Star Crossed Chapter Twenty Update on TWCS
Star Crossed Chapter Twenty Update on FFn
Star Crossed Chapter Twenty Update on AO3
“Bella, you have to sleep,” Edward whispered, walking to
where I was standing in the mess hall. I was staring at the vastness of space,
looking at how the stars twinkled innocently and holding a cooling cup of tala root tea. Normally, it soothed me,
but the tea unsettled my stomach. I
wrinkled my nose, knowing that my cousin, Norelle, found her death among these same
stars. “You haven’t rested since we got the news from Captain Riker.”
“I can’t sleep,” I said, narrowing my eyes, walking to
recycle my tea. “Not with the Alliance preparing to slaughter our people. Not
with what they did to N’essie, Norelle, Marcusi. It’s overwhelming and
sickening, ti’ane.”
“We won’t let that happen and we will avenge the deaths of
N’essie and Norelle. We will hopefully save Counselor Marcusi and reunite him
with his mate,” Edward replied, turning me to face him and cupping my cheeks
with his large, warm hands. “But, in order for us to be at our best, we need to
get as much rest as possible. Once the battle has begun, we can’t sleep until
it’s over.” He ran his fingers down my spots, which continued to glow a deep
orange, the color of determination. “I’m certain that Rose can give you a
sedative.”
“No. I do not want to be groggy tomorrow,” I muttered,
shaking my head and putting my ear against his chest. I listened to the steady
thrum of his strong, pure heart, allowing the beats to calm me. It worked
better than any sedative that Rose could have administered or the tala root tea. As I snuggled closer to
my mate, my eyelids grew droopy. Edward bent down and picked me up easily,
sweeping me off my feet. I leaned my cheek against his shoulder, allowing his
warmth to continue to calm me. By the time we got back to our quarters, I was
nearly asleep. Edward tucked me into our bed and curled himself around me,
protecting both of us from the impending battle. If only we could stay
entangled in each other’s arms, hiding away from the dangers that were awaiting
us.
“I love you,” he whispered, his lips pressing behind my ear.
His arms tightened around me and I let his strong body and his pacifying actions
to lure me further into sleep.
Empress Nirabelle's Imperial Fleet Uniform
Imperial Crest
Edward and Bella's Mating Bands
Edward's sword
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