A/N It's been a while, I know. Truthfully, I kept going back and forth between an epilogue and a sequel, but decided to do an epilogue so that I could try something new. Once that was decided I drafted about four outlines of options before settling on this one. I thought about doing an action sequence or something deeper, but that's not how I wanted to end it, so here it is, hopefully it's okay.
Epilogue
BPOV
"Mmm, yeah."
"Oh fuck"
Alice's moans egged me on as I continued pounding into her with one of our favorite toys.
"Shit, come on baby. Take it, come on." I groaned, watching her start to fall apart. "Cum for me baby." I urged her.
"AUNTIE ALICE! AUNTIE BELLA!" The screams of our three year old niece and nephew reached our ears along with their tiny footsteps running towards our door.
"Shit!"
"Damn it!" Alice cursed, "So close." I barely had enough time to pull the covers over Alice and I before our door slammed open and two soft gasps sounded.
"DADDY! THEY'RE WRESTLING AGAIN!" Aiden yelled back into the hallway.
"They're not wrestling Aiden!" Ellie argued.
"Are too!" Her brother argued back.
"Are not!" She replied sticking out her tongue.
Meanwhile I let my head drop to Alice's shoulder while she giggled. I'm surprised she could find humor in the situation when it was her orgasm that got interrupted. I guess that proves how much she loves those two little monsters.
"Uh, sorry." Jacob said, a grin on his face as he appeared in our doorway. Alice poked her head around my shoulder.
"Esme is in the garden. Why don't you two go see if she'll read you a story?" She suggested while Jake worked on ushering his kids out of the room.
"YEAH!" They screamed in unison before we heard their little feet sprinting back down the hall and down the stairs.
"Ness and I will be downstairs when you're ready. Oh, and you may want to reconsider getting that lock for your door." Jake chuckled as he closed it behind him.
"Bella?"
"Huh?" I looked up to see Alice looking back at me in amusement.
"You may as well pull out, sweetie. The mood's kind of ruined." She said, giggling a little. I had completely forgotten about my temporary appendage. Oops.
I gently removed myself, unbuckling so that I could be free of it altogether before I retook my place on top of Alice.
"I'm sorry you didn't get to come, baby." I sympathized, placing a small kiss on her lips. She sighed.
"Not as sorry as I am. That was going to be a good one, too." She frowned.
"I'll make it up to you later." I promised.
We had plenty of time to ourselves these days since we were taking a break from school. It was just Esme and Carlisle in the house with us at the moment since Rosalie and Emmett took another honeymoon after Jake and Nessie had the twins. They were supposed to be coming home in three weeks though for the big fourth birthday party. It was going to be a big deal. Leah and Manny were coming in last I heard, so we'll finally get to see that engagement ring she's been bragging about. Seth wanted to fly in, but he had exams that week. He's half way through a business degree at Wash U.
As excited as I was to see all of them, I was most looking forward to seeing Jasper and Edward. They've been gone for over a year now, travelling. The last postcard we got was from Bangladesh, but they've had their cell phones off the whole time so they wouldn't be disturbed. I thought it was really cute, actually when Edward had the idea. Alice and I helped him plan the vacation so that he could surprise Jasper, and when he finally told him they disappeared into their room for two days.
When Alice and I finally made it downstairs, Nessie was sitting on the couch with their newest pup feeding hungrily. Jacob sat beside her watching the affair with the loving eyes of a father and I couldn't believe this was the same kid who smiled goofily any time I kissed Alice.
I grabbed an armchair and opened my arms expectantly for my mate, who didn't disappoint. Alice was watching with fascination as the newborn baby suckled its mother's breast. She liked to live vicariously through Nessie and Jake, since she couldn't remember being human and would never be again.
"Ow." Nessie winced softly, but Jake nearly jumped off the seat in alarm.
"What's wrong?!" He asked frantically and Nessie giggled.
