Chapter 22: Epilogue

Everything was perfect.

After the battle in Italy the Goras returned to their city. A lot of changes were made when they got back. I had been correct in thinking that Mathew would pardon my family. Even though it was attempting thought Charlie and I stayed behind. I think Charlie thought it wouldn't be the same there without Renee. But my brothers missed their old home as much as I had. Plus, Mitch had found his meleth. Shock! It was surprisingly at the battle at the Volturi. And who said war can't bring love? Simon is still waiting for his but I have no worries that he will find his other half soon. They were both settling back in nicely with the other Goras.

Once back in the city Mathew made a decree that the vampires would be set free and would not be used as slaves ever again. He warned the vampires though that they were forbidden to wreak havoc among the mortals. They all agreed and Aro promised to keep a sharp eye on them to make sure they do not screw up.

As for me? Well…

"Hurry up, Bella!" a pixie yelled from the other side of the door.

"Coming!" I yelled back. I don't know why I was nervous. There was no reason to be nervous. But I was.

Heaving a sigh, I got up from the chair I had been sitting on for the last ten minutes and made my way out of the room.

I ignored the decorations along the Cullen's house walls; my attention was on my feet to make sure I didn't fall down the stairs.

Alice was waiting for me at the landing, practically jumping with excitement in her navy blue gown. I can do this, I chanted in my head as Alice led me to the back of the house.

My heart beat picked up when the sounds of voices reached my ears. Don't panic. You want this.

Charlie was standing by the back door looking very distinguished in a black tux. He smiled reassuringly at me before taking my arm in his.

Alice had disappeared but it wasn't long before music started up from outside. My lullaby.

"Ready," Charlie whispered almost amusingly at me. Not able to speak in fear that my voce would crack I just nodded. "You look beautiful, Bella," he whispered reassuringly to me. Self consciously I ran my hand down my white gown. I turned to see Charlie smiling kindly at me. I sighed. I can do this. With that the doors opened.

The back yard was spontaneous if nothing else. It was twilight giving the night a perfectly romantic feel. Lights travelled down the aisled that I was walking and ran above the heads of all the guests. For one split second I could see my brothers. Mitch and his meleth, Pam, smiling at me with so much care and love. Simon giving me the thumbs up, making me laugh despite myself. We even invited Mathew and Ellen and some old friends from the Goras. The Cullen's friends from Denali were here, though I didn't know them well. Esme, Emmett, and Rosalie sat up at the front smiling welcomely at me.

After the battle Rosalie had tried to get to know me better. We aren't entirely friends yet but we're working on it.

Angela, Ben, Mike and Jessica sat in one row. Angela and Ben were smiling happily at me while Mike looked like he was using all his strength to keep the smile on his face and Jessica looking slightly jealous.

Subconsciously I noticed my maid of honor, Alice, the best man, Jasper, and the man that would join me and Edward as husband and wife, Carlisle. But everything else left my mind when I laid eyes on Edward.

He was sinfully gorgeous with his three piece black tux, hair in sexy disarray and my crooked grin upon his lips. How could I have ever be nervous about marrying him?

Even through in Goras law we were practically married Edward wanted us to be married in human law as well. So I humored him. It was something he wanted but never had. A wife. A mate. And now he had me and wanted to make sure everyone knew that. I had a feeling that if I hadn't told him I wanted a small wedding he would have invited the whole town and more.

My thoughts were broken by Charlie handing me off to my love. I couldn't stop the goofy smile from invading my face when my hands made contact with Edward. There was nothing more right than me standing here with him.

Carlisle spoke but I didn't listen. I just stared into Edward's honey golden eyes. I only came back to my senses when we had to repeat our vows and then the best phrase in the world was uttered. "I know pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Edward started kissing me before Carlisle got the whole words out. I wrapped my arms around his neck to hold him closer to me. Because only with him close to me and holding me was I whole. I had everything I needed when I was with Edward. I needed nothing else.

Just me and my meleth.

That's all she wrote people. This story is now finished. Thank you to everyone who kept with it. You guys rock!

Just in case you are wondering there is NOT going to be a sequel. Sorry.

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