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WARNING: This story contains corporal punishment in later chapters. If this offends you, please discontinue your reading of this story.

A/N: Thanks everyone for your great reviews of my last story! I am glad you all enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!! All the great reviews must have sparked my imagination, because I was so inspired a new story just started forming in my mind! I normally can't get them out so close together! Anyways, as many of you requested this is another Carlisle/Edward fic, and it takes place after Edward, Bella & Alice return from Italy. I hope you all enjoy it!

We were safe, and my Bella is alive. Stubborn as always she had fought to stay awake the whole trip home. I couldn't understand why, and tried to coax her to sleep, but she just wouldn't have it. Now, as we were greeted by my family, I held her securely to my side… she was dead on her feet. I honestly didn't know how she was able to stand at all.

Edward. Carlisle's 'voice' broke me from my silent musings. I moved my eyes from Bella to meet his. Get her home and settled. As soon as you are able, you are to come directly home. You and I need to have a serious discussion.

"But–" I started to protest, keeping my voice too low for Bella to hear. Carlisle cut me off with a sharp look.

I understand it will be immensely difficult for you to leave Bella, for even a small length of time, but I am afraid this is a discussion that cannot be delayed long. You are to come home. Understood?

I winced but nodded my head slightly in reply. I was not looking forward to that discussion; I had a feeling it wasn't going to be pleasant. How could it be? To say I worried them would be a prodigious understatement. Before I could think too much of the inevitable 'discussion', Bella whimpered slightly, leaning more weight on me as we moved toward the car. Immediately my thoughts returned to her. Could she ever forgive me? Would she take me back? I will do anything, anything if only she will take me back.

As we settled into the back seat, her body finally began succumbing to the sleep it so desperately needed. I pulled her onto my lap, unwilling to have any space between us, tucking her head in the crook of my neck as she slept.

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"–NEVER ALLOWED THROUGH THIS DOOR AGAIN!!!!" Charlie screamed out, before slamming the door in my face. I sighed. It was going to take a long time to earn even an inkling of trust from him again… if she even gives me the chance, I thought. Pain shot through me at the possibility of her rejection. Slowly I turned and made my way back to the car. He was watching me through the window, making sure I left. I got in, only to make my way out again before the door shut… too fast for him to notice. I was making my way through Bella's window before the car even started rolling away from the house.

I sat on the edge of her bed, slowly trailing my fingers down her peaceful face. She looked like she hadn't slept in months, or eaten much for that matter. If only I had known what I would do to her by leaving. I thought my absence would be better for her; safer; healthier. I sighed again, shaking my head at my ignorance.

I pulled up her blanket, covering her, and tucked her in snugly. Then I just lay beside her, running my fingers through her hair and over her face, burying my face into the crook of her neck; just soaking her in. I never thought I would see her again. Her flawless face, her soft skin, her light, her warmth, I had thought it all lost… gone forever.

I laid there beside her for an immeasurable amount of time, before I remembered that Carlisle was waiting for me. I inwardly groaned at the thought of leaving… reluctant to leave Bella. My love, my light, my life. I never wanted to leave her side again. But I knew the longer I put it off, the less time I had before Bella awoke. Though I was sure she would be out for several hours longer than normal to compensate for her lack of sleep, I didn't want to risk her waking without me. After another minute of debate, I gently kissed her forehead before reluctantly making my way home. I had a sinking feeling this was going to be a long night.

A/N: There you go! Chapter one! Sorry it's a bit short, I will try my best to update soon! Reviews make the world go round, so PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE REVIEW!!!! I appreciate your support in doing so!! Thanks! :o)