(Anna's and Jasper's outfits above for their date)

Chapter Twenty-Six, A Date and a Wedding

Coming home after dress shopping with Emily, as I had been invited to her wedding in a few days and had finally found a dress, walking through the front door I was about to call for Jasper and Willow to let them know I'm home when I spotted something. Ross petals leading from the front door and up the stairs. Wondering what was going on, I followed them until I came up to a stop outside the bathroom where a note was pinned to the door. Ripping it off the door my heart melted at the words.

Dear my beautiful fiancée,

I know the past few months have been rather stressful for you, so I decided to do something special for you. The trail of rose petals represent my love for you, and that I would follow you anywhere my darlin'. I know we've had several dates but I can never get enough of them. For they mean my alone time with you.

You truly mean the world to me my precious fiancée and I would do anything to see you smile. So, inside the bathroom are clothes Rose picked out for you. Please change into them and follow the rose petals back down the stairs and out into the garden, where I and our beautiful daughter will be waiting, before Rose takes her.

I know you would want some cuddles with her after coming home. I love you so much my love and it continues to grow for you each and every day. I am so blessed to be marrying you in a few short months and I couldn't be happier to get such a wonderful blessing as you and our beautiful daughter.

I love you For Now and Forever.

With love always,

Your Jasper xxxxx

Sniffling I wiped away the tears running down my face, holding the letter close to my chest before slipping it into my bag, wanting to keep it, and entering the bathroom. On the sink was the outfit Rosalie had laid aside for me; a green floral top, a royal blue skirt and gold glittery sandal heels. Changing into them quickly putting the clothes I was wearing previously into the hamper basket and slipped my leather jacket back on as it was quite chilly. Leaving the bathroom I noticed more rose petals and followed the rose petals back downstairs after dropping my handbag and shopping bags off in my room.

Following the petals throughout the house and out into the garden via the kitchen. I spotted a white gazebo set up with fairy lights strung all around it, soft music was playing and underneath it at the end of the petal trail, stood Jasper with Willow in his arms both of them smiling at me. Jasper looked handsome in his navy button up shirt, light blue jeans and white trainers. And Willow looked adorable in her dungarees and matching top she got for her birthday.
"Jasper, this is wonderful. Thank you." I exclaimed happily, kissing him lovingly. "And you look very handsome. And you my little princess look as gorgeous as ever." I said taking Willow into my arms, when she reached for me, and snuggled into my shoulder.

"You're welcome darlin'." Jasper said kissing my forehead and wrapping his arms around my waist. "You deserve it and more, and you look so beautiful darlin'. I truly am the luckiest man alive." Jasper said tilting my head up gently for another kiss this one a little more passionate then the other because it was filled with all of our love and adoration for each other.
"Right shall we let Mama and Dada have some alone time, Willow? And you come play with auntie Rosie?" Rosalie asked walking up to us holding her hands for Willow. Willow giggled and went willingly into Rosalie's arms but not before she gave me a kiss and a cuddle, Jasper only getting a kiss which made Rose and I laugh while Jasper pouted.
"I see she's still fully a Mummy's girl." Rosalie teased her brother.

"She has her moments of a daddy's girl." Jasper denied which just made us laugh more.
"Jazz, honey. You know you just proved Rosie's point right?" I asked giggling at the look on his face.
"Rose what have you done to my Anna? You've turned her against me?" Jasper cried dramatically.
"And you dear brother, have been round Emmett and Dean too much." Rosalie drawled rolling her eyes at Jasper as we all descended into laughter. "Anna, girls day tomorrow?" Rose asked.
"I'd like that." I agreed happily.

"Alright then I'll pick you at nine tomorrow morning. This little one is having a sleepover at Grandma Esme's house." Rose said rubbing noses with Willow making her giggle. After Jasper and I hugged and kissed Willow goodbye we relaxed in each other's arms swaying to the music, though I was curious why Willow was sleeping over at Esme's.
"I thought it would be a good idea, so you can get some proper sleep my love." Jasper said kissing my forehead, no doubt sensing my emotions. "Since the intruder, you haven't slept well even with the wolves outside and me beside you. It's not your fault darlin' don't apologise." Jasper said firmly when I went to open my mouth.

