Prologue
1002 AD.
How my life could have turned this way? One day, I am a mere little farmer's daughter. And the day after, I am in a castle full of vampires in Italy who claimed I am the soulmate of one of them. The aforesaid vampire seemed less than happy about it. Needless to say that I felt the same. Anyways, I needed to find a way to get out of this fortress, and quickly. If I didn't, that would end up me being turned into a blood drinker monster… or dead – if the blond one who happened to be my supposed mate had his way. But, if I tried to escape, I bet I would not go very far since the inhabitants of the castle are vampires with enhanced hearing and speeded who could catch me in no sooner said than done. But, once again if I didn't try, I would never know and I will most likely end up as a vampire or dead. Gathering my courage, I decided that I would at least try to get away from here. Fortunately, for the few weeks I has been there I had managed to gather a few information about their habits. Like when they would all left to the throne room at the same time just before I heard screams coming from there. I guess they were… well never mind. Well, that would be my best chance of escaping. Fortunately, the window of the luxurious room I was confined in was at the first floor and there was a vine climbing onto the wall near my window. Furthermore, the… meeting in the throne room always happened during the day and I noticed that neither of them was getting out during daylight. So, I guess that this would gave me some time ahead of them.
A few days later, I heard them again…the screams. So, I slowly crept out of the sofa I was sitting in and made my way as quietly as possible towards the window. I slowly opened it and climbed on the ledge which was easier said than done given the dress I was wearing I then slowly raised my arm to the vine praying that it would not break because of my weight. But it didn't. For the first time in a long time, I could feel the sun on my skin and the fresh air of a sunny spring day. But I didn't have time to linger on such trivial things. The next thing I remember is that I ran, and ran for dear life. I quickly made my way out of the paved narrow streets of Volterra. Then, I was in the woods surrounding Volterra in the Tuscan countryside.
I kept running but I began to get out of breath and I knew I would have to stop soon in order to catch my breath. But I could hear something not far behind me… or someone. I tripped onto a root and fell on the ground. I thought that my attempt of escape would here. But the next thing I remember is a piercing pain in my neck which was starting to paralyze me. Then the burning pain was making its way throughout my entire body. I tried my best not to scream. Or that would have alerted the vampires who lived in that castle of hell and I would be dragged back there.
Present time
I smiled as I remembered my entrance in the vampire world. I was so naïve back at that time. I guessed the little girl who was afraid of the Volturi died that night a thousand years ago. I wondered what would happen if Caius – my so called mate – and me met again after a thousand years. I bet he would try to drag me back to Volterra. Well, I'd love to see him try.