"It's nothing honey, this one just got a little greedy with the teat, that's all." Jake relaxed back into his seat, placing a soft kiss to Nessie's forehead. She looked over at us and smirked. "This little guy is a little rougher on me than the twins were, but I'm sure you know all about aggressive suckers, huh Bella?" Alice gasped before shooting a glare at Ness, but I laughed.
"Yeah, my baby gets a little rough sometimes too. Thankfully, I'm a fast healer." I grinned at the now pouting Alice. "You know how much I love your mouth on my tits, Ali." I whispered lowly to her and bringing the grin back to her face. I placed a sweet kiss behind her ear before turning my attention back to the conversation
"I hear you there, Bells." Jacob added. "If I didn't heal so fast I'd have marks all over me from this biter." Jake laughed, pointing a thumb at Nessie who adjusted the baby to one arm so she could smack him in the head.
Alice and I both laughed. I was glad that we were able to move so close to them. Despite Nessie and Jake living in California, we decided to live nearby. Since we all decided to take a little break from the human façade for a while, Carlisle and Esme bought a secluded estate in the mountains. It can get boring, but it's nice to see my niece and nephews…most of the time. And of course I have Alice to occupy me.
At first Esme was worried about our 'side job' for the Volturi endangering the kids, but it's been quiet for the past year. It took about four years and several jobs, but pretty soon our reputation preceded us. Now, most of the trouble-makers knew not to disturb the peace in our area, if they valued their lives. Unfortunately, that meant a spike in vampire issues in South America, but that was for the Volturi to worry about. That's another reason Alice and I are at home while the others frolic abroad. We decided that only four of us would leave the country at a time, just in case a newbie tried something stupid. Jasper thinks they would have expanded our duties if they weren't so occupied themselves.
The Romanians were growing stronger and forcing the Volturi's attention closer to home. An unfortunate side-effect had been an increase in uppity vampires. Thankfully, Emmett's exuberance came in handy for once and with Jasper's strategic genius, we came out of most scrapes with only minor injuries.
EPOV
"Jasper, I think we're lost."
"We're not lost." He scowled down at the map unfolded before him. Sure we're vampires, but that didn't help much when neither of us had been to India before. We really only came for the tigers, but stopped to see a few sights on our way back north and somehow ended up in the middle of nowhere.
"Don't be so stubborn. Just ask for directions." I pleaded, looking around us for some sign of people.
"And just who am I supposed to ask? Besides, I don't speak their language and WE'RE NOT LOST!" I frowned at my grumpy boyfriend. He fancied himself a map connoisseur from his days scouting for the Confederate, but I'd watched him turn it in several different directions now and we're still no closer to finding a town.
"Fine, if we're not lost, then where are we?" I teased, knowing that he had no idea. He just grumbled and stormed off. "Jazz, come on." I chuckled, easily catching up to him. I grabbed his arm and yanked him close to me. "How about we take advantage of our current isolation?" I purred to him, trailing kisses up his neck to his jaw. I could feel his chest rumbling against mine and before I could react, he growled throwing me down on the broken cart by the side of the road. My hands were held behind my back, as his torso leaned over me. A shiver went down my spine at his roughness and I couldn't help the stupid grin that spread across my face. Next to cowboy Jasper, dominant Jasper was my favorite.
"You want me to take you right here? In the middle of the road?" He asked, his voice low and raspy. I could only nod before I felt his hand reach around my waist and begin to undue my belt. "As you wish." He purred, licking the rim of my ear and placing kisses down my neck.
…need to check on the kids…
…flight's not delayed…
…This is so boring…
…like driving through Indiana…
I tensed as thoughts, outside of Jasper's, invaded my mind for the first time in hours. All I could do was groan. Why now?
Before long we could hear what seemed to be a bus of people slowly coming down the road towards us. Jasper growled, our thoughts in complete agreement. Stupid tour bus.
