Epilogue
Edward and I enjoyed our month long honeymoon. Isle Esme was perfect. We were alone together. Together we hunted in the ocean, hiked and made love. Our physical love was beyond anything I expected. When we returned to Forks, Edward and I enjoyed our senior year together. It was my first in this life and he lost count of how many he had. My parents and new sister came to my graduation. Emmett and Jasper watched Ashley closely, but she behaved. After high school, Edward and I went to Dartmouth in New Hampshire. The family moved with us; Esme hated having the family separated. I enjoyed college thoroughly. Almost every guy hit on me, but I showed them my ring. Some were not deterred by that, so Edward would step in. He loved intimidating human males. "Edward, stop scaring the children," I teased. He smiled, "I will when they stop having improper thoughts of my wife." I kissed his cheek, "Then I guess you'll never stop." We smiled at each other and kissed.
I visited my parents in Volterra for Thanksgiving break. Of course, Edward went with me. I bonded with my sister. "I would love to come and live with you," Ashley confessed. I smiled back, "I would love that." She hesitated "Yea, but most likely Alec would come with me." My eyebrows furrowed, "Why?" She held out her hand and saw a massive diamond ring, "We're getting married." I screamed and hugged her, "That's amazing." The wedding was going to be in two weeks, they had no reason to wait. "But, you do realize, you'll have Jane as a sister-in-law." She grimaced, "Each family has its ups and downs." We giggled and discussed plans.
I was too happy. I had a wonderful husband for more than a year. My Italian parents were happy for me and my sister found her own happiness. My life was great.
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Last year, I had to give my eldest daughter away at her wedding. She married Carlisle's eldest son, Edward. She was a Cullen now. Isabella was tenacious and she took her life into her own hands. I didn't want to leave Volterra, but I will get her back. She was married and now, she was on her honeymoon. As immortals, I would have another opportunity to convince her to return to Volterra. This time, when she came back, Edward would be with her. My new son-in-law would follow his wife. My daughter was still loyal to me and I will get her back. My daughter will return to Volterra and she will bring her husband as a great addition. My eldest daughter left, but my younger daughter is staying. She loves Alec and he loves her. They will remain in Volterra, together.
"Father?" I turned to my youngest daughter. "Yes, Ashley, dear?" She walked towards me, "I know she's happy, but I miss Bella when she's gone. I really can't wait to see her again." I caressed her cheek, "Do not worry, my dear. She'll be back." And if I have anything to say about it, she'll be back forever, with a new addition. I was going to have my daughter back, no matter what.
