Thank you for all the great reviews! I am so lucky to have wonderful readers like you. This is the last chapter of Royal Blood; I will post an epilogue in a few days so please look for it. I want to give thanks again to my wicked amazing beta, Monkey-en-TuTu! Alex you are a life saver! Please let her know what a terrific job she's done. Also I just wanted to say thanks to my two best friends, Maria and Capu, for listening to me and helping me through my writers block. Love ya!

Chapter Ten

Bliss

It has been two days since our altercation with Drake. He left yesterday morning shortly after his father's dismissal. I was almost sad to see him go, he was so livid when he left, so defeated and so miserable. I could only hope that he will find love and that she will be able to still his wild heart. My thoughts were swirling through my mind as I waited for Edwards return from hunting this morning.

Here waiting patiently in my hyacinth blue spring dress, a vintage 1950's Audrey Hepburn style. I only know this cause Alice was jumping up and down hysterically when I pulled it out of my armoire.

Flashback

Alice yelled, "Oh my heavens Bella! That dress is divine, you must wear it. Edward is going to love it on you. In fact it's just perfect for what he's…" She stopped short when Rosalie's hand smacked right across her mouth.

I stared at both of them my eyes opened wide. "What? It's perfect for what he's…?" I asked with pure curiosity.

"Wonderful! Now you've done it, Alice. Edward is going to be so mad at you when he finds out you opened your big mouth again." Rosalie was scolding Alice.

Alice turned her head back towards me ignoring Rosalie's rambling. "It's a surprise Bella. I can't tell you anymore than I have or it will spoil everything. So go get cleaned up and dressed." She handed me the dress and shoved me into the bathroom.

Just before I heard the door lock she said, "Edward said he'd meet you under the archway in the garden, have fun!"

(End flashback)

So here I lay under a large marble archway in the garden, my fingers gracefully stirring the flowers beneath them. The archway was covered in a rainbow of flowers shimmering in the trickling sunlight. This place was mesmerizing beyond imagination, a sanctuary, my home away from home. The sun was slowly setting; I could see the moon trying to peer through the summer clouds.

"Umm…twilight my favorite time of day," Edward whispered breathlessly at my neck. "You look lovely tonight."

I just smiled, lying very still as he bent down beside me. I opened my mouth to speak but his finger stopped me, as his other hand trailed down my neck. Every touch sent a tingling sensation throughout my body. He started humming an enticing melody, it was so pure. I felt like he was bewitching me. My hands fell to my side lying against the flowers idly.

"Seduction is a dangerous game you know?" my voice was soft and tempting.

Edward looked into my eyes, Dangerous huh?" His lips were taking over where his hands left off, "I think I'll take my chances. Besides, I have a sick intuition that you are finding delight in my seduction." His face lit up with his crooked smile.

My cheeks flushed, "You may be right Mr. Cullen. I believe I am enjoying your enchantment."

"I think you're enchanting." He said as he leaned down to meet my lips with his own. This kiss was different, like he needed to kiss me to survive. His hand wrapped around my waist, lifting my body slightly off of the bench beneath me. His legs straddled mine, a strange moan irrupted from my throat, and I felt him smile under our kisses. He lifted me up into his arms holding me tight against his sculpted chest, a welcoming break from our heated moment.

"Bella, would you walk with me?" He held out an arm.

"I'd love to," I replied taking his arm in mine.

He started leading me towards the beach. The sky was clear, no clouds in sight. I saw a light flickering in the distance, was someone out there? We were getting closer and I noticed a blanket was laid out on the ground. There were hundreds of lights glistening in the moonlight, I could see now that they were leading to the blanket. The smell of freesia hit my senses they were scattered all along the path of lights. I glanced up at Edward he was smiling my favorite crooked smile. He delicately left a trail of kisses in my hair. We reached the blanket and he pulled me down into his lap.

"I love you, Bella," his words sang to me like a lullaby. "When I first looked into your eyes I saw heaven, you are an angel glowing in my darkened sky. You are my soul that once was lost, you are my destiny fulfilled."

My dead heart was throbbing within my chest; his words were saturated with love. I opened my mouth to speak but he held a finger to my lips shaking his head from side to side.

"Isabella Swan, will you marry me?" He asked lovingly.

I didn't have to think twice I threw my arms around his neck pulling him closer. "Yes! Of course I will. I love you!" I said and then engulfed his lips with my own.

I felt his smile under my lips again, "I love you too," he said sweetly.

I was so entranced I didn't even notice the ring gleaming under the starlight. It was so perfect, a single round diamond floating above sapphire, and topaz gems. He placed it on my finger, passionately placing kisses along my fingers. At this moment I knew that we would live happily ever after.

Norwich Castle, England

6 months later…

"I can't believe this day is finally here." Alice cried.

I smiled up at her, having a new sense of déjà vu, at the sight of her curling my chocolate tresses. "It seems like it took us years just to find the perfect dress," I said sitting patiently in the chair.

Sophie laughed at my remark, "It only took so long because some of us are hard to please." She was making faces at Alice and Rosalie behind their backs.

"You take that back, Sophie!" Alice exclaimed, "I'm not hard to please; I just wanted the finest for my future sister."

