As the blood flowed through his veins like a fountain, reminding him that her heart was still beating, Edward made it even more difficult for himself by protecting her every step. In both joy and sorrow, he was where he belonged. Centuries had passed, and he had seen much in the world, but the woman who had been by his side for over a year, hand in hand, was an unknown territory for him.

The mistakes that Edward made unwillingly, albeit with his own hands, are now affecting his life, leaving a mark that cannot be erased even with strong and persistent attempts. So many trials have passed through him, and everywhere he has had to sacrifice something in order to save and protect the one thing that his fingers clung to every time his vampire senses detected even a hint of danger. But even now, as he pondered and contemplated, Edward watched her sleep, trying not to let himself get too caught up in the myriad problems around him.

Without letting go of her hand, Edward touched the amulet that her parents had given her. It was a pure reminder that her human hopes were focused on happiness. Every time he reminded himself that she was mortal, he never interrupted her thoughts, allowing her to think and live as a human, which was exactly what he wanted for her. Edward's fears were reborn, seeking to build something more stable and to fully confront the fear of loss. More global thoughts visited his head constantly, but the presence of his lady of the heart drove away unnecessary speculation.

Her breath confused him, but the composed vampire only removed the uncollected hair from the girl's eyes and then went about his business. This routine relaxed him more than anything else.

For one night, just one night, Edward gave in to his desires and spent all his time with his beloved. Of course, in the morning, he left her house as soon as it began to get light. However, in the note he left, it was clear that they would see each other again that evening, as they usually did. Edward decided to take care of some old matters and travel to certain places to resolve issues that had been left behind, away from his family.

The news wasn't the most pleasant, and it affected Edward's daily life, affecting his entire family, including his young lady. As he sat in the living room, rubbing his forehead, he sighed with every word that came out of his adoptive father's mouth. He was contemplating everything he had learned and shared with everyone, but a sense of rage overcame him when a car pulled up to the driveway.

With lightning speed, not sparing his immortal abilities, Edward opened the front door, meeting his beloved's gaze. "You're here too early," he said with a melancholic expression, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her body close. His nostrils were filled with her familiar yet alluring scent, adding color to his surroundings. For the past year, Edward had been suppressing his overwhelming desire, as this woman was still human. This fact both delighted and tormented him.