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EPOV

Thirty Years Later

“Race you back to the castle,” Bella giggled as she spread her wings, making her look so unbelievably beautiful.

“You never win, pretty Bella,” I teased. “I’m faster than you.” We were leaving from our monthly meeting with the arch angels. We’d occasionally race, but sometimes we’d find a cloud to christen. Suffice it to say, we were insatiable for each other, but we always made love and I showered her with my affection, as she did to me, too.

And making love on a cloud is … heavenly.

Yes, that was cheesy, but funny, right? Get it? GET IT? Anyhow, I’m losing focus. My mate, my wife is talking.

“We’ll see,” she snickered, spreading her wings wider and walking to the edge of the all-white, open-aired space. “Come on, baby! I want to beat you. Just one time. ONCE!”

“Oh, you’re on, Mrs. Cullen,” I laughed as I followed her. Her laughter filtered up to me as she was in a free fall from heaven. Her wings were tucked in and she rode the currents like a pro. I was on her heels when I felt something hold me back. “No fair, Isabella. Using your shield?”

“I said I want to win,” she snickered, shooting me a look and spreading her shield so I couldn’t even touch her. I growled, trying to go around it, but she kept spreading it with a mischievous chuckle.

“So, you resort to cheating?” I teased. Bella turned, abruptly stopping and hovered in front of me, using her wings gracefully. “Bella?”

“It’s not cheating,” she said, her hands on her hips, a twinkle in her eyes. “I’m using my resources.”

“Really?” I deadpanned. She winked and stuck out her tongue before using her shield to push me back as she dive bombed through the sky. I followed her, determined to at least catch up with her. We danced among the clouds like an angelic game of cat and mouse. However, as we got closer, I felt the call in my chest. Bella’s shield dropped and I knew she felt it, too. Our game came to an end and we made our way back to the castle. Landing softly in the courtyard, we saw Esme. She was wringing her hands, her face clearly distressed. “What is it?”

“It’s Colton,” she whispered.

“Is he going to be changed?” Bella asked.

“Sooner than we anticipated,” Esme replied. “Alice contacted me. She was working in Oklahoma, guiding her humans when she felt the impact. He was in a terrible car accident. A drunk driver hit his car and it’s a mess. From her garbled message, she said something about Colton being internally decapitated?”

“Oh, shit,” I hissed. “His transformation … it might not take. Those are serious injuries.”

Heaven

Colton Pearson, Alice's Mate and Jasper Reincarnated

Seth

Felicity, Emmett reincarnated and Seth's mate

Dr. Thomas Jameson, Carlisle reincarnated and Esme's mate

Out of the Darkness Update

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At Edward’s insistence, I made an appointment with Olivia for Monday. I went in by myself and spent two hours processing my break down. Olivia was kind, understanding and pushed me to come to grips with why I lost it after I had that orgasm, using Edward. I wasn’t upset about what we did. I was angry at what I had lost and I felt no different than those animals who’d raped me when I was in foster care.

But, I was different. Or so Olivia said.

Edward was a willing, active and loving participant. He wanted to feel me. He wanted to feel us and bring me pleasure. His tenderness was unexpected, to be honest. His eagerness to give me that pleasure was different because it was about me. Not him and his release, but only my feelings. Only my pleasure. Only my happiness.

I thought back to what he had said when we were driving back. He showed me ring and then flew us to Mount Saint Helens. He said that mountains moved to create the stone on my finger. He’d do at least that to get to me. The love he felt was plain on his face and as he poured his heart out to me, holding me as he hovered over the now-dormant volcano.

He’d move mountains.

Of course, Olivia didn’t know that part of the situation. She couldn’t know that my boyfriend was a guardian angel with powers to read minds, heal the infirm and wings that were the span of a large room.

When I was done with my appointment, I felt better. Olivia put my mind at ease and said that a jumped a significant hurdle this past weekend. If Edward and I continued to be intimate, it wouldn’t be as intense. I thanked her, leaving the office. Alice was sitting in the waiting room. She looked sad, but hugged me. “You need some girly time. Edward is hanging out with Felix.”

