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Although I wasn't happy that Bella had heard and seen what had happened to the newborns in the meadow, I was also sort of relieved. Even though I knew she wouldn't change her mind about joining my family, I was happy that she knew that there could be grave consequences. I knew that other wars would be fought. Perhaps even over her, if the wolves didn't renegotiate the treaty.
You know that she wouldn't leave you after what happened in the meadow.
I had been thinking exactly the same thing, but the errant though belonged to Alice rather than myself. "I know. Bella is, if anything, stubborn past the point of reason." I felt myself smile that crooked smile that I knew Bella loved; her stubbornness was one of my favorite things about her.
I know, Edward. She's a brave girl. You both are very lucky to have found each other - again.
I winced and was glad that Alice wasn't in the room. Even though I knew she wasn't trying to be mean, the words still cut. I had lost Bella once. I would never do that again. And now I had secured her hand in marriage, even though I hadn't asked Charlie first, like my parents would have expected of me. Then again, if my parents were still around today I think that they would give a little with the customs of this culture that was so different than the one that I grew up in.
"I know, Alice. And I am not stupid enough to ever do anything that would hurt her so much ever again. That was completely selfish of me. I will never let myself forget the pain that I've caused --"
Oh, shut up, Edward. You made a mistake. People make mistakes all the time. Look, it's over and done with. But what happened in the meadow - she could have chose to run. She's not going to, though. I saw it. She looks beautiful in the dress, Edward. She's going to be the perfect bride.
Suddenly, my head was filled with Alice's vision of Bella walking down the isle on Charlie's arm. Charlie didn't look particularly happy, but he was wearing a smile. He was happy for Bella. He wasn't happy about me. He was probably wishing I were Jacob, but I could deal with that.
Bella looked stunning, to put it mildly. I knew that she would - she could have made a trash bag look stunning - but to see her like that, all dolled up and excited that I was waiting there for her... it was beautiful.
"Thanks," I murmured.
Bella wouldn't leave me. Not now. Not ever. If she could stand to see Victoria killed and then hear the destruction of another vampire, she would be fine. Bella would be a solid rock at my side - or one step in front of me, since she was my better half - for the rest of eternity. I wouldn't want her in any other place except by my side.
She's unpredictable, Alice mused from her room, but I know why you love her. It's going to be perfect, Edward. The rest of us - a complete family at last! - forever.
"Yes," I agreed. "Thank you, Alice. I owe you so much."
Anytime, Edward.
With that, I walked out of the front door to head over to see how my lioness was fairing.