BELLA POV

The moment I saw Edwards face, it filled my vision and overwhelmed me. As soon as he met my gaze he broke into a breathtaking smile. I could feel my feet desperate to pick up the pace towards him. But thanks to my mother I was able to control myself and keep the pace of the piano. The march was slow but soon enough I was in front of Him. Edwards hand extended towards us and my mother held my hand for a moment before giving me a kiss and putting it in Edwards.

The cool miracle of his skin made me feel like home.

The ceremony was a blur to me. The only moments I could make out were the vows that Edward and I changed and the 'I Do' that seemed to echo in my head over and over. His lips and his breathtaking smile are what brought me back to reality.

My mother's arms where the first to find me. Her tear streaked face was the first thing I saw when I finally managed to look away from Edward. It was such a sight to see. Ever since I can remember she has never shed a tear even if she could.

I held her face in my hands and brought our foreheads together.

"I always believed these didn't work " I pulled away Taking my thumbs across her cheeks and wipped away her tears.

A chocked laugh escaped her lips "so did I "

BREAK

"congrats guys!" Seth clearwater ducked his head under the edge of a flower garland and made his ways towards Edward and I.

I couldn't help the silly smile that graced my lips " Thank you seth, it means a lot to us."

Billy and sue where right on Seth heels. I could feel the insecurity radiating from sue being surround by Edwards acquaintances. Billy on the other hand looks as calm as ever in his wheelchair but I could still see the dissapprovement in his eyes toward my relationship with Edward. Before we could get into an awkward conversation my mother and Damon made their way towards us.

" I'm surprise to see mutts here."

"Damon!" my mother chastised. she walked towards Edwards and gave him a slight hug before kissing his cheeks.

"No its fine mom. and Damon I own them a lot. They helped protect me from victoria."

"Trust me bella, I have nothing against them. after all I am best friends with your mother."

"Are you calling me a mutt Damon?" My mother suddenly snapped.

"no way! trust me you smell better than they do. but you know, you are still close to their category."

Before my mother could try to rip his head off Edward excused himself and ask us to stay put. I stared at his retreating back and held my breath when I saw our cousin-in-laws, the Delani Clan. Without meaning to I held onto my breath when who I assumed is Tanya Delani was suddenly hugging my husband. Behind her where three other vampires starring at my mother and Damon with open curiosity.

"ah Edward." she said. " I've missed you."

He chuckled and stepped back to look at her. "Its been too long, Tanya. you look well."

"so do you."

"Let me introduce you to my wife and her family." He turned towards us and held out a hand for me. I moved towards him sending my mother a polite smile. "Tanya this is my Bella."

Tanya eyed me with a look that was much more speculative that it was resigned and then reached out to take my hand.

"Welcome to the family, Bella." she smiled, a little rueful. " we consider ourselves Carlisles extended family, and I'm sorry about the recent event when we did not behave as such. we should have met you sooner. can you forgive us?"

"of course" I replied breathlessly." It's nice to meet you." There was an awkward moment when no one knew what to say and then I remember.

"Allow me to introduce my mother and Uncle." I turned around to find my mother finishing a glass of champaign and damon smiling mischievously into his own glass. When she finally realized that we were staring at them my mother returned a nervous smile and walked towards us with her hand resting in Damon's

"Tanya, this is my mother Katherine and my uncle Damon Salvatore." I turned back to my mother " Mother, Uncle. This is Tanya Delani, the leader of the Delani coven and relatives of the cullens."

KATHERINE POV

Strawberries and lavender

I never thought the combination would make my mouth water. To say I was confused to what was happening was an understatement.

The most Gorgeous creature I had ever seen in my entire life was looking at me with a very hopeful and surprise look.

I was starring. How could I not? It took me a moment to realize her hand was stretched towards me-waiting.

Those eyes

Edward clearing his throat was like a bucket full of water falling over me.

Thank you Edward

"Its a pleasure to meet you." I took her hand in mine and soon regretted it. Hot white fire spread from her hand and traveled to my body

making me want to shiver.

"The Cullens are all even up in numbers now, perhaps it will be out turn next,eh, Tanya?" A blond women next to her grinned.

"Keep the dream alive Kate." Tanya responded without taking her eyes off me.

Kate rolled her eyes and took my hand from Tanya. "Pleasure to meet you."

A dark-haired women put her hands on top of Kate's. "I'm Carmen, this is Eleazar. We are all very please to meet you and Bella"

Damon shifted uncomfortable beside me and I squeezed my hand that was on his arm for reassurance.

"likewise." I responded giving Eleazar a sideway glace and probably looking for too long. I could feel the tension flowing from him like waves.

Its been a while since I have seen one of the vulturi's guard. I wonder if he remembers me.

Damon glanced at the people behind us waiting to congratulate Bella and Edward.

"We should get going, looks like we re making traffic." He joked

I turned back to Tanya who was staring holes at my hand in Damon's. I felt the need to take my hand away from Damon's, as if just having my hand in his was the biggest sin of my life. Despite that all I could do was grip his hand harder.

"Yes, I'm sure we will have eons of time to get to know each other." that caught Tanya attention and after a few seconds brought her eyes back up to stare at me.

"Yes, I'm sure we will." She responded giving me a smirk that made my whole body burn. I needed space, I needed to get away from this goddesss who managed to steal the breath away from me when her stare was directed at me.

The only thing I managed to do was a subtle nod her way before I turn around and led Damon away from those intense honey brown eyes that burned a fire in my soul.

When we were finally a good distance away where no vampire could hear us Damond took my trembling hands in his and kissed them.

"What was all that about?" He asked

"I don't know Damon, but whatever that was... It cannot be." I took a deep breath and looked up towards the night sky. Damon understood and let me find comfort in his arms. There was still a faint smell of strawberries and lavender in the air. For the first time in centuries it was that smell that made my heart steady and the feeling of safety envelope me completely.