“So, I get girly bonding time and Edward gets to hang out with his dog?” I snorted.

“Yep,” Alice snickered. “I think Carlisle is meeting with him, to discuss strategy. However, Edward was not thrilled to be separated from you. He’s turned into a mother hen. Always hovering.”

“He has a good excuse to be,” I shrugged. “But, I’m glad you’re here, Alice. I’m worried about you.”

“I’ll be fine,” she said. “Yes, Jasper was recycled but hopefully, he’ll learn from his past mistakes and join me in everlasting life. I’ve checked on him, visiting him in Texas. Colton is a handsome baby and I can see glimpses of my Jasper, with the shape of his face and eye color.”

“Isn’t that weird, seeing your one-true love as a baby?” I asked. “I mean, don’t feel like a pedophile?”

Alice giggled. “It is odd, but for now, it’s not a sexual love. That would be creepy. As he’s growing up, I’ll be there as a friend, confidante and protector.”

“Will he remember his past? With you?”

“With the reason why he was recycled, probably not,” Alice frowned. “I’ll have to remember for us both.”

Out of the Darkness Teaser

I flew back to the summit of Mount Rainier. It was cold as balls and it was snowing. Again. “Carlisle, couldn’t you pick a warmer climate?” I asked, landing in front of him. “It’s freezing.”

“I don’t feel a thing,” Carlisle said. He was wearing his armor, with his blade strapped to his hip. This was the Carlisle I was used to seeing. Not the man who was wearing Calvin Klein chinos and a Ralph Lauren sweater. “You must be used to living the human lifestyle, Edward.”

“The wind temperature is below freezing and it’s windy as fuck,” I grumbled, stuffing my hands into my pockets.

“Language, son,” Carlisle chided, arching a brow.

“Sorry,” I said, looking down abashed. “What’s up?”

“It would appear that Riley has disappeared from our radar. He was in and around Port Angeles for most of the weekend, but he blinked away. We think he’s gone into hiding underground, gathering strength for whatever he’s got planned. Also, Rosalie, Bella’s former boss, has a great deal of hatred in her heart, making her ripe for the picking to join Riley’s army. Her hatred is spilling over to her boyfriend, Emmett. I know you know both of them,” Carlisle said.

“I worked for Emmett on a rehab job before taking the long-term sub position at Bella’s school,” I said, shivering and using my wings to warm me. “Emmett is a good guy.”

“But, he’s being corrupted by Rosalie. His guardian angel, Seth, is trying to sway him back to our side, but he’s enamored with that woman,” Carlisle frowned. He moved, standing on a snow-capped rock, looking out over the dreary landscape. “I’m also concerned about Jasper. He’s been growing despondent, hatred growing inside him.”

“No,” I frowned. “He can’t … I know that …”

“He can’t look past what you did and he hates you, Edward,” Carlisle murmured.

“When will it happen?” I asked.

“Once you return to Bella, I’m calling Alice and giving her one more night with him before he’s recycled. He has the chance to be redeemed, but he needs to learn from his mistakes. If he is able to forgive and forget in his next life, he will be granted another chance. However, if the hatred remains, he will die and not live an eternal life with Alice.”

“I’m so sorry,” I whispered. “It’s my fault.”

“No, Edward. It was always Jasper’s undoing,” Carlisle said, taking my face and forcing me to look at him. “You felt remorse for what you did and continue to feel remorse. Jasper is quick to cast blame and that blame has festered into something more.”

“Okay,” I nodded. “Anything else?”

“I’ll be in touch. I know that Esme wants to meet her,” Carlisle replied. “Perhaps, after your date, we can come down and spend some time with you.”

“I’d like that and I’m certain Bella will, too,” I smirked. “Now, can I go? I think my wings are about to fall off.”

“Such a wuss,” Carlisle laughed.