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*POV BELLA*

After 20 minutes of waiting, Carlisle calls us to his office. The others rush upstairs, Jake and I following behind. There are 10 small test dishes on the table.

Carlisle: looks like, it's ok for you to mark your mates. Alice's and Edward's venom mixes into your blood with no bad effects. Your cells absorb it. Your blood even brightens as if it's been pumped with more oxygen. Almost like Alice and Edward, are your reasons for living. Considering what happen with Bella when Alice left, it's spot on. Now, when tested with mine and Rose's, your cells don't die like our venom normally does. They instead fight it off. Overpowering almost. I also tested Bella's with Edward's and Jake's with Alice's, the cells absorbed the venom too, but the blood wasn't as bright as with each mate. I would like to run the same test with another member of the pack. If they are willing to, of course. Just want to see if the same immunity has been passed to the pack.

Bella: what about us marking them?

Carlisle: that one, I'm still unsure of. The only thing I can think of, is you guys just going for it. The immunity might run both ways. Maybe our skin will soften for the marking to take place.

Edward: What about the whole heartbeat thing? It didn't happen when Jake & I kissed.

Carlisle: my only guess is, Bella is a different wolf from Jake. With her being the only female to phase and also being an alpha. Their bond is different because of such. There's still the chance it could change when you and Jake finally mark each other.

I look to Alice for her reaction but she's looking over the blood. Emmett laughs as Edward and Jake run out of the room; I'm sure going to test the theory. Rosalie pulls Emmett out the room when he starts making jokes, leaving us with Esme and Carlisle. Esme walks over to Alice placing a hand on her shoulder.

Esme: sweetie, I know you're still worried about hurting her. We all are. Your bond is strong baby girl. You just need to have more faith in it.

Carlisle walks over to join them. Placing his hand on her other shoulder. A part of me wants to turn away from the parental moment. But I take it in, the legends all said vampires were heartless and soulless creatures. Not able to understand love or form family bonds. Yet, the Cullens have all taught us that it's not all vampires. Alice mentioned once that their diet gives them a clearer head then most human drinking vampires. Maybe it helps them form other bonds besides mates.

Carlisle: if you want me to run the test again, I will. Anything to ease both of your minds.

She finally turns to look at me. A million questions in her eyes. Worry and lust. Love and need. All asking me to make the decision. All asking if I trust Carlisle. If I trust her.

Bella: I think the test already answered our questions. At least one. We shall still take it slow. Whatever happens, we'll deal with it together. As a family.

She runs into my arms and it feels like all the tension has been lifted from my body. I can only hope it's done the same for her. When I feel her body relax into me, I know I made the right decision.

Bella: Carlisle, thank you. I'll talk to the pack tomorrow, see if any of them will like to test their blood also. If you'll excuse us, Alice needs to change and I need some sleep.

They both nod and give us a smile. I pull Alice back to her room; she really does need to change and I really do need sleep. Half dying takes a lot of you. I lead her to her bathroom and sit her on the side of the tub while I turn on the water. She doesn't say anything as I move around setting the bath, adding a bath bomb and a few oils she has. I kneel in front of her to take off her shoes.

Bella: I'll go get you some clothes, can you get in the tub while I go?

Alice: aren't you going to join me?

Bella: I don't think that will be a good idea if we're going to take it slow babe.

Alice: I promise to behave.

She gives me the most devilish smirk, but I ignore it, kissing her forehead and walking out the bathroom. Forcing myself not to give in. My wolf automatically wants to give everything she ask for. I pick out one of my shirts, wanting her to smell like me, and a pair of her shorts. Luckily for me, she's in the tub when I return and the bubbles are fully covering her body. I lay out the clothes on the counter and sit down beside her head.

Alice: how slow do you plan for us to take this?

Bella: how about you let me take you on a date first?

Alice: I've never been on a date.

Bella: really? I would've thought…

Alice: no. There was never anything like that.

Bella: never? Not even a kiss?

Alice: well… there were a few…

My wolf automatically growls at the thought. I know reasonably I shouldn't be upset or jealous. She was with Jasper for years. And I have my own past too. I probably should avoid certain questions. For all our sakes.

