Phase of the Moon
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Chapter 48
'Til Death Do us Part'
BPOV
Rachel and Emily walked down the aisle ahead of me, serving as my only bridesmaids and maid of honors, I couldn't decide who to have so I chose both. Charlie pulled the veil over my face and linked his arm with mine giving my hand a squeeze. Pink and red petals made up the aisle on the sand with candles lighting the way. I quickly scanned the small gathering of guests as I made my way slowly down the aisle. Angela and Ben looked so in love standing together. All the pack were there with their partners. My mom stood with Phil crying and taking pictures.
I didn't spend long looking through the crowd and instead looked to Jacob, he was wearing black tuxedo trousers and a white shirt with a black tie. I guessed he had given up on wearing a jacket as his shirt sleeves were rolled up. Jacob was staring at me, grinning from ear to ear. Finally I reached him and he shook Charlie's hand before taking mine and leading to the altar.
JPOV
The wedding march started and my body temperature rose. My palms were sweating and my knees were wobbling, I turned. My heart melted like ice being thrown into a fire. The most beautiful angel I had ever seen was walking down the aisle, her long brown hair floated down to her waist, the white dress was a perfect fit on her and everything in my life was about this angel. My Bella was going to become my wife. I wanted to run up the aisle and grab Bella rushing her back to the altar, Charlie was taking far to long, but I restrained myself.
I stepped down the steps and held out my hand. A small, soft, pale hand was placed in mine, the contrast of Bella's white skin against my darker russet skin was almost natural. I shook Charlie's hand and led Bella up to the altar. I lifted her veil and almost died, Bella looked absolutely stunning, her face pale white, with pink rosy cheeks.
I wasn't paying much attention to what was being said by the minister, instead I was watching my Bella as she smiled sweetly at the minister and to me. "If anyone knows of a lawful reason why these two should not wed speak now or forever hold your peace"
I looked round to the crowd the same as Bella and growled when Leah appeared at the end of the aisle. I felt Bella's grip on my hands tighten, but it relaxed when Leah rushed over to her mom, sitting down.
"Bells" I whispered and she looked around and relaxed.
"May I have the rings?" The minister turned to Embry who stepped up and put the rings on the book.
"I, Jacob Ephraim Black, take you Isabella Marie Swan to be my lawful wedded wife, to love an to cherish, to care for and comfort, to have and to hold from this day forward, til death do us part"
"I, Isabella Marie Swan, rake you Jacob Ephraim Black to by my lawful wedded husband, to love and to cherish, to care for and comfort, to have and to hold from this day forward, till death do us part"
"Do you Jacob Ephraim Black take Isabella Marie Swan to be your wife?" the minister asked.
"I do" I was grinning ear to ear.
"And do you Isabella Marie Swan take Jacob Ephraim Black to be your husband?"
"I do" Bella burst into a smile.
"I now pronounce you man and wife, you may kiss the bride"
"About time" I grabbed Bella and crushed my lips to hers. The crowd burst into applause and I heard the pack wolf whistle and cheer, the music started playing. I had to break the kiss as Bella was getting carried away. I took her hand and we walked up the aisle with everyone throwing petals over us. I looked down at my beautiful wife. My Bella was now my wife and I had never been happier in all my life. I seriously thought my cheeks were going to explode I was smiling so much.
BPOV
As we walked got outside, I was bombarded with hugs. I didn't notice who I was getting them from, I was able to tell the difference though between the human hugs and the warm, tight wolf hugs from the pack.
"Bella! Bella, oh Bella" my mom ran up to me and squeezed me tight, her eyes filled with tears.
"Hey mom" I kept a hold on Jacobs hand.
"You looked so beautiful up there, I've never been so proud" Renee's tears spilled down her cheeks and she hugged me again.
I couldn't help myself. All the emotions of the day just flooded at once. Tearsoverflowed and I cried into my mom's shoulder. I let go of Jacobs hand and wrapped it around my mom, hugging her tightly.
