Sorry for the wait, I am experiencing some serious writer's bloc on this story! I had my direction set, but I am now double guessing it! Sorry! Anyways I am going to start writing shorter chapters because it takes too much time to write 3000 words plus per chapter. They will probably be around the length of the beginning chapters, between 1500-2500 words. Sorry about that! I am going to try to wrap the story up in the next couple of chapters and finish, I don't want to drag it on too long, plus I have my other story as well. If you haven't already check it out – it's called Dark Sunshine! Go to my profile for details! Anyways here, after hours of sitting at my computer scratching my head, is Chapter 18.

Chapter 18

Bella's POV

We walked to the beach hand in hand, sneaking glances at each other. I couldn't keep the smile from my face for long. I was so happy. Everything was perfect. Paul led me to my dad, who glanced at my hand and back up at my face. Tears filled his eyes as he smiled at me.

I let go of Paul and launched myself into my father's embrace.

"I'm happy for you, Bells." He whispered in my ear, holding me in place.

"Thanks daddy. I love you. Always." I felt him nod and swear I heard a sniffle, but he did not respond, just held me closer. After a while he pulled back and smiled at me, letting me go to give a 'man hug' to Paul. The sight made me smile. Dad had never liked Edward the way he liked Paul. I was thankful they got along so well.

"So, what are we missing?" Embry asked, moving forward to throw his arm over my shoulder. Paul gave him a mock growl and everyone laughed. I reached up to swat his arm away but he caught it before I could. "What's this?" He glanced at the ring on my wedding finger and let out a low whistle.

"Paul, man, you didn't cheap out, did you?" His voice was admiring and a little wistful. Paul just shrugged, pulling me into his chest. By now everyone else had come to see what was going on and was crowding around us. Quil, Sam, Jared, even though he already knew, and Seth all gave me hugs before I ended back up by Paul again. He leant down to kiss my forehead before Kim and Emily, quite forcefully I might add, dragged me further away so we could talk.

I couldn't wait until Leah and Claire could be here, but Jake and Quil still needed to tell them.

"Sooooo?" Emily asked, well demanded.

"What?" I asked sweetly, earning a glare.

"Don't you what me...details!" I was about to answer when I saw three more people arrive. I hurried over and found myself in a pair of strong, cold arms.

"Hey Bella!" Emmett boomed in my ear.

"Hey!" I giggled as he put be down. Jasper hugged me too, not quite as enthusiastically, and grinned at me. Rose moved to hug me but froze. I looked at her curiously and she smirked at me, picking up my left hand.

"Wow." Was all she said before she too hugged me, giving me a small pack on the cheek. Em and Jas must have seen her pick up my hand because as soon as I was out of her grip Jas had my hand in his.

"Wow is right, Rose." He drawled, glancing at me before settling his gaze on Paul, who was now at my side.

"Congratulations. She's happy with you." Paul nodded, and shook his hand. The bonfire went without a hitch. Everyone loved the Whitlocks and accepted them fully, much to my relief. Charlie and Emmett had many lively conversations about sports while Jasper talked to the elders about the wolves histories and imprinting, which he said was amazing to feel.

Rosalie had settled herself with the girls and me, quickly becoming a member of our 'club'. Kim adored her and Emily liked her too, and soon got over her 'vampireness'. We talked for hours until the elders said it was time to wrap it up. Jas, Em and Rose were going back to Forks to the hotel they were staying in and I got up to go with Paul when I felt someone grab my arm.

I turned to see Jake. We hadn't talked much lately. I missed him, but I didn't know how to approach him. I regretted ever letting our friendship slip the way it had.

"Can I talk to you for a sec Bella?" He asked hesitantly. I nodded, glancing at Paul, before I followed Jake to a log by the dying fire.

"I wanted to start off with saying I'm sorry. For everything I said and did. I was wrong." Jake said in a rush. I looked at him and chose my words carefully.

"I forgive you, but I don't fully understand."

"I know. And I am going to put everything in the table tonight. I need us to be friends again, I miss you Bells." My eyes teared up as I responded.

"I've missed you too." I took his hand a squeezed.

"I reacted the way I did because I loved you. I still do, but not like I did before. I see now that you are my sister. I actually find it weird that I loved you as more, you know?" I smiled slightly. "Anyways after I imprinted and started hanging out with Leah it really made me think off all the crap I put you and Paul through, and I'm sorry for that."

"It's okay Jake. And congratulations on imprinting. I'm happy for you; I can't wait to meet her." Jake nodded, looking relieved.

"So friends? Without any awkwardness?" He asked. I grinned and nodded.

"Friends." His smile was radiant as he picked me up for a hug. I hugged him back, kissing his cheek before stepping away.

"As much as I would love to spend time with you I need to go. Paul's waiting. See you later!" I walked to where Paul had parked the car and was not surprised to see him there. He picked me up and kissed me soundly before helping me in the car.

Dad was letting me stay with Paul since he was still going a little crazy with the whole Edward thing. "Paul?" I asked before he had put the car in drive. He looked over at me and raised a brow.

"Hmmm?" He asked, looking serious. I took his hand and pulled him closer so I could kiss him.

