Forbidden Imprint [Book 5] ✔️

2 • There Goes Another One

EMBRY'S POV

Ah weddings! What a perfect way to be reminded of what you'll never have. As hard as I tried, I couldn't concentrate as the minister went through the ceremony of joining Jacob and Renesmee in holy matrimony. My attention kept getting diverted by the fact that my imprint was standing not even 10 feet away from me.

She looked incredible standing in a yellow dress that flowed past her knees and shaped her body perfectly. I had been surprised when Jake had first told me that Rachel and Rebecca would be standing in Ness's wedding instead of Alice and Rosalie. But Ness had wanted to make sure Jake's family was included in the ceremony. And as they wanted to keep the wedding party small, the twins were chosen as the only bridesmaids.

Fate was a fucked up thing sometimes. If Rebecca hadn't been invited to be a part of the wedding, would she have even come home? Would I have ever seen her again?

My eyes drifted over her features. The light from the lanterns above us reflected off her raven black hair. I was so mesmerized by it that I jumped when I felt a sudden jab in my back.

Quil! His not so subtle way of warning me that my staring was becoming too obvious. I was probably pissing off the husband again, not that I gave a shit about that guy, but I forced myself to turn my head and look forward.

I made myself focus on the words of the ceremony. Unfortunately, we had arrived at the point where the minister spoke to Jake and Ness about "forsaking all others." I shifted uncomfortably and kept my eyes to the ground.

If I ever had a chance to be with Rebecca, would I take it? Even if it meant ruining her marriage? Sighing softly, I knew I would. I would do anything and be anything Rebecca needed, just as long as I could have some tiny microscopic part of her life.

The minister pronounced Jake and Ness, husband and wife. They kissed as though they'd never stop, before finally breaking away and turning and walking down the aisle. Jake was smiling like an idiot. And then it was my turn to walk with Rebecca. She walked towards me tentatively.

Great...she probably thought I was insane at this point. I didn't doubt I was well on my way to becoming a full fledged lunatic. She probably had good reason to look at me like I had two heads. Still...I didn't want to scare her. I smiled softly and she immediately relaxed and put her hand on my arm.

We walked down the aisle together, Rebecca waving to people she knew on Jake's side. I reveled in the feel of her hand on me. I memorized the way the pressure felt against my jacket. It was probably going to be one of the few times she touched me, so I wanted to make sure I remembered every detail.

Once we reached the end, we split up, and Rebecca went over to Ian, who was talking to Paul. Together they walked to the area of the Cullen's backyard that had been set up as the reception area. I slowly followed and grabbed some food before walking over to the head table. Rebecca was already there, seated on Ness's left side along with Ian, Rachel, and Paul. I took my seat next to Jacob. Quil sat next to me with Claire. This was the first wedding Claire had ever been too. The kid was excited and chattered nonstop. Quil just smiled and responded whenever he was given the chance.

After we ate...me picking at my food...Alice started playing music and people began to dance. Paul and Rachel got up to dance to a slow song. Nate Uley, Sam's five-year-old son, suddenly appeared and sat in the empty seat next to Ness and began talking to her pregnant belly. Ness and Jake smiled indulgently.

"Hello baby," Nate whispered, patting Ness's gently rounded stomach. Ness gasped and put her hand over Nate's little one.

"I can feel one of the babies moving." Ness said with tears of joy in her eyes as she looked at Jacob. Turning to look back at Nate, she said, "I think the baby likes you, Nate."