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Alice let go of Aro's hand as he stumbled back slightly, his eyes flitting over to Anna who knew exactly what Alice had shown him. "Now you know. That's your future unless you decide on another course," Alice told him after a beat of silence. "We cannot alter our course. The child still poses a grave threat," Caius spoke. "But what if you were sure she could remain concealed from the human world? Could we leave in peace?" Edward asked from where he stood. "Of course. But that cannot be known," Caius responded as Edward and Anna shared a look. "Actually, it can," Anna said before two more witnesses walked out from the woods.

"I've been searching for witnesses of my own among the Ticuna Tribes of Brazil," Alice explained, Anna smiled at the presence of the two new witnesses. "We have enough witnesses," Caius commented. "Let him speak, brother," Aro told Caius before focusing on the man before them. "I am half human, half vampire. Like the child. A vampire seduced my mother, who died giving birth to me. My aunt Huilen raised me as her own. I made her immortal," Nahuel explained to Aro himself. "How old are you?" Bella asked. "A hundred and fifty years," Nahuel answered easing Bella and Edward's fears of Renesmee dying.

"At what age did you reach maturity?" Aro asked Nahuel. "I became full-grown seven years after my birth. I have not changed since then," Nahuel answered him, Anna leaned her head on Jasper's shoulder. "And your diet?" Aro questioned further. "Blood, human food. I can survive on either," Nahuel responded. "These children are much like us," Marcus commented, the silent King did not want a battle. "Regardless, the Cullens have been consorting with werewolves. Our natural enemies," Caius spoke up. "I am Imprinted on by a shifter, Caius. They are no foe of ours," Anna spoke up as she ran her fingers through Paul's fur.

Aro turns to his army, "Dear ones, there is no danger here. We will not fight today." Some of the Volturi do not hide their disappointment, including Jane but they all listen to Aro and quickly leave the clearing. "Such a prize," Aro states looking at Bella and Anna before he too turns and leaves with his people. Anna turns to Declan and nods to the Warlock, he smiles back before he makes his way towards the direction the Volturi left in; only to be surprised when Demetri appears and grabs his hand, the two leaving together. Anna turned to Jasper and wrapped her arms around his shoulders, "Faith, huh?" Jasper laughed before kissing the side of her head.

"We have them on the run. Now is the time to attack!" Vladimir exclaims. "Not today," Carlisle tells him as the others relax, happy that no fight would happen. "You're all fools! The Volturi might be gone. But they will never forgive what happened here. They'll come for you, Della Freya," Stefan voiced as he glared at her. "They won't, Stefan, Vladimir. It is a time of peace, Aro knows he will meet his death facing us," Anna told them, the words only angered them more before they turned and left in a fit of rage, the rest rejoicing over the fact they did not need to fight against the Volturi.

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"You had me worried for a while," Anna told Alice as the two stood on the balcony watching as their family said their farewells to their friends. Anna's eyes were focused on Jasper who was talking to Peter and Charlotte, the nomads were always welcome to Anna and Jasper's home whenever they wished to visit. "You doubted me?" Alice asked her sister who grinned. "I would never doubt you, Alice," Anna told her before taking in a deep breath of air. "So, what's the next step then?" Alice asked Anna who smiled before looking at Alice. "I could use your help preparing for my wedding," Anna told Alice whose smile widened.

"I have so many ideas. It's gonna be an amazing event and... when?" Alice asked as she grabbed Anna's hands in her own. Anna turned to look at Jasper who smiled fondly and bowed his head, "As soon as possible. I'm ready to start my forever." Alice giggled happily before rushing to find Rosalie and Esme, the three would work together to prepare the wedding. "Maybe we can talk our friends into staying for a little while longer," Colton said as he walked up next to Anna, his arms crossed as he looked at Carlisle and Emmett. "You doubted Bella and me at the start of all of this," Anna reminded him, the blond male laughed at that.

"You and Bella proved yourself. And Aro was right, Immortality is who you both are," Colton told her before looking down, "I may have wanted to kill the two of you at one point but it was clear that this family was incomplete without the two of you. And now, it is complete." Anna grinned up at her brother, "Not quite yet." They turned to see Bree and Seth walking hand in hand towards the home, Jacob and Marin smiling as they walked with them; Jacob's arm around Marin's shoulders. "And why is that?" Colton asked before watching as Anna created a small mist in the form of a flower, she blew on it and watched as it pressed against Rosalie's stomach.

"It's only the beginning of the story, Colt. Our family has many more journeys ahead of us and you know what? I'm pretty excited about it," Anna told Colton before she lightly punched his shoulder, she made her way into the house before walking out into the crowd of their friends. "You know, I'm quite proud of you, Annie," Garrett spoke as he rested his arm around her shoulders, "You've grown a lot since we last saw each other." Anna smiled up at Garrett before looking towards Kate and Tanya, the two talking to Carmen and Eleazar. "And you've finally found your mate," Anna said making Garrett grin. "I sure did," Garrett replied before they began talking to Benjamin and Tia.

