Chapter 23, The Volturi wedding celebration.

Flash forward several weeks…

Aro rushed around the bedroom looking everywhere for the rings. He swore he placed him on the dresser. He crawled about the floor searching every inch of the carpet. He gazed under the dresser, nothing. He looked under the bed, nothing. He looked under the tables in the chairs, still nothing. Panic started rise, as he knew it was soon time to go.

''Caius! Where are you, I need your help in here brother! '' Aro called in desperation.

Caius's footfalls echoed in the Royal wing as he entered the room. He looked very handsome dressed in his best man tux as he strode towards Aro.

''What! Didn't you place them on the dresser before I went to get ready?'' Caius said as he moved over to the dresser, only to find it ringless.

''Yes, I know you did. After I came out of the bathroom dressed for the wedding, I went to get the rings and they were not there! ''

Aro started flitting around looking under everything, throwing things about as he looked under it, causing a mess.

Caius huffed in exasperation. ''Aro, focus man! I know it's your wedding day and you're nervous, but we got to find them or were dead! ''

Just then, they heard the familiar pitter patter flit as he came into the room and Aro felt a tug on his pants. He looked down. ''Nickolos, there you are! Did auntie Dora give you the pillow?'' Aro asked.

''Yes daddy, see?'' Nickolos held up a pillow so that they could look at it. A reflection of light caught their attention has it shown up at them and Aro gasped.

''Nikki, you have the rings! '' Nickolos grinned at his daddy proudly and put his hands on his little hips. ''Of course, daddy, I am the ring bearer! Don't you know it's my job to keep the ring safe? ''

Aro laughed and scooped up the four-year-old looking Nickolos into his arms and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

''Oh, I see you are very responsible, aren't you?''

Nikki nodded proudly to his daddy. Caius chuckled and ruffled Nickolos's hair fondly.

''Hey, Uncle Caius! Watch the hair! Mommy slicked it back, so the curls don't show. I want to be handsome.'' Nickolos complained as he tried to flatten his hair down.

Aro chuckled. ''You are handsome no matter what, you little heartbreaker!''

Aro nuzzled him and kissed him again and carried him out to the throne room. Caius laughed with him as they made their way down the Hall.

''Dad!'' Nikki said complaining in embarrassment.

More laughter echoed in the Royal wing corridor….

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In the study…

Bella turns slowly in front of the mirror as Athena finish putting on her veil and straightened out her train.

''There you are, just gorgeous! Are you ready, Bella! '' Bella nodded and grinned at her sister.

Alice, Jane, Heidi, Rosalie, and Reneta smiled at her as she turned around. They all looked wonderful in their rose-colored bridesmaids' gowns.

''Let's get this show on the road! '' Bella said cheerfully.

There was a sudden soft knock at the door and Alice moved to open it. Carlisle came in with Esme smiling at the ladies.

''Oh, just look at you all, you're lovely! Bella, my girl, Aro would just melt on the spot the sight of you! ''Esme said as she gushed with emotion. Then she gave Bella a motherly hug.

''Bella its time, ready?' Carlisle announces as he held out his arm. Bella move forward and took his arm. ''Oh yes! Thank you for giving me away Carlisle. It means so much to me. ''

Carlisle patted her arm as they walked out the door. ''I know I could never replace your father, but I'm honored that you asked me. ''

Bella stopped and hugged him. ''I love you as a dad. It makes me so happy you can share this moment with me. ''

Carlisle let out a shuddering sigh as he teared up with emotion. ''I love you too, my sweet girl! ''

They came to the double doors of the throne room. Altogether they got in line in order they were supposed to enter. The groomsmen join them along with Nickolos holding his pillow with the rings and got into position.

Alec and Reneta stood together then …

Felix and Jane …

Heidi and Demetri ...

Emmett and Rosalie ...

The ring bearer Nicholas then the two maids of honor Athena Dora and Alice.

The bride, Bella, Carlisle to give her away.

