Never Again Chapter 32, a twilight fanfic

A/N: So…here it is. The moment we have all been waiting for.

The Wedding.

Hope you enjoy, more notes on the bottom.

Disclaimer: SM owns all things Twilight. I own the ideas in this story. They're mine! And so is the tattooed Edward, Emmett and Jasper! Just kidding, I wished that Edward, Jasper and Emmett were mine, but they're not, so I have to live with that fact. But this is my idea and I ask that no one steals it. I went the whole story without saying that. Yay for me!

Chapter 32: Forever and Always

BPOV

Our wedding was in 3 days.

To say that I was blissed out beyond words was an understatement.

In 3 days I will be Mrs. Edward Cullen. It has the nicest ring to it if I do say so myself.

Our day was fastly approaching and I found that a permanent smile lay across my face with thoughts of finally getting our happy ever after.

Alice had gone ape shit with the preparations saying she wanted to take care of everything so that I didn't have to worry or stress myself out. Esme was also on board and the two of them went a little crazy. Me, well I didn't care one way or another what happened, as long as I had my dress and my Edward at the end of the night.

I had been thinking about Mama and Charlie a lot lately, and I was having a hard time knowing that neither of them would be there at the wedding to support me in the biggest day of my life. Of course I had Jasper who was doing me the honor of walking me down the isle, but he wasn't Charlie. I tried to be strong but let myself cry here and there, trying not to let my weakness show. It was hard knowing that Charlie never got the chance to meet Edward, the one man that meant more than life itself to me, or Rose and Emmett, Carlisle and Esme, and Alice. These were the people that in the last 12 months had become my life, my world. And I would forever be changed by just their mere presence in my existence.

But Charlie was with me. I had a pair of his cufflinks that I took to the jeweler and had made into hairpins, which I was going to wear proudly between my curls.

As I lay here in bed with Edward, I think back on the last year of our life, and everything that we've gone through, how much things have changed.

Although it was the toughest year of my life, it was also the best.

Everything that happened led me to who I am today. Who I am with Edward and who I want to be.

I couldn't be happier knowing that in just a few short days Edward was going to be mine for all eternity, and I wouldn't ever have to worry about not waking up beside him again.

I've been awake for almost an hour now just watching him sleep. Running my fingers over his eyes, eyebrows, cheeks and lips, just watching the content smile on his face while he dreams.

Everything I could ever want is in that man. Everything I need.

I find myself running my hand down his chiseled chest, rubbing patterns over his tattoos and down his stomach. Within a few minutes, he starts to stir and as I make my way further, I find the reason for the smile on his face.

My man would never be one to need Viagra, that's for sure. He had a hard on almost every morning and night, and the nympho in me was quite pleased with what I was marrying and would have for the rest of my life.

I slid my hand into his boxers and wrapped my hand around his hardened cock; no movements were made on my part, as I just wanted to feel him. A hand is wrapped over the top of mine and I look up to see his beautiful green eye staring back at me.

"This is my kind of a wake up call." Edward kissed my head before cupping my cheek with his hand; bring my head in alignment with his own to place a soft kiss on my lips.

"Mmm... this" I grabbed his erection firmly in my hand as he moaned in pleasure. "is my kind of wake up call."

Edward rolled over on his side facing me taking my lips again, kissing them passionately as I let out moans and whimpers showing him how much I craved his touch, his lips, his love.

"I love you so much B. I can't wait for Friday. Then we we'll be permanently linked forever and ever." His lips were on mine again, kissing deeper and deeper making my stomach flutter in anticipation of what I knew was to come.

"We already are baby. I'm not going anywhere and neither are you. I'm yours, and you are mine." His eyes were dark with lust as his hands went to the waist ban of my panties and started to tug them down as he stared at my naked sex hungrily as it came into view.

I lifted my ass off the bed to help him as he threw the offensive garment on the floor and brought his hand back up my legs, letting them linger on my inner thighs, staring into my eyes with all the want and need that I myself felt. He moved to peel off the shirt of his that I was wearing, then his boxers and placed himself at my entrance, bent down to kiss my clit once before pushing himself forward and entering me in one stride.

The feeling of Edward filling me so full was one I would never tire of. It was pure unadulterated pleasure that washed over me when he was completely inside me, taking me as his own, joining us as one.

His thrusts were gentle and slow, taking his time to show how much he loved me, craved me, and cherished my body. This had become our morning routine lately. There was no urgency behind it, just pure devotion to one another, wanting each other to feel everything we had for one another.

Edward picked up the pace with each thrust as he peppered my neck and chest with kisses making my body become a live wire, heat spreading across my stomach, muscles tightening in response to his touch.

"B? I want to do something for you today." He kissed the side of my neck as he continued his thrusts, never losing his rhythm or pattern. I had a hard time forming a coherent thought when we were like this and was surprised he was able to.

"What's that baby? You know I'm up for anything." I lifted my hips to meet his as he brought me closer and closer to orgasm. I closed my eyes, moaning his name over and over, pleasure taking over my entire body as I waited for him to continue on with his thought.

"I want to do your tattoo today. I want it on you before the wedding, and this will give it a few days to heal so you can have it on proud display." My eyes met his, staring back at me, green and intense, mouth slightly open as his tongue ring clinked against his teeth watching me as I writhed below him.

