Pʜᴀɴᴛᴀsᴍ ~ Mᴀᴊᴏʀ Jᴀsᴘᴇʀ Wʜɪᴛʟᴏᴄᴋ

Chapter 23

{time skip ~ 2 weeks ~ wedding day}

     "Kennedy Arielle what did I say about beauty sleep?" Alice said in a condescending tone.

     "I'm sorry Alice," I said. "I've been having bad dreams about Victoria. I can't get her out of my head."

     "Ken," she sighed. "Nothing is going to happen. I've been watching her decisions since we found out she was after you. I promise. Everything is fine. Now shut up and let me do your makeup."

     We laughed then got started. Jasper and I decided to let Alice have full control of the wedding as long as it fit our picked colors and unique styles. She agreed so long as she could design my dress. I was reluctant with that but she promised it would be subtle enough for me. Not too over the top. I have yet to see it but I trust her.

     "Need some help?" Rose came into the room. "I could do her hair."

     "Yes please," Alice said. "We're doing an updo braided bun with this golden string tied in."

     After what felt like hours they were finally done. We got everything we would need and got in the car. The wedding was going to be held up north because we wanted a winter wedding. We were supposed to wait until December but then Victoria ruined our plans. Alice wanted to get my hair and makeup done before leaving as it would take the longest.

{time skip ~ arrived and getting changed w the others}

     "So," Rose started. "I was wondering if you could take sometime off your busy honeymoon to call me so we can start planning the baby shower."

     "Yeah sure," I replied. "Quick question. Why did you and Emmett change your minds? I thought you guys wanted it to be a surprise. And the baby is due like any day now right? You're already 9 months."

     "We thought we wanted it to be a surprise," she said. "But it's too hard not knowing what to buy you know? And we want to have a definite name."

     "That makes sense," I nodded. "I almost went crazy those first months of my pregnancy before the doctor could find out the gender."

     The rest of the time we were getting ready consisted of talk of babies and how stupid the boys are. Rose told me Emmett proposed without a ring because he thought she would say no. Apparently he just wanted to get the rejection out of the way. Kinda sad but really funny.

     "Alright," Alice clapped. "We're finished. Everybody find your groomsmen and get in line! If this gets messed up you'll have to deal with me!"

     "Where's my dad?" I asked her. She pointed to the other side of the hall. "Thanks." She nodded and walked away.

     "Hey punkie," he said when I reached him. "You look beautiful sweetheart."

     "Thanks daddy," I said. "Who all made it?"

     "Everyone," he told me. "All 70 something of us. All your cousins, aunts, uncles, and whoever else all came."

     "Scotty?" I asked. Scott is my dads best friend/adopted uncle and has been my best friend forever. "Was he able to come?"

     "Yes," dad smiled. "He's actually going to walk you from here and meet me halfway. Then I'll walk you the rest of the way to hand you off."

     "Hey Punkin," I heard from behind me. "You look beautiful."

     "Thanks Scotty," I hugged him while my dad went to his waiting position. "You look very handsome."

We linked our arms and walked to the door as my dad walked to the middle of the isle. When the music started, we began walking. My grip on his arm got tighter with every step we took.

"Don't let me fall," I said, trying not to cry.

"Never," he told me, gripping my hand with his.

When my eyes locked with Jaspers, I felt my heart stop. He looked so handsome. The red suit really complimented his golden eyes and hair. I could live in this moment for the rest of my life.

     Just as I was about to reach out to grab my fathers hand, a flash of red threw me back. I landed on a stone covered in snow and ice. I could feel my tailbone shattering more with each movement I made. I looked for Jasper and the kids. I needed to know they were okay. I could see the kids with Rose, Emmett, Alice, and Josh, who is Alice's mate. But there's no sign of Jasper.

     "Carlisle!" I called. "Where's Jasper? Where is he?"

     "I don't know Kenny," he told me. "We saw you get pushed back and when we looked back to the front, he was gone. We think whoever pushed you had a partner. They took Jasper hostage while we were all distracted."

     "It was Victoria," Rose told him. "We all saw the flash of red hair when Fancy flew into the rock. But who's she working with? How'd she know where we are?"

     "I don't know," I shook my head. "But when I find out, they're gonna have hell to pay."

"I'm going to go check the others for injuries," he told me. "We saw you go flying and then everything was calm, but I still want to make sure." I nodded my head and watched him walk off.