*A/N: Thanks to my lovely beta and awbffe NessiesMomma for beta reading.*

*Disclaimer: I do not own twilight or its characters, SM does. I do however want Edward Cullen to spend eternity in my bedroom ;]*

*The song played during their wedding dance belongs to Michael Buble and all rights go to him.*


The hooded figures stalked towards me and Edward seemed relentless in his hold on me. I couldn't see the figures faces much like the times before, but that didn't stop the creeping fear that took hold on my traitorous body. I knew they couldn't be trusted and that they had power I didn't yet know of. How else could they be the royal family of Vampires? Vampires who were fearful enough.

I was weak. My human half was causing the destruction around me. My family lay dead and all that was left was my life. Mine and Edward's. Our lives were bound. Kill one and the other would be sure to follow. This couldn't be it. My happiness couldn't end now.

The figures lifted their heads and I saw murderous vivid red eyes as their cackling laughter resonated in my ear.

"Bella!" a voice called. "Bella!"

That sounded like Alice. But Alice lay at my feet.

"Bella!"

Darkness swam around me as the figures stepped closer. I felt cold hands grip my shoulders and shake.

My eyes opened with a jolt. In front of me sat Alice, her hands gripping my shoulders and worry etched into her usually cheerful features. My breathing was ragged as I tried to calm down. The dream was so real. I thought for sure my life was over. It had been the tenth time the dream snuck into my head.

Alice came in at some point during the night stating that Edward told her the coolness of her body would help. That her arms wrapped around my figure would remind my body of Edward. Of his strength. Of his undying devotion to me. It helped for awhile but the dreams were as unrelenting as Edward's hold on me.

"Bella, you were screaming. Are you alright?"

I took one deep breath. "Yeah. Bad dreams."

"Everything is going to be fine. No worries, okay?" She nodded reassuringly. I wish I could be as optimistic as Alice. "Plus, today's your wedding day."

A small smile took over my face as I chewed on my bottom lip. "Vegas still off the table?"

"Yes." She stared at me—her eyes into slits.

"I'm just kidding, Alice."

She smiled. "Let's get you showered and dressed. The decorations are all done. Your family should be here any minute. Jasper is picking up the Denali coven. Billy and the pack are on their way. You're the only one running behind."

Billy, seen as the tribal chief for the Quileute's, was to marry me and Edward. It seemed only right since we couldn't exactly let an ordinary human minister conduct the service. For something as unique and magical as mine and Edward's love we needed the binding of a magical tribal elder.

"Okay. Okay."

I got out of the bed and went straight to the shower. Immediately, visions of Edward pressing me against the glass filled my mind. I couldn't wait till the moment where I was completely full of him. Where his essence enveloped me and brought me home. Before I knew it, my body was so tightly wound and in need of release, that I found the presence of the shower head against my aching core a necessity.

When I finished in the shower, in both ways, I wrapped my body in a towel just as Alice knocked on the door.

"Decent?"

I looked myself over in the mirror. My cheeks were flushed from my recent release and I had a glow about me, but since I was already running late I called for Alice to come in.

She walked into the room, a knowing smile on her face, and immediately went to work blow drying my hair. When she finished, Rose stepped in and began curling the various sections of hair as Alice has ordered. Alice stood in front of me applying make-up to my ordinary features.

Both the girls were dressed in pale green dresses that stopped just above their knee. A cream ribbon wrapped around their waist and tied in the back. Alice's hair was flattened straight—foregoing her usually spiky do—and Rose's hair was piled on top her head with curled pieces falling down. They both looked exquisite.

Alice was having my hair completely curled in cascading tendrils with some of my hair being pulled back from my face. When Rose finished they both began inserting flowers in various places in my hair and then inserted the veil.

My nerves were taking over. The closer we got to the wedding, the closer the impending arrival of the Volturi. I needed to somehow get Charlie to La Push without giving away my worry for him. I worried mostly for Edward and Alice. They were who would be seen as trophies for the Volturi, prizes, because of their gifts. I didn't know what the lure of a vampire hybrid would be but apparently they wanted one bad enough that the entire Royal family was on their way.

"Calm down, Bella." Alice whispered. "You're shaking."

"Sorry."

She took my face in her hands. "Is this wedding jitters or our visit afterwards."

"Afterwards." My eyes casted downwards.

"We're capable of handling ourselves. Don't go being a martyr."

I nodded, not wanting to discuss it any further. Alice couldn't know that I couldn't be the reason for the end of the Cullen's.

If Alice saw past what I was giving, she didn't let me know. Instead she helped me stand as Esme walked in carrying my dress. The three of them helped me get into the lace contraption and squealed in joy.

"You look beautiful, Bella." Esme breathed as Alice and Rose nodded in agreement.

