When Laurent and Bella cross paths in the meadow, Alice sees that Bella doesn't manage to escape before Laurent attacks her and all goes black. But what Alice can't see is the arrival of the pack, interupting Laurent's meal. 80 years later in Chicago... ::Hiatus::

In the run up to their wedding, Edward grows increasingly worried about Bella. He wants her as his wife, but not at the cost of her sanity! As they begin to test Edward's carefully drawn physical boundaries, he wonders if there might be another choice?

When Edward refuses to change Bella she is worried about him growing tired of her and she marries Jacob. When Bella's world begins to fall apart, and her marriage is on the brink of the end, Bella turns to the Cullen's for help, protection, and more. BXE

Edward and Bella's wedding night...Can't tell you anything else 'cause that would ruin the story o.O