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Anna stood before the floor-length mirror, her eyes were trailing down the white material of her dress. Her hair was done into a half-braid that made her think of Elves from Lord of the Rings, it had small white flowers within the loops. She took in a deep breath before turning to see Paul standing there, "You look beautiful, little sister." Anna smiled up at him as he held out a small wooden box. "What's that?" Anna asked as she took it into her hands. "It's a gift from the pack," Paul answered her as she opened it to reveal a beautiful necklace; a crescent moon with a howling wolf, a small moonstone gem within it.

"Help me with it?" Anna asked him, Paul nodded before moving to clip the necklace around her neck. She looked down to admire it again before looking up to see Paul trying to hide the tears in his eyes, she didn't say anything as she wrapped her arms around him. "Thank you, Paul. For everything," Anna whispered as he hugged her back. "Are you ready?" Paul asked Anna who immediately nodded. Paul led Anna out into the hallway of her home where Charlie stood waiting for his youngest daughter, his eyes turned to her as Paul bowed his head before leaving the two.

"You look beautiful, Annabeth," Charlie complimented before sniffling, "My daughters are all grown up now." Anna smiled tearfully at him as he placed his hands on her cheeks, "Where did all that time go?" Anna pulled her father into a tight hug as he sniffled, a tear falling down his cheek. "You don't need me anymore," Charlie whimpered making Anna shake her head. "I'll always need you, Dad. Always," Anna told him before closing her eyes knowing that one day he'd be old and grey on his deathbed and she'd be right there until his last breath.

"Let's do this," Anna said to her father, she looped her arm around his as they began the walk down the aisle. Anna immediately spotted all of their friends that had stood with them against the Volturi along with her friends from high school, Tyler grinning from his spot next to his own pregnant fiancee, Lauren. The Heretic spotted Demetri, Declan, and Caius in the back hidden away from the others; she hadn't expected Caius to accept the invite. Anna smiled at the Cullens, Alice grinning at her work while Bella smiled widely at her sister.

And finally, Anna's eyes locked on Jasper who stood tall in his tuxedo, his eyes hadn't left her from the moment she walked into his view. Jasper never believed this day would come for him, even in his human life, he thought he'd never find someone who complimented his soul the way that Annabeth Swan did. "Take care of her," Charlie told Jasper as he handed off his daughter. "For the rest of eternity," Jasper promised as he shook Charlie's hand, the Sheriff nodded his head before moving to sit down with Sue, taking her hand in his with a teary smile.

"Friends and Family, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Jasper Hale and Annabeth Swan," The Priest spoke as Jasper and Anna held one another's hands, their eyes maintaining eye contact. Anna mostly zoned out of the words the Priest was saying until it was time for their own personal short vows, she took in a steady breath before speaking, "Jasper Hale, from the moment I met you, I knew that our souls were meant to meet. You strengthen my weaknesses and bring focus to my dreams. Here and now I pledge my life to yours, that your dreams become my dreams. No matter where life leads me, I know that as long as you are there, that is where I am meant to be."

"I see these vows not as promises but as privileges: I get to laugh with you and cry with you; care for you and share with you. I get to run with you and walk with you; build with you and live with you. I get to have you be the person I spend the rest of my life with. I get to be there for you and support you. I don't have to honor and cherish you, I get to. So from this moment, I take you as my best friend, my lover, my person for eternity. With every step of our journey, I will love you," Jasper declared making Anna smile wide, she sniffled slightly as her eyes filled with tears that wouldn't fall.

"Do you Annabeth Swan take Jasper Hale to be your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" The Priest asked Anna. "Damn straight, I do," Anna answered immediately making the crowd laugh. "And do you Jasper Hale take Annabeth Swan to be your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" The Priest asked Jasper. "Hell yeah, I do," Jasper replied with a wink, Anna grinning at him.

"In the sight of God and these witnesses, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may now kiss the bride," The Priest spoke before Jasper grabbed Anna's waist and pulled her towards him, dipping her before slamming his lips against her own. Anna's arms wrapped around Jasper's shoulders as she kissed him back, the crowd began applauding and cheering for the newlywed couple. "I love you, Mr Hale," Anna whispered as she and Jasper pulled away from each other. "And I love you, Mrs Hale," Jasper whispered back before the two kissed again; the night of celebration was filled with laughter and memories to last eternity.

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Rosemary Speaks

Anna and Jasper are MARRIED!!

And to be honest, the next chapter is going to be a fairly short one.
A warning to those who dislike pregnancy tropes, I wouldn't continue further.

What are your final thoughts on the book?

Thank you for reading this book and showing it love.
It's one of my prized babies and I will definitely miss writing Anna and Jasper.

See you in the next chapter... Or the next book!