My orgasm shot through me before I could form a reply followed by Edward's warmth filling me entirely. It took several moments for me to calm my breathing enough to talk, but slowly I found my voice, and was able to answer him with a smile spread across my face, excited that he was going to tattoo me again, especially this time.

"I think that's a great idea. I'm all for it." I started laughing to myself at what I looked like now compared to a year ago. I had been a clean slate before I met my ever-loving fiancé who was still lying on top of me, connecting us together in the best possible way. "E? Do you realize that since I met you, I have accrued a bit of color?"

He rubbed his hand over my swan tattoo and I felt his body shake with laughter. Next his hand went to trace the 'E' under my ear, the symbols on my neck and finally the wings on my shoulder blades.

"Yeah, 4 tattoos is a lot in one year, but I'm about to add another today so apparently it wasn't enough. What would Mama have thought about that?" He kissed my cheek as he pulled out of me and stood up holding out his hand for me, which I gladly took.

"She would probably be ogling you right now like she did when we were there before Thanksgiving." The thought of Mama made me smile. She loved Edward and I knew I had her blessing in the short amount of time that she got to know him.

Edward and I took a quick shower together trying to conserve water and all, well, quick after another round, got dressed and made our way into the shop.

Jasper was already there prepping for his next appointment, and Emmett came in a few minutes after us looking like hell.

"Em? Did Emma keep you up all night?" I ran my fingers through his hair, and kid you not he was purring like a cat as his eyes rolled back at the sensation.

"All fucking night. She's colicky I guess. But it's ok. I don't mind." He yawned loudly as he took a drink from his large black coffee. It smelled strong. Although he was tired, he was happy. I always knew that Emmett would make a great daddy, but I think he was exceeding all of our expectations for him. He wasn't concerned that he didn't get sleep again for the 5th night in a row, he was just happy and excited to be a daddy to that beautiful little girl.

Edwards arms wrapped around my waist as he kissed my neck, pulling me from my thoughts. I leaned into him as he swayed us from side to side.

"So, where are we putting this bad boy?" Edward kissed my shoulder again as he hummed into my skin. The vibrations going straight to my pussy that had been fucked not even an hour ago. The things that man could do to my body…

"How about...in between my shoulder blades? That way it will be noticeable with my dress and center things out a little more." My dress dipped low in the back and I was proud and honored that I would be able to show off all my beautiful work.

Edwards's fingers trailed down my back, a few inches below my angel wings. His fingers brought with them electricity with every touch causing me to shiver in appreciation.

"I think that's about right. Let me just get you prepped and we can start." Edward kissed my collarbone and smacked my ass before walking to his station.

"Don't you have to draw it out still?"

Edwards smile was heavenly as he stared into my eyes.

"Nope. I've had this stencil ready to go for months. I was just waiting for the right time to officially ask if you even wanted it."

I was taken back by the fact that he had wanted to 'brand' me for so long. I wanted it just as bad, and now I was getting my wish fulfilled. This truly was my time to shine, and not only was I marrying the man of my dreams in a few short days, I was getting treated like a princess too.

I had worn a halter-top that tied behind my neck and low on my waist just for this reason. That way we could be out front with everyone and my tits wouldn't be on display like some of the other, not so concerned ladies that sat in the guys' chairs.

"Good idea with the shirt. You've also been planning ahead I see." Edward patted his chair and I straddled it as he started sanitizing the area that would soon hold my new tattoo.

Edwards hands rubbed my back and sides and skimmed the sides of my breasts. I had to laugh at the gesture, seeing that he didn't need to be anywhere near most of those areas, but wanted to cop a feel all the same.

"Now, your 100% sure about this right baby? Cuz this is permanent." He stared into my eyes to let me know how serious he was. I knew this tattoo was more meaningful than the wedding where we were committing ourselves to one another in just a few days. It was a permanent mark on my body joining us together.

I cupped his cheek and kissed him passionately showing him just how serious I was.

"I don't think I've been more committed about anything in my life E. I can't think of a better way for us to bind ourselves together as one than this." I kissed him again as his hand dropped to my thigh. "Well, there's one other act that can bind us together I guess." I laughed as his hand went further up my thigh and I automatically spread my legs wanting to feel his hands on me, as they were this morning.

Soon enough, my brain kicked in and reminded me that we were not alone, and I pulled back, Edward nodded in understanding. However, the back room would be ours later.

Edward got to work on my tattoo as Alice filtered in and finished up with her wedding ideas while he worked. Edward laughed here and there at his crazy sister, but deep down I knew how much he appreciated that she was taking on so much. He knew that I didn't do well with big occasions and that it would just make me anxious if it weren't for Alice and Esme's help.

Two hours later, Edward took me over to the mirror; I turned around and looked at the new tattoo that sat on my back. Edward watched me closely as I looked at what was now me. The smile on his face brought me out of my thoughts and as much as I wanted to cry over the fact that I had finally gotten what I sought, I couldn't. There was only one way to properly thank him for what he'd given me.

That night we took dinner over to Rose and Emmett and a crying Emma. I offered to go get her so that they could eat before Rose could stand. She looked dead on her feet and I was more than excited to hold the little girl.

"Hey baby girl. What's got you crying?" I picked Emma up and coddled her against my chest. She immediately went for my boob and I realized she was hungry. The gesture made me smile, my maternal instinct kicking in, wondering what it would feel like to be able to feed a child, my child. And I knew someday that I'd get a chance to experience myself. My day was coming.

