I stood in the large throne room feeling like all eyes were on me as I tried to stop the smile that stretched my cheeks, but was failing miserably. My gaze shifted across the room to land on the very reason that I couldn't suppress my glee from outwardly manifesting. His eyes moved almost immediately to meet mine and a deliciously sinful smirk curved his beautiful mouth as he winked at me once, before returning his gaze to the people gathered before him.

We had barely made it out of his room, but we both knew he had duties and responsibilities to return to, no matter how much we wanted to shut the outside world out and remain in that room for eternity.

"Ugh, get a room will you." Jane murmured from somewhere behind my left shoulder. Surprisingly her attitude toward me had improved significantly after Aro's proposal and I didn't take the time to question why, but appreciated it nonetheless.

"We did." I reminded her, grinning widely as Alec stifled a snort of amusement. "Repeatedly." I emphasised the word whilst I whispered it, fully aware that Aro was listening in on our conversation. I could tell from the expression of forced politeness on his handsome features that he had tuned out long ago to the begging of the human before him and was instead seeking other forms of entertainment.

"That's so disgusting, if I could vomit I would." Though her words would have previously been laced with real venom, there was none there any longer. Instead a tint of amusement lilted her tone.

"I would advise that you vacate the castle then tonight." I said nonchalantly, my eyes on my fiancé the whole time. "Because I plan on thoroughly ravishing him." I watched as Aro shifted in his throne and my smile widened, I was getting to him.

"Noted." Alec finally joined in the conversation having subdued his laughter enough to talk properly. "Thanks for the forewarning."

I looked to my right and smirked at him in good humour. "You're welcome."

"My friends." Aro's voice drew my attention away from the siblings behind me, apparently during our conversation the human had been dealt with and he now stood facing the congregation before him. Only then did I fully notice that every Vampire in Volterra was stood in the room, more even than those that lived with us within the castle. I admired his strong shoulders and the way his sleek hair shone in the light as Aro turned and clasped his strong, pale hands in front of him. "I have brought you all here today to make an announcement." HIs smile was as wide as mine had been though this one seemed borne of true happiness, unlike the grin I had seen from him at our first meeting; that one had held naught but madness. "Though many of you will already be aware, I felt it only proper to announce to you all, my family and friends, that I proposed marriage to Isabella last night."

Every head in the room swivelled in my direction, but I only had eyes for Aro as he looked down at me, his gaze soft with adoration. He held his hand out to me and I approached him without hesitation, sliding my hand in his and tingling at the anticipation his touch sent through me.

"And fortunately, she accepted." Mirth coloured his tone as he lifted my hand to his lips as he held my gaze under hooded eyelids and kissed my knuckles reverently.

I almost jumped as Caius and Marcus stood and began to clap, I met their gazes in turn feeling shocked to discover only approval in their eyes. The rest of the Vampires gathered joined in, the sound rang out around the room and I couldn't help it as a small laugh bubbled up from my throat. I couldn't ever remember being this happy.

"There isn't yet a date set for the Wedding." Aro continued, still holding my hand tightly in his grasp. "But I will leave that decision up to my beautiful bride. Do make sure you take it upon yourselves to suggest dates to Isabella… The sooner the better." He hinted, smirking at me as I squeezed his hand in reprimand.

That had been one of our agreements, that he let me decide a date. I should have known however that the leader of the Volturi wouldn't lay down and accept that and would instead use any power available to him to coerce me… In this case it was a legion full of Vampires all wanting to please him.

"You're all free to leave now, thank you for your kind attention." I watched as the Vampires in the room collectively bowed their heads to Aro before flitting away as quickly as they had arrived. It still stunned me to see the respect and adoration many of our race held for him.

Aro turned to me and raised his hand to hold my chin within his pale fingers. "Now, what would you like to do today my love?"

I raised an eyebrow at him, feeling incredulous. "You're not busy today?"

He smiled and stepped closer to me, his hand moved to my waist where he pulled me flush against his body. "Not if you do not wish me to be."

I gaped at him, momentarily surprised as my eyes moved to Marcus and Caius, both of whom were doing their very best to look busy rummaging through the books that sat on the large, long table to the side of the room. "I would not be a very good wife if I were to drag you away from your duties."

I turned back to Aro as he groaned and leant his head against mine. "Say you'll marry me." He whispered, his lips caressing mine as he spoke.

"I've already agreed to marry you!" I laughed, shaking my head at him as he pulled me closer.

"Say you'll marry me soon, tonight even!" I could hear the excitement in his voice and so I placed a hand on his neck and filtered my emotions through to him.

"I will marry you." I spoke softly, caressing his skin with my fingertips. "But not tonight, not tomorrow and not even this week." He groaned again, this time in disappointment. "I am not going anywhere Aro, I intend to spend eternity by your side; marriage won't change that. We will plan it all properly. I only intend on marrying once after all."

He sighed and placed a kiss upon my forehead. "You are right, of course. I am getting carried away. Take all the time you need, little one."

I took a step back from him and smiled gently. "I will begin planning whilst you… Do whatever it is that you do." I smirked cheekily as he rose an eyebrow at me. "Then once you are finished we can spend some time together."

"Already you are dictating to me." He said, amusement coating his tone. "How I am looking forward to our first argument."

I laughed at him as I turned on my heel toward the door. "I have no doubt that I will be right and you will be wrong. If you accept that now it may save us time in the future."

As I walked out of the door I heard Caius speak to Aro, his quiet voice indicating that he didn't want me to hear. "You'll soon be glad of your immortality brother. As a human you wouldn't stand a chance keeping up with that little hellion, you would have suffered cardiac arrest on your honeymoon i'm sure of it."

"Why Brother mine, is that jealousy I hear in your tone?" Aro asked, his voice was full of smug superiority and I rolled my eyes. They really were like children sometimes.

"Enough, we have work to do." Marcus finally cut in, his droning and dispassionate voice seemed to bring them back to their senses as I heard the pages of books being turned before I was out of hearing range.

I decided to find Jane, after all I really did have a wedding to plan and if her behaviour at the ball was anything to go by, she would be the best person to help me. I didn't know the first thing about weddings.

A/N: Please don't forget to review, I love knowing your thoughts. I have begun another Aro/Bella story called Yours Eternally as ECS will soon be coming to an end and I can't quite let go of the pairing just yet, feel free to head over to my page and give it a read if you haven't already.