"Come on, let's just go. We'll just run North and find a place to stay. It's almost dark now anyway." I said, taking his hand and running off into the fields before the bus could make it around the bend.
APOV
TODAY WAS THE DAY! I am so excited.
"Ali, it's just a kid's birthday party. They probably won't even remember it." Bella said from her spot on our bed where she was reading a new book. I frowned at her, raising the mouthpiece of my headset.
"They'll remember. Everyone remembers my parties." I told her, placing my hands on my hips so she'd know I'm serious. I saw her peer over her book and caught the hint of amusement in her eyes. "And just what is so funny? Party planning is very serious, Bella." I glared, crossing my arms.
She sighed, putting down her book and moving over to wrap me in her arms. As mad as I was for her ruining my fun, I couldn't help leaning into her body a little. "I'm sorry baby. I'm glad you are enjoying yourself." She said, kissing me sweetly. "Plus you look adorable in that little businesswoman get-up." I beamed at her, throwing my arms around her neck and kissing her soundly.
"Well I couldn't just wear my regular clothes. I needed to dress for the occasion after all. Speaking of which…"
"Yes, I picked up my dress last night." She interrupted, rolling her eyes.
"Good girl." I praised, kissing her cheek and sending her back to her book with a slap on the butt. "Now, stay quiet while I finish my phone calls." I said, pulling my speaker piece back into place.
BPOV
Alice loves parties, planning as well as attending. I'm just glad she knows better than to try and get me to help. Although, for all the eye-rolling and snickering I did, our backyard looked fantastic. It was like toddler heaven behind our house. There were ponies, inflatable houses, magicians, and even a bungee bounce. Thankfully, the weather was overcast today, the only day this month so far that was. Naturally, Alice had seen that, but it was lucky that if fell around the twins' birthday.
"Aren't they all adorable?" Esme asked coming up to my side on the patio. There were dozens of Ellie and Aiden's little daycare friends running around our yard crazily. I don't know if I'd call them adorable, sticky, tiny, smelly, maybe, but the only thing adorable I could see was my beautiful pixie playing with the kids in the ball pit.
"Uh, yeah. Real cute."
Esme sighed happily, before tensing and running off. "Emmett! Not so high!" She yelled, racing across the lawn to my big brother who had been put in charge of the bungee bounce.
"Hey Bells, what's wrong?" Jake asked, replacing Esme at my side. "You having trouble with so many people here?"
"No, I've been done with my newborn phase for years now. It's tempting, but not really an issue."
"Then what is it?" He asked, concern showing on his face. We'd grown even closer since Edward and Jasper had been away, but that thought just made me that much more anxious.
"Edward and Jazz were supposed to be here by now." I said, frowning at the back door which had yet to open and present me with my brothers. Everyone else was already here. Leah and Manny were face painting, Rose was helping serve food with Carlisle. Why weren't they here yet?
"Did you ask Alice?" Jacob suggested and I sighed.
"Yes, but all she said was they'd be here soon. I think she doesn't want to take away from the surprise or something, but I'd rather just know." Before I'd even finished my sentence Alice stood in front of me and silently motioned for Jacob to leave us. He ran off, picking up Ellie on his way and tossing her into the air.
"Is that why you've been so antsy Bella?" I nodded mutely and she smiled. "Come here sweetie. I know you miss Edward…and Jasper, but they'll be home soon." She said, pulling me into a hug.
"When?" I pleaded. My best friend had been gone for a year and I missed him. I didn't think an exact time was too much to ask for.
"Jake's here, sweetie, you know I can't see their arrival for sure, but…" she interrupted my protests, "I saw them picking up some new clothes at the airport, so they wouldn't arrive looking dirty, and that was about an hour ago. I bet they'll be here any minute."
"Auntie Bella! Look!" Aiden ran up to me, his face painted like a lion.
"Woah! Scary!" I pretended to tremble in fear as he held up his little hands like claws.