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In the throne room, Aro's point of view.

I stood in anticipation as I waited for the ceremony to begin. The seats were full of guards and covens from all over the world. Most important to my Bella, was the Cullen's and the Denali's. My eyes barely lingered on them. I was searching for her, my Bella. The music began and the bridesmaids with their groomsmen came down the aisle and joined us by the thrones. Each of the women and men had a genuine smile upon their lips as they took their place. Marcus stood in the middle next to the table with the ceremonial binding cloth and goblets.

Caius in Jasper stood by my side as we waited for our beloveds to enter. My heart swelled with pride as my son joyfully entered carrying the pillow and the rings. He walked slowly to the music and stuck out his little chin, taking his job very seriously. As he reached me, I took him by my side giving him a nod of approval. He grinned up at me so sweetly my heart could burst with happiness. I looked up at as Alice in Athena came towards us and took their places by their mates.

Soon enough, she came to me with Carlisle by her side. She was glorious to behold in her white Royal wedding gown. Her dark mahogany curls with highlights of red in a classic bun I knew there would be cascading curls down her slender perfect neck behind her veil. Her beautiful red eyes gazed at me and held me captive as she approached. Though her smile was brilliant, I could see her eager to be by my side. I wonder if she can feel I am thinking the same way. She came to me at last and Carlisle gave her hand to me and I placed it in mine. I looked to our interlocked hands and then up to her face and stepped in front of her and lifted her veil. My breath hitched at her beauty, to her pleasure because she grinned into my face and gave me a smile, I knew all too well. Her beautiful crimson eyes held so much love and devotion for me that has struck me immobile with amazement. She truly was my immortal Queen. I would die for her; she had my heart and my soul in my hands.

We face Marcus as the music died down and he began the ceremony. I hardly could take in all the words that Marcus spoke as he began. It trailed off as I heard …Dearly beloved we are gathered here today…I kept thinking about her. How lovely she looked. How crazy our lives have been as it brought us to this moment. The moment here, together, as we made our promises. I snapped out of my musings when I felt Marcus place a binding marriage cloth around my wrist. As we passed through the monologue now, we have come now to the part we must play. The words I've been waiting to say for what seemed to be forever. The words that held so much meaning as we say them to each other.

"Do you Aro Volturi, take Bella Swan, to be your lawfully wedded wife, for better for worse, for richer poor to keep only unto each other for all eternity? ''

I looked deep into Bella's eyes and said. ''I do. ''

She smiled and I can see the tears forming in her eyes that would never fall. Marcus turned to her to recite the same.

''And do you, Bella Swan, take Aro Volturi to be your lawfully wedded husband, for better or worse, for richer or poorer and to keep only unto each other for all eternity? ''Marcus asked.

''I do. ''She said softly but I knew everyone in the room could hear.

''Then I pronounce you with the binding of this cloth and the blood of life to join your souls forever in love.''

Marcus looked to Caius and asked. ''The rings please. ''

Caius turn to pick up Nickolos. Nikki held the pillow out for his father to unbind the rings to hand to Marcus. He took them from Aro's palm and held them up.

''The symbols of love, may it serve as a reminder to your love and devotion to each other, always. ''

Marcus held them out and we took each other's rings and I slowly slid it up her finger and then kissed her hand.

She glided mine on my finger and brought my hand to her lips, taking her time teasing me with that sexy smile and mischievous glint in her eye.

I could hear the audience stifle a giggle at her playfulness and if my heart could beat it would have skipped as her sweet lips grazed my knuckles.

Marcus reached over to the table and gathered up the two goblets. He smiled down to us and came forward with them. ''Here's to Mr. and Mrs. Volturi!''

We raise our hands to receive our goblets and drink together looking into each other's eyes. Once the cups have left our lips I leaned forward and captured hers as the cheers and clapping erupted from behind as they shared our joy. I could feel the eyes on us and slowly I peeled my lips from my wife and looked up grinning. I knew I looked like I was as giddy as a schoolboy and felt like one too. Nikki teleported into his mother's arms and kissed us both.

