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Chapter Twenty-Five- January 2017: Jacob

And I'd give up forever to touch you
Cuz I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
Cuz sooner or later it's over
I just don't want to miss you tonight
And I don't want the world to see me
Cuz I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

Iris: Goo Goo Dolls

I kicked the log I was standing next to, then threw the offending piece of paper in the trash. Like hell I was going to watch Bella ruin her life by marrying that monster.

The last thing I wanted to do on this earth was see the girl I loved be ruined. For I while I could mope at Paul's, but when I got there today Annie was making breakfast for him and the rest of the guys with Paul acting like the world was complete again.

He just forgot that she left him for two months. She was forgiven, just like that. It made me sick that he could just let her back in so easily.

I heard the sound of Bella's truck in the distance and my first instinct was to run. Then I decided that this could be my last chance to win her over. The truck stuttered and came to a halt, Bella's truck wouldn't die. I got close enough to notice her hair was not brown but a dark red. Also her truck was newer than Bella's, and it was blue.

"Stupid truck." the girl said getting out and opening up the hood. She tinkered around for a moment and went to try and start the truck. The horrible noise of nothing filled the air and the girl started to cry. I decided that now was a good moment to make my presence noticed and help her out.

"Hey, you need help?" I asked and she shook her head.

"No I need a Mechanic." She replied.

"Nice to meet you, I am Jacob the Mechanic." I told her and held out my hand. She looked up at me and smiled through her tears. Click.

"April." She smiled. I smiled back at her.

Her touch was perfect, her smile was perfect. Everything about her was perfect. I didn't even realize what was happening. Didn't realize it until she took her hand back, I imprinted.

I Jacob Black imprinted.

Bella who?

September 13, 2017: Bella

Step. Step. Step. Don't fall. I chanted to myself as I walked down the aisle.

Edward.

We said our vows and kissed in front of everyone.

Edward was beautiful.

Everyone was so beautiful. Alice did a wonderful job.

I danced. I danced with Edward, and Charlie, and Jake, and Carlisle, and Emmett, and Jasper.

I danced with Edward some more.

Speeches were made and cake was cut.

Then I was out of my dress and in a car.

Hand in hand with my Edward, my husband.

I got butterflies and couldn't wipe the smile off my face.

I loved him so much.

My husband.

Alice…

We waved good bye as Bella and Edward drove away to their honey moon. They were finally married and in a year Bella would finally be what she belonged to be. I looked around at the people here. Jacob with his imprint who was already his fiancé, Emmett and Rose, Carlisle and Esme, Annie and… Luke?

Annie was staring at Luke who just walked in. I got to him the same time she did and I had to admit that he looked dashing. Especially in a suit. The look he had for Annie was filled with so much love that I could feel it. They stood together and I couldn't help but notice how they looked like they belonged together.

"Luke what are you doing here?" Annie asked.

"I brought a gift for the happy couple." He said as he handed her a gift.

"I will take that." I told him and went over to place it with the other gifts. On my walk back over I noticed how in tune they were with each other. Every move one made the other did as well. They were perfectly in sync with each other. A look towards Paul told me that I was not the only one who noticed it. He looked so lost and hurt as he watched Annie and Luke share a private conversation.

Luke held out hos hand and Annie shook her head. He grabbed her hand and I could hear Paul growl. Luke led Annie to the dance floor and she didn't look like she was completely willing to go. To avoid a scene she danced with him and the room went silent as they twirled across the floor. The beauty that they were almost hurt, they were literally each other's, other half.

I saw Carlisle go over and whisper something to Paul. Then Carlisle went to cut in. Annie said good bye to Luke as he kissed her hand. He walked out as Carlisle and Annie began to dance. Esme grabbed Paul and Emmett dragged Rose out. I wanted to know what their conversation was about, but knew I would never find out.

Paul and Carlisle switched when Jasper came and took my hand. He could tell I was worried.

I focused on something else. Like Paul and Annie. While Luke may had seemed he was her other half, Paul was something entirely different. They danced, slower, Paul wasn't as graceful, but the envelope of love that surrounded them was amazing. The way he held her was so sweet and perfect.

I believe Annie made the right decision.

Bella…

The compromise was engagement, sex, marriage, the change. I thought that was fair, but then Edward had to start on his whole virtue and 'I don't want to dishonor your father' crap so here I was. A virgin on my honeymoon and my husband carrying our things in from the boat. Yes I said boat because Edward wanted us to be able to be alone. So alone he asked Esme and Carlisle to borrow their island.

It was warm here, even at night. A comfortable warm. The moonlight beach and house was stunning, I could only imagine what they would look like in the daytime. Edward was quiet, and I knew it was because he was a little nervous. I had to admit that I was nervous as well.

I went to the restroom while Edward was making sure he got everything. I grabbed one of my bags, the one Alice told me would make the night easier. In it was a short, thin strapped night gown. It was white with a silver lace on the top and bottom. I put it on and looked in the mirror.

I still felt incredibly plain compared to Edward, but he wanted me so maybe he was right about me not seeing myself clearly. I would be beautiful once I was a vampire, that I knew.