"Come on little lion, let's go play in the bounce house." Alice said, taking his hand and kissing my cheek before going off. I wandered over to the food table and grabbed a cup of juice, pretending to drink it.
I looked around and saw Leah introducing Manny to Rose. They were laughing and Manny blushed, Leah taking his arm with hers affectionately. Rose didn't take to Leah at first because they're so similar, but once she started visiting more to see Alice and I, they really hit it off. They're bestfriends now and I'm glad. They keep each other's bitchiness in line.
My ears perked up when I heard the familiar crunch of gravel under tires and I ran through the crowds to the front yard. Edward and Jasper were just getting out of Edward's latest Volvo, when I ran full speed towards them, tackling Edward in a hug.
"You're back!" I screamed excitedly. I could hear Edward and Jasper chuckling at my dramatics. "I'm sorry, I just missed you guys." It was true. I loved all my other family members, and especially Alice, but Jasper and Edward had become something like an anchor for me. Being in love with Alice was like getting swept up in a whirlwind of desire and affection. No one could calm me like she could, but where our interests were concerned, we were opposites in almost everything. That's where Edward came in, and lately Jasper as well. We discussed books, music, philosophy, anything. We also acted as confidants if our mate was bugging us. It's nice to have a third party to talk things out with or just vent to. So, the last year without them had been difficult. Especially, when Alice went through a phase of tantric purification and consequently forced me into a vow of abstinence with her. Naturally, she didn't last long, but for those five hours I really needed someone to talk to.
"We missed you too, Bella." Edward said, lifting me in his arms as he stood off the ground and gripping me in a tight hug. Once he let go I rounded on Jasper and pulled him to me, crushing him in an embrace worthy of Emmett's approval.
"Woah, easy there." Jasper smiled as I pulled back, just staring at the two of them. "So anything come up while we were gone?" Jasper asked getting serious.
"Jazz, come on. We just got home; do you need to talk business now?" Edward complained, but still looked at his husband lovingly. Yes, they had finally married. Granted it wouldn't hold up in every state, but in thirty of them they were solidly husband and husband. Alice planned the wedding of course and we both acted as their best 'men.' It was oddly traditional, considering their relationship, but both of are old fashioned. Ever since then, the whole family has been dropping Alice and I hints to make it official, but we're happy as we are for now. It will no doubt happen, as I can only hold off Alice for so long from dresses and flowers, but at this moment we are simply enjoying our life together unburdened by any official titles.
"I was only asking. It's my job after all." Jasper muttered, pouting. He reveled in his position, but there was no one better suited to it. For the past eight years, his name had invoked fear in vampires across North America.
"EDWARD! JASPER!" Alice came darting around the corner and hugged both of them before taking her spot beside me, grinning. "Bella's been itching for you to get here all morning. What took you so long?" Their faces went from amusement at me to slight embarrassment as they glanced at each other sideways. I knew that look all too well.
"Stopped for a quickie in the car huh?" I asked, smirking at the two bashful boys. Next to Carlisle and Esme, they were the most discreet in their love-making. Of course, that wasn't really difficult when you put them against us and Rose and Emmett. My new born thirst for blood had diminished, but my sex drive was as high as ever. Alice assured me that's normal, but when aroused, I've been known to forget we have company. The only exception that seems to break through that lust filled fog is the voice of children, as I had the displeasure of learning from my niece and nephew several times over.
"Well come on! You won't believe how big the twins are and Jake and Nessie had another baby!" Alice exclaimed, eagerly pulling them both behind her towards the back yard. I followed along as well, now content that everyone I loved was safely back home.
A/N I'm sure that some of you have lingering questions and if you ask them in a review or message I'll be happy to answer. If I get a lot I may post them in a separate appendix to this story, but I'm hoping most of you will be satisfied. Anyway, I think I tied up a lot of ends, but like I said if something is bugging you let me know and I'll either try to explain or fix it. Thanks again to all my readers.