A/N: Hey, hopefully you have all looked to chapter 22 to see my reasoning for my mistake, but if not, i will explain it again and on chapter 21. I accidentally skipped over the chapter i had written for chapter 20 and put 21 in its place. So after correcting my error, you should be reading two new chapters with an old one squished in the middle. I am so sorry for this mistake. Please read on and hopefully it will still make sense. But, here's a good chapter ;)
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"You've become very optimistic today," Sam observed as I made some food for the days to come.

"Have I?" I hummed in question.

"What have you done with my soon to be fiancée?" he wondered, bending his head down to kiss my neck. With a breathy laugh, I pulled away and smiled at him. "I have no clue what you're talking about."

"Oh you do," he said staring in my eyes, "and I like it," he said with a kiss to my nose.

"I aim to please," I teased as he walked to the fridge to get something to drink.

"But seriously, who poisoned your food? Or was it your drink?" he wondered jokingly, wrapping his arms around my waist from behind. I tried to act offended, but I was just too happy with life to do so.

"I'm just happy- really happy. Not to jinx everything but everything is good right now. Seth is going to be fine; Leah is finally getting the happiness she has been worrying over, the guys are all good and we are just perfect," I claimed, quickly kissing his lips.

"I beg to differ," he said, letting me go as I walked out of his arms to clean my hands with a dishtowel by the sink.

"Oh?" I wondered in curiosity, as I turned to face him.

"We are going to be perfect if you say yes to the day when I propose to you," he said stalking over to be near me.

"You know I will," I spoke with confidence, kissing his lips as they leaned down to touch mine.

"Even if I asked right now?" he challenged. Part of me wondered if he was teasing or being serious.

"You don't have a ring," I claimed, calling his 'bluff'.

"Says you," he murmured, still staring into my eyes. Shifting a bit, he pulled something out of his pocket, which made me look down to investigate. In his hand was a small little velvety black box. My heart accelerated and I realized he was really about to do this.

"I know it's not very romantic to do this now…" he spoke, now starting to doubt himself. "When did I care about the romantics of everything?" I wondered with my hands placed on the back of his neck. He let out a nervous breath and stared back up at me.

"You know my answer," I spoke knowingly, setting my forehead against his.

"I still want to ask," he said pulling away a tad to move his hand up, placed on my hip, to push away some hair from my eyes.

With a quick kiss to my mark, which had me shuddering with a shockwave of pleasure and arousal, he took a small step back and got down on one knee. Taking my left hand in his, he ran his thumb over the top of my finger where the ring would go and flashed me with a breath-taking smile.

"You, Isabella Swan are my life," he began. His thumb was still running that one finger as we stared into his eyes, absorbing every moment of this. "You walked into my life and blessed me with your heart. You gave me your trust and your faith; you guided me along when I wasn't sure if I even deserved it. Being beside you is perfect," he said firmly tugging on my hands to get his point across, "we had our hardships and stumbles, but my life with you has been the most amazing thing I have ever experienced. You're always true to yourself and dedicated to the Pack. You put others in their place and comfort them when it's needed," he spoke delicately. His thumb went back to rubbing that spot on my hand.

"You take care of the people around you like they are your own and have the utter most respect for others. Everything about you makes me become a better person- it has me want things and provides me the opportunity to achieve them," he paused for a second, "I want you to be my wife, because I want to be your husband. I want to give you everything you gave me and more. I know it will probably take my whole life to repay you for everything you have done for me- but I want that. I want to be there everyday and every night, to give you everything I could possibly give. You deserve so much- sometimes more than my heart can give, but I love you- with everything I am," he finished.

"Marry me Bella," he breathed, "with everyone's permission from the tribe, elders, the family we call the Pack; your father, Aunt, and even the Cullen's- let me be your husband," he pleaded.

The last part of his statement threw me off guard a bit and had me going over his words before opening my mouth to say yes. He asked the whole Pack? And my Aunt? He asked Aunt Betty, Charlie, and even the Cullen's?