Mom realized I was crying "Bella baby, what's wrong?"
"I'm just so happy" I cried.
Jacob also realized I was crying and I felt his warm hand burn my lower back through my dress. I let go of my mom and stepped backwards into Jacobs warm arms. Mom got taken away by Phil and I turned to Jacob who looked a little sad.
"What's wrong?" I asked putting my hand on his cheek.
Jacob smiled and held onto my wrist "I just wish my mom was here"
"I'm sure she's in heaven smiling down on you" I assured him.
Jacob cleared his throat "So Mrs. Black, how do you fancy going to a party?"
"Party?" Bella asked and giggled.
"Yes, I believe it's a celebration for a Mr and Mrs. Black" Jacob's arm hit the back of my knees and he swung me up bridal style and carried me along the beach. I gasped when I saw it.
There were tables on the beach all decorated with petals and candles. Our wedding cake that Sue Clearwater had made was the main attraction on it's own separate table. Emily had done a table of food that the pack were already helping themselves too and there was music blasting out from a make-shift DJ deck, a make-shift dance floor was decorated with twinkling lights and petals.
"This is unbelievable" I stepped down from Jacob's arms and looked around.
"Do you love it?" Jacob asked smirking, he obviously knew about this.
"Yes!" I squealed and turned round kissing him.
Jacob and I went through all the traditions of weddings; cutting the cake and shoving it in each others faces. Jacob removed my garter with his teeth while the pack were hollering and dying of laughter in the background.
Charlie stood up with a glass and tapped it with a spoon, everyone turned in his direction and he cleared his throat, he smiled down at Sue and I smiled at the fact he had found happiness again.
Charlie cleared his throat "Hello everyone. As the father of the bride it is tradition for me to prepare a speech about the newlywed couple. I haven't prepared a speech, but I've got a few words I want to say" Charlie looked to me and smiled "Bella, I want to start by telling you how much I love you and how happy I was to have you move back to Forks with me. I know it hasn't always been a happy time for you, but I've been so happy to have you back. I love you Bella and I can only wish you happiness in your future life with Jacob" Charlie glanced to Jacob "Jacob Black, the son I never had. I'm so glad Bella chose you as I know that you will treat her right and care for her as it's in your nature to protect the one's you love. Today I am giving you my little girl to hold forever and I want you to promise me that you will take good care of her and never hurt her" Charlie held up his glass "So if everyone will join me in making a toast, to Jacob and Bella"
There was a chorus of 'To Jacob and Bella'. Jacob turned and gave me a quick kiss on my cheek. I stood up and ran over to Charlie hugging him, tears streaming down my cheeks. Thank God Rachel thought of waterproof make-up. I would have to thank her later.
"Dad" I flung my arms around him.
"Hey Bella" Charlie hugged me and rubbed my back.
"Thank you Charlie" Jacob followed.
"No thank you Jacob, for making my girl happy" Charlie let go of me and gave Jacob a hug.
The dreaded moment came around and it was time for me and Jacob to do our first dance as man and wife. Jacob took my hand and led me to the make-shift dance floor.
"I love you Bella" Jacob whispered.
"I love you too Jacob"
I felt safe in Jake's arms as he waltzed me around the make-shift dance floor. I was glad that, although he was a 6 foot wolf boy he was actually a very good and graceful dancer, even managing to make me look half good. Jacob spent the entire dance grinning at me, not even looking where he was dancing. I was aware of the flashing light bulbs of peoples cameras, but did my best to block them out. Charlie came over and took me to dance with. Jacob walked off and got Renee, dancing her around the dance floor. Charlie was more difficult to dance with as neither of us were very coordinated and both had left feet so we just opted for a safe shuffle on the spot.
I flopped down on the seat and sighed with relief, finally putting the weight somewhere other than my feet. I had danced with the entire pack in turn and the strappy heels Emily had lent me were beginning to make my feet ache.
"Hello Mrs. Black" Jacob came over and sat next to me.
