Hidden in the Wolves' Den
By Lady of Spain
Disclaimer: S. Meyer owns Twilight
This story takes place after Jacob gets injured during the newborn battle, it ignores Breaking Dawn, and is a sequel to A Change of Heart. You will be lost if you haven't read the first story.
Jacob and Bella are in love, but true love doesn't run smooth for the couple. The Volturi are on a quest to find Bella, and engage a very reluctant spy, Chad Deveraux, to accomplish their mission. To make matters worse, there is a prison break at SeaTac, and one of the inmates comes to La Push bent on revenge.
Chapter 1
Prologue: Set in Motion
The tall aristocratic Vampire spoke into the intercom sitting on his large mahogany desk. Artifacts of another time decorated the walls and shelves of the dark sepulchral office. His left hand traced the concentric bands of a copper armillary, while his right index finger let go of the return button on the communication system. Gianna's cheery voice flowed from the speaker. "Yes, Aro, Good morning! I've delivered your message and Jane is on her way to see you."
"Wonderful! It is always such a great pleasure to talk to you, my dear Gianna. You may return to your other duties now. Thank you so much for your rapid attention to this matter." Aro sat back in the crimson cushioned chair, steepled his fingers, and waited patiently for Jane to arrive.
A tiny form glided gracefully through the open door. She was dressed in a long gray gown. The Volturi insignia hung from a silver chain about her neck. No other ornamentation adorned her person. Her blonde hair was swept up into a plaited twist. She smiled up at Aro, her blood-red irises gazing intently at him expectantly. A soft lilting voice asked, "Yes, Aro, You wished to speak to me?"
"Ah, there you are, dear one. How good of you to come so promptly. I have a very important assignment for you to undertake. It has been too long—I am afraid—since I have heard from my friends, the Cullens. I am so very anxious to ascertain whether or not our young friend, Mr. Cullen was true to his word and endowed Miss Isabella with the gift of immortality. Would you be so kind as to take Felix and Demitri with you on this quest?
"Gianna has been an absolute gem. The flights and shuttles have already been arranged. Such efficiency! I do not know what I would do without her. It would be interesting to see what powers she could share with us were she to become part of our family. Why she could catalog the heaps of bones cluttering our funereal vaults. Ha, ha, ha! I should like to see that amazing feat! I could not resist a little Vampire humor. But I digress—it would be expedient of you to report back on your findings each evening.
"I look forward to hearing about your discoveries. As always, if things haven't progressed to our ultimate satisfaction, you have my permission to resolve the issue. After all, what is one mere mortal in the big scheme of Vampire imperialism? You may go now, Jane dear."
"Yes, master. It would be my honor." Jane exited the room, without so much as a rustle from the long linen fabric of her skirt. Her footfalls were imperceptible as she ghosted down the narrow torch lit hall.
The following day at four AM, three pale figures deplaned at the SeaTac airport. At that very same time in Volterra, Aro and his wife enjoyed dining on the catch of the day; a fine assortment of full-blooded—and tasty—American Tourists.