"Sam," I breathed, getting over my shock. The poor guy knew my answer but he was still bent on one knee, looking up to me with a fear of me saying no.

"Of course I will," I smiled watching as he got up, "Yes, Sam Uley, I will marry you."

He picked me up and swung me around in a circle, "Yes!" I cheered out, laughing, "yes I will be your wife," I breathed, staring up into his brown orbs holding him close, with my arms around his neck and our chests firmly pushed together, as he planted my feet back down on the ground. With a long, passionate kiss, we made the moment last.

His mouth tugged against mine, pulling at my lips to get closer. He was so energized and excited. I felt like that pink battery bunny as he kissed me. His heart was racing and the mark had me feeling everything he was feeling. It was more than a high could ever give. His love that surrounded my heart and cursed through my body made me never want to pull away. At the time where our minds were getting fuzzy, I cursed the need for oxygen. With the last nip at each other's lips we pulled away and panted. Both of us had red, swollen mouth with heaving chests.

Sam set his forehead against mine and we continued to pant. Running my hand up to his face, I blushed with a smile at his perfect features. Feeling another moment arise, I let my eyes flutter closed and reached up, tilting my head to him again. What can I say? I couldn't get enough.

Sam gladly accepted, knowing I had felt just the same he was. Catching my lips with his, he took control and made sure to part my lips, sweeping his tongue over my lips and inside my mouth. I enjoyed the tingling sensation of him against me and moaned at his taste as he pulled me closer, burning with passion.

Our faces pulled away again, this time with acceptable timing. We continued to breathe heavily, holding each other as close as we could. Enjoying his comfort, I smiled and mauled over everything he had said just a few minutes ago.

"Bells, you're ring," Sam said breaking my thoughts. Glancing down, I saw he had open the little jewelry box and showed me what was inside.

My thoughts had always pictured when the time came; Sam would always get me something simple. La Push wasn't a flashy place and it was never that type of community where people had to wear the famous brand names to show off what they got. But as I stared down at the ring, it again, took me by surprise. I guess I had never really thought about the type of ring Sam would get me, but I never imagined it to be like this.

It was platinum ring with a 1.5 diamond caret in the middle. A diamond-studded, tulip shaped V, cradled each side of the diamond. Also, when you looked carefully, you could see this small elegant design engraved on band of the ring.

"Sam," I breathed taken aback at its beauty. My mind started wondering how much he spent on this as he slipped it on my finger.

"Stop thinking and tell me you like it," he commanded lightly, underlying the hint that he was unsure if I approved of it or not

"Baby, it amazing," I gushed, not able to take my eyes off of it, "I just-"

"It's all for you. Don't say it," he said reading everything I was about to say, "I don't care about the money, you shouldn't either," he spoke.

"But-" I breathed still in shock.

"I love you and you're worth every penny," he spoke, bending his knees a bit to kiss ever inch of my face. Still standing there in astonishment, I kept focus on the ring and had barely enough in me to respond to Sam.

We hadn't joined financial accounts yet. It was stupid really; I don't know why we hadn't yet. I guess we could chalk it up to not having time. Sam and I were always really busy; the Pack, the elders, the rest of our family, and whatever else decided to roll up- sometimes it was a lot. And we never really bothered with the money thing. It's not like I didn't want to share the wealth I had been accustomed to after working in the music business, it was just that we hadn't done anything about it.

"You're still thinking," Sam partially growled in my ear. Nipping at me and my mark a bit, I finally broke out of my thoughts and glanced at him lovingly.

"You, are the greatest man on earth," I announced, wrapping my arms around his neck, to make sure we were as close as we could possibly get.

"Only because I have you here," he said, kissing my lips.

"Suck up," I giggled before he could sweep me into another kiss.

"I-" kiss "love-" kiss "you," I said after a while, pecking my lips against his in-between words.