And as my son appropriately shouted …

''Let's party!''

All the guests in the wedding party gathered in the ballroom for our reception. The room was decorated with Flowers and tables with chairs for each coven with their name on it. There were bottles of blood and wine glasses could be heard clinking as they toasted our love. There was a band playing modern favorites at the platform where are thrones used to be. The dance floor was in the center of the room and it was filled up with eager dancers. The disco ball turned once again as the prism lights dance about on every surface as they gathered under it to dance the night away. I watched how every female waited to scoop Nikki up in their arms to dance. He rode happily on their feet holding his partner's hands, Giggling. Carlisle in Esme join us in a dance and I graciously let Carlisle dance with Bella. I watched as she gazed happily up at him as he whirled her around. Esme looked up in me shyly as I dipped her at the end of our dance, and we clapped as it ended, and I went to my wife to take her out for our dance.

To say the wedding was beautiful would have been understatement. I could see the happiness in my wife's eyes that gave me all the assurance I needed to know that I did the right thing. Our guest dance and drank merrily as they shared in our joy. As I started to the center of the floor, I gaze into Bella's eyes and caressed her face. She looked on me with such emotion I wanted to take her away and show her with all my passions how much I needed her at that moment, but I'll will wait. After all, we have all eternity.

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Bella's point of view …

I sat next to my husband at our table as the guest came up and wished us well as they departed. As my extended family approached us, I saw Edward and Tanya come forward. They looked nervous and I stood up to greet them to make them feel more at ease. Edward bowed over my extended hand and Tanya took mine as well. Aro stood up and shook Edward's hand with much restraint because as soon as he released him, Aro pulled me close to aside possessively.

''Congratulations to you both, we wish you great joy. ''Edward said to us.

''Thank you, Edward, and thank you for sharing it with us. ''I said to him and leave my hand on Aro's shoulder, to show just how happy I was.

They moved on and I was greeted by Alice next.

''Oh Bella, you look so happy!'' Alice said as she embraced me.

Jasper took my hand and bowed smiling at me then stood by his wife.

Emmett and Rosalie wished me well and gave me a hug then left with their family.

Carlisle and Esme held me and said they were so happy for me and they will miss me.

''Bella if there's anything you need just give us a call, bye sweetie! ''Carlisle called as he made his way out.

All the Coven leaders shook hands with Aro wishing us well and congratulating our own recent changes to the coven and the new hybrid law.

''Your son is so gifted and a joy to know. Oh Aro, you must be proud? ''Aro nodded and smiled as they all left.

As we bid farewell to all the covens we stood and came up to Marcus.

''Thank you, Marcus. You did the ceremony so beautifully. ''Bella praised.

''Oh, my dear, I'm so happy for you both! I'm proud to do it for you! ''Marcus embrace me warmly.

Aro patted him warmly on the back as they embraced.

Athena and Caius said that they would take little Nikki to bed and I held my little one against my chest, giving him love and kisses for the night.

Caius walked over to me and lifted Nikki into his arms and started towards the doors with Athena by his side.

''Night mommy and daddy. I had fun! You look really pretty mommy, I love you!'' He called and I blew him a final kiss as he was carried out to bed.

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Aro lifted me bridal style and took me to our room in the Royal wing. Aro moved my things in there soon after I was changed and now, we were heading there for the first time on our wedding night.

I now stood in our closet, looking lost. It was huge but gorgeous. So many clothes to choose from that Aro bought me, what do I wear? I picked out a silk white nightgown that reached, trailing to the floor with slits up the side. The negligee had see through lace in front over the breast with spaghetti straps. I put it on and smooth my hands over the satin to feel it fit exactly right to all my curves.

