With Everything I Have

That's right. Really.

At first, I thought Carlisle was crazy.

There was a time like that.

But as time passed, Carlisle changed too, just as she herself had.

After heaving a sigh and giving a small smile, Carlisle set her down.

“Do I really have to say it out loud?”

You’re cute right now—cute enough that I want to take you straight back to our lodging and lay you down.

Vita Shamal wasn't the kind of person who would miss the implication, so she was flustered for a moment, but then pleased.

Smack-

Carlisle suddenly seemed so endearing that she kissed his cheek. Then she covered his mouth with her own hand...