The Phantom Wolf

Chapter 27 (Preparations)

*3rd Person POV*

"What did I say about beauty sleep?" Alice inquired while applying Bella's make up.

"Sorry" The soon to be bride apologises.

"I just wanna say... I called it." Bree said, smirking slightly.

Having finished setting up the last flower arrangements for Esme, Bree chose to spend the remainder of her time before the big event, assisting Alice any way she could. Usually she'd choose to spend her free time with Pearl. But, unfortunately, the hybrid was far to busy taking jabs at the large vampire man child, who was fully egging her on, hoping for a fight. Carlisle and Esme are currently trying to keep them from ruining their outfits and doing their best to get the two on their best behaviour. Bree figured it would be calmer if she joined Alice and Bella instead.

"I had a bad dream... wedding jitters." Bella exclaimed.

"Well, it was just that. A bad dream." Says Alice, dismissing it.

Bree brings her hands up to her chin, resting her elbows on her knees, leaning forwards. Interest peaked.

"What was it about, Bella?" Bree asked.

"... I... err..." Bella hesitated.

"Stop it. There will be none of that. Bella. Like I've been telling you, today will be perfect." Alice smiles at her best friend.

"Thanks" Bella says quietly, smiling at Alice's positivity.

Turning to face the young vampire, Alice speaks sternly, "And Bree. No freaking out the bride. Okay?" Alice smiles dangerously.

Bree gulps, then sighs dramatically, "Fine. You're no fun." She replies, listening to Alice.

Alice rolls her eyes and giggles slightly at the teen. Continuing to get Bella ready.

"Do you need some help?" Rosalie asks, walking into the room. "I can do her hair." She offers.

"Really?" Bella asks sceptically.

"Please. I'm not offended by your choice in groom." Rosalie answers. Walking up behind the human and starts to style her hair.

"Just my blatant lack of respect for my mortality." Bella remarks.

Tilting her head to the side. Rosalie responds, "Essentially"

"Weddings. They bring everyone together." Alice declares happily.

Smiling at the three, Bree gets up from her seat and tells them, "I'm gonna head downstairs. Pearl and Emmet have stopped now. Carlisle and Esme were able to de-escalate the situation, so it should be fairly safe." She smiles at the group and leaves the room to go and track down her wolf.

"De-escalated?" Bella questions.

"Emmet and Pearl have been arguing all morning." Alice declares, slightly irritated.

"Why?" Bella asks.

"Pearl made an agreement with Alice in order to get out of wearing a dress, before you got here. Alice foresaw it happening and got her to agree to something that was pretty stupid. Emmet has been teasing Pearl relentlessly about it since." Rosalie clarified.

Turning to Alice, Bella query's, "What did she agree to?"

Smirking, the pixie replies. "She is going to do one thing for every single member of the coven. No limits."

"Wow. Was she really that desperate to avoid wearing a dress?" Bella enquires, surprised and a bit confused.

Rosalie sighs and then answers, "Yes... she was indeed, that desperate."

*Time Skip*

"Hey. So, did you find our daughter?" Renee asks Charlie.

"Are those graduation caps?" Charlie responds, ignoring the question.

"Hah! How creative." Sounds Renee. Turning to look at them, before hurrying up the stairs to locate Bella.

"Or weird" Charlie mutters.

"Alice? Bella?" Renee calls out.

"In here mom." The human responds.

Rushing towards her daughters voice, Alice steps aside to reveal a pampered and prettified Bella.

"Oh my gosh. You're so beautiful." Renee gushes and starts to tear up. "Crap. My mascara." Alice hands her a handkerchief. "Thanks" she says, wiping her eyes. "Charlie get in here" she calls out to her ex-husband.

"You sure? I don't wanna..." He trails off, walking into the room.

Bella looks at him in awe. Surprised that he is actually dressed up.

"I know. I look hot." Charlie says jokingly.

Chuckling at him, Bella's attention is diverted to a box. Renee opens it, to reveal a hair comb adorned with sapphires.

"We thought you needed something blue." Renee declares, handing it to Bella.

"It was Grandma Swans." Charlie exclaims.

"I love it. Thank you guys." Bella said whilst smiling. Handing the heirloom to Alice.

Placing the comb in Bella's hair, Alice then turns to the wardrobe and grabs a large white sealed bag.

"It's time for the dress." She says excitedly.