"Don't you dare set that down right there and walk away!" Alice's voice floated from the backyard into the bedroom. "I swear to everything good, Emmett... Rose! Get your man before he wears out my patience!"

I snickered lightly as Chloe and I were sprawled out across the queen-sized bed, enjoying the early summer breeze coming through the opened windows. True to his promise, Jacob had gotten our house built by the end of spring with help from the Cullen men and the packs; by Memorial Day Weekend, everything had been moved in and every room decorated, thanks to Mom and Alice.

Now, a week later, Alice was decorating our backyard... for our wedding. It was crazy to think that in a few hours, I'd be walking down an aisle and marrying my best friend.

A kick from my stomach caused me to jump slightly and I rubbed the area gently, smiling as I felt our baby move. My due date was fast approaching, and I couldn't wait until the baby was finally here. Neither could the rest of the family; every time I saw alone of them, they would immediately lean down to my stomach and say "today can be the day!"

"Come on, Alice, that bouquet looks great there!" Emmett's voice broke through my thoughts and we could feel Alice's glare from the safety of the house. "Loosen up a little bit."

"I'm going to ignore the fact that you just said that, and go check on the bride-to-be." Alice huffed. "You better have that moved before I come back!"

"Incoming..." Chloe murmured, rolling over onto her stomach. "Are you ready to be dressed by Alice?"

"As I'll ever be." I giggled in response.

"Good, because it's time to get out of bed, sunshine!" Alice burst into the room with Bella and Rosalie right behind her. "We only have four hours until your butt needs to be walking down that aisle."

"Yes, ma'am." I gave her a half-salute before gesturing to Chloe to help me to my feet.

Bella came over to help, clasping my right hand as Chloe grabbed my left and together they steadied me on the hardwood floor. Guiding me to the small vanity Jacob had built at Alice's instruction, they made sure I was comfortable in the chair as Alice peered over the laid-out makeup.

"Are you feeling nervous?" Bella asked as she watched Rose and Chloe check out the wedding dress hanging from the closet door.

"About marrying Jacob? Never." I grinned, patting my stomach. "The only thing I'm a little nervous about is this one coming early."

"Well, we're prepared for anything." Chloe chimed in with a smile. "Your mom has the hospital bag all packed and in her car, just in case."

"Jacob has one packed in his car and in mine, too. He said it was better to be prepared for any scenario, and Mom agreed." I laughed, shaking my head.

"That's actually really sweet of him." Rose shrugged, looking over my hair and playing with some style ideas.

"Speaking of..." Alice snatched my ringing phone off of the nightstand and pressed it to her ear. "This better be important, Black. I'm about to start my magic on your woman."

She listened for thirty seconds and laughed at whatever he said. Chloe and I shared a raised eyebrow in the mirror and Alice placed the phone on the vanity, putting my fiance on speaker.

"You're on speakerphone." She informed him, switching over to doing my makeup.

"Hi Jake," I said cautiously, watching my friends whisper to each other.

"Hey, beautiful." Jacob's voice filled the room and a wave of peace washed over me instantly. We hadn't seen each other in three days; Edward and his brothers had "kidnapped" Jacob a few days ago for his bachelor party while Bella and the girls stayed with me at our house for my bachelorette. "I miss you."

"I miss you too... what's up?

"I know I'm not supposed to see you until the wedding, but I wanted to make sure you got your present before Alice gets you ready."

"Present?" My eyebrows knitted together and I looked at the girls, who were watching me. Chloe held her hands out to me, a small brown box tied in white lace extended carefully.

"Open it." Even through the phone, I could feel Jacob's smile when he spoke.

Taking the box from my best friend, I silently untied the ribbon and removed the lid. I gasped softly as I realized what was nestled in the tissue paper, shining in the natural light.

"How..."

"Your mom helped me. She found it in a box around Christmas and knew it was the perfect wedding gift for you."

A rogue tear slipped down my cheek as I gingerly picked up the item in the box; dangling from my fingertips was a strand of pearls that I recognized instantly.

"This necklace has been in your family for generations," Jacob continued. "It was gifted to Giulianna by the Quileute women on her wedding day, and your Grandma Lily was saving it for you. It's infused with a tiny bit of magic from all of the witches in your bloodline."

"It's beautiful," I whispered, knowing he could still hear me. "Thank you."

