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Epilogue

Miracles

5 years later…

"Put him down right now! You know better, we don't use our powers like that," I yelled from across the yard.

"But Drake started it first," The little boy with messy chocolate brown hair whined.

Drake pouted, "Did not!"

"Did too!" the little boy screamed.

An attractive little girl with long curly auburn hair was giggling as she swung upside down on the swing.

I stood up placing my hands on my hips to show them I was boss. "Masen, what did mommy tell you about using your powers on your cousin?"

Masen peered up to look at me through his thick black eyelashes. "I don't know," he said shyly.

"I know, I know…ask me mommy ask me!" The little girl said as she swung upside down on a swing.

"Lily darling I know you know but I'd like Masen to tell mommy," I said in a motherly tone.

I looked back over to Masen and said; "Now honey, we need to be nice when we play. You should share your toys and only use your powers when necessary."

His expression was priceless I could see his father in him, "Daddy told me to stand up to Drake, that he is just a big bully like his dad."

I was completely appalled, "EDWARD!!!" I yelled so loud the ground rumbled.

Edward appeared in front of me in a flash. "Yes my love you called for me?" He tried to calm me down with his smooth words.

My face was bright red with anger "How could you teach our son to be mean to his cousin? They are just little kids, they need to learn to share and play together." I took a moment to breathe, "And now Drake is going to go home and tell his dad that you said he was a bully."

"But I didn't say that darling. What I said was he is a big bully just like his father!" Edward smiled proudly.

Lily and Masen fell to the ground laughing and Drake ran in the house sniveling.

I sent Edward an evil glare, "Are you happy now?" I stomped off after little Drake to console him.

"I can't believe after all these years my husband still likes to taunt Drake. And now he does it through his son? Does he want to start a war?" I was unloading everything on Alice.

"Bella you know he is just teasing, it's all in good fun." Alice gave me a wink. "Besides I don't see any real danger when Drake tells his dad."

"Thank goodness, I'd hate for all our progress to go down the drain because Edward can't keep his mouth shut." I said with small reluctance.

I couldn't help but remember how this all started. It was only four years ago when we received a royal invitation for Drake's wedding. We were shocked to say the least. Our families haven't spoken since The Gathering in Volterra a year before. We graciously replied with news of our attending. We thought this would be as good a time as any to reconcile our differences. Their wedding was beautiful, not as beautiful as ours but they didn't need to know that.

My mother and my aunt locked in a long hug, it was filled with I'm sorry, and it's my fault, no it wasn't your fault and so on and so forth. My father, the gentle kind man he is, gave Uncle Vlad a warm hand shake and they were back to normal. As for us and Drake, well I made Edward congratulate him and I gave him my best wishes. Since then we have been on much better terms. About 6 months later Drake was blessed with a son, Drake Vlad Dracul IV. We were even asked to be his god parents, it was an honor and needless to say, a huge surprise. Edward thought it was just a way for Drake to keep us close. You know, "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer" type of thing.

Life was going along perfectly fine when I started to get sick. I wasn't even sure how it happened, but Carlisle said we were expecting. And it wasn't just one little miracle but two. Edward of course was ecstatic; he couldn't believe he was given the chance to be a father. A few months later I gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, both had the same beautiful pallor to their skin. Masen Anthony Cullen was born first, he was so small and precious. He had a full head of brown hair his style already reflected his fathers, messy. He looked a lot like his father with those emerald green eyes. I had a feeling I was going to have to keep an eye on him. Lily Allison Cullen came shortly after, she looked like a tiny angel. Her vibrant auburn hair laid in smalls curls on her head. Her cheeks were even rosy like mine. She had similar features to her brother but in a soft girly way and her eyes were a sparkling blue. They were absolutely perfect and now our family felt truly complete.

Later that evening…

"Do you forgive me? I shouldn't have acted that way in front of the children," Edward whispered against my back.

He was doing it again, anytime I was upset with him, he would come in and melt away my anger. Well I wasn't giving in so easily. I didn't move a muscle and I didn't say a word I just sat there in silence.

He knew I was playing hard. "You know I was just joking around. You can't stay mad at me forever," he said as he caressed my thigh and kissed my neck.

I felt myself giving into his ways. How did he do that? "Yes I can," I stuttered out.

He inched his body closer to mine sending his sweet breath my way. "Bella please forgive me. I promise to never do it again."

He was too close I couldn't think clearly. I couldn't hold back any longer. I gave in falling back into his loving arms. He kissed me fervently, whispering in my mind. Sweet victory! I gave him a little nibble on his bottom lip and he just smiled.

"You are such a cheater," I said sending him a sensuous wink.

A playful growl escaped his lips as he pounced, throwing me back on the bed. "It's not cheating my love, it's just clever manipulation."

He kissed me again, his hands were roaming freely. The warm touch made my toes curl up in sweet happiness, I cried with satisfaction. His was using his teeth to undo my shirt and…!

"Daddy, stop hurting mommy!" Masen's little voice yelled.

Edward fell flat on top of me, cursing through my mind. "Masen didn't daddy tell you about knocking when you come to our room?" Edward said a bit frustrated.

I pushed him off of me and put out my hands so Masen would join us on the bed. Lily was already jumping on her daddy and trying to tickle him.

"I did knock daddy, but then I heard mommy scream and I just came in," his little eyes were filled with concern.

"Don't you worry baby, mommy is okay. Daddy was just playing a little game," I smiled reassuringly at the kids and gave Edward a little wink.

"Will you tell us a story Daddy?" Lily asked as she jumped up and down on our bed.

"Yes please tell us the story of the beautiful princess and her evil cousin," Masen said clapping his hands together.

Lily's eyes lit up in excitement. "Oh yes, that one daddy, and tell us about the handsome prince who saved her."

I just couldn't help but laugh. "So this is the story you've been telling them? I can't wait to hear this one, please go on."

Edward gave me a soft kiss on the cheek and began his story. "Once upon a time there lived a beautiful princess named Isabella…"

The End