"Wow Claire, you look beautiful," my mother cried. Today was my wedding day. It was going to be the best day of my life. I finally get to marry Quil. I smiled at the thought.

My father walked in "C'mon Claire bear let's get this show on the road," he said smiling. I put my arm through his went to stand behind my bridesmaids Leah, Nessie- Jacob's imprint, and Kim- Jared's imprint. They looked wonderful in the knee- length baby pink dresses that they each wore.

The girl's in front of me began to move, following Emily and Sam's little daughter Heidi, who was the flower girl.

I couldn't help the smile on my face as it was my turn to walk down the aisle at last. After knowing that I would end up with Quil since I was old enough to understand the whole imprinting concept, I've been dreaming of this day. I was now twenty years old- therefore Quil was thirty-four, but age is just a number especially for someone who hasn't aged since he began phasing when he was sixteen. He looked around twenty-five now and would probably stay that way for a few more years at the very least.

I walked out in to the aisle with my father on my arm. My eyes went straight to Quil. He looked so handsome in his black tux; I looked into his dark eyes and immediately lost my train of thought. The smile on his face was breathtaking as he took in what I was wearing and the grin that stretched from ear to ear. My dress was strapless and tight around the top of my body, at my waist it poofed out and flowed down the the floor. It made me feel like a princess. And now Quil was my prince.

We got to the end of the aisle. My father placed my hand in Quil's as the minister started the very traditional vows.

"Do you Claire Thompson take this man to be you laughly wedded husband?" The minister asked.

"I do," I replied as tears spilled down my cheeks.

"And do you Quil Ateara take this woman to be your laughly wedded wife?" He asked Quil.

"Hell yes!" Quil yelled with a huge grin on his face. The audience chuckled softly at his response.

"I know pronounce you man and wife" announced the minister, "You may kiss the bride."

I leaped up and through my arms around Quil's neck and kissed him passionately. He kissed me back with just as much love and excitement. I pulled back with a smile and he set me gently on my feet. The crowd roared with applause as we turned to face them but I couldn't look at them I couldn't pull my eyes away from Quil and it seemed that he couldn't either.

We were passed around for hugs and congratulatory wishes. Some of the hugs were scorching hot like when I hug Quil- obviously members of the Quiluete pack, some were icy cold- which meant a Cullen, I invited them since they were practically extended family now. Alice actually planned this wedding. Some hugs were obviously that of one of my human friends or family members. Those were the only things I noticed as I went through the crowd, the faces were blurred by the solid stream of happy tears rolling down my cheeks.

Eventually I was returned to the arms I craved- Quil's. Guests made their way out to the patio for the reception. Quil and I finally got to dance our first dance. He pulled me into his arms and we twirled gracefully to the music. Soon the next song started and other couples joined us on the dance floor.

"Having fun Mrs. Claire Ateara?" Quil asked after a moment.

"Of course, I'm with you," I replied. I went on my tiptoes so I could kiss him. He saw what I wanted and bent over to make it easier for me too reach his lips. I pulled back and smiled, "I love you so much I don't even know how it's humanly possible for me to love you this much"

He smiled breathtakingly and a single tear fell down his cheek.

"You're crying?" I asked in disbelief. I've never seen him cry. I gently wiped away his tear, he put his hand against mine to hold it against his cheek.

"Only 'cause I'm so happy you're finally mine for the rest of our lives," He said and twirled us around in the opposite direction.

"I've always been yours, we were meant to be together" I stated with a shrug.

He sighed, "You don't seem to understand that I am the lucky one, for I get you."

I giggled and rested my head against his chest as we swayed along with the music. This day was perfect. I can't wait for the honeymoon. I was suddenly nervous as I thought about this and yet excited at the same time. We were going to Isle Esme- Esme insisted that we go there. It would be so romantic. Two weeks alone with Quil on a private island. We were going to have a real honeymoon if you know what I mean.

"Mind if I cut in there Quil?" my dad asked suddenly beside me.

"Of course" Quil said taking a step back and winking at me before turning around and heading for the refreshments.

"You look beautiful honey," My dad said as we started to dance, "I'm glad you ended up with a good guy like Quil"

"Me too," I said with a goofy smile.

He chuckled softly. "I'm gonna miss you at home Claire"

"I'll miss you too dad, but don't worry I'll visit lots."

"Don't worry about me Claire Bear, but still visit"

"I promise I will visit." The song ended and this time Jacob cut in. My dad smiled at me one last time before walking off to find my mom again who had been dancing with Quil's father.

"This has really been a long time coming Claire," Jacob said gesturing to the wedding scene around us before picking up in the dance where my father and I had left off.

"For Quil," I said, "But not for me"

"Yeah I guess, Quil knew that he would marry you since you were two years old."

"I know I'm his imprint but I don't completely understand how he never even dated another girl, I would have understood if he dated others while I was still in diapers."

"He didn't need any other girls, you were all he's ever wanted or needed"

"I guess. I never dated any others guys because I didn't like any of them that way, but when I hit thirteen I saw Quil in a whole new light. I understood why I didn't like any of those guys, Quil was always there for me, I didn't need them."

"Exactly, he was always yours."

"Was he forced to love me?" I felt horrible at the idea of this being true.

"Of course not imprinting is how we find our soul mates, you would have been meant for each other with or without imprinting."

This made me feel so much better. I smiled and let the conversation drop since it was the end of the song and Jake should get back to Nessie.

I spent the rest of the night dancing with every male who came to the wedding including Edward, Jasper, Emmett, Carlisle, Sam, Embry, Seth, Collin, Brady and many, many others. But at last I was returned to Quil. He kissed me passionately.

The rest of the wedding went by in a daze. There was cake and toasts. The whole thing was truly wonderful, and to have Quil holding my hand through the whole thing made it even better.

All too soon it was time to leave. We had a long travel in front of us. By tomorrow night we would be at our honeymoon destination.