Alice walked over and brought me towards the full length mirror in my bedroom. "Edward would kill me if I didn't make sure you saw yourself."

I caught my reflection. My skin was cream and roses, my eyes were huge with excitement and framed with thick lashes. The narrow sheath of the shimmering white dress flared out subtly at the train making my body look elegant and graceful.

A deep gruff throat clearing could be heard from the doorway. I looked up to see my father looking dashing in a tux. "Bells, honey, you look beautiful. I've never seen a more beautiful looking bride."

"Thanks, Dad."

"I have a little something for you." He looked in his jacket pocket. My father then held out a small white box and lifted the lid as he handed it to me. "They were your mothers." In the box were two silver hair combs with dark blue sapphires clustered into intricate floral shapes atop the teeth.

My throat got thick as I went to thank him. "Thank you, Dad."

He opened his arms for me and I ran into them much like how I had as a child. He held me close to his body as he breathed me in. "You'll always be my little girl. Even if it's more literal now."

"You did a good job with me, Dad. I couldn't have asked for a better father."

He smiled as he released me. Alice stepped over and picked up the combs and slid them into my hair. She then stepped over to Rose who held two frothy white bouquets and the small of roses, orange blossom and freesia enveloped me. Pachelbel's Canon in D Minor began playing downstairs.

Charlie held out his arm for me and I took it. Rose and Esme made their way downstairs each kissing me on the cheek before heading to the Cullen's living room.

"Count to five and follow me." Alice whispered as he gracefully stepped down the stairs.

I began counting in my head. 1…2…3…4…5. I looked at Charlie and we both began our descent down the stairs. I felt blood flood my cheeks as we landed on the flat ground of the Cullen living room. My eyes searched for Edward. White blossoms hung in garlands from everything in the room, dripping with long lines of white ribbon. The chairs were covered in satin and there, under an arch covered with flowers, stood Edward.

His face filled my vision and mind. Nothing else in the room mattered. As our eyes met his face broke into the most breathtaking smile of exultation. The second I saw it, I knew this was right. Marrying Edward would be the best decision I ever made. It was only the pressure of Charlie's hand on mine that kept me from sprinting into his arms and telling Billy to skip ahead to the "we now pronounce you husband and wife" bit.

We reached the end of the aisle and Edward held out his hand as Charlie placed mine in his. Edward and I couldn't take our eyes of each other as Charlie whispered in a deep gruff to Edward.

"Take care of my baby, Edward."

Edward nodded, his eyes trained on me. "You don't have to worry about that, Charlie."

"Didn't think I had to."

Charlie released our joined hands and went to sit by Sue, Seth, Leah, and Jake. I'm sure the rest of the pack was behind them. I sensed the presence of others but all that mattered was the man standing in front of me.

I heard Billy as he welcomed everyone and stated some phrases in Quileute. He spoke of true love and overcoming obstacles and how Edward waited a century for me. Billy spoke of how our love had got him over his prejudices. He went into our vows and I couldn't help the smile that matched Edward's as he began the binding words.

"I do." I breathed with love and sincerity.

When it was his turn the words rand out clear and true, "I do."

The room erupted into laughter with Edward's truth. Billy proclaimed us man and wife as Edward's hands reached up to cradle my face. His head bent towards mine and I threw my arms-bouquet and all- around his neck. Our kiss was filled with adoration and passion. We completely forgot the crowd waiting for us. I vaguely heard the applause and the snapping of pictures as I moaned into Edward's mouth. I was finally with Edward, forever.

We pulled back just as the crowd erupted into laughter. He turned us towards our friends and family as we were attacked by our loved ones. My attention remained solely focused on Edward's hand clutched tightly around my own.

"Congrats, Bells." Jake cheered as he hugged me.

"Thank you, Jake."

He kissed my cheek and held there for a moment. "I'm so glad you're happy."

"You'll be next." I gestured with my head toward Leah who stood chatting animatedly with Esme and Sue. I don't remember ever seeing her this social. It had everything to do with Jake. I looked over at my own source of happiness, Edward, as he was congratulated toward who had to be the Denali sisters.

"I'll always love you, Bells. I hope you know that."

I smiled. "I do. It's the same for you but neither of us could compete."

He nodded and smiled before walking to go stand by Leah. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him as she giggled. The ache in my chest seared along the edges but I ignored the pain and squeezed Edward's hand.

He smiled in my direction. "Love, this is Tanya, Kate, and Irina. They're from Denali."

"Pleasure to meet you."

They all smiled. The three of them were gorgeous all striking blondes with perfect features. A trait I was noticing more and more among vampires. They congratulated me and wished us luck. We small talked and they told me tales of how they met the Cullen's and their newest house guest Eleazar and Carmen.