Rose had gotten a bottle ready for her that I remembered to bring in with me. I went over to the glider and sat down, adjusting her on my chest and gave her the bottle. Her beautiful blues eyes stared back at me as she ate, her little hands attempting to hold onto the bottle as she sucked and gulped down her dinner.

I played with her fingers, reveling in the feeling of baby skin. So soft. Kind of like the tip of a penis? Is it right to be using that analogy? Maybe not the best way to describe baby skin, and the more I thought about it, I was going to keep that idea to myself. I can only imagine what Rose or Emmett would think of me, comparing their daughter to a penis.

I put Emma on my shoulder after she was finished with her bottle to burp her, and after getting three good ones; I knew there would never be a question who her daddy was. She sounded just like him. Soon, she fell asleep, and her little hands dropped to rest on my chest, her little mouth hanging open in the shape of an O. I rocked us back and forth while singing 'You Are My Sunshine' to her over and over. Charlie used to sing it to me when I was a little girl; it was one of my fondest memories of my father.

I looked up to find Edward leaning against the door jam watching us, hands in his pockets, just staring. He was smiling from ear to ear. I motioned for him to come closer, which he did until he was sitting in front of me on the footrest and placed his hands on my thighs.

"You're a sight for soar eyes B." He ran his hand across Emma's hair never losing eye contact with me. His hand went across her head and down her back, caressing her softly as her breathing deepened and she fell into slumber. "I can't wait until it's our baby in your arms."

His eyes filled with tears, and in return I felt myself tearing up. I knew now that we would some day have a family of our own. How we were going to get that family was still up in the air, but we would.

Holding Emma Rose, made me think of my little Anthony, but I knew he was in a good place, and the angels were watching over him. He most likely was watching over us right now, and his little cousin.

Edward grabbed her from my arms, kissing her head before putting her back in the crib. She slept through the transition and continued to sleep as he turned on her monitor and we walked out of her room, hand in hand.

Time started to fly and before I knew it, it was Thursday night and we were at the rehearsal dinner for our wedding, which was less than a day away. We had made our way out to the park earlier and did a dry run with the wedding party. Alex and Jane had flown in earlier in the day and we were now at the hotel, in the banquet hall finishing up last minute details and decorations. Once that was done, we headed over to the hotels restaurant where Carlisle and Esme were treating us all to a very expensive and lavish dinner.

Edward and I gave out our presents to our wedding party. The girls all got robes with their names on them and slippers for our morning of pampering tomorrow, and the guys got flasks and a bottle of whiskey. I wasn't so sure that alcohol and a holder was such a good gift for our group of guys, but Edward reminded me that if we didn't get the flasks, Emmett would just walk around with the bottle of Whiskey in hand all night, and that would just look tacky. This way he could at least sneak a sip and then put it back in his jacket. Like that didn't look tacky.

I made Edward and Jasper promise me that they would not come to the ceremony drunk. They agreed but insisted that as soon as the service was over, we were all getting drinks and starting the real party, as Jasper liked to call it. And then I talked to Emmett and Alex and reminded them that they needed to be on their best behavior and not provoke my groom. Alex was pretty easy to reign in, Emmett on the other hand I wasn't really sure on what he was planning on doing. Esme and Carlisle were on official baby duty starting tonight and Emmett was already tanked, enjoying his freedom a little too much. As long as he made it there, I guess that's all I really cared about.

Esme insisted that we sleep apart tonight saying that we would have the rest of our lives to share a bed. I mean, she knew that we lived together and had sex, obviously, so we didn't really get the point. When I say we, I mean Edward. I completely understood where his mother was coming from, it was tradition, but Edward insisted that he needed to have some single sex one last time before he was a married man. He was drinking with Emmett for most of the night and I think he forgot that the single sex he was talking about, would be with his soon to be wife, so it came down to the fact that it was the same kind of sex with the same person. Reluctantly we agreed to spend the night apart to appease his mother. Alice and I were sharing a room, and Jasper and Edward were in another, minus the stocked bar. By the time we were done with everything, it was close to midnight and I was dead on my feet. Edward brought me to my room like the gentleman he is and held me by the hips in front of him as he kissed my neck causing me to forget all about the sleeping apart thing and wanting him to meet me in the room after I found a way to distract Alice.

"I don't wanna let you go B." He kissed my neck again before bringing me into a tight hug. "I won't sleep well without you angel." Although he had been drinking for most of the night, he was now stone cold sober as he spoke.

I kissed him back and hung my head against his chest.

"I know, neither will I. But its just one night. And then tomorrow night we can celebrate as Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen." I gave him a wink at my innuendo, but this was a serious moment and it was hard to do.

A tear escaped my eye and he was quick to pick it up, along with my face, bringing me in for another kiss.

"I can't wait for you to be my wife. I've been waiting a life time for you B." He was the one crying now and I was the one to wipe the tears away.

Before another word could be spoken, the door opened, and Alice stood their with her hands on her hips, tapping her foot anxiously.

"As romantic as you are Eddie, you need to say good night. Bella will be yours in a mere 18 hours. I think you can hold out that long." Alice grabbed my hand and pulled me back, but not before I grabbed one more kiss from my handsome fiancé.

We whispered 'I love you' before Alice shut the door.

