I stood in front of a long mirror staring at my reflection. The Short, strapless, purple dress with black flowers looked nice against my copper skin. The black heels made my muscular legs look nice and long. Rosalie had done a nice job on my hair. Even being as short as it was, it looked nice with the curls. It was nice to know that even after being a she-wolf for the past three years I could still look like a woman. A soft touch to my bare shoulder brought me out of my thoughts.

"Your shawl and bouquet." Emily said handing me said items.

"Thanks." I said as I took the black shawl and wrapped it around my shoulders, letting it slide down some and the purple and white roses.

"No, thank you Leah. Thank you for doing this." Emily said as tears formed in her eyes.

Great…the crying thing again. Emily had cried a lot this week. Guess getting married could do that to you.

"You're welcome Em." I said pulling her into a quick hug.

"I'm sorry." She whispered. " I love you."

"Don't sweat it." I said, though inside I was being ripped apart.

Today was Sam and Emily's wedding. Emily had insisted that I was to be her maid of honor. I tried to fight her on the issue, but she wouldn't hear of it. I had to admire her though, how many woman would want the grooms ex as their maid of honor? Even with everything that has happened between the three of us, She still wanted us all to be a happy loving family. I personally didn't think it would ever happen. I mean, we could all be together at group functions and play nicely with each other and since I was now part of Jake's pack, I was less angry all the time, but the pain and hurt was still very much in me.

"It's time." Alice said entering the room with Emily's dad. "Nessie and Claire will go first, since they are the flower girls, then Kim will go with Jared, then Quil with Rachel, then Jacob and myself, finally Leah and Paul."

I groaned. Sam had picked Paul as his best man, which since I was maid of honor, I had to walk down the aisle with him. What joy….

We heard the music start and I watched as little Nessie and little Claire, in their matching purple dresses and white wicker baskets full of flower petels, turned quickly to their imprints and smiled, then started their walk. A few short moments later Kim and Jared exited the room we were in to make their way down the aisle. I stood behind Jake and Alice, next to Paul, waiting for our turn.

"Well, we're next." Paul said holding his arm out to me. I rolled my eyes and took his arm. "By the way, you look lovely Lee."

I glanced up to him with a confused look to my face. Paul being nice?

"What?" He asked.

"I'm waiting for the punch line."

Paul shook his head with a smile and started us down the aisle. I looked everywhere but to him. I knew as soon as I saw Sam's glowing face, the walls I had put up for today would come tumbling down. I had made it over half way down the aisle when my eyes flitted to him of their own accord. He looked stunningly handsome in his black tux. The smile on his face only added to my shattering heart. I felt a sharp pain to my heart and drew in a trembling breath. Paul glanced down at me and then rubbed my arm soothingly. I gave him a quick smile and then released his arm to take my place next to Alice at the front.

My eyes scanned the crowds, hoping that looking at the faces would stop the tears that were threatening to flow. On the brides side I saw most of my and Emily's family, including my mom and brother. Seth was watching me with worrying and understanding eyes. I gave him a soft smile that he returned. The grooms side didn't have as many people since Sam's mother was the only family that he had, but Billy Black and the Cullen's were seated on his side.

The sound of the bridal march made me look up. The large double doors opened to show Emily and her Father. Emily looked beyond beautiful in her floor length gown that was an ivory white. The smile on her face made me smile even though I didn't much feel like it. When her eyes fell to her Sam, that smile became even bigger. I knew I shouldn't do it, but I looked to Sam. He stared at his imprint with tears in his eyes and a soft smile. I could tell by the rising and falling of his chest, he was fighting the urge to weep. For a fraction of a second all the anger and rage came rushing back in.

This should've all been mine. The love of this man, the joining of our souls, the forever to look forward to.

I quickly pushed those thoughts from my mind. This was not the time for my issues. Sam could no more change the path that was chosen for him than any of the rest of us. It sucked beyond belief for me though that I was not part of his path. Emily Stepped up to him, taking his hand as tears flowed down her lovely face. Sam raised his hand and brushed them away before turning them to face the preacher. Emily turned to hand me her bouquet. I took it while giving her a forced smile. She returned it, only hers the real thing, then turned back to Sam.