"I haven't relaxed fully either. Fearing he would come back into our room or Willow's. She's our daughter of course we're worried for her. So, I thought she could have a sleepover with one of her grandmas so you can get some real sleep. I know how exhausted you are." Jasper explained.
"Jasper," I said placing a hand on his cheek. "I can never get over how thoughtful you are. You may think you're the happiest man alive. But I know that I'm the luckiest woman alive. I love you so much." I said wrapping my arms around his neck and placing a sweet tender kiss to his lips.
"I love you so much too Anna." Jasper said softly against my lips when we pulled back as we continued our dancing.

It was a lovely peaceful evening as we sat under the stars talking and having the dinner Jasper had prepared for me. When it started to get too cold we went inside and Jasper drew me a bubble bath with scented candles lining the bathroom.
"Take as long as you want darlin'." Jasper said kissing my lips after lighting the last candle. "I'll be downstairs with your father." I kissed him thanking him softly before he left and I locked and shut the door. Climbing into the hot bath, soaking and relaxing for the first time in ages after I cleaned myself and washed my hair. When the water started going cold after an hour, I decided it was time to get out as I was starting to drift off, which would not be a good idea. As I was wrapping a towel around me there was a knock on the door.
"Princess, are you alright in there?" Dad's worried voice came through the door.

"Yeah sorry Dad. I was drifting off." I apologised quickly blowing out the candles and unlocking the door.
"It's okay Princess, I was just worried. Go get some rest." Dad said kissing my forehead.
"Night Dad." I said.
"Night Princess. Night Jasper." Dad bid heading into his own room.
"How was your bath darlin'?" Jasper asked from his spot on the bed.
"It was perfect Jasper. Thank you." I sighed happily, drying off my hair.
"Good. Well it's not over yet. Come here love." Jasper said patting the bed beside him as he put lavender oil on his hands much like he did when I was pregnant.

I sighed happily as Jasper worked all of the knots out of my shoulders and back, his hands working wonders. That night I went to sleep fully relaxed and had the best nights sleep I've had in ages.

***

The next morning I woke up feeling extremely refreshed but that didn't mean I wanted to move from snuggling with Jasper. But the meanie just laughed at me.
"Shh, I'm sleeping and trying to snuggle with my fiancé but he's being mean." I scolded slapping his chest gently.
"I'm sorry Ma'am." Jasper apologised kissing my head and pulling me closer to him, I could just see that damn smirk on his face. "How'd you sleep sweetheart?"
"The best I've slept in ages. Thank you." I sighed happily propping myself up on my elbow and kissing his lips tenderly running my free hand through his hair, his hands holding tightly to my hips.

"Good I'm glad baby." Jasper said happily pressing another kiss to my lips. "But we should get up otherwise my sister will kill me." Jasper said reluctantly. "You get ready darlin' and I'll bring you up some breakfast." Jasper said pressing a kiss to my lips once more before climbing out of bed. Groaning I climbed out of bed myself and changed into the clothes I was going to wear today, a high neck dark rose coloured top, a black skirt, a black choker, black ankle boots with my black leather jacket. As I was brushing my hair (I had decided to leave it down), Jasper came back in with my breakfast.
"Thank you Jazz." I said kissing his cheek as I sat on the edge of the bed.
"Your welcome darlin'." Jasper said placing the tray carefully on my lap. "And you look gorgeous baby." Jasper complimented making me blush as he started getting himself ready.

After his shower he changed into dark grey trousers, a grey top and an off white jumper looking very hot and it made his blonde hair stand out.
"You look very handsome babe." I said kissing his cheek on the way to the bathroom completing my morning routine and doing my makeup with light grey eyeshadow, eye liner, mascara and rose lipstick. Opening the door I saw Jasper standing there with my handbag in his hand smiling at me.
"Rose just pulled up, have a good time baby and I'll meet you at Esme's." Jasper said kissing me passionately and tenderly all at once.

"Thank you Jazz. Have a good day too and give Willow a hug and kiss from me." I asked as we walked out of the house, saying bye to Dad and then to each other, as he got in his car as he was going hunting and then joining the hunt for the intruder and I got in Rose's red convertible.
"Hi Rosie." I said giving her a hug once I got in the car.

