The Phantom Wolf

Chapter 120 (8 Years Later)

*Pearl's POV*

It feels like everything in my life has led up to this moment. The day I met Bree, my entire world shifted. She became my purpose. My reason to stay. If it wasn't for her, I never would have gotten to be part of a family that loved me so deeply. I never would have learnt to love others so intensely without worrying that they would get tired of me. But now, I'm here. Ready to begin the next greatest part of my life.

My wedding day...

"Pearl!" As soon as Emmet's voice reached my ears, I practically jumped out of my skin.

Tearing my gaze away from my reflection, I came face to face with my big brother, Emmet. A.K.A. My Best Man.

"Bout time you came back to reality!" He teased me, through his wide grin.

"Not like you were any better on your wedding day, Emmet." Edward reminded him as he entered the room. Jasper and Seth were following close behind him.

Emmet stuck his tongue out towards Edward in a childish manner as a response. The mind reader just rolled his eyes as him.

Okay... I can do this... There's nothing that could go wrong today... I am fine...

A wave of peace and tranquility swept through me. Curtesy of my Texan brother. I sent him a warm smile in thanks and he started chuckling.

"Emmet's interruption of your thoughts seemed to do more harm than good." The Texan commented.

"Shut up." I mumbled playfully.

Emmet clutched his chest dramatically and gasped. "You wound me brother! I am the bestest best man! Besides, we are on a time crunch! We have to be there on time!"

"That's generally what a time crunch means, Emmet." Edward spoke up in a teasing tone.

"No one asked you, you overconfident mind invader!" Emmet clapped back, in a snarky tone.

As Edward and Emmet started trading insults, Seth approached me and gave me a hug. To which I gladly reciprocated.

"Thanks for having me as one of your groomsmen." He said softly.

"Wouldn't have it any other way Seth." I reminded him gently. "Plus, if these idiots can manage it, then I'm sure there's no reason why you wouldn't be able to." I said, while playfully gesturing to where my vampire brothers were arguing. "Not you Jasper. Your great." I quickly added, upon seeing that he was just leaning on a wall, observing Emmet and Edward as they argued.

"Hey!" Edward and Emmet chorused in fake hurt, halting their argument to yell at me.

Their reactions caused both me and Seth to start laughing, and Jasper started snickering in the corner. A knock on the door interrupted us, and Alice's high pitched voice then rang out.

"It's time! Get you arses moving!" She yelled. Before any of us could respond to her, she sped off back to the meeting area.

All of us quickly composed ourselves and Emmet came up to me, holding out his arm.

"You ready little sis?" He asked me in a warm tone.

"Born ready." I said, as I linked my arm with his.

Making our way out of the house, our group met up with all of the bridesmaids, as well as the flower girl and ring bearer. In the distance, I could see the audience who had come to witness our union. Many of the covens who served as witnesses against the Volturi had accepted our invite. A couple of the nomads came as well, and that included Alistair. It was nice that he decided to keep in contact. Plus, he's not so much of a coward anymore, given that he now has his mate and all.