Not long after the food was served and the cake was eaten, it was time for the bride and groom's dance. This was the perfect time to ask Edward about what Alice was seeing.

Edward walked across the yard and put his arms around my waist. I let my own slide up to his neck, cinching around the back as I looked at him. "It's all in the leading." he whispered, noticing the scared look on my face. Dancing. Definitely not a strong point. He lifted me gently onto his own feet. I looked up at my husband… Edward, and took a breath. "What's she seeing Edward?" I asked him gently as we began gliding across the yard. The song was one of Edward and my own favorites. "Clair de Lune" by Debussy.

He put his hand at the small of my back, "She's seeing the Volturi. They've changed their minds." he whispered, and I snuggled to his chest.

"They aren't coming!?" I asked happily.

He cleared his throat, "No Bella, they've decided to come sooner."

My face fell, I held him close. "How much sooner?" I asked, pulling away only a little to look up at his face again.

He took a breath, "Tomorrow evening. Around midnight." he explained.

I scrutinized his face, "Does that mean… Does that mean that… we can't… try tonight?" I asked him sadly.

He took a deep breath. "Bella dear.." he whispered, kissing my neck gently. "I want to give that to you. Tonight, we will still try. But you need to be ready to leave for Alaska tomorrow." he told me. I nodded. "I'm already ready." I told him. My things were already packed at Charlie's.

"I know, but are you ready to leave Charlie?" he said thoughtfully.

I straightened my jaw, "Yes Edward. I'll tell him after the wedding. And then I'll tell Rene." I whispered.

He nodded, "I may not say it enough, but I love you more than anything Bella." he whispered back, his head on my shoulder. "More than the stars themselves."

I held closer to him. "I love you too Edward."

He hummed the song along in my ear, and I relaxed to his chest, "Enjoy the music love." he whispered, "Enjoy your day."

I obliged, and soon enough, the song was over.

"Well Bella.." Rene sighed, hugging me quickly. "My little girl's all grown up." she whispered. She kissed my cheek and hugged me again.

I nodded and took a deep breath. Charlie and Rene were both there, along with a very awkward looking Phil standing to the side, with a plate of cake. "Mom, Dad, as you know we're moving to Alaska."

They both nodded.

"Well, we sort of need to leave… tomorrow morning. Right away." I said quietly. Edward pulled me tighter to his side very subtly. Rene nodded, "Do what you need to Bella. Make yourself happy."

Charlie merely nodded, "I love you Bells. Call whenever." he hugged me close and whispered, "If Jacob shows up, I'll have him call you."

I swear I could have choked on air. It was so random, so weird for him to bring up Jacob of all people at my own wedding. I just nodded, "Thanks" I told him. I glanced up at Edward to see his jaw tensed. Rene looked at Edward, who seemed to relax a little, and sighed. "You have a good boy here." she said in a very motherly voice. "Don't let him get away."

Edward grinned at her, "I believe I'm the lucky one in this situation."

"Maybe so." she smiled back. "Can I give you a hug Edward?" she decided, for some reason unknown, she had to ask him.

He laughed, letting me out of his grasp and hugging Rene softly. It was a meaningful hug though. You could tell.

As he let go, Rene went to Phil's side, and my dad sighed. "Well,"

"well.." I repeated him, still a bit angry that he'd bring up Jacob at a time like this.

"Bye Bells." he said, "I'll see you bright and early to get your stuff I'm guessing."

Edward and I nodded. "And you Edward," he said sternly, pointing at him, "You make her happy."

"I'll be sure to." he said with a smile, holding his hand out for a shake.

Charlie shook his hand and nodded. "Keep her safe too. Promise me you will."

Edward nodded, "On my life sir."

And then… my mom, dad, and step dad, all left their daughter with her new husband.

"That was amazing! Bella you look beautiful!!" Alice sang, hugging me tightly. "And Edward, suave as can be." she winked playfully.

I laughed, "Well… I think we're going to go home now." Edward smiled at me, and then Alice shot him a knowing glance. I blushed. She had probably seen it. Our trying to make love. "Oh god." I mumbled.

Jasper, Emmet and Rosalie were there now too. They all grinned. "Have a good night." Jasper winked at us and I swear my face was the color of the forbidden fruit.

"Cut it out!" Edward growled.

Emmett laughed, "Bye now. The family will all be…" he shrugged, "Else where. So don't worry about the noise."

Edward snarled at him and they all laughed as he held the Volvo's passenger side door open for me and then got into the other side. "Sorry about that." he said, sending me a thoughtful smile. I shrugged, though I was still red. "S'okay."

The crooked smile was in place, and he leaned over the seat to kiss me softly. "I can't wait." he whispered.

I nodded into the kiss, "Me neither Edward. Me neither."

He inhaled my scent for a moment, as did I him, and then started the Volvo, driving toward his home. Our hands were interlocked on the seat, him swiftly looking over at me constantly. His eyes were darker, darker than before, but they were striking any fear inside of me. Only a twist of my stomach and the blood rushing through my cheeks were results. His eyes were not hungry, not like that, they were hungry for me. Full of lust. Just like I was sure my own were.

I bit my lip as he parked the car in his driveway, a smile playing on his lips. Without my eye catching it, he was around to my side, pulling me out of the car bridal style and kissing me deeply. For the second time, he let his tongue gently glide over my bottom lip, and I almost lost control. My dress fluttered like we were running in Gail force winds as he gracefully went up the stairs, and into his room. All of this happened as we kissed, the world flying by, as though we were the only ones in it. Gradually, I let my hands rise up from his neck, to his hair, twining my fingers through it and greedily pulling his face to mine. He allowed me to do it.