"I love you too baby," he said smoothly in a breath as he pulled away only to bow his head and kiss me again.

Our feet began to stumble as we made our way upstairs. A thought in my head made me wonder if it was such a good idea since one of the guys could stop by at any time, but Sam had me so wrapped up in passion that I couldn't bother to dwell on the thought. Whimpering slightly as he licked my mark, he let out a growl and picked me up by the waist. I wrapped my legs around him, groaning at the hard on he was rubbing against me.

Laying me on the bed, my bare back hit the cold sheets and I shivered. The feeling of two temperatures against my skin had my body making goosebumps. Sam ran his lips all over me. My shoulders, neck, and valley of my breasts were all placed with kisses. I gasped as he ran his thumbs over my laced covered nipples. As I arched my back at the shuddering feeling, he swiftly ran his hands behind me and unclasped the clothing. My breasts were set free, which gave him another place to set his mouth on. He teased me, enjoying the sounds of my gasps and pleas in the air.

The only thing left on me was my panties, which were soaked because of Sam. As I moved my own hands down to the bulge of his pants to unbutton them, I slightly teased him by brushing my hands against the hard on. He let out a growl, thrusting his hips against me. Popping open the button, I moaned at the sight of him springing forth. No boxers. That had me trembling with another rush of hot liquid to my panties.

"Baby," he groaned, taking in a whiff of the air around us. Pulling down his cut offs, I moaned as he rubbed his thumb over my nub through the lace panties. I grabbed his length in my hand and moaned again. The feeling of his pre cum on the tip of his dick felt amazing against my fingers. Rubbing it all over the head of his dick, I gave him a few pumps, enjoying his sounds that he grounded out. His hand shot down to stop my actions as I went further- touching him like I knew he enjoyed.

Pausing my actions for the seconds of his request, he ripped off my panties and touched me with vigor. I arched myself off the bed, unable to help my reaction. Sam held my hips in his hand, moving up to face me. His face nuzzled in my neck, biting, licking, and kissing my mark. My whines and moans were sounded throughout the room as I ran my hands back up to his broad shoulders. My nails dug in his skin as he thrusted into me. It was quick and surprising, which had me moaning all the more. His motions were quick yet slow at the same time. He pushed into me fast and hard, but contained himself so he stayed inside of me for a few seconds.

All of him thrusted in and out of me with force, making me pant and call for him repeatedly.

"Yes, baby," he groaned in my ear as I clenched my muscles around his hard dick.

"Sam," I whined, feeling that coil tighten. I wanted it to be let loose but Sam wasn't having any of that- yet.

His touches across my skin had me moaning even more. The temperature of his skin against mine; the way he pushed up against me that made him bury himself deep inside me; it was all too much. With a hard thrust back inside me, I dug my fingers in his back and came below him.

My climax came just in time as he let out a loud growl and spilled his seed inside me. He gave a few shallow thrusts after we both reached breaking point and started to calm down.

"So good baby," he groaned, kissing my mark as he slid out of me. I let out a whimper, feeling that small spark of arousal. We cuddled together, panting like crazy. His fingers drew little doodles over my skin, which caused me to be somewhat aroused again. The light touches had sparks running though my body and down to the one place where I needed him most.

"Bella," he groaned, most likely smelling my juices.

"Can't help it," I breathed, moaning as he dipped his head to take my breast in his mouth. "Baby," I whimpered, feeling his tongue and mouth lick and suck my nipple. My hand cupped the back of his head, withering with such pleasure. Soon, my hands raked through his black croppy hair, begging him to stop so he could just take me.

That wasn't his goal though; he wanted me to come just like that- with him licking me. Moving to the other breast, I let out a loud moan and wished I had a bit more control over my body. Every time my back arched, Sam would just pull me closer and bite, or suck, or both. His wish soon came true and I couldn't take it anymore. With just a few more licks to my girls he had me cumming, yelling out his name.