"Hi Anna." Rose said giving me a hug. "Willow is fine before you ask she's with Alice and Esme." Rosalie laughed as we pulled out of the driveway. "Now what's the matter? I know somethings up." Rose asked me. Sighing I looked down at my lap, my hands playing with my handbag.
"I know you know what happened to me Rosie." I started hesitantly. "And because of it I'm scared to go further with Jasper..." I started but Rose cut me off.
"Anna, it's okay." Rose said placing her hand over mine. "Jasper understands and he would never force you to do anything you're not ready for or don't want to do."
"I know and he's been amazing but I want to Rose. I'm scared to, I guess." I finished lamely shrugging my shoulders.

"It happened to me too." Rosalie said after a few minutes of silence. "My fiancé Royce King Jr was an eligible bachelor and most popular man in town and he ended up being mine. I was young and in love with the idea of love. I wanted a family, a nice house and a husband who kissed me when I came home. On the last night of my life, I was heading home after leaving a friends house late. I was visiting her and her newborn son, her house wasn't far from my own home so I denied her husbands offer of walking me home. That was a mistake, I bumped into Royce standing around a corner drunk and still drinking with a group of his friends, they attacked me. They left me in the street thinking I was dead, I wanted to be. Carlisle found me, he smelled all the blood and thought he was helping me.

I got my revenge on them one at a time and left Royce for last so he knew I was coming, dressed up in a wedding dress so he thought I was some white woman ghost hunting him. I was a little theatrical back then." Rosalie laughed quietly. "Things got better after I found Emmett he helped me and helps me everyday, especially on the bad days. And I can see Jasper does the same for you Anna and I know he will be just like my Emmett." Rosalie assured. I grabbed her hand squeezing it tightly as tears ran down my cheeks, feeling horrible my friend had to go through that.

"I'm so sorry that happened to you Rosie. I'll be here for you whenever you need me, and thank you." I said sincerely wiping away my tears.
"Thank you Anna." Rose said smiling softly at me. "You're a true friend and the best sister I could ever wish for. Just promise me you won't rush yourself into anything, you'll take the step when you're ready and not before. Now, let's go get our nails done." Rose said pulling the car over after I promised her I wouldn't rush myself.

After a few hours of what Rose called therapeutic shopping after we had our nails done we headed back to Rose's, I really wanted to see my Princess. But it had been an amazing time, Rose and I were feeling much better than this morning and Rosie and I were closer then we were before, if that were possible. We had just walked up the stairs when we heard the news:

'Seattle is in a state of terror. Police are baffled by the escalating murders and disappearances. Theories range from a vicious new gang to a wildly active serial killer. Reporting live...' Before it was shut off and we heard talking.
"It's getting worse. We're going to have to do something." Carlisle said.
"It takes more than one of our kind to cause the damage they're reporting." Jasper told them. "Quite a few more. And they're undisciplined, conspicuous. Newborns. Hi darlin'."
"Hi Jazz." I greeted placing the bags on the ground and seating myself on his lap and kissing his lips passionately. "Where's Willow?"
"She's in the garden with Esme, Alice and Dean." Carlisle explained.

"Did you and Anna buy the whole shop Rose?" Emmett asked looking between the amount of bags we both had as she sat besides him.
"It was therapeutic shopping Emmett. We needed it." Rosalie challenged her husband rolling her eyes at him for no doubt questioning her shopping habits. Emmett just raised his hands in surrender making me laugh.
"And I picked up our invitations. I've sent the ones going to Arizona, Houston and Vancouver off already so they get there in time. Is that okay? Do you like them?" I asked taking them out to show Jasper.

"They're perfect Anna they've come out exactly how we designed them and thank you sweetheart. But, are you okay darlin'?" Jasper asked frowning in concern, obviously catching onto what Rose meant. Smiling I kissed him and nodded my head, snuggling into his arms as Jasper tightened them around me and kissed my temple.
"I am now." I promised. "I was just doubting myself and overthinking." I assured.

"Know I'm always here for you baby." Jasper swore kissing my neck as I swore the same to him before we turned back to the previous conversation after we had assured one another and offered words of love.
"Newborns are when you're uncontrollable, vicious and insane with thirst after the change right?" I asked remembering to what Jasper had told me and remembering how Reggie was.
"Yes darlin'." Jasper said kissing my temple. "No one's trained these newborns, but this isn't random."
"Someone's creating an army." Carlise realised.
"Well, now we're definitely going to Seattle." Emmett said excited jumping off the sofa.

