“When we get back from the florist and making these decisions for the wedding, I’ll give you eating lessons. But, I don’t think you’ll need to pretend to eat,” I giggled. “Edward, all will be fine. I promise you.”

“Okay,” he replied, calming down significantly. “When will you be back?”

“If you want me back now, I’ll run to the house,” I whispered.

“No, no,” he chuckled. “I’m just having an insecure moment. I’m sorry.”

“Don’t apologize, love,” I said. “You watched over me as I healed mentally, physically and emotionally from what happened with James. Your love for me was what guided me back and now, it’s my turn to be your rock.” Alice waved at me from the shop. Her mind was barking at me, commanding me back inside. “Alice is beckoning. I’ll be back at the house in two hours, with or without Alice. I promise.”

“Okay,” he laughed. “I love you, angel.”

“I love you, too,” I breathed. We hung up and thankfully, Alice was nearly done with her selections. She just wanted my approval before we went to a bakery to pick up a cake, even if no one was going to eat it. Alice insisted, since it was symbolic. She also had a secretive little smirk on her face, hiding her thoughts from me. I rolled my eyes, shielding myself from her cloak and dagger routine, figured I’d save myself a headache. The last stop before we went back to the house was a boutique. We picked up our bridesmaid gowns and a dress for my evening out with Edward, Richard, and Betsy. I drove us back to the Cullen house since I did not want to deal with Alice’s driving. Handing me the dress, I darted up the stairs to the room I shared with my husband. He was just getting out of the shower, looking deliciously sexy with a towel slung around his waist and another in his hands, rubbing his wet hair. I wanted nothing more than to toss the towel from his body and have my way with him.

What’s stopping you, angel? He smirked, teasing me with his towel.

“The fact that we have to get on the road in less than an hour,” I quipped, my insides clenching at the possibility of waiting to make love to my husband, my mate. “And what I want to do will take longer than that.”

Pity, he pouted, dropping his towel without shame and walking in his naked glory to the closet to get dressed. I whimpered, leaning against the bedframe. I gripped it so tightly. My hand had left an indent on the wrought iron frame. I shook off my desire and went to change in the bathroom, away from the tease who was my husband.