"Love that sound," he growled, crawling backward down the bed to take me in his mouth.

"Sam!" I breathed, again, taking his hair in my hand as he began to suck me. As his tongue flattened out against me, I couldn't help but let out a loud moan. He always knew what to do.

"Baby please," I whimpered needing more. Letting out a growl at my pleas, he swiped his tongue inside of me, then inserted a finger. "Yes!" I breathed, feeling him push in and out of me.

"More baby, I want to hear more," Sam growled, looking up at me.

"Please baby!" I yelled as he inserted another large finger.

"Fuck Bells," Sam growled, watching the way I was about to cum against him. Biting my lip, I let my eyes roll to the back of my head, trying to contain what I was feeling. He gave a sharp thrust inside of me with his fingers and I knew he was silently telling me not to hold back my sounds or actions.

With his thumb continuously rubbing against my nub and his lips kissing my stomach, I finally let go and came against his digits inside me.

"God Bells," he growled, lowing his head to lap all my juices up again.

"Sam please, need you, please," I repeated, pleading for him to just get inside me already.

"Fuck," he growled, sliding back up the bed to kiss my neck. Sparks shot through me again and I whined. Sliding a hand down to him, I pumped his hard cock a few times. He groaned, and all too soon caught my wrist.

"Keep that up and I wont have anything to fuck you with," he growled out.

"Doubt that," I breathed as he slid the hand he caught up near my head. Thrusting my hips against his, he placed himself against my slit and plunged deep inside me. I let out a gasp, enjoying having him inside me again. After a few skin slapping thrusts, the hand that he caught pumping him had now been entwined with his. Sam continued to pump himself in and out of me, growling at the feeling of getting ready to cum.

Covering my mouth with his, I squeezed against him a few more times and shivered at the feeling of his thumb rubbing my right nipple. Finally, we both came, tensing up hard as his seed spurted inside of me with a rush.

"I need to propose to you more often," he mumbled, kissing my jaw a bit before pushing away some hair that was stuck to my face.

"I guess so," I giggled, leaning up and kissing him briefly.

Luckily the Pack hadn't interrupted us the rest of the night Sam and I had planned to ourselves. We ventured down the steps a while later, me modeling one of his shirts like usual. After setting some muffins and cookies in the oven to bake, Sam picked out a movie for us and we cuddled on our couch.

"When did you buy the ring?" I wondered, inspecting the jewelry on my hand from time to time.

"When I was out of a coma. I had Sue help me after she quickly cut my hair. She kept it at her house for me and then when we were at the Clearwater's I picked it up."

Raising my eyebrow, I turned back to look at him.

"Don't worry, I didn't hear anything with you two. I promised you I wouldn't didn't I?" he said.

"Not exactly what I was getting at, but that's good- thank you," I chirped, giving him a quick kiss.

"Then what did you mean?" he wondered, squeezing me tight.

"Why keep it at Sue's? And it took you that quick to go find a ring?" I asked.

"I didn't want you to find it. In case you ever did and you still weren't ready, I didn't want you to feel pressured. And I actually saw it when you had me running those errands for you in Port Angeles for that fundraiser you put on a while ago," he said.

"So you went back and bought it?" I questioned, surprised that it would still be there.

"Actually Alice did. After I saw it, I stopped in the shop for a few minutes and took a picture of it. I sent to Alice for approval and she ordered it for me. I had her send it to Sue and filled in both families. I wanted their approval for marriage- which the happily gave," he said with a kiss to my temple.

"You're the best boyfriend ever," I smiled.

"Fiancé baby," he grinned, "I'm you're fiancé," he corrected. My face brightened up with a grin of my own, liking that adjustment.

"So then what was it like asking my dad for his approval?" I wondered as we decided to quit on the movie and just lay on the couch and talk.

"He suspected it," Sam claimed, as I snuggled in his side. "He was pretty blunt about it which made it somewhat easier."

