Chapter Nine

MarPOV

Mason pushed my body backwards slowly back stepping until we reached the porch. He glared through the window towards Max, Max took no notice, as if he hadn't been phased by Mason's comment at all. He winked at me with a smile, "Goodbye, love." He said pulling out of our driveway with a great amount of speed.

"Come on Mas, we just must have let something slip."

"We didn't say anything Marie," He whispered.

"Mason, come on. We might have, maybe you just don't remember," I insisted.

"We didn't say anything!" He yelled, making me flinch. "I have to talk to dad."

He stormed off leaving me alone in the main entrance of the house. Myself personally didn't think that anything was wrong.

A yawn made me suddenly aware of how tired I was, it had been a emotionally and physically exhausting day and according to Alice I had a big day tomorrow.

The next day I was tortured by Alice, I became her number one priority. She had bought more than enough clothes to last me a year, wearing something different everyday.

But when we were finished, I think it was worth it. She spun the chair around to face me towards a mirror, and what I saw made me gasp. "Alice I look…" I trailed off unable to describe my feelings.

"Your welcome," She smiled. "He'll be knocking in three, two, one…" The doorbell rang throughout the house and she hugged me. "Go get 'em."

My father was talking to Carter at the end of the stairs. He smiled up at me when he saw me which caused Carter to turn. He wore a black tux, and his hands were in his pockets.

"Marie, you look beautiful," My father said, I could hear the smile in his voice, but I just couldn't seem to talk my eyes away from Carter.

He seemed to be having the same problem. "I'll have her home by ten thirty, sir," He told my father, all the while never taking his eyes off of me. He held out his hand and I slowly place mine in his and stepped down from the last step. "You ready?" He asked.

"Always," I smiled with a blush. My whole family had gathered in the main entrance, except one person. I frowned for a moment when I realized that Mason wasn't in the room, but only for a second. I then glanced back up at Carter's completely entrancing violet eyes.

He escorted to me to his car which I had found he had cleaned. Like the gentleman he was, he opened the door for me, I kissed him softly on the cheek and ducked into the car.

"Where are we going?" I asked as we pulled out of the driveway.

He simply smiled and shook his head, "Secret," He said with a wink.

We drove in silence for the most part, myself wondering what lay ahead. I envisioned all of these magical scenes, all ending the same way, in his arms. There was never anything that I had ever wanted now or ever then to remain in his warm embrace for eternity. That wasn't my choice I kept telling myself, not all humans were like my mother, not all of them were so willing to give away their humanity and their soul. Even for true love.

I became nervous as we passed the La Push borders. I looked at him confused, he only shrugged and smiled.

In a few short minutes we arrived to a spot that I had gone with Mason a few times before, my mother had gone with Jake as a child. Ever since my mom became a vampire, the treaty was no longer in place. The werewolves were allowed to come on our land just as freely as we were allowed on there's. Although, there were still some tension, especially between my father and Jake. I never completely understood.

"Sorry beautiful," Carter interrupted my thoughts and wrapped a blindfold around my eyes.

I gasped as he scooped me up into his arms. "Carter!"

We walked what felt like only a few short feet. "Don't open your eyes just yet." He placed me down, and I could hear his footsteps running around in front of me. Suddenly, with surprising speed, he was behind me again. "Surprise," He whispered into my ear as he removed the blindfold.

I couldn't speak, I couldn't move. All I could do was look at the scene around me. There was a trail of candles leading to a small table, with a simple white table cloth. Candles and rose pedals surrounded the table. Of course, Carter was holding a bouquet of beautiful white roses and purple lilies. "Say something," He said shyly.

I could feel the tears starting to build up, "Carter, everything is so perfect. It's beautiful." The tear fell softly down my cheek.

He brushed his thumb softly against my face, wiping away the tear. "You know that I love you right? I would never do anything to hurt you. I love you so much."

"I know Carter," I said turning up to look into his brilliant eyes. "I love you too."

He served us at the table he had so delicately placed in the sand, and afterwards he asked in a whisper, "Would you like to dance?"

"There's no music," I blushed.

He only smiled and shook his head. "I think of everything." On top of a close by rock, there was a small CD player. He reluctantly left my side and pressed play, returning as fast as he could.

He pulled me close to him as the piano started softly in the background. I rested my head comfortably on his chest, and sighed. "I love you," I told him for the millionth time that night.

"I love you too Marie," He said. "Perhaps more than you know." I knew that if I did not have vampire hearing that I wouldn't have been able to hear that second part. I just smiled and sighed again.

I felt him tense up for a moment, and I pulled away. "Carter? Are you okay?" His head was down, as if he were ashamed.

"Marie, there is something that I need to tell you about Max and I."

"Go on," I said, growing nervous. He looked into my eyes and took a deep breath before beginning. Just as he was about to do so, I could feel my heart beating out of my chest. I fell to the ground, trying to press my cool palm against my now burning heart. This had only happened one time before and I knew what it meant, Mason was in trouble.

"Marie, what happened? What's wrong?"

I pleaded with him, "Please, Mason is in trouble. I need to get home."

He scooped me into his arms and ran back to the car, placing me softly in the front seat. I was slowly gaining my composition back, but my heart still felt as if it was on fire. "Please, hurry." I gasped.

I was shocked to find my house looking just as I had left it, but I couldn't be wrong. I knew something had happened. "Marie… everything looks fine."

"No, Mason is hurt. Something is wrong." I just kept telling him over and over again.

"How do you know?"

"I just do. Please, help me inside."

"Anything, love." He picked me up again and opened the door, supporting me with only one hand.

The lights in the main room had been turned off, and I could barely see Carter who was still holding me at that point. As my eyes adjusted, a small clapping noise came from the corner. Slowly Max emerged from the shadows.

"What are you doing here?" I asked angrily.

"Thank you for succeeding with your task, brother. Aro will be more than pleased."

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