"Calm down Emmett!" Rosalie scolded.
"And they've been created to fight someone. We're the only coven even close to Seattle." Jasper sighed holding me closer.
"Regardless of why they were made, if we don't put a stop to them, the Volturi will. I'm surprised they've let it go on this long." Carlisle said surprised.
"Carlisle," Alice said coming into the living room with Esme and Dean who was holding Willow, who immediately reached for me. She looked adorable in the clothes Alice had dressed her in; black jeans and a pink polka dot long sleeved tunic top with light pink shoes.

"Hello baby. I've missed you so much." I exclaimed hugging her close breathing in her scent and kissing all over her face smiling at her little giggles and chants of Mama, meaning she missed me as much as I did her. Tuning back into the conversation Willow back in my arms snuggling into me like I was snuggled into Jasper.
"I remember Edward saying on the way back from Italy that he'd read Aro's mind and he wanted Edward and I to join in him and he was intrigued over Anna as well, over what gifts she'd have as he's sure she'll have one and a rare one.

We don't have to worry about Edward, but he knows that I'll never join him as long as my family is alive the same goes for Anna. It's why I've been watching his decisions." Alice explained.
"An army could solve that for him." Jasper and Dean growled becoming protective of Alice and I respectively.

***

Arriving back home Jasper and I walk into the kitchen with Willow on my hip, spotting Dad sat at the kitchen table going over the missing person files.
"Hi Dad." I greeted strapping Willow into her high chair while Jasper fixed her up some dinner. "Did you eat dinner yet?"
"Er, no I haven't." Dad replied distracted, sighing as he shuffled the papers. "This kid, Riley Biers, disappeared over a year ago, and his poor parents have been papering Seattle with these ever since. Could he have been changed into a vampire?" Dad asked Jasper.
Jasper paused in making dinner, while I took over as he turned around to face Dad.

"It's more than likely." Jasper sighed. "What's happening in Seattle we think it's newborns, new vampires. As we suspect someone's creating an army, we're not sure for what purpose but we're gonna have to step in soon." Jasper explained.
"An army of vampires." Dad said stunned, Jasper nodded before continuing to help me make dinner.

***

It was the day of Emily and Sam's wedding and I was so excited for them. It was nearly time to leave I was just adding the finishing touches. I was wearing a floaty plunge v-neck burgundy dress, gold sandal heels that go with a clutch, my hair curled and in a half up half down style, silver eyeshadow with purple eyeshadow above it in the crease and under my lover lashes, eye liner, mascara and pink lipstick. I smiled as I watch Jasper throw Willow up and then catch her as the two laughed.
"You look beautiful darlin'." Jasper complimented as I stood up brushing out the dress and picking up my clutch and the present.

"Thank you. Are you sure you and Willow don't want to come?" I asked.
"I know they tolerate me more than others but it wouldn't be fair to Emily or Sam to make things tense on their wedding day or bring Willow who will cry when she gets bored, even if they would understand. Besides, we can have Daddy-daughter day in the park." Jasper said rubbing his nose against Willow's.
"You really are an amazing Dad, Jasper and I couldn't wish for a better father for her." I said sincerely and heartfelt.
"Thank you my love." Jasper said standing with Willow in his arms and kissing me soundly.

"And you are an amazing mother, Anna. But, you need to get going otherwise you'll be late." Jasper said sounding reluctant to let me go now that I was in his arms.
"Okay I'll see you later. Be safe and I love you both." I said kissing them.
"Love you too darlin', please be careful." Jasper pleaded. I promised I would be and left the house getting into my car and driving to St Anne's church where the wedding was going to be held. As I pulled in I immediately spotted Sam and Paul standing outside the church doors as Sam greeted everyone.
"Anna, thank you for coming." Sam greeted pulling me into a hug and then Paul did as soon as I had walked up to them.

"You know I wouldn't miss it for the world Sam." I smiled at him.
"No Jasper and Willow?" Paul asked.
"No, Jasper didn't want to push his luck around all of you and make things tense on your wedding day Sam, so he stayed home for a Daddy-daughter day with Willow." I explained.
"That's very considerate of him." Sam said slightly surprised. "Your sitting with the Clearwater's." Nodding I hugged them one last time and made my way inside.