"Did he pull out the gun?" I wondered.

"Yup," Sam answered which caused me to laugh.

"So what happened then?" I asked.

"He gave me his approval and told me he was glad you were happy- or going to be at least. I asked him to keep it to himself for a while since I wasn't sure when I wanted to tell you, and he complied. Of course, I told him who was going to know and I'm pretty sure he was happy to gossip about it with Billy."

"Of course," I laughed again, envisioning my dad and my Uncle.

"I asked for your Aunt's number before I left, explaining that I wanted to have everyone's blessing that meant something to you. Plus, I wanted them to all make sure they knew so they could come to whatever type of wedding we have," Sam smiled down at me. Blushing a bit, I snuggled my face in his chest and couldn't feel any luckier.

"You're Aunt was pretty cool about it. She said she knew something was going to happen with us. Just by the way you talked about me…" he said with a teasing look. I shot him a playful dirty look and blushed again.

"Thank you for doing this- getting everyone's approval and everything," I murmured while catching my eye to the ring on my finger again.

"No thanks needed," he grumbled kissing the top of my head.

"I'm sure Alice was bouncing off the walls," I laughed as my thoughts went to the Cullen's.

"Her and Rosalie both," he stated, "and I'm pretty sure Emmett too. He seemed pretty excited."

I let out a good-hearted laugh, just picturing the big guy knowing the news.

The next morning, I woke up to my ring shining on my finger. It always seemed to catch my eye and I couldn't help but to stare at the glistening object. It was just so perfect and pretty. I couldn't believe I, of all people, was going to get married.

A little warm kiss made contact with my shoulder and I tilted my head to see Sam fully awake watching me. Without words I tucked myself closer to him and let out a hum of content. Everything was still perfect.

"When's your patrol?" I mumbled tiredly.

Sam lifted his head and looked at our clock on the nightstand, "in about…20 minutes," he sighed, hugging me tight.

"No Leah anymore right?" I asked.

"Temporarily yes. And no Seth today either- he's going to help Leah move her stuff so I have double patrol today," he groaned.

"I'll miss you," I said trying to cheer him.

"Not as much as I'll miss you," he said kissing my bare shoulder again. Giggling, I rolled over to face him and found a handsome face.

"I'm going to video chat Alice today and let her know we are on the way to sealing the deal."

"Sounds perfect baby," he grinned, closing his lips over mine in a long kiss. We took up those 20 minutes to lay with each other and cuddle. It was a pretty great way to start the morning if I do say so myself.

Sam left for the day, quickly informing me about a bon fire later tonight before he slipped out of the door, I made some fresh orange juice and then drifted over to the living room ouch with my laptop to video chat with the Cullens.

"Bella!" Alice screeched with excitement to see her.

"Hey everyone!" I smiled just as emotional.

"Bella Bean!" Emmett boomed.

"I miss you guys," I said, "but hopefully I'll see you for my wedding?" I grinned.

Their eyes went wide and Alice began freaking out even more. Laughter was heard through both sides of the computer.

"He asked you?" Rose smiled.

"Last night, he did," I said, my jaws practically hurting I had been smiling so much.

"Congratulations Bella," Esme said kindly.

"Thank you," I chirped.

"When's the date? Did you find a dress yet? Oh my gosh! Bella!" Alice squealed. We all laughed again and I shook my head, "Alice, I've only been engaged for a day. But I heard you all saw the ring."

"Lets see the hand Bella," Edward said. Holding up my left hand, I smiled and bit my lip in such happiness I could cry. The girls went crazy and the boys just smiled and whistled.

"Very beautiful," Esme spoke.

"So when's the big day?" Emmett wondered.

"Not a clue," I laughed. "I'm just enjoying the rush of it all."

"Bella, you have to let me pick out the dress, and plan the wedding. Oh, and we can help with the honeymoon," Alice rambled.

"Alice," I laughed.

