Angels and Monsters

Chapter Nine

New story...I'm just teeming with ideas. LOL. Anyhow, I'm just going with this story off the cuff to see where it goes in the first chapter. If it's good, I'll continue it. If not, we'll have to see. I'm delving back into the realm of vampires. But, Bella's the vamp this time. Without further ado...

Unfortunately, not mine.

Chapter Nine

BPOV

That night after Edward proposed to me, I watched him sleep. I also watched his very vivid dreams. They were all circling around our wedding and trying to make it happen as quickly as possible. I purred quietly as I held him close, scratching his scalp. Edward smiled as he cuddled around me.

Everything about him was perfection. He was a good, kind and loving soul. His heart was strong and his love for me was infallible. As was mine for him. However, I was troubled about his request to be a vampire. Yes, we couldn't do much physically until he was changed. I'd heard stories about succubi where the men's penises were hacked off while she came. I'm sorry, but Edward will remain intact.

Bella, Alice called to me mentally. Tear yourself away from your fiancée so I can talk to you!

"Alice, no," I hissed. "I'm mad at you. Really, a navy blue negligee?"

Hush! You look hot in it, she chided. "Come on! Five minutes tops. Then you can go back to cuddling with your Edward," she smirked as she poked her head into the tent. I rolled my eyes and extricated myself from Edward's tight hold. He moaned and frowned in his sleep.

I love you, Edward. I'll be right back, I soothed mentally before I kissed his forehead.

His scowl deepened as he tightened his hold on the pillow. Don't. Leave. His lower lip jutted out adorably and he rolled onto his stomach, grumbling quietly. I kissed his lower lip and left the tent, throwing on Edward's dress shirt over my negligee. The cold didn't bother me but I still have some decorum.

"What, Alice?" I asked, as I arched a brow. "I love you, but I'd rather be in there."

"I just want to plan your wedding," she smiled. "I'll handle everything."

"Alice, I trust you. Plan what you want except I don't want a big poufy dress," I said, wrinkling my nose.

"Okay," she squealed as she bounced on her toes. "Bridesmaids?"

"You," I answered as I crossed my arms over my chest. "What about groomsmen?"

"Emmett, of course," Alice said.

"He's too new. He'll devour Edward," I frowned.

"Not if you shield him. Try keeping Edward under your shield during the ceremony," Alice suggested.

"That would be hell for me," I growled. "I love Edward but he is still my singer. I'll shield Emmett. I'll just have to hunt prior to the ceremony."

"Also, Jasper offered to walk you down the aisle," Alice said with a soft, sad smile. "Carlisle will officiate. When he was alive, his father was an ordained minister and demanded Carlisle be the same."

"Almost everyone here is going to be involved in the wedding," I explained.

"I've chartered a plane for Edward's parents. It will be his final good bye. After this, he will have to die in their eyes. Also, Eleazar, Carmen, Kate, Garrett, Irina and Laurent are coming. They are our cousins from Denali. They're vegetarians, like us. Well, Laurent is a quasi-vegetarian. He's getting used to our diet and struggles."

"I have a question, Alice. What about Victoria?" I asked. "Does she know?"

"No. She's fallen off the radar. I was able to 'track her' when Emmett was with her but now, nothing," she frowned. "Hopefully, she won't be able to figure out where we are. I'll keep my eyes peeled for her but it's tough. I hate being blind."