It started off gentle and sweet but that was not what I wanted right now. I scooted over so I was closer to him and deepened the kiss. Paul got the message and started kissing me roughly, grabbing my hips and pulling me onto his lap.

I tore my mouth away from his to catch my breath before I went down on his neck, sucking and biting lightly. I could feel Paul's rumbling growl against my chest and I felt myself become wet. Paul froze for a second before he looked me in the eye with a wicked glint in his eyes.

"You really do like that, don't you?" he growled out, his warm breath hitting me ear. I shuddered and nodded.

His hands moved from my hips to my ass where he squeezed roughly. I moaned, shifting my hips against his hardening length.

"Bella." He warned, his voice low and dangerous. It excited me, and the tone in his voice made me ache for him. I shifted again before he snarled out. The look in his eyes was primal, animal even. His eyes were wide and dilated; his lips were pulled back in a growl. I loved it.

I was going to shift again, to see the reaction, when he caught my hips. He easily lifted me off his and put me in my seat. I looked at him confused but he smirked, putting the car in drive and speeding to his house.

Once we got there, in record time I might add, he got me out of the car and pulled me into the door. As soon as it closed behind us he had me pinned to it, reaching around me to lock it. I groaned, waiting for some type of contact.

"Mine!" Paul snarled, nuzzling into my neck. I don't know what had brought this on, but I was thankful for it. I wanted to push him, so I replied.

"Hmmm, I don't know. Maybe I should leave." I ducked under his arm and headed for the back door. I got about a step and a half before I was crushed back into Paul's hard chest.

"I don't think so, little girl." He snarled, his grip tight on my hips. I smirked a little, wiggling my ass.

"Don't think so? I can leave if I want. I was thinking of visiting Mike later on." As soon as the words were out of my mouth Paul snarled, low and vicious, and bit my mark roughly. The feeling made me gasp as the pleasure shot through me.

"You are mine, Isabella." He said as he picked me up and ran upstairs. I was dripping wet, and every time I moved, trying to release the pressure building, it just got worse. In a blink of an eye Paul had his shirt off, and I was once again backed into a wall with Paul's long hard body boxing me in.

"You're a tease, you know that?" He asked. "You make me insane with desire and yet you decide to hang out with the girls, leaving me with my plans. Now, my Bella, you have to face the music."

I groaned as he palmed my breasts, squeezing lightly, before removing his hands. He took off my shirt, bra and jeans leaving me in white lace boy cut panties and nothing else. He growled as his hand moved to cup my mound, feeling me leak through my panties.

"Such a bad girl, enjoying teasing me." He whispered huskily in my ear. I swallowed, not sure how to answer. He kissed me again, long, passionate and demanding. I groaned into his mouth, wiggling my hips against his hand.

Paul moved my panties out of the way and was teasing my opening when we both heard a shrill, urgent howl from outside.

"For the love of Christ!" Paul swore, moving away from me. He shot me an apologetic look before running down the stairs and phasing by the tree line. I watched from the window, after throwing on Paul's t-shirt, and saw his 'wolf' turn its head towards me, then back to the trees.

His posture was tense, he looked stressed. I hope everything is okay...no one else could have phased, could they? I kept my eyes glued on Paul as he took a couple of steps into the trees. Once I could no longer see him I went to sit on the bed and wait it out.

After about ten minutes I heard my cell ringing from my jeans and moved over to answer it. I didn't recognise the number so my voice was unsure when I answered it.

"Hello?" I asked timidly.

"Darling," I froze. I would recognize that smooth, velvet voice anywhere. I heard him take a breath to speak so I cut him off.

"No."

"What?" He sounded confused.

"Why ever you are calling me the answer is no." I clarified, speaking slowly as if he were mentally handicapped.

"Now, now Isabella, be reasonable. I just wanted to talk to you. I miss you, my love." I grimaced, hearing him say that.

"Edward," I heard the door open and close downstairs and sighed in relief, Paul was home. "You need to stop contacting me. We. Are. Done. In fact you are the one who broke up with me. You have no right to even talk to me after all the bullshit you put me through. Just leave me alone!"

"No." He said stubbornly. "I miss you, my Bella," Paul was in the bedroom now, and snarled when he heard Edward say that. I looked at him, taking his hand and squeezing.

"Well, there was a time that I missed you too Edward, but it has passed. Please leave me alone. I am happy with Paul, more so than I was even with you. You need to just let it go."

"Isabella–" Edward started, sounding annoyed. Before I could cut him off Paul took the phone and snapped it shut. I grinned at him and kissed along his jaw.

"I love you Paul." I whispered as he took me tenderly into his arms.

"I love you too, my Bella. Mine." He said it with a gentle passion, nothing like what we had before, and picked me up and brought me to the bed where he claimed me, slowly and lovingly.

I know, shorter than before, but like I said I can't write long chapters like the previous ones and update regularly. I just don't have the time, sorry! Anyways review and leave your thoughts please! And don't forget to read my other story Dark Sunshine. I don't think I am going to put in a lot of 'Edward Drama', I want to wrap this up soon. Eddie might get his ass kicked soon, and then Paul and Bella will live happily ever after...lol. Now go on and REVIEW!