I didn't sleep well, and when Alice began jumping on the bed at 8 in the morning, I felt the need to beat the shit out of my best friend. She meant well, I know she did, but I was tired, annoyed, in dire need of coffee and my Edward.

Esme and Jane met Alice, Rose and I for our morning of pampering. We relaxed with facials, manicures, pedicures and a full body wax. The last one was Alice's idea, not mine. But I figured in the end Edward would enjoy it. I however, did not.

The day had gone by faster than I imagined it would, and it was time for makeup and hair. Rose curled my hair and styled it into a loose bun that hung low on my neck. I opted for no veil, instead placed Charlie's cufflinks into a few of the curls along with a few bobby pins that had diamonds, yes I said diamonds on them. Alice's idea, not mine. This one I liked though.

Alice did my make up, putting shimmering eye shadow on my upper lids, and making my cheeks rosy with my creamy white skin. I didn't wear any lipstick, knowing Edward would just kiss it off.

The girls were all in the room with me, while I stood in my robe, which hid my white thong and thigh high nylons. No bra needed for my dress, knowing Edward would appreciate it tonight. The less he had to take off of me, the better it would be.

"Something blue." Esme handed me a hand stitched blue hankie that she explained was hers from her wedding, Carlisle's mother had given it to her, Esme had given it to Rosalie, and now she was giving it to me to have for the day. She also made sure to let me know that she wanted it back because Alice would be needing it soon as well.

"Something old is the hair pins made out of Charlie's cufflinks." Alice explained, but I already knew that one. I had given them to her to take in and get done for me.

"Something borrowed." Rose flung a garter at me whispering that it was from her wedding and she wanted that shit back. She bent down in front of me and pulled it up my leg as I shivered at her cold fingers running up my leg and upper thigh. I folded the hankie that Esme had given me and stuck it in my garter unsure of where else to put it.

"And your something new is from Edward." Jane held out a large square box. I opened it to find three-tiered diamond earrings, necklace, and a tennis bracelet. Of course he couldn't just get me a dozen roses like most grooms, he had to go all out. But, I couldn't find it in me to care at the present moment, because I was currently covered in diamonds and you can't be mad about that.

I couldn't help the tears that flowed from my eyes at his thoughtfulness. I knew the meaning behind the diamonds, one for Edward, Anthony and myself. Alice and Rose both took an eye and dabbed me until I stopped crying and got myself together.

Esme helped put it all on me telling me how much her son loved me and what a good influence I had been on his life which only made me cry harder, knowing that she had been put through a lot over the years and she was finally seeing who her son really was meant to be. A kind, caring man that I loved with every bit of my heart.

Jazz knocked on the door and Alice let him in. He was carrying a beautiful bouquet of red roses and another box, wearing a handsome black tux, his hair styled and pulled back. I had never seen Jasper so put together in all my life.

"The roses are from Edward of course," He rolled his eyes as he smiled. "and this is from Mama." He held out the little box. "I remembered it as something you always liked and wanted you to have it."

I opened the box to find a bracelet made from a string of pearls. It was one of Mama's that she rarely let me touch as a child telling me that it was her fancy jewelry that she only wore for special occasions. I had looked for it after she passed away, but couldn't find it anywhere. Now I guess I know why.

Jasper's arms found placement around my waist and held me in a tight hug as we talked about Mama and Charlie being with Edward and I today. He told me to be strong because that's what they both would have wanted. And for them I would try to be.

Jasper clasped the bracelet on my other wrist and kissed me before leaving so I could get dressed.

Last to put on was my dress, which Alice got for me and held out. I slipped it on quickly not wanting to flash my soon to be mother in law, especially with all the piercings she didn't need to see.

Rose zipped me up in the dress that fit me like a glove. It had thin straps that were covered in rhinestones that went down my bare back and to my waistline that sat just above my crack. The front plunged low with rhinestones across my bust line. The fabric was flowy and soft. I didn't need the train, or big dress, it wasn't what I wanted. And we were getting married in a park, not a church.

As I looked in the mirror, I turned slightly to stare at the Cullen Crest that sat in the middle of my shoulder blades in between my angel wings and thought of how utterly perfect it was as an addition to the work Jasper had done. I was a Cullen now for life. There was no turning back.

Esme cried and kissed me before making her way back to her own hotel room, I would assume to get dressed herself, but probably she needed to cry a little more as her baby boy was getting married off in a matter of only an hour or so. Jane left to go check on Alex and I was left with Alice and Rose while they slipped their dresses on. They both wore light green, each a different design, but long to the ground and flowing.

Rose the blonde bitch was looking smoking hot for only having her baby 3 weeks ago, and fit into hers with no problems. I think I loved her, and hated her a little more in that moment, seeing that her tummy was almost completely flat already and she looked like the model she was.

Jasper came and got me a few minutes later as Alice, Rose and I were enjoying a glass of champagne. He had put on his green vest under his tux jacket and Alice was having a hard time keeping her hands to herself. I would usually make some kind of joke about the two of them being all pervy, but just watching them together, seeing the love and affection they held for one another made my heart swell with happiness. Jasper had found his soul mate just as I had. The smile he wore when he was around Alice told me he had never been so happy in all his life. Jasper went from the tattooed bachelor who slept with random girls on a regular basis, only using them as flings, to settling down and getting married in only a matter of months to the love of his life. Mama would definitely be proud her boy.