"Hey" I smiled, too exhausted to find more words.
"I have a surprise for you" Jacob smirked and pulled me back to my feet.
I groaned "It's not far is it?"
"No, come on" Jacob took my hand and led me towards the forest surrounding the beach. As we reached the trees, I had to let go of Jacobs hand to gather my skirt up so it wouldn't be ruined by the dirt. I still felt Jacobs warm hand on the small of my back guiding me through the darkened forest.
We came to a stop and I looked around "What are we doing here?" I asked.
"You'll find out" Jacob smirked.
BPOV
"Hello Bella" A soothing musical voice spoke from behind me and I turned round to see Edward "You look beautiful"
"Edward? What are you doing here?" I asked.
"Jacob invited me" Edward spoke.
"Rachel won't forgive me if she doesn't get her turn on the dance floor" Jacob murmured and headed back towards the beach, leaving me alone with Edward, however I had the feeling we weren't completely alone.
"Thank you" I flung my arms around Edward's shoulders.
"I didn't do anything" Edward chuckled.
"You came" I smiled "Does everyone else know you're here?"
"No, if I told them Alice would have wanted to come as well and I wouldn't have had time with you" Edward joked.
"Thank Alice for my dress"
"I will" Edward looked down at the dress. "It would have been a shame to miss this, you look unbelievable"
"The dark helps" I joked.
"The dark doesn't effect me"
"Right, vampire senses" I nodded.
Edward took my hand and pulled me close to him, moving us around in time to the distant music "Are you happy Bella?" Edward asked, his expression turning serious.
"Yes"
"That's the main thing" Edward smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes.
"Why are you here Edward, really?"
"I wanted to see you one last time before you get on with your life"
"It's weird to think that when I'm 80 you'll still look the same" I tried to laugh to make it sound like a joke, but I didn't find it amusing.
"That's how it should be" Edward agreed. "How your life is meant to be and how it will be"
"You're happy?" I asked.
"I'm...content"
"I'm sorry that it didn't work for us" I really was sorry. Edward had lived almost 100 years alone, waiting for someone to come along. I did, but then I chose not to be with him.
"Bella, we've been through this before and I'm not going to go through it on your day" Edward glanced over my head back at the beach. "I'll give them this much, the pack know how to throw a party"
"Yeah" I chuckled "Alice has competition"
The song finished "Do I get another dance?" Edward asked.
"You can have as many dances as you want" I answered.
Edward smiled and twirled me round "You'd think I was used to saying goodbye to you"
"It doesn't have to be this way"
Edward sighed and looked down "Yes it does, Tanya won't be happy to find out I'm here"
"Tanya?" I asked surprised.
"Yeah, we're kind of together now. I guess we were always supposed to be together" Edward chuckled.
"I'm happy that you're not going to be alone for the next 100 years" I was truly happy that Edward had a happy ending he deserved.
There was a faint rustle from behind. I looked round and saw Jacob standing behind us. I could also see Embry and Paul not far behind him."People are asking for you Bella" Jacob spoke.
"Okay" I nodded letting go of Edward's hand.
Jacob reached out and took my hand pulling me behind him into safety.
"Listen mutt, you ever hurt Bella and I will take great pleasure in killing you" Edward warned.
"Bring it on leech" Jacob smirked.
"Goodbye Bella" Edward turned and walked deeper into the forest disappearing.
Jacob took my hand and led me back towards the party. There's music blasting, people dancing, laughing and having a good time. Jared kick started the party by turning the music up. Embry, like most of the pack, had removed his tuxedo jacket, pulled out his shirt and unbuttoned it, waving a bottle of beer around."Bella! Jake! Let's partaaaay!" Embry cheered.
Jacob grabbed a beer using his hand to take off the bottle top, he gulped it down in seconds and winked at me, lifting me with one arm and carrying me to where everyone was dancing. I put my arms on Jacobs shoulders as his hands rested on my hips and sneakily squeezed my butt a couple of times.