I listened with a heavy heart as Sam vowed to love and cherish Emily for the rest of his life and I watched him slip the ring on her finger, fighting back my tears. Emily repeated her vows to Sam, promising to love him and honor him, then she turned to me for his ring. I reached into the bouquet of purple flowers and pulled the ring out and handed it to her. She kissed it quickly before placing it on his finger.

"I now pronounce you man and wife." The preacher said, driving the final nail into my heart. "You may kiss your bride."

I kept my eyes down cast as they had their first kiss as husband and wife. When they finished, cheers and claps rang out threw the hall. Sam took Emily's arm and lead her down the aisle. Paul stepped up to me with his arm held out and I slide my arm around it, allowing him to lead me out.

After everyone had made their way into the reception hall, Paul took the mic for his speech as best man.

"Well, ladies and gents." Paul said, " I'm not very good at the speech making, so I am going to keep it short, sweet and to the point. We've all know these two crazy kids for a while now and no one is better matched, besides my Rachel and I , then these two. I wish you both every happiness and many mini Sam's. We love you guys!"

With that Paul raised his glass and took a sip. The rest of the guest laughed and clapped before taking a sip as well.

"Now, we shall hear from the maid of honor, Leah Clearwater." Paul said before passing the mic to me.

I rose out of my seat next to Emily and took it. I looked down to Sam and Emily. Sam's face looked tensed up with worry at what I might say, but Emily's was smiling up at me with nothing but pure happiness and love. I looked out to the faces of the guest then back at the table to my pack mates. I drew in a deep breath to steady my nerves.

" I can see by some of your faces that you may be a little worried about what I will say. " I said with a light laugh, trying to break the ice. Thankfully it worked, the guest laughed. I smiled once more then continued. "Emily is not only my cousin, but the closet thing I had to a sister growing up. She was the one that was always there for me. She's the sweetest person to walk this earth. I love her more than she knows. But, no matter how happy she was, I could always see that part of her that was missing something. The thing that made her complete. Sam was the same way. Of course, he didn't know it, nor would he ever admit it if he did. I was there the day they both found what they were missing. Each other. They make each other whole in a way no one else on this planet could ever do for them. I've seen their love grow and it has touched each and every one of us. I like to think that I played a role in bringing these two to each other. That I helped to complete them. So I ask you all to raise your glasses in a toast to the final step in putting these two together.. To Sam and Emily!"

"To Sam and Emily." The crowd rang out.

I blinked back the tears in my eyes and took a sip from my glass. "Now, enough of that…Alice Cullen…." I said looking down the table to where she sat with Jacob, "Get the music up and going and let's party."

The crowd whistled and cheered as Alice pointed to Emmett as he was standing next to the sound system. Suddenly a slow song started and Sam helped Emily from her chair and lead her to the dance floor. Everyone's eyes followed the two in their every move. I took this chance to sneak out the door and into the crisp night air. As soon as the door snapped shut behind me, my arms wrapped themselves around my torso and I dropped to my knees and let the tears flow freely. My entire body shook from my silent sobs. I squeezed my arms tighter around my waist trying to hold myself together. I felt a warm hand on my back. I looked up to see my brother kneeling down next to me.

"Lee…" He said softly. "Baby girl…"

I looked to him as the tears still ran and he wrapped me in his arms holding me to him as he stood us up. Once we were up right again, he didn't let me go. He held me to his chest, swaying lightly back and forth.

"It's going to be ok Leah. It will. I promise." He whispered.

"How?" I asked through my now slowing cries.

"I don't know, but it will." He said.

"Vague much." I laughed as I pulled away from him and wiped my face.

"I'm proud of you sis. That speech was really nice."

"Well, what did people expect? For me to yell and scream?" I asked jokingly.

Seth didn't answer. "Oh my god! They did!" I half laughed half yelled.