We made our way down to the front entrance as Jasper held my arm so I didn't trip down the stairs in my 4-inch heels, where a horse drawn carriage was waiting for us. I stood there in shock, looking at the carriage that would be taking me to my husband. I was living a fairytale dream and had never felt more like Cinderella in all my life.

As much as I tried, Jasper wouldn't give me any information on Edward, just said that he was excited and wouldn't shut the hell up about me all morning. Apparently they played golf or something, which totally shocked me, seeing that they weren't the golfing type. However, I would have died to be a fly on the golf cart, watching the reactions of others as my tattooed boys walked onto the green.

Jasper placed his hand over mine and gave it a gentle squeeze giving me a knowing glance as he held out his hand for me to get into the carriage. I was graceful, well as graceful as I ever could be as I stepped up and sat down next to Jasper who grabbed my hand again.

"Mama and Charlie would be so proud of you today Bell. You look absolutely stunning. Edward is the luckiest fucker for being able to call you his wife after today." Jaspers eyes were filled with tears, and as much as I didn't want to cry again, I realized that it was inevitable, and I shouldn't have even worn makeup to begin with. This was my last moment with my brother before I was a married woman and I wasn't going to let a little bit of makeup mess this up for us.

"Thank you Jazz. Thank you for doing this today, and thank you for always being there for me. I love you so much and can't wait to see where the future takes us all. Where ever it takes us, I know it will be together." I squeezed his hand again, as the carriage started to move. I wanted to hug him, but knew that hug was still coming.

"I love you to Bell. Always have, always will. Now lets go get you married shall we?" I nodded and gave him a smile as we strolled through the park to our destination.

As we came closer I seen Rose and Alice walk down the isle with Emmett and Alex. Carlisle, Esme, Jane and a few others of Edwards friends sat in the white chairs set up near the little pond. I had to laugh when I seen the swans in the pond that were swimming around. I shook my head at the Pixie who got her way and made sure my family was able to attend.

My breath caught in my throat when my eyes met Edward. He was standing up front with the judge who was officiating for us, with a smile that spread from ear to ear.

He was wearing a black tux with a silver vest. His top two buttons were undone just the way I would have wanted him, no bow tie or anything that would have made him uncomfortable. We were ourselves, and even on our wedding day we were going to be who we always were. His eyes met mine and I gave him a smile as I tried to keep the tears at bay. He was breathtaking and I had a hard time looking at anyone but him.

Everyone's heads turned as we got near, the clopping of the horses hooves on the cobblestone letting them know of our arrival. I could hear the violinist playing, and the carriage came to a stop in front of the trail of white rose pedals that had been laid for the center isle.

Jasper got out first and held his hand for me while giving me a wink. I took it and stepped down thanking the high heavens that I didn't fall. I adjusted my dress and grabbed my bouquet of white roses and clasped my arm in his, excited to meet my groom.

"Are you ready to become Mrs. Cullen?" He whispered in my ear. I nodded unable to say anything more. I was ready. With everything I had, I was ready to stand beside Edward's side for the rest of our lives.

As we walked down the isle, I thought of Charlie and Mama and how much I felt them with me today. They were all around me. Just like I knew they would be.

Charlie would have said something like 'you look good kiddo', and Mama would have been ogling Edward saying that I 'sure know how to pick'em.'

I thought about our baby Anthony and rubbed his name on my inner wrist telling him his mama and daddy were thinking of him today and that he would be brought with us into our new lives as we joined ourselves as husband and wife. I shed a single tear for him, then wiped it away quickly not wanting to make a scene.

Carlisle was holding Esme who was sobbing silently as I walked past them and held my hand out for her to grab giving it a small squeeze before letting go and stopping in front of Edward.

My Edward.

This was when Jasper hugged me and gave me a kiss on the cheek, telling me how proud he was of me. He gave my hand to Edward with a head nod. Edward nodded back as he took my hand, and in an unheard thought, Jasper was telling Edward to take care of me, which Edward responded by saying 'with all that I have'.

Poor Edward couldn't help himself and kissed me on the cheek as soon as he had my hand making me grin from ear to ear. Everyone giggled and the judge called the ceremony to order.

"You look utterly astonishing, my beautiful Bella." Edward raised my hand to his lips, placing a soft kiss over my knuckles as he stared into my eyes. I could only smile in response as my words had completely left me.

When the judge said "Who gives this woman to this man?" Emmett, Rose, Alice and Jasper all stood up and said 'we do'. Not only was Jasper giving me to Edward in place of my father, so was the rest of our little family. I had never felt so much love for a group of people in all my life.

We lit the unity candle bringing us together as one flame.

We also lit 3 more candles, one for Charlie, Mama and Anthony and brought their flames together with our own. Edward and I took a moment to gather our thoughts and I seen him rubbing his tattoo just like I had been doing.

It was time for our vows, and as we faced each other and held hands Edward said the most beautiful words that melted me, and barely left me standing.

"I take you B, to be my wife, from this day forward, through good and bad, for richer or for poorer, but hopefully just through the richer part. I promise to be faithful to you and our family. I promise to be your lover, your best friend, your husband, and the father of our children. I love you B with all that I am. I promise to make you breakfast in bed, clean up my cereal bowls in the sink, and to take out the garbage on a regular basis. I also promise to play the piano for you at least three times a week just to see you smile. I promise to love and cherish you like the Angel you are. You're mine for life B as I am yours."

