The boys woke up around 7:30. I made them some breakfast and we talked, catching up. "How has life been, Bella?" Quil asked as he ate his waffles.
"Good. It's been a little crazy with the wedding planning and guard everything."
"How did you know about this place? I mean, how did you know about the Volturi?" Jake asked.
"Edward. He told me Carlisle's story. He said that Carlisle had lived with them for a for decades."
"Were you changed immediately after you got here?"
"No. I waited about a week before changing. Alec was appointed my guard for the week. He just had to make sure that I had everything I needed and took me out to dinner every night. Jane had to take me shopping because I didn't bring much with me when I left. How did you guys get? How did you escape?"
"We were extremely careful with our thoughts. We can all read each other's minds in wolf form. We couldn't think about it then. We kind of just left. We left notes for Sam and our parents. We'll probably get killed when we get home, but it will be worth it. Will the Cullen's be at the wedding?"
"Yes. Alice is one of my bridesmaids. We need to head over to the castle around 10. So you guys might want to get ready. You don't have to dress up now. You can just take those clothes with you when we leave and change at the castle. Feel free to shower and use anything in the bathrooms that you want, too." The guys got showers and so did I. We headed for the castle once we were all ready. I went into my room and they went with the rest of the guys in Alec's room to hang out.
"Bella!" Alice had attacked me in a hug. The Cullen's arrived earlier that morning. "It's your big day, Bella! Aren't you excited?"
"Yes I am." I laughed and let go of her small body. I got a round of hugs from everyone before Jane and Alice pushed me into a chair in the bathroom to start getting me ready.
Alice started on my hair, curling it and putting into a side pony tail. Jane did my makeup and it was perfect. The other girls got ready doing their own hair and makeup and getting into their dresses. Ariana looked absolutely adorable in her flower girl dress. Esme and Rosalie helped me get into my dress while the rest got into theirs.
"Bella, you look so beautiful." Esme commented.
"Thanks, Esme."
There was a knock on the door. Aro walked in with Marcus and Caius following behind him. "Bella, my dear, you look absolutely stunning." Aro gave me a kiss on the cheek, as did my uncles. "The ceremony is about to begin. I suggest the rest of you all take your seats." People left, leaving only Aro, Jane, Alice, Chelsea, Heidi, Ariana and I in the room. I looked at the clock. Less than five minutes until I would meet Alec at the end of the isle and become his wife. We walked into the hallway outside of the garden where the wedding would take place. It was a nice day. It wasn't going to rain until later tonight when we were at the reception. It wasn't sunny, but it was still warm.
Music began to play and I knew that we were beginning. Ariana started off down the isle, basket of flower petals in hand, and scattered them across the ground. Jane and Felix followed her and took their places at the front. Alice and Santiago went, then Heidi and Demetri and Chelsea and Afton. The music changed and I knew that it was mine and Aro's turn to walk down the isle. Aro gave another kiss on the cheek before taking my hand in his and walking down the isle. I saw Alec's face break out into a huge smile once he saw me. For a moment, I forgot about everything else except him.
We finally made it down the isle. Alec said his vows to me with such truth and love in his voice. I said mine that way, too. We exchanged rings and were pronounced as husband and wife. When he kissed me, it was filled with more love than he had ever put into a kiss. We turned to the congregation and were congratulated with claps and whistles. Various pictures were taken before we headed to the throne room for the reception.
The humans, Gianna and Ariana, and the wolves ate their dinners while us vampires drank from champagne glasses of blood. Jane, being the maid-of-honor, did a toast to Alec and I.
"Alec, you've made a lot of great decisions, but I think that marrying Bella was the best thing that you have done for yourself and for this coven of vampires. Bella, you're a great person and you have made a wonderful addition to our family. We wish you both the best."
Alec and I mingled for a while, talking to the other covens at the wedding. It was soon announced that Alec and I were to have our first dance together. "I love you."
"I love you, too. Mrs. Volturi."
"So where are we going for the honeymoon? Where at in Greece?"
"Well, we won't actually be in Greece. The Volturi own a small island a few miles off the coast. The only time we can go onto the main land is at night because it's so sunny there. But we get the whole day to ourselves."
"That'll be nice."
"We have to leave for our plane around 2:30 to get to the airport and get through security and everything tomorrow morning. Jane already packed your stuff and has clothes for you to change into. Once we land, we'll take the boat to the island and do whatever we want."
"And Jane is going to drive the boys to the airport, correct?"
"Yes."
"You know what this whole thing means?"
"What's that?"
"Well, we're married now. So we'll have a family soon."
"But when? When do you want to do that?"
"I figured we could wait a couple of months or so. Then we could have a while to ourselves as a married couple and get things settled in. I just don't want to do it right away."
"Ok. That sounds good."
Aro cut in. "Bella, it's time for the father- daughter dance." Alec placed my hand in his and walked away. "Isabella, I'm proud of you. You've accomplished many things over the past couple of months."
"Thank you, Father. I'm really happy to be a part of the Volturi."
"Well, we're glad that you're here, too. You've been a great addition to this family. And the newest additions will be loved just as much as everyone else here. Have you decided on when that would take place?"
"No. not on an exact date. But it will be a few months, at least. We want to have a few months as a married couple before worrying about kids."
"I understand. Well, we cannot wait until they arrive." the song ended and Aro walked off to talk to others.
I danced with Jake and the other boys for a little bit. I danced with the Cullen boys and the guys from the Volturi, as well as some from other covens. Maggie from the Irish coven caught the bouquet and Randall from the American Nomads caught the garter. We partied until about one when people were starting to leave to go back home. We started saying our good-byes as people left.
Jane rushed me into a bathroom at two so that I could change out of my wedding dress. I put on a yellow dress with some white wedges and pearl earrings. Jane put my wedding dress back in the garment bag and put my shoes by it. I put my hair down.
"Bella, you're bags are already in the car. I'll drop your dress off at the house when I go back. Can I have a key?"
"Here," I threw her the key.
"Thanks. You had better get out there. You guys need to leave soon."
"Thanks, Jane. You're the best."
"So are you. Now go. I'll see you in a few weeks."
I walked back into the throne room to see Alec waiting for me. We said goodbye to everyone quickly before having to leave. "Jake, I'm glad that I got to see you guys again."
"We are too, Bella. Keep in touch if you can."
"Of course I will. Maybe you guys can come and visit again sometime."
"Yeah, maybe. We'll see you later then. We'll miss you, Bella."
"I'll miss you too." I gave the four of them a hug and followed Alec out the door to the car. Alec drove to the airport and we held hands the entire time. We got through security and were just waiting on our flight to be called. They called our flight and we boarded the flight.