I walked out into the bedroom and saw him standing with his back to me as he stared out the window. I quietly walked over to him and placed my hands on his shoulders. He jumped slightly and I smiled.

"Deep in thought?" I asked as he turned around.

He went to answer me but stopped when he saw what I was wearing. His eyes darkened slightly. "I… you're gorgeous."

I smiled as I watched him trace the strap of my gown with a finger.

"Well try, if I hurt you tell me, immediately." He whispered.

I ran my hands up his chest and into his hair as I nodded.

Then he leaned down and pressed his lips to mine.

December 1, 2017: Annie…

I suppose it could be said that at my age I should know better. I should know not to get involved with people that will probably end up being killed because of me. I couldn't stop though. As I lay in bed next to Paul listening to his breathing and waiting for him to wake up I realized how weak I was. Love makes me so weal and I hated it. I was facing away from Paul when I noticed the change in his breathing and him waking up. He ran his fingers up and down my bare spine, thinking he was waking me up. I rolled to my back making sure I was covered and smiled at him.

This is why I was weak.

"Happy Birthday." He whispered and I frowned at him.

He smiled at me. "I got you something."

He jumped up and pulled on some pants, then went to his dresser and pulled out a small box.

"It isn't much." He told me as I opened it.

I pulled out a small leather pouch that was on a leather string.

"I made it; it has special things inside, that are supposed to keep you safe… I thought… you know…" he hesitated and I stopped him by grabbing his face with my hands.

"Thank you Paul, I love It." he smiled at me.

I pulled his face to mine until our lips met. Just as he was bout to remove the blanket from my naked body there was a knock at the door.

"Paul, Annie, there is someone here for you." we heard Jared through the door and Paul groaned.

Paul…

Annie stiffened beneath me and her eyes changed from the beautiful ocean blue to the frozen ice blue that honestly scared me.

"What is it?" I asked her and she frowned, for the second time on her birthday.

"Luke is here."

I crawled off the bed and got dressed as Annie did the same. She walked out of the door first and I followed her, walking into a living room that was occupied by the man I hated with everything I had.

He sat there with something between his fingers; it wasn't until I was in the living room that I realized what it was. Luke sat their twirling the ring that I was going to give to Annie.

He had a strange smirk on his face, and Annie glared at him.

"Luke." Annie said and he smiled at her.

"Happy Birthday Anberliegh." He told her and she frowned again. "Ahh, still don't like your birthday I see. You never did."

I hated that he had a past with her. One that each time we met he brought up.

"How can I help you today?" She asked and his smile faded.

They were having another private conversation. I felt like an outsider as I watched the two of them stare into each other eyes, even if it was from across the room.

"I know, Assure him I won't forget." She said suddenly.

"You know I hate doing this." He said.

"Yes, I know." She said.

Luke set the ring on the small table, nodded to me, and left. I grabbed the ring from the table before Annie could and for a second we just stared at each other.

"I am sorry he won't leave us alone." Annie whispered.

"It is not your fault." I told her and wrapped her in my arms.

"More than you know." She whispered and I pretended I didn't hear it.

"Now let's go back to my room and finish starting this birthday off right." I told her with a smile.

Annie grabbed the front of my shirt and with a devilish smile led me back to my room. I saw Jared leave the house from the corner of my eye and couldn't feel sorry.

April 2018: Bella…

"What?" I asked again and Jacob looked at me like I was dense.

"What are you the only one allowed to get married these days? Don't tell Paul that it would ruin his future plans." Jacob said to me.

"You know it isn't that I just thought you would tell me, at least invite me." I told him.

"Bells the only one there was April, My Dad, Me and the guy actually doing the ceremony." He said.

Just then a smile spread across his face as April entered the café and walked up to the table. I was having lunch with the two of them so that they could tell me some big news.

"Hey Bella, it is good to see you again." She said as she sat down next to Jacob, the ring on her finger catching the sunlight.

The same sunlight that was preventing my new family from leaving their house today.

"I am so happy for you two." I told them, and I really was.

"Yup, I may have been the last one of us to find my imprint, but I am not the last engaged or married." Jacob said.

And it was true, most of the wolves had found their imprints, and had at least proposed to them, the exception being Paul. And I was sure that it wasn't because of him.

As if by a calling Annie walked in the café and waved to us. I called her over. As the waitress finished getting our order.

She sat down beside me and smiled at the newlyweds.

"Congrats, I heard about the big news." She told them and I smiled. At least I wasn't the only one to be out of the loop.

"The weather is inconvenient today, isn't Bella?" Annie asked me and I laughed.

"More than one would believe." I told her.

We were all laughing at the inside joke when Annie froze.

"I'm not here." She said suddenly and ducked beneath the table.

Jared and Paul walked into the Café and Jacob snickered.

"I told you she wouldn't be here." Paul told him.

"Go ask them." Jared told him.

"Have you guys seen Annie?" Paul asked and we shook our head.

"Not today." I told him.

"Well if you see her tell her I am looking for her please." Paul said and once they were safely out of the café Annie got back on the seat.

Then our food came and the waitress asked if Annie wanted anything, she declined and we all kept up a delightful conversation throughout our meal. After Jacob and April left and Annie relocated to the other side of the booth.