"Sweetheart," Jasper said trying to calm down his pixie wife.

We talked for a few hours, informing each other about the lives we were living. I told them about the house Sam and I was now living in, the pack drama- about Leah (and even what Seth was going through) and gave them some more info about how Liam was growing up. The Cullens then, in return, told me about their travels and the renewal vows of Carlisle and Esme. Rose was still checking up with me every so often, but I promised her I was doing perfect and she could see that. From there, Alice continued to plead with me to let her take care of the wedding. "I'll talk it over with Sam okay? He should probably have some say in this all too," I laughed. Most of the Cullens nodded along side me but Alice just huffed.

"Can I at least pick out your wedding dress? I found one that's perfect Bella."

"I can try it on?" I said trying to please her in whatever way I could. "I mean, I was going to go shopping with some of the people around here one day- they probably want to be included with all the wedding stuff, but I would be happy to see yours Alice," I said watching her face fall and then brighten again.

"I'll ship it right over to you Bella. I swear, you're going to love it!"

"Alright," I laughed with a shrug.

As it was getting late for them, I promised to stay in touch with Alice and let her know how everything was progressing with the wedding and all the plans. Once I picked a date Alice was going to be one of the first people to know- that was another promise.

Shutting down my laptop, I let out a breath and then went back to the kitchen to start making some more food for the bon fire. The plans were pretty short notice, but I understood since Sam was so wrapped up in what went down last night. I had a few pies baking in the oven, along with some chili being cooked on the stove when Charlie and Uncle Billy came walking in.

"Uncle Billy?" Dad? I smiled, surprised to see him walking through the open doors of my house.

"I hear congratulations are in order," Billy teased with light eyes. Laughing, I wiped my hands and walked over to the two. Bending down I gave Billy a long hug and then turned to my dad.

"Congratulations Bells," he said with a warm smile.

"How did you know?" I wondered with my own grin as I pulled away.

"You know you couldn't have kept this kind of news for long," Billy chimed in lightly. I giggled a bit.

"Sam called, he was busy with Pack stuff so he wanted to ask us if we could tell you and stop by to help you grab the food you were sure to be bringing," Uncle Billy said. Blushing a bit, I rolled my eyes at my man.

"He said he was sorry he couldn't send some of the guys," My dad added.

"I thought we were good enough," my Uncle joked again. Laughing at the two, I nodded and full accepted Sam's apology.

"So you almost ready to go kiddo?" Charlie wondered.

"Just about. Let me get these pies out of the oven. And can you stir that real quick? And then shut off the stove?" I asked my dad as he walked further in the kitchen. Doing as I told him to, he waited for further direction as I got everything ready.

"Sam did good- with the rock," Billy said staring at my hand as I pulled off the oven mitt.

"You're telling me," I said lightly. Both the men laughed and I had everyone help grab everything. Uncle Billy had some muffins in his lap, Charlie had the pot of chili and I carried the boxes of pies.

We got to the bon fire in no time. Dusk was setting and the boys were out gathering wood.

"Let's see!" Sue cheered as I walked into view. With a laugh, I set down the pies on the table and held out my hand.

"It looks gorgeous on you Bella," she said dearly.

"Thank you," I blushed.

"Mommy!" Liam said coming over to me with a run.

My heart soared at his words and I quickly kneeled down to grab my boy. "Liam!" I said catching him in my arms.

"You look pretty," he commented.

"Thank you," I beamed, my heart melting at his comment.

"You're happy," he cheered.

"Of course I am little man," I smiled.

"No Auntie Elley, you're really happy," he said staring at my face. "Is it 'cause Sam propered you?"

"You mean proposed?" I asked with a small chuckle.

"Yea," he nodded looking into my eyes.

"Ya, I guess so," I beamed again.

A/N: Haven't had many reviews on this big eventful chapter (thank you to the reviewer that did though!) Should I end the story here? It's somewhat of a happily ever after...