Chapter 1
Deal
"Therefor, she is a vulnerability. Though it is true, for this, only her life is forfeit. You may leave if you wish."
Edward bared his teeth.
"That's what I thought," Caius said, with something akin to pleasure. Felix leaned forward, eager.
"Unless…" Aro interrupted.
Caius, shocked, turned his enraged face towards his 'brother' and snarled.
"Unless she were to join us, her only crime is knowing and she has kept our secret well, one year with us. No contact with anyone, then, after the year, there would be no reason to punish her provided she undergoes the transformation." Knowing better than to seek approval from Caius, Aro turned to Marcus with an encouraging smile. "Your opinion, Brother?"
"I see no reason for this plan to fail, you have my approval, Aro." Aro turned to one more person, ignoring Caius' enraged snarl. Me.
"Well, Bella, now we need only your agreement." My mouth went dry as his milky red eyes focused on me.
"What about the Cullens?"
"They will be left alone, fear not, my dear. So long as you agree, all will be well." I heard Edward's growl and Alice's gasp as I took a deep, resigned breath.
"Deal,"
