AN: Okay, so I've fallen a bit behind on this story, but I'll hopefully fix that soon!

Chapter Twenty

The Wedding

"I can't believe the wedding is tomorrow." Alice sighed in a dreamy way. I was beginning to think this wedding was half for them and half for Alice.

"It's a little weird having the wedding so close to Thanksgiving." I thought out loud. "Although, I guess you guys don't really celebrate it."

"We were thinking about celebrating this year!" Alice jumped up to sit on her knees. "With your pack and all, it would give Esme a reason to cook."

"Hmmm, it might be nice. Although, I don't think Chase would be on board." I laughed shortly at the thought of his reaction.

The guys had gone hunting, and even invited the male members of the pack to their impromptu bachelor party. Alice had wanted to do a girl's night, even if Bella wouldn't be joining us. Edward thought it would be good for her to spend this last night with her father, given the circumstances. Sam was okay with Bella being changed, but Jacob was practically ready to rip Edward's throat out – well, at least that's what I heard. He was still running, learning to hide his thoughts. Personally, I think the choice is Bella's. Promise to Samson or not, I had no right to tell Bella not to become one of them. I might have been bias though… Emmett and the other Cullen's were slowly changing my views on vamps.

"So when are you and Emmett getting married?" I nearly choked on air at Alice's question. Rosalie chuckled beside her, not tearing her eyes away from her nails.

"I don't think we're near that point yet… Besides, shouldn't you be able to tell me?" I answered once I gained my composure.

"I wish." She pouted. "I can't see around the wolves… It's making things very frustrating."

"Not that we don't love having you here, Dear." Esme smiled and tried to smooth over Alice's words. In a lot of ways, she reminded me of my mother.

"I think I'm going to head to bed." Lilly smiled gently as she stood. "Some of us need our beauty rest."

Emmett returned in the middle of the night, but tried not to wake me up. I felt his cold lips press against my forehead followed by his receding footsteps. I listened to him talk to Carlisle for a while before drifting back into a dreamless sleep. When I awoke the next morning, it was to a very loud Alice barking commands. Luckily, I managed to get myself up and showered before her wrath could be turned on me. As I slipped on my dress, I heard Bella arrive. I was happy that she was finally here – it meant the focus would be completely on her. I had be forced to sit through an hour of makeup and hair. I felt like a clown.

Smoothing my hands down the front of the dress, I paused. The reflection staring back at me was not me. But… It was. I had to hand it to Alice and Rosalie, they did a great job. The dress was a sparkling champagne and my hair was delicately curled, just brushing my shoulders. My makeup was lighter than it felt, which I was happy to see.

"Hey, Doll, Alice wanted me to come get you to –" He paused his eyes raking over me, an unreadable emotion in his golden eyes. "Wow." He breathed, finally blinking as he closed the distance between us.

"You like it?" I gave him a coy smile as his hands landed on my hips.

"You bet your sexy ass." He growled, leaning in to catch my mouth.

"Emmett McCarty Cullen, don't you dare mess up my work!" Alice called angrily from upstairs.

With a laugh, I gave him several small kisses before pulling myself away. I could feel both my lust and his rolling through me. "We'll pick this up later." I replied with a wink as I slipped out of the door.

Helping get Bella ready was oddly satisfying. It was something girly and not at all like me, but if felt like a bonding moment between us girls. When the time came, I left Bella with her father and found my seat next to Emmett. He wordlessly laced his fingers through mine, bringing my hand up to his lips. As the music started playing, we stood, turning towards Bella. I couldn't help but catch the eye of one of the Denali's. I didn't know her, but there was an obvious look of disdain on her face.

The ceremony itself was beautiful. I caught a couple of sniffles from my pack, and knew it was from Lilly and Nicolas. I head Seth comfort Lilly, but other than that they remained quiet – quite the task for my pack. When we switched into reception mode, I approached Bella, kissing her on the cheek and congratulated her. Caught up in the happiness of the day, I did the same to Edward. The look of shock on his face was priceless.

"Is this thing on?" I heard Emmett's voice mutter into the microphone. Oh God… "I'd like to propose a toast, to my new sister. Bella I hope you've got enough sleep these last eighteen years, cause you won't be getting anymore for a while."

I couldn't help but laugh along with everyone else. "Very elegant." I complimented as he returned to the table, throwing an arm over my shoulder and placing a quick kiss on my lips.

"What can I say, Alex? I'm a poet!"

As the guests waved off Edward and Bella, I decided to avoid any further interactions with the Denali's and headed upstairs. I would have helped clean up, but it turned out Alice hired a cleaning crew… I should have known. I didn't bother turning on the light as I stepped into the room, unzipping my dress in the process. Beautiful or not, I was a creature of comfort. With the zipper at the base of my spine, I paused.

"You know, it's creepy to watch a woman undress from the shadows." I spoke over my shoulder, eyeing the silhouette in the corner.

