Chapter 21- Aftermath

I did my best at pulling myself together and stop sobbing. Edward lifted me to my feet after a few minutes. I looked up to see Jacob in wolf form in front of me with his head lowered. "I'm sorry Jacob." He shook his head and walked closer resting his head on top of mine for a few moments. Before nodding towards Edward and he took off into the surrounding forest the pack at his flank.

We walked over to everyone who started to gather in a circle. The nomads said their goodbye's to us and left, all but Garrett who's arms were around Kate in comfort. Benjamin gave me a bear hug "I'm sorry for your loses." He told us all.

"What do we do now the Volturi are no more?" Tia asked quietly.

"Perhaps we can come to some sort of agreement." Carlisle spoke up looking towards the group surrounding us.

"Do you have an idea?" Amun asked him.

"Instead of one ruling coven we can split it up. My family can watch over the United States and into Canada. Kate, Irina you could look after Alaska and also Canada. Senna and Kachiri, South America. Siobhan, Liam and Maggie you can watch over Europe. Amun your coven can cover Africa."

"We have friends that can look after Russia." Charlotte said.

"I know a coven in Australia that can look after the South Pacific." Garrett suggested.

"What about Asia?" Amun asked.

"I know someone that can help with Asia" Liam added.

Siobhan nodded. "If a problem arises and it is too great for one coven to handle, we will all gather and handle it." I looked around the circle as everyone deliberated.

"I think that will work." Edward concluded. "We will keep in close contact."

Alice's eyes zoned out for a minute before her focus was back on us. "Yes, it will work. We all look after our own territories."

"I'm in agreement." Amun stated. Everyone else nodded or spoke their agreement also.

Senna and Kachiri turned towards me. I gave them both hugs and told them how sorry I was. "It is not your fault my Bella, I am glad we have rid the world of the Volturi. My sister and I are going to return to our home." Senna said as she kissed Edward and I on the cheek and left with Kachiri.

Benjamin gave me a kiss on the cheek before he left with his coven for Egypt. Siobhan talked with Carlisle for a few more minutes before leaving with Liam and Maggie.

"I think we're going to head home Carlisle." Kate told him, her voice trembled.

"Of course my dear, we are here if you need anything." She nodded. They gave us all hugs and kisses before leaving Laurent and Garrett followed the girls. The rest of us headed for home.

That night our family all stayed close together in our lounge room. We all were grieving people we loved. I couldn't help the guilt that came. This was all my fault after all. If I hadn't shown up in Forks, Tanya never would have gone to the Volturi and they wouldn't have known all about the Cullen's gifts. Sweet heart, stop. This is not your fault. Like Alice has told you, they wanted to eliminate us as well. If we hadn't met you and they found out about us, all of us here right now would be dead. They would have gone for all of the Denali's next and then everyone else that they see as a threat. You are the reason so many of us survived, we rid the world of the Volturi today. Please love, don't let the grief turn into guilt. We would have been much worse off without you here for us. Edwards eyes held mine the whole time we spoke. I sighed loudly and looked around the room.

Edward was right that my grief had transformed into guilt. I knew that if I ever wanted happiness what happened today, is just something I will have to accept. We lost some good people today, but we also accomplished a lot. The Volturi were no longer. Good vampires were now looking over their territories and if they ever needed help we would be there for them. I no longer had to hide or run. I could finally be free without anything hanging over my head. I had killed the murders who took my first covens lives. Maria was dead, which would mean great things for the South. Could I look at the positives over the negatives? My eyes ran over each member of my family. Yes I could. For them, I would move on from today's events and start fresh.

When the sun started to rise, the couples started for their rooms. I pulled Edward up from his spot on the lounge. Come on let's go to the meadow. I want you all to myself. Edward grinned at my words and scooped me up into his arms as he ran out the door. I laid back in his arms and looked up at the sky. The sun was just peeking through sending stunning light over the sky and earth. I couldn't take my eyes off Edwards face as soon the sunlight hit our skin. He was so handsome and all mine. Nothing was going to take him away from me. Edward came to a stop in the middle of the meadow and laid me down onto the wildflowers.

"So beautiful." He whispered looking down at me as he hovered above me. My hands went to the back of his neck and I pulled him down to my lips. The kiss was hungry, the urge of relief swept over us both. We never thought that we would be able to do this again. I knew Edwards thoughts were aligned with mine. There was nothing better than this. The both of us together with nothing holding us back or apart. We were one now. Edward pulled back a fraction and looked into my eyes.

"Marry me?"

I gasped. So many things ran through my mind but I knew my answer instantly. "Yes." Yes! Yes!

Edward grinned and his hand came around from behind him. In between his thumb and pointer finger a silver ring was gently held. It was an oval with small clear diamonds covering every inch of the oval. It was stunning and perfect. He pulled my hand from around his neck and slipped the ring on my waiting finger then kissed it. Before looking back up at me and pulling me in for an earth shattering kiss. When he pulled back he looked deep into my eyes. "I know I can't give you children Bella or a proper family like you deserve but I'll do everything I possibly can to make you happy."

I smiled and held his face in the palms of my hands. "Actually… That's not entirely true." He gave me a confused look, so I explained.

"Edward I have the ability to change any part of my body so it functions like a human's. That includes reproductive organs."

Edwards eyes widened in realisation. "Theirs's a possibility that we could be parents?"

I nodded. "Yes one day when we are ready we can, it would be a huge gamble. But if while were trying, I can keep every part of me human. The child should come out half human, half vampire so he or she will be able to age instead of being an immortal child. I've thought about this a lot over the years and did some research using my DNA."

"You are the single most amazing woman in existence." He murmured with a huge smile on his face.

I love you Edward.

And I love you my Bella.

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