Sequel to Dominance of Fate, this book, Reign of Destiny, is only to be read if you've read the first book. So go back and read DOF if you haven't already and make me happy by reviewing. By the way this is still Alice's POV. Anyway I still haven't read Breaking Dawn, but I will start it tomorrow. So I'm going to keep the story as far from being like that book as possible, since everyone has told me they hate it.
The Reception
"Why Aro!" Bella greeted after the wedding, at the reception in our huge mansion. "I'm so glad you came after all. Soon I'll be going to Italy to visit you again. Edward and I are going to tour Europe for our honeymoon, so we'll stop in Italy. Before I'm changed," she added in a low voice. "We're going to change plans a little bit. As much as I want to be a vampire like you guys, I want to go to Europe, and try exotic foods, and do some human things first, because I won't be able to do them later. So is it ok with you if we put it off for a little longer?"
"I suppose. But one more month is all. Understood?" Aro could tell that Bella wanted more time, and understood her request for a little more human time.
"Aro, you don't need to be worried that we won't change Bella," I told him, walking up. "She wants it more than any of us ever have. I think Bella just wants more time to do human things, because, even though we can do things humans can, we don't experience them the same way."
Bella hugged my spikey head. "Thanks Alice. I want to go say hi to the pack too. It was really great of them to come, considering the fact that I'm marrying their worst enemy. Do you want to come with me?" She asked me and Edward, who still hadn't left her side.
"Of course." We walked over to where the pack was standing and talking...and eating. Bella ran up and hugged Emily. "I'm so glad you guys came!" She smiled. "I was pretty sure that Emily was the only one who would come, and maybe bring you with her-" she nodded toward Sam, "-but I never thought all of you would come." She leaned down and squeezed Billy, in his wheelchair, in a tight hug. Charlie weaved his way through the guests to speak to Bella, but when he saw the La Push crowd, he paused and looked frightened.
Emily walked over to Charlie and hugged him. "Aren't you so happy for Bella?" she asked cordially. "I can't believe she's married so young. But I know they'll be happy together."
She turned slightly and Charlie looked perturbed when he saw the infamous scratches on the other side of her face, but tactfully said nothing. Aro joined them just then, and Charlie stepped away from him quickly, apparantly disturbed because of Aro's diet.
Aro looked curiously over the pack and said, "When I saw you last, in Alec's head, there was another one of you. It was a boy, about Bella's age, do you know who I mean?"
Sam nodded slightly. "Jacob. He...he hasn't been around for a while."
Aro tipped his head slightly towards Bella, and, very low so only us and the wolves could hear, asked, "Jealousy?"
Billy nodded sharply. "So don't you dare go trying to get Bella to--"
"Billy!" I murmured. "Don't say it in front of Charlie. Touch Aro and he'll be able to hear your head."
Billy put out his hand and Aro touched it lightly. From the fire in his eyes, I could tell that he was ranting about how he didn't want Bella changed until she was absolutely ready.
When he pulled away, Aro sighed. "We're waiting one more month. Will that be good?"
Seth pouted. "Awww Bella, only a month? You have to come stay with us before that."
Bella grinned sadly and shook her head. "Sorry. Edward and I are going to Europe for our honeymoon but when we come back I'll see if I can." She hugged him tightly. He and Quil and Embry were her best friends.
Jasper came past us for a moment and touched my arm. "I'm going to go out for a minute." He turned to Bella and gave her a wry smile. "First your birthday and now this. I'm really sorry. I'll be back in a minute."
"It's ok, it's not your fault."
Jasper kept his eyes down the whole time. He flicked them up to me and I saw they were dark. Very dark. He was struggling right now.
"Go," I said softly. "And don't get your shirt dirty!" He streaked out with a nod.
Charlie's eyes were wide as he stuttered, "Is he--was he--"
Bella nodded.
Sam furrowed his brow. "You mean he knows?"
Bella nodded again. "Edward told him when we announced our engagement." She grimanced.
Sam looked wary. "Did you tell him anything else?"
"Nope. He has no idea." Bella smiled.
Charlie snorted. "I have some idea. At least I know what he's not. He isn't human and he isn't a vampire," he muttered.
"That doesn't really narrow it down," Sam remarked.
"Oh well. He doesn't need to know right now. We'll let Fate take care of itself." Sam said.
"Yup. Fate dominates, and Destiny reigns," I said with a grim smile.
Yay! First chappie is up! I know it's short but hey it's on the same day as the last one of DOF. So I love you guys REVIEW TO MAKE ME HAPPY!!
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