It was my time to speak, and after I composed myself enough to speak, my words flowed freely.

"I take you E, to be my husband, from this day forward through good and bad. And I'm not gonna say through richer or poorer, because I'm hoping that the later doesn't occur, but if it does, then we'll make it through that too. I promise to love you with everything that I have until I take my last breath. I promise to be your wife, your lover, your best friend and to be the best mother I can be to our future family. You are my life E, my green eyed angel. And I vow myself to you for eternity. You're mine for life as I am yours."

We exchanged rings and had Emmett, Rosalie, Alice and Jasper come up and put their hands on us to bless the rings that bound us together. We figured since they were all giving me away to Edward, they were going to bless the rings as well.

After the exchange of rings, Edward led me to sit in a chair in front of everyone. He kissed my hand and whispered in my ear as I stared at him with a confused look upon my face.

"My gift to you my beautiful Angel." Then he kissed my cheek and took a seat on a stool in front of me. Jasper sat beside him with his guitar in hand.

Jasper started playing and my eyes met Edwards who were staring intently at my own. He began to sing, all the while still holding my hand, rubbing across my knuckles.

Time, is going by, so much faster than I,
And I'm starting to regret not spending all of it with you.
Now I'm, wondering why, I've kept this bottled inside,
So I'm starting to regret not telling all of it to you.
So if I haven't yet, I've gotta let you know...

My eyes were tearing up so badly I was having a hard time watching as his beautiful lips moved and sang the sweetest words to my soul.

You're Never gonna be alone!
From this moment on, if you ever feel like letting go,
I won't let you fall...
You're never gonna be alone!
I'll hold you 'til the hurt is gone.

And now, as long as I can, I'm holding on with both hands,
'Coz forever I believe that there's nothing I could need but you,
So if I haven't yet, I've gotta let you know...

Never gonna be alone!
From this moment on, if you ever feel like letting go,
I won't let you fall.
When all hope is gone, I know that you can carry on.
We're gonna see the world out,
I'll hold you 'til the hurt is gone.

Edward's grip on my hand loosened as he leaned forward and knelt down in front of my chair, placing his hands on my hips and holding me to him as he closed his eyes and continued on. No one else existed in that moment, not his parents or our family or even the swans that were swimming to the side of us. All I could see was Edward; all I could feel was Edward.

Ooooh!
You've gotta live every single day,
Like it's the only one, what if tomorrow never comes?
Don't let it slip away,
Could be our only one, you know it's only just begun.
Every single day,
Maybe our only one, what if tomorrow never comes?
Tomorrow never comes...

Time, is going by, so much faster than I,
And I'm starting to regret not telling all of this to you.
So if I haven't yet, I've gotta let you know...

As he sang the last part to me, we leaned our heads together and his voice became softer. I heard a few 'awes' from people around us and Edward sang his heart and soul to me. His voice was my world.

I'm gonna be there always,
I won't be missing one more day,
I'm gonna be there always,
I won't be missing one more day.

By the time the song came to a close, I was a blubbering baby and wrapped my arms tightly around his neck as he held me to him. I didn't care that everyone was watching us, or that the judge was clearing his throat wanting us to move on. We held each other like that for several moments, as I thanked him for giving me the best gift of all. Himself.

I was able to compose myself yet again and looked up to see the tearful eyes of Alice, Rose and Esme staring back at me knowing exactly how I felt, and knowing what an amazing man that stood beside me.

I gave Jasper a hug and quick kiss before we made our way back in front of the judge, hand in hand.

The ceremony proceeded after a few jokes from the judge, trying to break the emotional atmosphere.

Then, he finally said the magic words Edward had been waiting to hear and pulled me in for a long and passionate kiss. His lips were on mine as we kissed softly, slowly, feeling one another for the first time as husband and wife. Edward's hands were on my bare lower back holding me to him as Emmett and Alex whistled for us. Everyone stood and clapped, but Edward wasn't ready to release my lips just yet, and I couldn't blame him. I never wanted his touch to leave my body again.

Eventually, we broke apart, and I heard Rose yell out 'thank God', rolling her eyes at us, all the while smiling away with her tear-filled eyes, clapping loudly.

We made our way down to the carriage, Edward lifted me up, holding me mid air as he kissed me again, flashes going off left and right, then set me down and took his place beside me. We left and took a ride through the park, as I pulled Edward in for another kiss, not worrying about everyone watching. It was just Edward and I in that moment.

"Mr. Cullen, you need to love your wife and lavish her with kisses." I moaned in between sucking on his neck and nibbling on his ear as his hand started to find the hem of my dress, and I slapped it away.

"Mrs. Cullen, you need to respect you husband and let him touch you." Edward's hands rested on my shoulders and started moving down my bare arms, causing goose bumps to form from his touch. I wanted nothing more than to consummate the marriage then and there, but we were in the middle of a park with several tourists clapping and cheering at us. We were definitely not alone.

We did the usual pictures with the two of us, and of the entire group and us before making our way to the ballroom at the hotel, where we were introduced for the first time as 'Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen.' The room was full of Carlisle and Esme's colleagues, our friends and family. I had never felt so much love ever in my life, even though I didn't know half of the people. Edward smiled and nodded at many of them, making me feel more comfortable as we went.