"I love you, Leaf. I'll see you soon." With a click, Jacob was gone. I smiled through the tears as Chloe took the necklace from me and clasped it around my neck.

"Gorgeous. Now wipe those tears or else your makeup won't stay right." Alice beamed at me in the mirror, handing over a box of tissues. Once I had dried my face, I grinned sheepishly at my friends. "Ready?"

"Ready."

Time flew by as Alice and Rose worked around each other, bringing my natural beauty out in an enhanced way. When it came time to put my dress on, all four women rallied around to keep me steady. Once the white material was over my head, Alice and Rosalie pulled it down, making sure the layers didn't stick to each other as they slipped over my stomach. Zipping it up in the back, Chloe beamed just as Mom walked into the bedroom.

"Oh, Leaf... you look beautiful!" She gasped, placing a hand over her heart. "You were right... a simple design works best on you."

"Thanks, Mom." I smiled at the woman who had been my rock since the beginning of my life.

"Shall we?" Mom extended her arm out to me, nodding at my friends who began to leave the room to finish getting ready themselves.

I wrapped my arm through hers and let Mom lead me to the kitchen where we could see the packs and the Cullens lingering in the backyard through the window. We watched silently as our friends and family mingled and laughed while they waited for the ceremony to start.

"I want you to know," Mom spoke softly, not looking away from the guests, "that even though you're getting married and starting your own family, you'll always be my little girl. You'll always have a home with me, and so will your children. You have become such an incredible young woman and I don't tell you it enough... I'm so proud of you, baby."

"I wouldn't be who I am today if I didn't have such a great teacher," I replied, resting my head lightly on her shoulder. "Thanks, Mom... for everything."

"It's showtime!" Alice bounced into the kitchen, her eyes twinkling. "Chloe has your bouquet, Autumn."

With a quick hug, Alice disappeared into the backyard, her voice echoing through the glass for everyone to take their seats.

"You look beautiful, Leaf." Rosalie smiled as she and Bella entered the room, holding small bouquets of pink carnations in their hands. I grinned back as I took in the pale blue bridesmaid dresses they were wearing, secretly pleased that the shade Alice helped me pick out worked for them both.

"We'll see you at the end of the aisle," Bella added, tilting her bouquet up in acknowledgment before following Rosalie through the sliding door.

"And your bouquet," Chloe said, taking her place beside me. "We're ready whenever you are."

My best friend was a vision in blue, her blonde hair styled in a loose braid similar to mine. While Rosalie may have looked like an ice queen who was stunning and intimidating, Chloe looked like a princess, elegant and charming.

"Let's do this." I nodded, looping my other arm through Chloe's.

The two most important women in my life stepped forward with me and everyone turned around to watch the bride walk down the aisle. My eyes roamed over the group, immediately drawn to the one smile that pulled me in like the sun. Tears swelled in my eyes when I realized Jacob was also crying through the grin on his face, butterflies kicking off when I caught sight of his tuxedo. Mom and Chloe quietly snickered as we reached the end of the "runway" where Charlie stood with Jacob, waiting to perform his duty as our ordained minister.

"Who gives this bride away?" Charlie spoke loud and clear, his voice steady as he stood before the group.

"I do, as her mother." Mom answered him, tears already streaming down her face as she placed my hand in Jacob's. Charlie smiled and nodded, waiting for Mom to take her seat.

"Dearly beloved..." he spoke again, glancing at the notecards in front of him.

Everything around me faded as I stared up at Jacob, cherishing the moment as he rubbed his thumb in circles over my hand. My mind wandered to the very first day I had met Jacob, and I still couldn't believe this is where we ended up. We had come a long way since then and I was eager to see where life took us next.

So am I, baby.

Jacob smirked as his voice lingered in my thoughts, pulling me back to the present just as Charlie finished his speech.

"Do you, Jacob Ephraim Black, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

"And do you, Autumn Bernadette Watson, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husb—"

"Absolutely, I do!" I cut Charlie off, earning chuckles from the seated guests including Charlie himself.

"Alright then." He shook his head amusingly. "By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife."

Before Charlie could finish his sentence, Jacob had already pulled me into his chest and kissed me fiercely to the cheers of our family and friends. I could feel him smile through the kiss and allowed our minds to be connected in the moment.

I'll love you forever and always, Mrs. Black. You are mine.

And you're mine, Mr. Black... Forever.