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Choosing Eternity:

E POV

I could hardly believe what I was hearing and seeing in Bella's mind. She was choosing to not only be with me tonight, but she was choosing to stay with me throughout eternity.

I knew that I would never again be alone. I would have Bella by my side and I would love her and protect her always. There was nothing more to be said.

I bent and swept Bella into my arms; I turned the covers down on the bed, while holding her close to me. I laid her down and stood back to remove my clothes. I watched her eyes, as she watched me.

I heard her thoughts. She wanted me to take her and claim her; I would. When this night was over, she would be mine forever more. For the first time since I'd become a vampire, I was happy about what my future held in store for me.