Our first dance was 'Wonderful Tonight' by Eric Clapton, which Edward sang the entire song in my ear as I danced in his arms, head on his chest feeling the vibrations from his voice. Jasper danced with me for the father daughter dance, and I wish I could say his singing was as good as Edward's, but apparently after we left the ceremony, the flasks were pulled out and Jasper, Emmett and Alex had finished off several bottles of whiskey already.

My bouquet landed in Alice's hands, which I didn't plan at all, but I think she pushed some poor 10 year old out of the way, and the garter was flung at Jasper's head. We had discussed the garter toss ahead of time and it was decided that Edward would just pull it out quickly not making a show, but that's not what happened. The guys made Edward put his hands behind his back and fish it out with his teeth. I had to remind myself that many people surrounded us as his head went under my dress and my legs spread apart on their own accord. Edward decided to make a pit stop first and I felt his tongue on my thong-covered pussy as he licked up and down my slit. I jumped a bit off my chair, catching Esme's eye watching me carefully with a smirk on her face.

For being on baby duty, she looked like she was enjoying the champagne.

Edward finally got to the garter and started to slowly pull it down my leg as his teeth grazed my inner thigh, making my stomach swirl in pleasure.

Dinner was amazing and I was glad that I hadn't drunk so much that I couldn't taste it. I would definitely need food in my stomach for later on.

Alice gave the first speech of the night that brought us all to tears and laughs. You never knew what was going to come out of her little mouth and we had to brace ourselves for the worst.

"Hello to everyone. If you don't know me, I truly feel sorry for you. But seriously, I'm Alice Cullen, Edwards little sister. And the lady sitting next to my big brother is my new sister Bella. But I've always thought of her as a sister, its just permanent now." Alice gave me a wink, causing Edward to run his hand through his hair, anticipating what else she was going to come up with. This wasn't all of the Alice we knew and loved. "Edward and Bella have been together for about a year now, and I can't say that it has been the easiest year for either of them, but when it comes to love, when is life ever easy? Bella brings out the best in my brother. She is loving and caring and a dare devil that is willing to do anything just to try it. Hint hint...And then there's Edward, who at times can be a little over bearing but underneath all those piercings and ink, is the warmest loving brother I could have asked for." Emmett yelled out 'what about me?' " And you too Emm." A loud 'thank you' was yelled back. "Both of you are everything a little sister could ever ask for. I love you with all my heart, and I can speak for everyone when I say, welcome to the family officially Bella."

Emmett felt the need to go next, and I almost wished he wouldn't have.

"Bella Barbie and my little bro Eddie, what can I say about the two of you? Oh yeah, congrats and all that jazz yada yada yada, but thank the Lord and all the high heavens you finally did it. We all knew that the two of you were meant to be from the first night you laid eyes on each other at the bar. Yup, we knew back then. And now we sit here today, celebrating your marriage. I don't know if this is gonna stop all your late night runs to the back room, I can only hope, but either way I'm happy for you both. I love you Bella Barbie. You've been the second sister I always wanted and you've managed to tame this wild fuc.... I mean sucker here, and you have all of our sincerest gratitude for that. Enjoy tonight, cuz you'll never get it back. Congrats!" Emmett held his glass up and we all toasted.

Rose only rolled her eyes at her husband as she took care of Emma and opted not to say anything. We both knew how she felt about us.

Alex told a few stories of Edwards wild days, which had Emmett rolling, and Edward blushing profusely, all the while Carlisle and Esme were cracking up shaking their heads.

Carlisle and Esme shared a few words welcoming me to the family and we thanked them for their kindness of the reception.

Jasper was last to speak and I leaned into Edwards chest knowing that his words were going to be the hardest.

He stood in front of us with the microphone in his hand as he twirled the cord nervously.

"Bell, Edward. Thank you for letting us all be a part of your special day. I did the honor of walking Bell down the isle today in place of Charlie. Bell, Charlie was with us today, weather we could see him or not. I felt him and I know you did too. He would have been so proud of you sweetheart. He probably would have tried to cover you with his jacket or something like he used to before he passed away, trying to hide your beautiful body. But he would have been so proud of the woman you have become and the man you have chosen to share your life with. I feel privileged to have walked side by side with you for most of your life, and I have to admit, I kinda feel like a proud papa giving his little girl away today. I love you Bell, and I love you to Edward. Brothers for life right? My Mama always told me to watch over Bell and take care of her, and today I pass this responsibility off to my brother Edward. She's yours man. Take care of her for me, and Charlie and my Mama. Cuz if you don't, you still have to answer to me. You might be my boss, but I could so take you." That made Edward smile, and I swear I heard him mutter 'In your dreams, Whitlock'. "To the bride and groom, may you never go to sleep fighting, and if that were to occur, may your walls thump until the neighbors yell. Cheers!"

Everyone was laughing again, as the closing statement mortified Edward and me. Of course someone had to say something about how loud I was. I should have known even on my wedding day I wouldn't be able to get away from that.

I chose not to speak knowing that I would've never made it through. So Edward stood and spoke for us as I stood by his side, with his hand wrapped around my waist.