Alice: hey… it didn't mean anything to me. Considering how long Jasper and I were in whatever way together; he did try a few times. It never felt right. And never went pass a kiss.

Bella: I'm sorry about that, I'll do my best to control my little green wolf. He's an ass at times… So… how was the dance for you Ms. Cullen? Did you enjoy yourself?

The smile she gives me melts my heart and I know that's a smile I'll work my life to keep on her face.

Alice: for all of the 10 minutes I was there? I'll say it was quite amazing. Wish it had lasted awhile longer though.

Bella: we can always continue it Ms. Cullen... But tomorrow. You might not sleep but this wolf almost died and had the most emotional roller-coaster ride in 2-3 hours' time. We need some hours to regroup.

Alice: can I ask you about that?

Bella: of course, what did Rosalie tell you? I mean, what do you want to know?

Alice: she didn't tell me much. She told me to look for you and when I did, you looked horrible. When she said you were dying, I started running back. I didn't exactly want to wait for an answer.

Bella: well, when a wolf imprints, the imprint becomes our world. We would be any and everything the imprint wants us to be. Even if they only wanted to be friends. Pretty much, everything is all willy-nilly as long as the wolf is allowed in the imprint's life. If an imprint completely rejects the wolf or leaves the wolf, the wolf will slowly die. From what the legends say, it normally takes months. With the wolf growing weaker, eventually not being able to phase and dying. When our wolf dies, we die.

Alice: you said months…

Bella: yeah so, with us. You and I. Everything is different. Female alpha wolf, vampire imprint, whole heartbeat thing, special blood venom thing... Anyways, my wolf wasn't satisfied with just being your friend. We needed to be with you. When you left. The day you left. I experienced the worse pain I've ever experienced in my life. It felt like someone punched though my chest and squeezed my heart…

Alice: Bella…

I see the venom pool in her eyes again. I place a kiss on her forehead. Before laying mine on it.

Bella: hey hey, I'm ok. I'm right here.

Alice: I'm so so so sorry Bella! I didn't know! If I had known, I would've never left. I never wanted to cause you that pain. Any pain.

Bella: I know. Baby, trust me I know. We're both here now and that's all that matters. Come on, wash off and meet me in the room. I want to finally hold you while I sleep. Been waiting months to do that with you.

I place a quick kiss on her lips and walk out the bathroom to give her some privacy. I turn off the main lights and leave the table light on to have a little light in the room. Granted neither one of us need it. Both being able to see in the dark. Still, it gives the room a more chill vibe. I hear the tub drain and the shower turn on as I pull the covers back, fixing the bed for us to lay down. I check my phone, seeing a few messages from Jess. I should've made sure she was ok before I left. I text her out a quick reply before I hear the door open. Looking up, my eyes trail her body. Damn pixie didn't put on her shorts. She stands there with a wide grin in just my t-shirt. She hops over to the bed and slides under the covers with me. Grabbing my phone and setting it on the nightstand before laying her head on my shoulder, resting her arm over my stomach and draping her leg over mine.

Bella: bad pixie.

Alice: I have no idea what you're speaking of, love. I'm an angel.

Bella: yeah an angel from hell.

Alice: lol. Then I'll be your angel from hell. Now go to sleep. The sooner you go to sleep, the sooner you'll wake up.

Bella: yes ma'am. Not even a whole day and you're already bossy.

I kiss her forehead as she chuckles against me. Pulling her closer and letting my body relax. Enjoying the feeling of finally having my imprint in my arms. Her scent completely surrounding me. The love of my life loving me back. The woman I hope to one day marry. Before falling to dream land, my final thoughts are of marrying her on the beach one day.

