Epilogue

Five Years Later

I stood at the head of the circle around the bonfire. I looked around and waited for Bella's arrival. The ceremony that we had decided to have after talking with my dad extensively and had planned for months was beginning. I was dressed in dark gray dress slacks and my chest was adorned with symbols painted on by my dad and Old Quil. I smiled as I made eye contact with each of the pack members around the circle. I noticed they were all dressed in costume. I bit back a laugh at what was in store. We had a bit of a surprise in store.

A drum beat started a slow rhythm and I turned toward the parking lot. Bella was coming and I scanned the parking lot looking for her. She was coming but she was being blocked by the pack women. I stared so that I could see her the second they got out of the way.

When she finally broke through, I straightened my body. I swallowed past the lump in my throat. She looked beautiful. Really amazing. She had already said many times she didn't want to wear a big fancy wedding gown and looking into my tribe's past, she didn't want to wear a shredded cedar dress either. Instead, she was wearing a dress I didn't think possible. She was both pretty and sexy. It was an off-white dress. It stopped above her knees and was sleeveless. When she moved, I could see it twinkle in the light. When she glanced my way, her eyes shined brightly. I had to squeeze my eyes shut to keep them from welling with tears.

I thought back to that night in the truck. Things could have gone so differently. If they had, I might not be the one she was walking toward. What if the pixie vamp had spoken to Bella first? What if we hadn't driven away and solidified our friendship? I pushed the thoughts away. I didn't have to worry about Edward anymore. He had bowed out gracefully. One day before he left, he asked to speak with me. He told me that all he wanted was for Bella to have a happy, human life. He also told me that if we ever needed anything, anything at all to call him. Yea. Not happening!

As Bella drew closer to me, I focused all my thoughts on her. At the end of the night, she would be my wife. Mrs. Bella Black.

Billy began the evening with a retelling of the legends. He talked about the spirit warriors and all they needed in a mate. That they needed someone loving and loyal by their side. Then he began the wedding ceremony. My eyes gleamed with unshed tears during the ceremony as I promised to love and cherish Bella for the rest of my life, and she promised the same.

When I kissed her, I didn't hold back. I could hear Charlie clear his throat and many wolf whistles in the background. I stepped back from Bella.

"Sit. We have something for you," I told her.

The pack jumped up and the drums started beating again. I stepped to the side and dropped the dress pants I was wearing. Underneath, I had on basketball shorts. We started a synchronized dance. We had been practicing in secret for a month. Around the circle we danced, showing our strength and agility. When we were done, the crowd erupted with cheers and applause.

Bella stood up and smiled as I made my way to her. The music changed and I grabbed her and pulled her out onto the sand. A make-shift dance floor was made on the sand with ribbons outlining the area. A soft song started and I held Bella in my arms. We swayed side to side, smiling at each other.

The night was magical and fun. We ate tons of food and talked with what felt like the entire tribe and the majority of Forks. Eventually, the crowd started to wind down. Bella and I decided this was the perfect time to begin our honeymoon. Quietly, we said good-bye to our dads and made our way to the car. Just when I thought we escaped without the pack knowing, they jumped out with bags of rice and bubbles. The happy cheers surrounded us. As I drove away, I could hear the clanking of cans they had tied to the bumper. In the mirror, I could see someone had written "Happily Ever After" on the rear windshield.

Two Years Even Later

I took the package from the delivery guy and headed into the house with it. We had gotten home from the hospital about an hour ago and I promised our friends and family that if anyone even thought of ringing our doorbell, I would kick their asses. So when the doorbell rang, I was pretty pissed. The poor guy in his brown uniform stepped back when I opened the door quite angry. I calmed myself when I realized it was an unsuspecting ordinary person.

As I walked into the living room, I realized I would have to hang a sign on the front door that said, "Do Not Disturb."

"Who was it?" Bella asked quietly.

"A delivery," I told her as I carried the large box into the living room.

"Who's it from?"

"It doesn't have a name, but it came from Paris," I said, somewhat puzzled. I set it on the coffee table and Bella stood up beside me. I grabbed a knife and cut the tape open. The smell that came out of the box made me jump back and growl a little.

"Jake?" she asked, her hands freezing, unsure of what to do next.

"Let me look first," I warned. I lifted the flaps of the box and saw two wrapped gifts. One pink and one blue. I took them out and set them on the table, removing the box. The smell wasn't as strong as I thought it might be, but there was a clear vampire edge to it.

"Should I open them?" Bella asked.

Wary, I sniffed each box. Aside from a slight lingering scent of vampire, there seemed to be no other alarming smells.

"I'm sure it's fine. Go ahead," I assured her.

Bella took the card off the pink box and opened it. She smiled as she read it and handed it over to me. Inside was a nice note from each of the Cullen's, wishing us happiness with the babies. I didn't care so much but I knew how much it meant to Bella.

She tore open the wrapping paper and opened the box. Inside was a very frilly and very pink layette set. My eyes opened wide and I chuckled a little. It was definitely girly. Bella laid the pink blankets, onesies, bibs, booties and hats on the couch. Her fingers ran over each one delicately. Then she turned and began to open the blue box.

"If that's full of lace and frills, you can go ahead and through it out," I warned her.

"Jacob," she gently scolded back. "These are very nice clothes. Probably designer."

"So," I said back. She just snorted and proceeded to open the gift.

Inside was a note. Bella handed it to me without opening it. I noticed it said, "For Jake." I pulled it open and read the note, chuckling.

"What?" Bella asked.

"Pull the stuff out," I told her.

Bella pulled out the clothes and started laughing. She held up all kinds of Seattle sports clothes, bibs, hats and even a toy football.

"So what did the note say?" she asked holding her hand out.

Jake,

Alice tried to send designer clothes for your son. But I told her if I had a son, there was no way I would let him wear that stuff out of the house. So we talked her into these.

Congratulations on the birth of your twins,

Edward

"That was nice," Bella said as she looked at all of the clothes. "I'm sure Alice would've sent more if they had let her."

I carried the gifts into the babies' bedroom and sat down beside Bella on the couch. We stared silently at the babies on our laps. It was pretty amazing to be parents but even more amazing to have twins.

"I love you," I told Bella as I leaned over and gave her a kiss.

"I love you, too," she returned.

Thanks for reading this one. I felt like a good sappy ending for this one. I've had so much real life drama and story written drama, that I wanted to end this one simply. Imagine the real happy ending these two deserved.