Epilogue

I smiled as my hand sought out Emmett's. It was Chase's turn to give a speech, and he was having trouble talking in front of a large crowd. The wedding had gone well, although there were about ten times more flowers than I would have liked. Renesmee was supposed to be the flower girl, but with the physical appearance and mentality of a twelve year old, we didn't think that was a good idea. She was slowly starting to look more like Bella's sister than her daughter.

We all clapped at Chase's toast before Matt and James took the stage. "Let's raise a glass to the newlyweds!" They were met with cheers. The rehearsal was a lot more relaxed than the ceremony had been. Even Alice seemed to enjoying the disorder. I glanced down at Emmett's hand where a wedding ring tattoo sat. Mine matched, but it was a lot thinner.

"We thought we would sing a song that we're pretty sure got these two together." James laughed as the music started. I shook my head as the song from the club started playing – the same song we had danced to when we were still denying our feelings.

Emmett tugged my hand and dragged me towards the small dance floor that was already starting to fill up. My light scarf-like dress twisted around my hips as he spun me into his arms. It wasn't really a slow song, but Emmett didn't seem to care.

"So where should we go for our honeymoon?" He mumbled into my hair as he pulled me against him. His scent surrounded me as we swayed. "I was thinking maybe a year in Spain?"

I smiled, looking up at him. "Sorry, but I don't think we'll be going anywhere for at least another seven months." I watched as his face twisted in confusion. After a few seconds, I tried again. "After that, we might need three tickets."

It seemed to dawn on him then. His dancing faltered. "Alex… Are you saying… How?" He held me at arm's length, his honeyed eyes darting between my face and stomach.

"Remember a few months ago when we got our rings tattooed on?" I asked with a smile. "Well, as it turns out, it makes you even more human than we thought."

His face went from shock to happy to worry. It was quite the transformation. "But what if…" He looked around before pulling me closer. "What if it's like Renesmee?"

"Alice said she won't be." His face relaxed instantly, a wide smile settling across his lips. "And that she'll take after me… When the time comes."

He laughed out loud this time, one of his large hands coming to rest on my stomach. "She…" He breathed.

"And she'll always be protected. Thanks to James." I knew it was a blow, especially after just telling him I was pregnant. Luckily, this didn't seem to need any more explaining.

Emmett's stern eyes immediately sought out James who was winking at a blonde that stood in the audience. "You're telling me that he imprints on our daughter?" Emmett hissed, though it came out as more of a pout.

With a laugh, I pulled him against me again. "Yes, but he doesn't know it yet, so don't go tearing his head off." I smiled and kissed him before he could complain further. "It'll be fine, Em. There's no stronger bond than an imprint."

His eyes softened as he ducked his head to kiss me again. "I agree. I love you, Alexandrea."

"I love you too, Emmett. I always have."

Author's Note

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