Corona

by Arre

The Twilight saga continues after Breaking Dawn with the unofficial fifth book, Corona. After all that has happened to Bella, she thought that the life-threatening conflicts were over; but Bella and the rest of the Cullens face the biggest threat yet.

1. BOOK ONE Bella: Preface

Corona

Book One: Bella

When sorrows come, they come not single spies,

But in battalions.

Hamlet: Claudius, Act IV, scene v

Preface

I had once compared Edward and I to Romeo and Juliet. Edward and I had been from two different worlds, and every element on the planet seemed to be bent on keeping us apart.

But we were together; this Romeo and Juliet story had not ended in tragedy. Of course there had been hardships; though, with each new trial, Edward and I seemed to grow closer and stronger. I realized now that each heart-wrenching obstacle deepened my love for Edward, because of how we tackled things together.

I reviewed my surroundings. I wondered now if we had finally come to an obstacle that we couldn't overcome. Could a Romeo and a Juliet never escape a tragic end?

I looked into Aro's eyes as he stared back at me. There was no way out and no way to protect my family. I had the feeling that the Volturri had been waiting for this day a long time; and, in a way, I had been too.

Aro's eyes glittered with satisfaction. I would fight with my family for as long as I could, as I knew they would. I promised myself that I would see Edward and the rest on the other side.