I began to unbutton Jacobs shirt "You don't need it" I push it off his arms smiling at his half nakedness. I would never get used to his body.
"So much better" Jacob smiled as the cool night air hit his scorching skin.
The song playing changed to one of Jacobs favourites 'Time of My Life', he grinned and pushed me out before spinning me back in, when the song got going Jacobs hips moved in time with the music as he twirled me around making me dance. I don't know why he liked this song so much, but whenever it came on there was no stopping him. Jacob was grabbed by Claire, Quil's five year old imprint, and he lifted her up taking her onto the dance floor. I grabbed a glass of champagne and found an empty table.
"Drinking won't drown your sorrows, trust me" I turned round and saw Leah pulling out the chair next to me. Leah sat down and watched the pack having a good time without her.
"Why don't you go and join them?" I asked.
"I'm not a welcome member of the pack" Leah drank from her bottle and turned to me "Why are you talking to me, you hate me"
"Your a guest at my wedding it would be breaking tradition not to"
There was a pause before Leah chuckled "You are unbelievable, on your wedding day you still go off and spend time with the bloodsucker"
"Jacob invited him, not me and you know what, I tried to talk to you and of course I was just wasting my time" I snapped.
"Bella let's just face it me and you are never going to get along"
"All that time when Jake and I were first together was a lie? When you told me everything about how you don't like to be with the pack, why is it so difficult for you to be nice?" I was so angry I wanted to punch something, mainly Leah. I was aware people were watching "Jacob told me about your little confessing session and you know what everything that has happened is your fault, why do you find it so hard to apologize to people, why do you have to put up this barrier and block people out sooner or later Leah your going to have no one left"
I could see the hurt in Leah's eyes behind the permanent scowl. I wasn't going to say sorry, it was about time someone stood up to her. Leah stood up, easily towering over me "I would say welcome to the Quileute family, but you're not welcome"
I watched after her as she walked away. Even though I told myself to ignore most things that came out of her mouth I couldn't help, but be hurt by her words. I walked towards the dance floor shaking from both anger and fear. I was scared because I had just angered a werewolf. I walked straight to Jacob who hugged me tight.
"Way to go Bella" Paul ruffled my hair.
"Feisty one you are" Jared joked.
The pack all high-five each other and seemed impressed by my outburst, finally everyone had got over it and gone back to their conversation. Jacobs arms were still wrapped tightly around me calming me down.
"Bella, are you okay?" Jacob whispered.
"Yes" I nodded taking deep breaths.
"I never knew you had that in you" I could feel Jacob was laughing and trying to keep it quiet. I thumped his chest but ended up hurting myself more than him, he just held me tighter laughing out loud.
It was starting to get dark, the sky was a pretty purple color and I sat on Jacobs lap as we sat watching the pack entertain everyone, Jacob had given me his tux jacket to keep me warm. Jared and Embry ran up to the DJ deck and Embry grabbed the microphone while Jared turned the music down, everyone turned to look at them.
"Hello. I am Embry Call" Embry began and it was evident he had a little too much to drink "I want to...I would like to make a speech, if that's okay with everyone. When Jacob came to me and was like 'Yo brother from another mother will you be my best man?' I was like 'Hell yeah!'. Jacob has always been a good friend, maybe my best friend at times and I've known Bella for ages, since she was young and we all played on the Rez together, but you know I'm happy that are together, they were like made for each other as if it was God's purpose when he put them on Earth, by the way Bella you look beautiful tonight"
I laughed as Embry pointed to me and blushed as everyone turned.
Embry continued "Jacob you deserve so much happiness and to see the way you light up when someone talks about Bella or you're around her just proves how much you are in love with her, To Jacob and Bella"
"To Jacob and Bella" everyone repeated giving Embry a round of applause, he bowed and returned to the dance floor while Jared turned the music back up.
Sat in Jacobs warm embrace looking around at my new family, I smiled knowing I would have a happy future.