*POV ALICE*

Now that everything is as it is, I couldn't imagine a happier moment than laying down in her arms listening to her heartbeat. It changed a little after our kiss. I'm sure no one noticed but me. They were all concerned with mine. I don't blame them. It wasn't a major change, her heart just slowed down by a millisecond. After about 2 hours, she pulls me closer and tells me she loves me. I place a kiss on her neck and keep my face to rest there. Thoughts about how good her skin taste, makes me tempted to lick the spot I just kissed. As if she heard my thoughts, she tells me to behave again. I chuckle once more and tilt my head back down. Her soft breathing, gentle heartbeat and warmth relax my body. I wish I could sleep and dream with her… She forgave me. Much to quickly than I deserve. I hurt her. These last couple of months I hurt her by not accepting my feelings. I broke her heart when I left. I couldn't imagine the pain she says she felt. She should make me work harder for her forgiveness. As if she knows my thoughts, she kisses my head and tells me she loves me. I switch my thoughts to not bother her sleep, instead I start thinking about every smile Bella has given me. Every laugh that gave my heart joy. Every time our skin touched and the feeling that coursed through my body. I realize that I've never been happier in this life. I've never felt as safe as I do in her arms. She says my names a few more times. Tells me she loves me. I repeat it back to her, hoping that she can hear me. I decide to tell her about the first time I saw her. The thoughts and feelings I never shared. Hoping my words reach her in her dreams.

Before I know it, the sun starts shining through. I hear her heart flutter and I know she's slowly waking up. Her arm tightens around my body and I feel her bury her face in my hair. When I move to look up at her face, I'm awarded with the beautiful smile I love.

Bella: did you lay here all night? Like just laying on me?

Alice: yes.

Bella: you didn't have to. I know it probably got boring.

Alice: not at all. Don't forget you talk in your sleep. Plus, I've missed you. I don't want to spend any more time away from you.

Bella: that will be pretty hard when we go back to school on Monday.

Alice: well, I guess we have to make the rest of the weekend worth it. Come on, Esme made you breakfast! We can go hang out after.

Bella: ok, I just need a human minute. Meet you down there?

I give her a kiss and head downstairs. I hear Charlie talking to Carlisle and Esme. I smell Paul and Leah. Along with Jake and Edward. Guess they returned at one point. I smile at the thought of how our families are coming together. Before I hit the bottom step, Emmett runs over to me and spins me around.

Emmett: when's the wedding?! Double wedding? Wait no triple wedding?!

Alice: Emmett put me down! No wedding… we haven't even had our first date yet. We plan to take things slow.

Emmett: aww. Fine. Did you guys? Bow chicka wow wow.

He wiggles his eyebrows and shakes his hips. Before I can answer Rose throws one of his remote controllers at his head. Which breaks and causes him to wince.

Rose: what did I tell you? Their sex life is their business. You're not to ask.

Bella: thank you Rosalie.

She walks over and puts her arms around me, giving me a quick kiss on my neck. The shivers that run down my body doesn't go unnoticed to her and the others. I feel the chuckle vibrate through her body.

Bella: hey guys! What brought you guys over?

Paul: Jake called me last night. Something about blood testing? You and Alice needing us?

Jake: that was before Edward and I…

He pulls his shirt to the side and we see the bite. The same markings of Edward's teeth. Bella pulls away and walks over to Jake. Inspecting his bite.

Alice: did it hurt? Are you ok?

Edward: hold on sis. Everything is ok.

Jake: there was some discomfort. Like it stung a little but only lasted maybe 10 seconds? Besides that, completely fine. In fact, I feel great. Couldn't be happier.

He moves to kiss Edward and I feel a ping of jealousy.

Edward: you guys can do it too sis. Look, he even marked me.

He turns his neck and I see it, the silver crested moon. It's as if he was bitten by another vampire.

Edward: exactly. Like Jake's, it stung a little but I'm feeling great. Paul came in and hugged him and I didn't want to rip his head off.

Paul: jeez thanks dude.

Edward: sorry but you know how it is.

Paul: yeah I do.

Bella finishes inspecting the bite and pauses by Edward.

Bella: no heartbeat though?

Jake: Actually, there was. At the time of the marking, I heard it. After we calmed down, it went away but there's a small beat when we kiss now.

As if to prove a point, he kisses Edward and we all hear it. 2 quick beats. I smile at it and walk over to Bella who sat down next to Paul. Esme put a shack of pancakes in front of her. With some bacon and ham. Bella says thank you and begins eating. With the folk in one hand, she holds my hand in the other. The others continue in their conversations. When Paul finishes eating, he follows Carlisle upstairs. Not long after Edward and Rose join. I notice Charlie steal a couple of glances at us. The smile he holds is the same as Carlisle's and Esme's. All 3 parents happy for their daughters.