"Why are you avoiding your lover Annie?" I asked and she rolled her eyes.

"He wants me to go on this romantic picnic, where he will have a perfect meal planned and in the perfect place. Then he is going to propose, and well, I can't… I just can't do that to him." she said and hung her head.

"Annie, what do you mean? Are you leaving again?" I asked.

"No… Yes… It might not be my choice Bella." She said and I could feel the nervousness coming off of her.

"Have you told the Cullen's about this?"

"No I shouldn't have even told you. This is wrong. Forget it, everything will be okay, I promise." She said touching the back of my hand. Her nervousness was gone and that frightened me more than her being scared.

"I am going to go for a run, do you want me to accompany you home?" she asked and I shook my head.

She left and there was only one thing on my mind. I had to get to the Cullen's and talk to them about this. They would be able to help, I knew it.

They had to be able to.

July 2018: Annie…

I told them that I would go willingly if they gave me two years. Well today is the two year mark and am I going. Hell no! I would wait for them to make a move because after the talk I had with my family I knew I could defeat this.

April 2018…

"Annie, we need to talk to you." Carlisle said to me as I walked in the door.

I had just gone for a run and gotten home so I walked into the living room to see all of the Cullen's, Paul, Jacob, and Sam sitting in the living room.

I sat between Esme and Paul and the second I sat down Paul busied himself with my hair.

The room was silent for a few minutes and I refused to read minds or anything. I wanted to take this for what is was. Bella was the first to speak.

"Annie, a few days ago when I asked if you were leaving, you said it might not be your choice. What did you mean?" as she finished a heavy silence fell over the room.

"Anberliegh, you don't have to tell us. We just want you to know that we are ready and willing to fight alongside you. We are your family and we all love you." Carlisle said.

"We aren't ready for you to leave again." Rose said from the corner her and Emmett were occupying.

I took a deep breath. "Robert may be coming for me and I don't know what force he will use to get at me." I told them leaving out that the Volturri were involved and that I promised to go with him.

The same vision of me dead flashed in Alice's mind and for a few seconds Edward couldn't hear her which alarmed him. He looked frantically between me and her but we refused to make eye contact and pretended nothing was different.

When he could hear her again Alice was cleverly thinking about my mother. Hopefully Edward would just swallow it and ignore it.

"Well he could come with an army, and we would fight with you." Emmett said and Rose smiled at him.

In that moment I never felt like I belonged in a family more.

July 2018…

I was sitting by Paul on the cliffs as the sun set. Thinking. He had his lips against my neck and was rubbing my back. The day was coming to a close and there had been no sign of my father or Luke.

For a moment I felt utter peace, nothing but happiness. Like always, my happiness was short lived.

"Annie, can I ask you something?" Paul whispered in my ear.

"Hmm?"

"Marry me?" he said and I went still.

I knew this was going to happen. He wouldn't stop until I was his wife and I just didn't know if I could do that. The thought of marriage made my head spin. I planned to be with Paul the rest of my life, and he knew that. Why did he have to go put another label on it?

He kept placing kisses on my neck or rubbing my back he just stayed right there with me comforting me and showing me what forever was with him.

My father would be coming for me soon, and he would be with an army. We would probably all die, unless I went with them at that time. I didn't know how much longer I had with Paul so why not give him what he wanted for the last part of my life.

I closed my eyes and just enjoyed him, and the sunlight that was fading. Even if this blew over we were going to be together forever what would it matter if I was married to him or not.

A title was just a title and it didn't limit me from anything. Old habits die hard with me, and after leaving when I was asked this very same question I decided to be different. Because with Paul it was different.

"Sure." I whispered and it was his turn to go still.

August 2018: Alice…

I laid on my stomach as Jasper drew designs down my spine. What would I do if I lost him? The haunted look on Paul's face when Emmett isn't able to carry Rose out and keep Paul from going in chases me. Every time I let my guard down the same face fills my mind. I couldn't imagine jasper not being here with me. And Annie was so much more to Paul, she was his imprint. If something ever did happen to jasper after a large amount of time I could possibly find someone else, but Paul never would. He would be alone the rest of his life.

I wish there was an answer to this looming question. I knew Annie would not let any of us die. She would suffer for centuries before she would let one of us die.

"Stop." Jasper whispered referring to the ever-changing emotions I was going through.

"Sorry Jazz." I whispered back and rolled over. "I just hate this situation."

"I know, I know."

All the comfort coming from jasper helped, but sometimes it only made it worse.

Like when I couldn't imagine life without it.

I broke into tearless sobs again and jasper just held me to him.

September 10, 2018: Edward…

"Are you sure? This is your last chance to back out." I told her for the last time.

"Edward, I am sure. Forever." Bella told me and I smiled at her.

We were in the room designated for her change, minutes away from the worst three days of my life. I hesitated again and Bella pulled my face towards her.

"One more human kiss, the bite me." she whispered.

I nodded and kissed her. She shut her eyes and lay back as I bit one wrist, then the other.

Bella had a smile on as she drifted away.

"Until I see you again." I whispered and kissed her. "I will be right here."