Billy was thrilled, even went as far to ask “What took so long?” after we told him. Turns out Jacob’s had his mother’s ring for a while before asking me. The pack ecstatic, and the Cullens were elated.

Especially Bella. That is, until she learned that it won’t be until after Jacob’s graduation and after he turns 18.

Alice just shook her finger at her. “Did you actually think I’ll calm down on your wedding to work on theirs? Seriously, Bella.” Then she turned her attention on me. “I can do yours too, right?” Her eyes were begging me.

I sighed. “Do we have a choice?” She cheered and hugged my neck. Good thing she didn’t react like that to Bella, she would have broken her neck. “Just remember. I don’t care about size.” I winked at her. She sighed in relief. I know how she is with her planning. Holding back on Bella’s was killing her.

“I do, though!” Jacob exclaimed. We all laughed.

“I won’t go outside immediate friends and family,” she said, extending her hand to him. “Deal?”

“Fine,” he said and they shook on it.

“It will be beautiful, though! And I know this without even being able to see anything!” She sighed dreamily.

I think I created a monster, but I had to smile at her enthusiasm.

“I’ll do a little of my own planning, for now. You worry about the one who’s worried about her age.” I winked at Bella, who stuck out her tongue at me. We all got a laugh about that.

“So I know, what do you want?” Alice asked. “Bella’s wedding’s about done, anyway,” she added before I could ask.

“Red and pink flowers… maybe white…” I was in my own world. Jacob was shaking his head. I could have sworn I heard him say something about plenty of time or something. I ignored him. “On the beach would be nice…” I glanced at her, “…And three bridesmaids.”

The impact of Alice, Bella, and Rosalie on me threw us over the back of the sofa, bringing Jacob and the sofa along for the ride. Everyone was laughing, including the five of us on the floor.

“I should have seen that reaction coming, but there was nothing that could prepare me for this,” I said through my laughter.

“Lexy? Could you give me a hand?” Bella said, still giggling. “Seriously, though.” She held up her hand, exposing a broken finger. “I jammed it on Rosalie.”

More laughter ensued as I wrapped my hand around her broken finger, mending it instantly.

“That felt so… cool!” she stated, looking at her hand.

“You say that every time,” I told her. I’ve had to heal her so many times I’ve lost count.

“But this was different! I felt the bones move back in place and everything!” She kept staring at her finger while she spoke.

“Anyway, about the wedding,” I continued, setting the couch back up. “We already promised Quick that Claire can be flower girl. Your escorts,” I said, pointing to my three future bridesmaids, “will be Quil, Embry, and Sam.”

“Quil thinks you three will make him look bad, seeing that Bella will be a vampire by then, too.” Jacob said, obviously holding back laughter.

“Alice will make sure everyone looks amazing. She’s already fitted Charlie and I must say, I'm impressed.” Bella stated. Alice beamed.

“But the beach?” Alice asked. “It rains all the time, and I won’t be able to see…” her voice trailing off.

“I’m sure we’ll figure something out,” I assured her. “We’ll have a backup.”

She pointed up, “We have a backup. We’re having Bella and Edward’s here, remember?” She seemed pleased with herself.

“We have time to figure things out,” I assured her.

“Time flies for the immortal,” she retorted.

And it did. The wedding was beautiful (and on the beach). Alice did amazing. We had our own place, courtesy of Carlisle and Esme.

My eternity was perfect, with Jacob by my side every step of the way.