"Anna!" Seth shouted as soon as he spotted me waving me over while Sue and Harry scolded their son for shouting in a church.
"Hi Anna." Sue greeted motherly as she and Harry stood to hug me and so I could slide past them to sit between Seth and Leah, offering Leah moral support. She's gotten a lot better and has forgiven them, but I knew it will most probably be hard for her today.
"Hi Sue, Hi Harry." I greeted hugging them both before we all sat down. "You both okay?"
"We're fine Anna, thank you." Harry smiled. "How're you, Jasper, Willow and your Dad? I haven't seen him much."
"We're okay, but Dad is stressing himself out over all the missing person cases especially as there's a chance they've been turned." I explained quietly.

We talked for a little while longer until the music started and we all stood up as Emily slowly made her way down the aisle led by her Dad. She looked beautiful in her simple high neck mermaid lace dress with lace for the sleeves and the high collar of the dress with a matching veil. The love that shone in her eyes and in Sam's as they stared at each other was breath taking, I only hope when I walked down the aisle in a few short months Jasper would look at me like that. The ceremony was beautiful and I had been reduced to tears by the heartfelt and moving vows they had written for each other, I was glad I had packed a pack of tissues in my bag. Although, I was moved by the vows I kept my hand in Leah's offering her silent support throughout the ceremony.

The reception afterwards was being held in the hall off the church with a buffet style available, and simple white decorations covering the hall and the tables it was beautiful.
"Emily, Sam congratulations I'm so happy for you both and wish you all the happiness you deserve." I said hugging them after giving them the gift from all of us, (Jasper, Dad, Willow and I).
"Thank you Anna." Emily said hugging me tightly. "And thank you so much for coming and please thank Charlie and Jasper from us both too. Sam told me the reason why he didn't come, I understand why but I wish he did so I can thank him in person." Emily smiled.
"Enjoy the reception Anna." Sam said after pulling me into a hug.

After saying hello to a few people I grabbed a Diet Coke and a plate for food and joined Jacob, Embry and Quil at their table.
"Hi guys, can I join you?" I asked.
"Of course Lyssa. Sit." Quil said pulling a chair out that was between him and Jacob.
"Thanks." I smiled setting my drink and food down and taking my seat. "So, Alice is throwing a party at her place for our graduation. The three of you are invited." I told them happily. "Well everyone is invited but it's likely Paul and Jared are working and covering for Sam who'll be with Emily." I added.
"Sure, we'll come." Jacob smiled as we all talked and laughed with each other, getting up to dance quite a few times with each other. Once we saw Emily and Sam off on their honeymoon I headed home myself absolutely exhausted but I had thoroughly enjoyed myself tonight.

***

Movie night at Esme's was becoming a regular thing that Alice has decided to set up, especially if it was a Disney film, which Willow was hooked on and would dance to the music in front of the tv which was extremely cute. Once Willow and I were changed after an accident that involved spaghetti Bolognese for dinner we both had to have a bath and shower after that. Now though Willow was dressed in a light pink dress, white cardigan, black socks that had cat faces on them and fuchsia shoes. Whereas, I was dressed in a red and black striped top, black skirt, black shocks, a silver choker and red boots. As Jasper didn't get messy he was still dressed in a white shirt, black jumper, dark jeans and white trainers. Finally I was ready kissing Jasper who had waited patiently after bathing and dressing Willow we headed off to Esme's house.

"Do you have any leads?" Jasper asked Dean who had just come back with Emmett. They had been out searching for the intruder for an hour and we had been waiting them to return to start movie night. While we had waited we amused ourselves mostly by playing, laughing and talking with each other, or in my case Esme and Carlisle or with Willow but now she was starting to get sleepy.
"No sign of the intruder." Dean started before Emmett cut him off.
"But Victoria continues to make appearances." Emmett interrupted.
"She's toying with us, keeping us distracted." Jasper realised.

"That's enough talk of that for now." Esme said sternly. "It's movie time." She said popping in Moana. Willow who had been drifting off in my arms perked up as the songs started. And stared intently at the tv before she danced a little on my lap, obviously still too tired to get up and dance like usual. Which was proven as not ten minutes into the film she was fast asleep in my arms. Dean took her after awhile for a cuddle after my arms went dead which left me free to cuddle Jasper, as Willow was safe with uncle Dean. After Moana we stuck with the musical theme and put on The Greatest Showman, Mama Mia one and two. The movie night was perfect just what we all needed with all that was going on, time to just be to together and relax.