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Chapter 1

Carlisle's Dilemma

Carlisle Cullen had a deep dark secret, one that he managed to keep away from Esme, and even his mind reading son, Edward. Alice had not yet begun to have visions, of what life would be like in the near future because of this hidden folly. Their last meeting with the Volturi had not ended in tragedy. Aro had left word, that they would be coming for a visit soon to discuss other matters. Aro had reminded Carlisle, of a certain matter that they discussed before he had left the Volturi coven many years ago, the promise that he made Aro. At the time, Carlisle agreed, he did not yet have a coven of his own, so therefore the promise made would not affect others. He was wrong. Aro would come now to collect on the bargain they made. He would have to delay a little longer, he was stong enough in mind to be able to keep Edward out of his head, and Alice from seeing too far off in the distance so as not alarm them just yet. He felt that he could reason with Aro they would have to meet in private.

Chapter 2

Aro's Triumph

The door to his Aro's study swung open and in stepped an angry Caius. "You intend to go through with this?" he raised his voice to Aro. Aro smiled at Caius, that only made him angrier. "Of course, we did not come to war, last time, both Carlisle and I know that I have the upper hand, " he replied with an evil grin. "In fact, I will wager that Carlisle is right now, trying to think of a way to bargain with the devil," he told Caius. Caius, sat himself down in front of Aro, "I know in part some of the plans, tell me all." Aro replied, "I will, in due time Caius, when I have had a chance to make my request known to Carlisle and he can not back out of his promise he made to me all of those years ago." Caius leaned forward, and stared into Aro's blood red eyes, he knew he would finally take care of the Cullens, to where they would know their place.