I took down my bun and ran my fingers quickly over my loose bouncing curls just to give it a more sensual look. I quickly did one more look over in the mirror and was happy with what I saw. Not that I was vain or anything, but I did it to put a smile on my face because I knew he would be pleased. I breathe in a sigh, I was truly happy at the thought that I was Bella Volturi, Aro's wife that the thought alone had me tingling with desire to show him how much I loved him at this moment. I opened the door and looked for my love. I spotted Aro sprawled on our bed. His pale muscular chest made me weak as he looked up at me from those red satin sheets. It was almost sinful for him to be so handsome, my dark Angel. His crimson eyes reeled me in, and I was lost. I took an unneeded breath. Oh, my Lord! His eyes were dark with lust for me it would have made me blush if I still could.

And to think he was all mine. I heard my shameless purr escape my lips and he started to sit up. It was still surprising to me how the possessive side came out of him, but shockingly I kind of liked it. Though his gaze only added to the fire that was building inside me as I saw his intense need for me. He began a low purr that sent shivers through me. I walked to his side of the bed and did a sexy smirk unto his face.

''I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long, my love but I hope it was worth it.''

I blinked with my long eye lashes innocently at him as he crawled towards me. A low growl rumble in his chest as he reached for me.

I teased him a little more as I backed away. His eyes darkened with desire and his black silk boxers revealed a lump. I smiled satisfied that what I could do to him. He came forward until he was at the edge of the bed and he grabbed me. I was trapped in his grip as he pulled me into his arms. His lips grazed my neck and he began to plant kisses until he reached my ear. ''Tonight, and forever Mrs. Volturi, you belong to me. '' He purred, tickling my ear.

He kissed me down my neck as I shivered with anticipation, wanting more. I turned in his hold and he held me from behind as I felt his arousal against my backside. He growled in hunger to the sensation and pulled me to him in a flush.

His hands began to trace along my sides and tickle my sensitive flesh. If I were still human, my skin would be covered in goose flesh by now. He spun me around and push me back on the bed. His lips came down as we fell together, and I moaned into his mouth as his hands caressed the underside of my breasts.

Our bodies cried out for each other as the spark of passion ignited. His lips pulled away from mine as they traveled down my neck, making me gasp as his mouth found my mark he bestowed upon me the night of my awakening and I cried out to the pleasure it gave me as he tenderly sucked at it. God, he had me quivering like a little girl.

When he picked up his head, I bit my lip as he started to look over me. ''I love this on you but it's in my way so, it's got to go! Now,'' he murmured as he ripped it from my body. My nipples began to harden as they grazed his chest. He moaned at the effect he had on me as I moan under him.

He leaned down to my breast. He took my nipple in his mouth and rolled his tongue around and blew on them causing them to harden more. My hands flew up in his hair and egged him on for more. I reached around him in yanked off his silk boxers as I caressed his hardening member. He growled out to the pleasure I gave him.

He looked up into my eyes and then pulled my legs up to ready me for him. I moan as he hovered over me too long driving me crazy. ''Aro! Please! ''

''As you wish my love. 'He murmured kissing me passionately.

I moaned with delight as he swiftly entered me. The pleasure overwhelmed me as he brought me to heavenly places. Tonight, we celebrate our love one for one another, as husband and wife, as we made love for the first time. Well it was not our first but first with marital status and it was special like our very first time.

His thrusting became much faster and I moaned with each one it sent me spiraling out of control. I moaned when he kissed me, and he moved forward each time. I gripped his bulging biceps as he brought me closer to the edge. I cried out as I felt my explosion.

''Oh Aro, don't stop! ''

''Yes, my love, that's it. '' He whispered into my neck as he rocked on.

I felt my walls clamp on him and I gushed once more. He cried out as my orgasm brought him his climax and he released and collapsed, taking me with him into his arms. He laid me on top. He held me all night long till we hunger for more.

''I love you, my wife.'' He whispered as he nuzzled against my neck.

''Always with all my heart, my husband, my Aro. ''