After the greetings the wedding party flowed into the reception smoothly- thanks to the planning of Esme and Alice. The sun set behind the trees and the lights placed in those trees glimmered as Edward led me through the glass back door towards even more flowers. The scene created an airy tent over the dance floor and our small crowd spread out underneath the soft shine of lights.

The music started and Edward pulled me tight into his arms for our first dance. We twirled together under the twinkling lights and flashes from the cameras.

I can hear her heart beat for a thousand miles
And the heavens open every time she smiles
And when I come to her that's where I belong
Yet I'm running to her like a rivers song

"Enjoying the party, Mrs. Cullen?" he whispered in my ear.

"I love hearing you call me that," I laughed.

She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love
She give me love, love, love, love, crazy love

She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low down
And when I come to her when the sun goes down
Take away my trouble, take away my grief
Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief

He leaned down to kiss me while we danced and the cameras flashed even more.

Yes I need her in the daytime
Yes I need her in the night
Yes I want to throw my arms around her
Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight

And when I'm returning from so far away
She gives me some sweet lovin brighten up my day
Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole
Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul

"You are utterly indecent — no one should look so tempting, it's not fair," Edward sighed. "You are utterly, heartbreakingly beautiful tonight."

The music changed and Charlie tapped Edwards shoulder. We danced safely moving from side to side while Edward and Esme danced around us. The beauty of Edward and Esme dancing made me and my father pale in comparison. But we didn't care. We wouldn't have many moments like this.

"Dad, where are you going after the party?" I asked.

"Billy invited Sue and me over. I'm sure so that Leah can come over for Jacob." He chuckled.

I nodded. "You should go. Have fun."

"I will, Bells."

Now that I didn't have to worry about my father, my body relaxed slightly. It didn't fully erase my fear of the upcoming arrival but it let me focus on the rest of the evening. After my dance with Charlie, I returned to Edward's arms.

I got my chance to dance with practically everyone there. Including Seth, who I missed terribly. He'd been so busy with pack duty that I practically never spoke to him. He kissed my cheek after our dance and went to sit with his brothers.


When the party ended we said our goodbyes. Edward never released my hand, causing many awkward half hugs, but I wasn't complaining. I needed his touch to calm me and make sure we got our family out safely.

All that was left was the Cullen's and the Denali coven. Carlisle was speaking with them in hushed tones. Edward leaned over and whispered in my ear, "He's explaining to them the issue we have coming."

"What are they saying?"

"They wish to stay and help us except for Tanya and Irina. They don't want anymore attention from the Volturi since what happened with their mother."

I furrowed my brow. "Their mother?"

"Yeah, it's a long story that I'll tell you sometime but basically Tanya and her sisters are lucky to still be standing here. The Volturi pardoned them for not knowing what was going on with their mother."

"Oh."

I looked on as Carlisle talked. He held such a presence that I could see why the Cullen's looked to him for guidance. Yeah, Edward could read minds and Alice saw the future but only Carlisle had the years of experience to be looked towards as the planner. It was the reason why Carmen, Eleazar and Kate wished to help us.

"Alice," Edward asked.

"Twenty minutes." She breathed.

They were going to be here in twenty minutes? My breathing sped up and Edward rubbed my arms soothingly. My hand went up and pulled the veil from its spot in my hair and Edward began pulling out various flowers. He gently pulled out my mothers hairpins and placed them in my hand.

"Can I put these back in the box?"

He nodded. "I'll come with you."

We walked together up to my room and I placed the hairpins back into the box they came in. When I turned, Edward held out his arms for me and I ran to them like my life depended on it. Tearless sobs broke through me as Edward breathed reassurances into my hair.

As I pulled back, he removed his tie and jacket and I removed my shoes. His white button-up shirt clung to his perfectly sculpted body. He eyed me questioningly and I just shook it off and walked to him pressing my lips firmly to his. His kiss was urgent and never-ending. His hands held my body tightly to his as he grunted into my mouth claimed mine again and again.

"I love you Isabella Swan." He breathed against my lips.

"Cullen. Isabella Cullen." I smiled. "And I love you, too."

He hugged me tightly. "We should go back downstairs."

"Yeah."

He took my hand in his and we raced back downstairs. My family was in tight ranks. A straight impenetrable line. Edward took his place at the front, beside Carlisle, and pulled me behind him.

They all looked towards the north and I looked after them with squinted eyes. While my eyesight was better than normal humans it wasn't nearly as good as a vampire. I looked on just as seven cloaked vampires stepped out into the clearing.


A/N: I'm aware I promised the answer to the last chapter questioned would be answered in this chapter but Bella and Edward kind of wanted to enjoy their wedding. Can you blame them?