Well its that time again so a fond farewell to this particular adventure. I hope you are all enjoying Snowbound and there will be a new story starting very soon. Thanks to all who take the time to read my stories and those who review. Love Jules x

Chapter Eighty Five

Bella

I had been angry when Garrett appeared on my doorstep the morning of my wedding and when he started on Jasper that was just too much. If Charlotte hadn't dragged me out of the room I think I would have killed him and thought nothing of it.

"Let me go. I'm gonna finish what I started the last time we met."

"Bella calm down. You are not killing anyone today, especially not today. Think about it, do you really want to marry The Major hours after killing someone?"

"If that someone is Garrett Jasper will understand"

"I'm sure he would but let's make today a no killing day shall we? Come on lets hunt, that way you'll have lots of energy for tonight, remember, your wedding night, fireworks and all that."

"It's always fireworks and all that with Jasper"

"Good for you but you're still not going back in the house until Garrett is gone so come on"

She manhandled me into the trees and once I was far enough away that I didn't smell Garrett any longer I calmed down,

"You are right Charlotte. I shouldn't spoil my special day by killing Garrett, he can wait until another day. I think I gave him something to think about"

"You certainly did lioness, now come on lets hunt. We only have a few hours and I still have to make you look ravishing, well more ravishing."

I could hear Charlie's voice when we returned along with Jasper, Peter and a couple I didn't recognise but once I'd been introduced and spoken to Peter Charlotte wouldn't let me hang around instead she took me upstairs locking me in the bathroom.

"You have half an hour to shower and wash your hair then I'm dragging you back out, so relax."

I turned the shower on then looked at the tub deciding a soak might calm me down more so I filled it with bubbles and climbed in laying down so just my face was above the water and closed my eyes.

They flew open a minute later when I felt someone slide in with me only to see Jasper grinning as he ran a hand over my breast,

"I couldn't resist this Bella. How are you feeling now?"

"All the better for seeing you. Did you see Garrett?"

"Yes briefly, before Peter and Darius took him for a walk and came back without him. I understand you were defending my honour, I'm grateful"

We kissed and if not for Charlotte banging on the door I'm sure it would have gone much further,

"This is your only warning, The Major has gone AWOL and I'm coming in so if he is anywhere near you when I open this door I will personally hog-tie him then ensure his wedding night will be spent in agony waiting for a certain part of his anatomy to fuse back. Do you understand me?"

As the door opened I saw my mate, naked and covered in bubbles, disappear out the window.

Once in my wedding dress I suddenly felt very nervous although I couldn't say why,

"Is the minister here yet?"

"Bella chill out, would I let you down now? Just take a few deep breaths and smile, remember you are the belle of this particular ball and all eyes will be on you"

"Great, no pressure then."

She laughed and peered out of the window,

"I think it's about time. Charlie should be up here in a second"

There was a knock on the door and my dad peeped round the edge

"Is it OK to come in?"

"Of course Charlie. Perhaps you can calm your daughter."

Charlie came over to look at me,

"Bella you look beautiful."

"Thanks dad. Are they ready out there?"

"Ready when you are."

I took a deep breath and nodded as Charlotte gave me my flowers to hold, red and pink roses with a spray of fern that looked wonderful against my cream dress which just skimmed the floor. I hadn't told her but I wasn't wearing the shoes she had picked out for me, they just didn't feel right. Instead I was getting married barefoot but then it dawned on me and I turned to her,

"You knew. You shortened the dress."

"Sue me, I'm psychic."

I laughed and took Charlie's arm as she preceded us out the door and down the stairs. As I reached the bottom I heard music playing, a soft instrumental I didn't recognise but that sounded wonderful and I couldn't help smiling. As Charlie and I walked outside into the late afternoon sun I saw Jasper standing in front of a small man I didn't recognise, the minister, and he turned sensing me behind him. His welcoming grin told me all I needed to know and I would have dragged Charlie down the short aisle if he hadn't held me back

"It's not a race Bella, take it slow"

He spoke under his breath but of course everyone heard his words and laughed making me groan in embarrassment.

The service was short and sweet, we exchanged vows and then the minister pronounced us man and wife and Jasper kissed his new bride. It was the sweetest of kisses, different from any others we had exchanged and I understood everything was new and different now. We were finally truly joined together in every way. It hadn't occurred to me before the ceremony but of course the minister was a vampire too. If not all the glittering skin would have been difficult to explain.

"Bella this is Anthony, he was a churchman before being turned into a vampire but he likes to keep his hand in. He's performed most of the weddings I've been to but I never thought he would be officiating at my own"

We shook hands and he winked,

"Well sooner or later someone had to accept your sorry ass Major. Good luck Bella, you're going to need it with all these reprobates around you"

Peter pulled a disgruntled face,

"Hey if you're going to insult me at least do it in a language I can understand Tony."

"It's Anthony Peter and you know very well what I mean. How poor Charlotte puts up with you I will never know, she must have the patience of a saint."

"I thought saints were all men."

"I despair of you"

Anthony went off shaking his head to speak to Charlie who had been chatting to Sara and a guy I didn't know but who must be Darius.

Jasper introduced us and Darius kissed my hand

"Little did I know when I sent The Major to Carlisle Cullen that I was sending him to you my dear."

"Don't you mean to his doom?"

"Peter shut up just for one minute."

"Oh? Shut up? What kind of a thing is that to say at a wedding? I don't have to take that from you Darius"

"Oh really?"

I thought they were about to start a fight and Jasper was grinning until they grabbed him and headed for the stable at a run.

"Oh God no"

I turned to look at Charlotte,

"What? What are they going to do?"

"I dread to think, let's go and see."

She sounded resigned and we ran down to the stable with Charlie, Sara and the minister to see Jasper stripped naked and chained to his horse. As we got there Peter slapped the horses rump and it took off at a gallop.

"That should wipe the smile off his face for a little while, smug git"

They both looked at me as if challenging me to say something but I just stood there watching as the horse galloped out of sight. I knew Jasper would be back very soon, there wasn't a chain he couldn't break and there certainly wasn't a horse he couldn't ride, clothed or naked, although the sight of him naked on that stallion had done things to me and I just hoped I wouldn't have to wait too long.

"See, works every time. I knew she'd gone off him but the sight of a man buck naked on a horse gets then going every time"

I turned to Peter,

"If you want to remain the shape you are now may I suggest you and your accomplice retreat while you still can,"

"Don't panic Bella, he'll be back soon enough"

"Oh I'm not panicking but what I have in mind can't be done with an audience"

I raised an eyebrow, jumped on the back of my mare and headed out after Jasper. My wedding day was going out with a bang...or maybe several if I was really lucky!

THE END