Sophie was right, it was a long six months and Alice is very hard to please when it comes to fashion. I tried on hundreds of dresses in hundreds of stores from Milan to L.A. nothing was good enough. When we finally found my dress, it was perfect. I knew it from the first moment I saw it on the mannequin in the window. We stumbled upon the boutique in Paris by pure luck. Sophie asked the shop owner in French if I could try on the dress. You see it had a sold sign pinned to its sash. He agreed willingly after Rosalie flashed him a suggestive smile. Again I was crammed into another dressing room with 3 overly finicky vampires. Once I was dressed, I stepped onto the carpeted platform in front of three mirrors. There I stood in a mermaid style, strapless silk and taffeta wedding dress. It was narrow with a body-hugging bodice that flowed dramatically at the knee. We accented it with a soft azure blue satin sash to accentuate my waist. The four of us stood in front of the mirror today just like we did then.

The three of them were smiling brightly at me, if we could cry tears would be pouring like rain. They looked sensational in their matching azure blue dresses. The cute bubble hem, made the short dresses look amazing. They showed off their flawlessly sculpted shoulders with a strapless flat taffeta and matching azure sash, which is neatly tied in a bow on their left hips.

"Wow!" Rosalie gave me a small hug, "You look exquisite Bella."

"Thank you. I was just thinking the same thing about the three of you. I couldn't have done any of this without my best friends," I said with sincerity, grinning from ear to ear.

There was a light knock on the door. "Bella it's time darling are you ready?" my mother asked as she walked in the room. "Oh my, you look incredible." She touched my now flushed cheek; her words seemed caught in her throat. "My little princess is getting married."

I hugged my mother intensely, finally taking in the reality of her words. After today I would be Mrs. Edward Cullen and not just my parents little girl. I wanted to comfort her and assure her I'd always be here, "I will always be your little princess and you will always be my mom." She tightened our hug for a brief moment and straightened herself out.

Clearing her throat she said. "Shall we? We mustn't keep Edward waiting any longer. He has been pacing in the garden for the last three hours. He is making our guests nervous."

I couldn't help but laugh at this. Just outside my door my father was waiting, he looked a bit peakish, even for a vampire. His eyes widened with a charming smile. "Bella, you look beautiful." I stood on my tip toes to give him a peck on the cheek. I love you too, daddy!

He escorted me down to the garden, it was simply enchanting. Sparkling lights adorned the trees and topiaries along a path which led to an iron gazebo. The gazebo was dripping in candles and fresh freesia. Music began to play; I stopped breathing when I recognized the tune. It was the same sweet lullaby Edward had hummed to me under the archway in Volterra. I watched as my bridesmaids walked towards their mates, waiting anxiously for my turn. I could see Edward as we rounded the corner. He was striking beyond belief, in a simple black tuxedo; I always loved how the deep black contrasted against his pale features. His eyes fixed on mine; they were glittering gold in the twilight. I couldn't help but smile intensely feeling the warmth from his stare. He smiled back giving me a little wink.

I was pulled out of my daze when my father spoke beside me. "Her mother and I do." He shook Edward's hand. I give you my most prized possession, please take care of her. My father's words moved clearly through our minds.

Edward gave a slight nod in reply and took my hand in his. He leaned down to whisper in my ear. "You look just as I've imagined you would, heavenly. I still can't believe that god has given me an angel."

I blushed fiercely, "He only gives special gifts to those he loves." I said blowing him a small kiss.

We looked up at Carlisle who was conducting the ceremony. "We welcome everyone tonight, to share in the joyous union of Edward Anthony Masen Cullen and Isabella Marie Swan. This lovely couple has chosen to write their own vows and would like to share them with us tonight. Carlisle motioned for Edward to start.

"Isabella, I still remember the very first time I lost myself in your eyes. You captivated me from the very start. I was pulled into the power and determination of your soul. At that moment, I knew my life had just begun with you. You are an angel that delivered me from my despair and freed my soul to love. Today I offer you my everlasting love and devotion. I give you myself in this journey of love, life and eternity."

He placed the ring on my finger, sealing his vows with a kiss. Carlisle cleared his throat giving Edward a disapproving nod. I just blushed and took Edward's hands in mine.

"Edward, you have captured my heart and my soul. In your arms I am comforted with an overwhelming sense of home. From the moment my eyes met yours, I knew you were my prince. I am forever yours; you have proven to me that true love exists. I vow to show you the depth of my fervor every day, in every way, as I give myself to you in this journey of love, life and eternity."

Alice handed me Edward's ring and I placed the matching band on his finger.

Carlisle spoke happily, "You may now kiss the bride."

Edward's lips were on mine before Carlisle could say kiss. He pulled me in and dipped me back. Our guests irrupted in applause and laughter.

"It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen!" Carlisle voice was filled with admiration for his son.

We walked down the aisle together hand in hand, greeting family and friends on both sides. Esme and Carlisle embraced us both in happy congratulations. Next in line were my parents who couldn't stop sobbing with joy. The evening was perfect, a real fairytale ending.

Edward entwined his arms around my waist. "What are you thinking?" he asked.

I placed both hands on his chest, sending him an innocent smile, "I am thinking that wishes really do come true." I kissed him lovingly on his lips.

"And you are everything I've wished for." He breathed on my lips before his kisses enveloped me.

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