Soon, too soon, he pulled away, breathing just as raggedly as I was. He laughed, a shake, breath filled laugh, and smiled sweetly at my face. "Sorry…" I said quietly.

He laughed again, louder now, "For what Bella?"

"I was… being greedy." I laughed too, thinking of our kiss, and what we were about to do.

He grinned at me, "Yes, yes you were." he whispered seductively, laying me on his big gold bed, for we were in his room.

I stared up at his onyx eyes, and a chill ran down my spine. "Now Bella…" he whispered again, crawling up on the bed to be next to me, "I think… that this time I get to do the honors." his hand trailed my shoulders, gliding down my back and grabbing the zipper there. I nodded, "That's fair." I giggled as he swiftly unzipped my dress, leaving me in only my undergarments. I averted my eyes as he stared at me, my whole body flushing with embarrassment. "It's not nice to stare." I mumbled curtly.

He laughed, kissing my neck, and my shoulders, and my collar bone. "I'm sorry love. You're just so…" he paused, "Exquisitely beautiful." he finished, pulling me into his arms and kissing me deeply, his tongue parting my lips and my own dancing with his.

As he rolled over to have me atop of him, I let my hands travel to his neck. My fingers undid the first button on his tux, then the next, and all the rest. Once again, he let me.

This time I was staring. I let my hand travel over his chest, his abs, his navel, his shoulders, tracing lines down his forearms before finding his hip bones. My hand fluttered above the button, and I looked at his face. His eyes were closed, but he smiled, and nodded.

When his whole tux was off, there were only his boxers, and my own underwear to keep us from our goal. Soon enough, even that wasn't enough, and neither of us were pure any longer.

"We did it." Edward whispered as we lay together, naked under the covers and holding onto each other. "We did it." he repeated.

"I know." I sighed against his chest. "Was it… was it good for you?"

He laughed quietly, "Yes, Bella. It was magnificent." he sighed and kissed the top of my hair. "What about you?"I blushed, "Amazing…" I whispered, snuggling to his chest. His cold was a comfort. "I meant… was it very hard for you?"He shook his head into the crook of my neck, "At first, the anticipation heightened my senses… but soon… it was fine. It felt natural."

I licked my lips and nodded, "I'm glad Edward. Thank you so much.."

He shook his head again, "No Isabella Marie Mason Cullen," he whispered, "Thank you."

I felt a few tears in my eyes, strange seeing as though I was so happy, and I let them crawl down my cheekbones and hit his cold flesh. "Bella?" he asked softly, "Are you alright?"

I nodded, a few more tears escaping. "Perfect." I whispered. And then, I was crying. He held me close and smoothed my hair, whispering that it's okay, and that he loved me. As soon as I could breath right and the tears had stopped flowing, he pulled away and looked into my eyes.

"You sure you're okay?" he asked.

"Just…so happy." I answered completely truthfully.

He nodded, "If only I could cry." he whispered ruefully, "Are you sure you still want to be changed…?"I rolled my eyes, "what kind of stupid question is that? Besides, I have to be now." I answered.

He nodded, "I know, I know. Just making sure. Tomorrow."

"Tomorrow" I repeated.

We laid in complete silence for a bit, and finally I whispered, "Edward?""hmm?" he said, breathing in my scent.

"Will you… Will you stay with me while I change?" I asked in a small voice. I didn't want him to leave me while I changed. "Of course silly Bella." he confirmed, kissing my neck. "Of course"

I nodded, "Thank you." and then it was silence again. Soon, I whispered, "Edward?"

He had the same response. "Hmm?"

I breathed a big breath, not sure how to say what I was about to say. He must have felt my heart beating faster, because he suddenly was alarmed, "What is it Bella?"

"I-…I wanted to know… if you'll still…"

"If I'll still what Bella?" he asked patiently.

"If you'll still love me after, when I'm not warm and soft anymore… and when my blood doesn't 'sing' for you…" I whispered scared. That was the only thing I was afraid of right now, I could take all the pain of the changed, every harsh word from anyone in the world, as long as he still loved me.

He hugged me closer, and put his hand on the small of my back, and the back of my head, "Yes Bella, I will." he whispered solemnly.

"But what if you don't?" I answered, pessimistically.

He shook his head, "I will. I swear to you. My feelings about the person you are will never change." "But how do you know that… that… the only thing that's been keeping you with me was my blood? Or my scent?"Edward pulled away from me, almost angry, "Is..Is that what you think?"

I shook my head furiously, "I'm just s-scared Edward."

He took my face in his hands and kissed me deeply. Better than any kiss, better than any hug. "Yes," he whispered between kisses, "I'll still love you forever. Your blood doesn't keep me here. It's not your looks that keep me here. Those are just pluses," he kissed me again and again, "I'm here for you" he told me sternly, "Your mind, interreges me. Your eyes, hold my gaze. You touch, I need. Your heart," he sighed, "Your heart, even when it will not be actually there, will still be close to my nonexistent one. Your heart is huge…" he kissed me once more, "And even when you don't have it, you'll still be my Bella." he whispered, "I promise you this."

I took a shaky deep breath, "You're sure?"

"Positive." he whispered, "Now, stop being so ridiculous and please, sleep my love. Tomorrow we need to get up bright and early to get your things from Charlie's, and we should be in Alaska by… noon, if we're on schedule…" he paused, "Then Carlisle will put you to sleep with a pain reliever."

"And then…"

"Then I'll have to…" he paused again, "Bite you, and the pain meds should help a little with the pain." he finished, "But don't worry, I'll be there through it all. I swear."

I nodded, "I'm ready," I whispered, snuggling closer to his chest. "Goodnight, I love you.""Goodnight Mrs. Mason Cullen." he answered, kissing me. "I love you too."