"Bella and I would like to thank everyone for sharing this day with us. My wife," He looked down at me and gave me a quick kiss. "wanted me to speak knowing that she would have a hard time after all those speeches from our beloved friends and family. Thank you mom and dad for this beautiful party, it's more than we could have ever asked for. And thank you to Rose, Emmett, Alice and Alex for standing with us today as we pledged ourselves to one another. And Jasper, thank you for giving me my lovely wife. Your role was most important today. And I make this promise to you now, that I will always take care of our girl from now until eternity." Edward brought his eyes back to me and we were alone in the room, just the two of us. "I love you B, and I can't tell you how excited I am that you are finally my wife. My life. You always have been everything to me, and now its official. Legal as Emmett would like to call it." Emmett yelled something, and I heard Rose hit him. "I can't wait to see what the future has in store for us." Edward looked back out at everyone as he took a deep breath. "I want to make a special toast to those who couldn't be with us tonight. To Mama and Charlie, thank you for raising the most beautiful girl that I am now fortunate enough to call my wife. I will forever be in your debt. And to our son Anthony." He stopped for a second clearing his throat, he was just as choked up as I was. "Your mama and I love you so much little man. Hope that you are having fun up there with the Angels and keeping a place open for us for when we someday can join you. We think about you often and keep you with us always." I wiped tears away and rubbed my tattoo, as did Edward. He looked at me for a second as he composed himself once more, then gave me a quick kiss. "Cheers to our new life together!"

Every one clinked their glasses and Edward dipped me in for a sweet kiss. Emmett of course was making catcalls along with the rest of our friends. Lets just say that the champagne was flowing freely.

The dinner concluded, and the dance began. The guys had been drinking out of their flasks for quite some time and were getting tanked pretty fast. I made my rounds and danced with as many people as I could before I made my way back to Edward. He had lost the jacket and vest, and his shirt was pulled out from his pants.

All I wanted to do was ravish him here not caring who was watching, but I remembered what Mama always told me. Good things come to those who wait.

So I waited, hoping her words would pay off.

At the end of the night, most of our guests had gone home except for a few stragglers here and there. Carlisle and Esme left with Emma Rose taking her back to their hotel room so that Emmett and Rose could enjoy the rest of their night with us.

Edward grabbed a bottle of champagne and glasses and filled on for each of us. As we stood in a circle listening to Oasis sing Wonderwall in the background, I looked around at my family. My husband to my side, along with Alice, Jasper, Rose and Emmett.

This chapter was coming to a close now, but a new one was starting. Just like it always does.

A year ago, I was touring the country with my best friend before we moved to the city. It was the best move I could have ever imagined. There I met my husband and my family.

I will never forget anything that happened this year. And hope to share our story with our future kids. All the good and the bad brought us to where we were today. A baby, an engagement and a wedding later, this chapter in our lives has come to a close.

I would never want to relive some of the events that I went through, but realized that we may not be here today if some of those didn't happen.

I reached back and touched my tattoo on my neck, remembering who I was today, and who I wasn't ever going to be again.

I was strong and powerful, and never again would I let those in my past haunt another one of my dreams or memories. That was a closed chapter in my life that I wouldn't revisit again.

With Edward's arm around my waist, me leaning into his side, we all raised our glasses as I said the only thing that could be said in that moment. "To the next chapter in our lives. Cheers!"

"Cheers!" Was heard from around the circle as our glasses clinked together, Edward and I kissed as he pulled me in to his chest. I faintly remember Emmett yelling 'Get a room!'

So, that's exactly what we did.

A/N: Tears. There you have it. The last official chapter to 'Never Again.' I heard 'Never Gonna Be Alone' by Nickelback, back in August and it became the inspiration to this story. I have had that song in my head all these months as I typed page upon page of Edward and Bella's journey. Every time I heard it on the radio, in the car, washing dishes, or playing with the cat, I thought about how I could get this story out in the best possible way.

'Wonderful Tonight' was my husband and mines first dance at our wedding so I had to include it. Just imagine Edward singing that in your ear, pressed up against his chest. It's a nice thought if I do say so myself.

The lines where Bella says Edward needs to 'love' her, Edward says she needs to 'respect' him come from the most horrible book in the entire world that was given to us as a wedding present, basically indicating that in an ideal marriage, the man is supposed to love the wife, and the woman is supposed to respect the man by having sex whenever he wants it in order to have a happy and Christian marriage. I am a Catholic and have strong beliefs, but have a hard time thinking that sex should be on a mans terms whenever he wants it, and that's that. So that said, it has been a long running joke between my husband and I that we need to love/respect one another. Anyways, that is me rambling.

NOW, I HAVE AN IMPORTANT QUESTION! Good, that got you attention. Does anyone want to see what happens on their wedding night? Maybe a little smutty lemony goodness? If I get enough of a response for it, then you'll get an extra little delight in the next few days. So, really, just push the review button and tell me how much you want to see Edward and Bella go at it one more time. If not, then you're just gonna have to use your imagination and live with the Epilogue. Your choice.

If you are reading 'Give and Take', please note that I have been putting all my spare time into finishing up this lovely story and have taken a small break, but a new chapter should be up very soon. In the words of Mama, good things come to those who wait.

This is the longest note I have ever written, and I think I'm done now.

The biggest thank you goes out to everyone who's gone with me on this journey. It's been fun kiddies.

Let me know if you want the smutty wedding night, otherwise, we'll see you at the Epilogue which will be posted in about a week or so.

Reviewers get a teaser of what the wedding night smut could be like!