"Creepy or erotic?" Emmett asked, his voice husky as he stalked towards me. He took his time placing one foot in front of the other, his large fingers pulling on the knot of his tie.

We hadn't talked about sex, but we both felt the tension building. Dropping my dress, I let it pool around my feet as I turned towards him. "Depends on how kinky you are."

"Very." He growled, grabbing my chin between his fingers. This kiss was not sweet or light, it was forceful and full of lust.

Moaning into his mouth, my hands flew to the buttons of his shirt. I couldn't help but think of the first time we did this in the field by his family's cabin. After two buttons, I decided it wasn't worth it, and tore the rest off. He grunted deep in his throat as his hands moved to my backside. He kneaded the flesh there as I made quick work of his belt and pants. Gripping my bottom firmly, he lifted me. I wrapped my legs around him, sliding down his toned chest before settling over his strong erection. My fingers dug into his shoulders as he stepped out of his pants, walking us over to the bed.

Even though his lips and hands were rough, he was gentle as could be as he laid me on the bed. I moaned once again as he started to feel me. Icy hands that should have cooled the fire they started only seemed to feed it. Arching into him, I gasped as his mouth began to move further south. With razor sharp teeth, he tore my bra from my body. Before I could be angry at him for it, he clamped his lips around one of my nipples. I was sure even the human guests heard me scream out.

Every touch was amplified by the imprint. Gentle caresses sent unbearable shivers up my spine. The wolf pushed at the sides of my mind, howling and squirming in the ecstasy of her mate. Emmett shuttered under my touch as I reached for every part of him. My fingers grasped at his muscled back and hair, desperate for more. Obeying the unspoken plea of my body, he moved further south still. My underwear joined my torn bra somewhere on the floor – I really couldn't bring myself to care. The moment his icy tongue met my heated core, I was coming undone. I grasped at the oak headboard behind me, not trusting myself to touch anything else. The wood groaned under my fingers, holding out only a moment before splintering and falling around us.

It seemed like my cries wore down the last of Emmett's resolve, because the next thing I knew, he was inside of me. I gasped at the sensation, so very hot and cold at once. I felt… Complete. Tears prickled my eyes as he moved, wrapping one strong arm around me.

"God, Alexandria…" He breathed as he rested his forehead against mine. His hips picked up their pace, causing the bed frame to groan under us. "So fucking hot." His eyes drifted closed as he held me tighter. "-never let you leave again." He mumbled, his lips meeting mine.

I closed my eyes about the time the back legs of the bed gave out. What should have distracted us, only made for a better angle. I breathed his name as his thrusts became erratic. I wanted to scream it – to tell him I loved him, but I wasn't completely senseless. I heard my name fall off his lips over the sound of the bed completely collapsing. He covered my mouth again, cutting off my scream as I was plunged over the edge. Seconds later, he joined me, groaning in a way that had me ready for a round two.

I gasped for air as Emmett stilled over me, his eyes closed. He was still inside me when he kissed my lips again, soft and loving. "I think we broke the bed…" I breathed looking at the rubble around us. There's no way everyone didn't hear that. Feathers still danced in the air around us, settling in Emmett's curly hair.

"Only the bed?" He gave me a wicked smirk. "I guess we have more work to do." My eyes widened as I felt him grow hard inside me once again.

The next morning I woke up with a satisfied smile on my face. It quickly slipped when I realized Emmett was nowhere to be found. Rubbing my eyes, I took in the damage. The bed was broken along with two chairs, a dresser and a window… That last one went a little rogue. Shaking my head, I quickly padded to the shower, happy that it was free.

When I walked into the kitchen, I was met by a round of applause from not only my pack, but Jasper, Alice, and Rosalie as well. "Very funny." I rolled my eyes and made a beeline for Emmett who was standing at the stove. "What's all this?"

He wrapped an arm around my waist and kissed the top of my head as he pushed the burned eggs and bacon around with a spatula. "I made breakfast." He looked so proud of himself, all I could do was smile.

"Isn't that sweet, Matt?" James fluttered his eyelashes at his brother.

"The sweetest." Matt matched the action.

"Shut up." I threw a grape at James who caught it effortlessly, popping it in his mouth.

"I think it's about time you got laid." Ty smirked over his coffee, earning a scoff from Nick.

"You're one to talk." The younger male mumbled. I followed his gaze over to Rosalie, who was suddenly very interested in her nails.

The laugh tore from my throat before I could stop it. "No way! Rosalie and Ty?" I wiped away an imaginary tear as Emmett's laughter joined mine. They had been at each other's throats for the last month!

"It was just sex. No need to make a big deal over it." Rosalie huffed.

"Exactly." Ty agreed.

"Alexandria." Carlisle's soft tone drew my attention as the others continued to make fun of Ty and Rose. "After breakfast, do you think you and Emmett could meet me in my study? I have a theory I would like to test."

I was confused, but nodded nonetheless. It was the least I could do, we did break the bed he gave me. "Sure."

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