Bella
It was the day before the wedding and Demetri and I were headed for the training room. My nerves were high, I was never one to be the center of attention. I walked into the training room and stopped. The team wasn't there, instead, there stood Jacob Black.
"Jacob!" I shouted.
I flung myself into Jake's arms. "How did you get here?
"Your man sent the plane,"
I turned and kissed Demetri. "Thank you, my love," I told him
"Anything for you, Bella,"
I hugged Jacob again, "I'm so glad to see you here." I gushed. "Tell me about the pack? What have I missed out on?"
"I'm taking over the pack from Sam in six months, he wants to stop phasing. Emily is pregnant and I found my imprint. Sheila is amazing she was from one of the other reservations. She moved to the Quileute reservation with her mom about six months ago. Sam, Quil, Embry, and Seth are here with me. So is Johnny H. He's the leader of all the shape-shifters. They'll all be so glad to see you. There's just so much to tell you Bella I barely know where to start. So do you want to go with me to get fitted for my suit? I always told you I'd be your best man at your wedding after all."
"It's an overcast day Bella Take your cloak just in case but it should be perfectly safe for you to go."
"Wait here Jake, I'll change into something nicer and be right back."
I ran to our rooms and changed clothes into a black skirt and red top. I grabbed my cloak just in case and was back in the training room in two minutes.
"I'm ready," I called as I walked back in.
Demetri and Jacob were talking when I came back in and it was so nice to see them getting along. I never expected that Jacob could get along with a red-eyed vampire.
"Are you ready to go?" Demetri asked me.
"Completely."
"I'll finish up work while you're gone, Bella. You be safe and have fun."
Demetri pecked me on the lips and he was gone.
"Shall we go?" Jacob asked me offering me his arm.
"Of course," I answered and we walked from the training room.
"This is some fancy castle you live in, Bella," Jacob said as I guided him through the twists and turns to get to the front door.
"It's home now, Jacob. You should check out all the artwork. I love to just walk around and enjoy the art. There are some priceless pieces here. Of course, they've been collected over millennia. Some of the vampires here count their birthdays in centuries instead of years."
"How old is Demetri," Jacob asked me.
"He's over two thousand years old and they still call him 'young one' at times," Bella answered easily.
When we arrived at the men's store I found Sam, Embry, Quil, and Seth all getting fitted for tuxes. They all came up to me and hugged me one at a time. There was an unassuming young man with them.
"You must be Johnny H?" Bella asked.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Bella."
"Thank you for allowing my friends to come to my wedding," I told him sincerely.
"It seems that it is possible for shape-shifters and vampires to be friends."
"They saved my life, I don't know where I'd be, or if I'd be without them."
Jacob went back to get his tux fitted and Embry, Quil, and Seth went to get their suits off.
Sam asked me, "Are you happy Bella?"
"Sam, I've found where I belong. I found my home and my mate. It wasn't easy to get here but I've never been happier."
"I'm happy for you. Excuse me." Sam went to take his tux off too.
"Do you ever miss your human existence, Bella?" Johnny asked me.
"I don't, but I do miss my father, Charlie, I wish we'd gotten to know each other better when we had the chance. But, it was probably easier for him that we didn't when I disappeared."
"Demetri and the Quilutes have told me your story. It is an amazing one. You were very brave to return here, alone, after rescuing young Edward Cullen."
"It was a decision I don't regret. I got the best end of the deal. I found my Demetri and I help keep vampires from treating humans the way I was treated. It's interesting work to police the vampire world," I told him.
The guys all returned then and were told to pick up their suits at eight am the next morning. I hugged Jake again and we all headed back to the castle.
We piled into mine and Demetri's room I sat on the floor and caught up with the pack. So many things had happened. The boys even looked through my photo albums the others had gotten me for my one year anniversary. It was a good night with my friends but I could see them getting tired around midnight and a knock came at the door. Jane was there with Alexis, Chelsea, and Reneta. "Time for your bachelorette party" Jane announced.
"I think we'll go back to the hotel and get some sleep," Johnny said.
"Let me guide you out." I offered.
The girls joined me in seeing them to the door I hugged each of them again and said, "Goodnight, I'll see you tomorrow."
They made their way to the car and we ran to Florence. After a night of drinking and dancing, we went hunting. I was feeling relaxed and loose by the time we were headed back to the castle. This day couldn't get any better.
Demetri
We went hunting for my bachelor party. It was everything that I could do not to track Jane, knowing she would be near Bella. I was craving my Bella, wanting to feel her arms wrapped around me.
We found three men harassing a teenage girl in an alley. We fed deeply after we got her away and headed home, heading to the recreation room. We played video games through the rest of the night. I was staying with Alec tonight and through the day tomorrow. The girls insisted I not see Bella again before the wedding.
I concentrated and found Jane, she was on her way back to Volterra, so Bella was with her and safe. I made sure I had my phone with me and went back to the video game with my friends.
The next morning dawned bright, with a clear blue sky. I called Jacob and invited him and the other wolves to come over and hang out with us while Bella got ready. Alec told me she was already with the hairdresser and after that she was getting her makeup done. It was going to be a long day without her by my side.
My phone rang and I checked, it was my Bella.
"My love," I answered the call.
"I miss you." Bella responded.
"I miss you too but it won't be long and we'll be together again."
"I can't wait to be your wife."
"And I can't wait to be your husband."
"What are you doing?"
"We're all hanging out just waiting for it to be time."
"I'll see you soon my love,"
"I'll see you soon. I love you."
The phone call disconnected but that was all I needed to feel more centered. I needed my Bella and I would have her for all of eternity. That thought brought me a sense of peace. Today was the day I married my mate, the love of my life, and I couldn't be more eager.
Time passed quickly though and we were ready in time, standing around and chatting with the wolves and Johnny H.
"Are there any differences between human and vampire marriages?" Johnny H enquired.
"No, there aren't many differences. Vampires rarely get married because it's rare that we find our true mates. But mated vampires would do anything for their mates, including negotiating with their mortal enemies. There aren't divorces in the vampire world, and we know the right choice when we meet them."
All the shape-shifters chuckled lightly.
Aro came to get us when it was time for the wedding. He was dressed sharply in a black tux and his hair pulled back in a tie at the nape of his neck. I stood at the front watching eagerly for my mate to appear.
All but the shape-shifters became still. Everyone watching for my Bella to appear. One of our guards was playing the piano that had been relocated to the gardens and I listened to the music happily.
