BPOV
I arrived in Volterra determined, yet apprehensive. It was a bright and sunny day and people were milling about everywhere. Tipping my cab driver I thanked him and began walking toward my target. I would not stand out here, I remained human and plain in looks, which was now replaced with despair and loneliness and no one saw anything worth taking a second glance at.
One of the only times today that I will be thankful I'm still human.
My plan had never been flawed during the making, until just recently as I neared the clock tower where two years earlier I had been reunited with Edward, I started to appreciate the danger I was putting myself in.
Be reasonable Bella, life doesn't matter anymore; remember death is welcome without the one you love.
I nodded, as the thought flittered by. I stroked the finger I had in my pocket.
Don't worry Edward; I'm going to get you back.
Edward. His name echoed in my mind and almost immediately tears formed before I angrily wiped them away. I was on a mission to get him back, and I wasn't going to stop before I was killed or my mission was completed.
You're not a soldier going to war Bella.
I wasn't sure when I started talking to myself. Maybe it was the day my family fell apart.
I slid into a dark alley, and was immediately rewarded with a growl and a pair of glowing red eyes. As my eyes accustomed to the darkness, I recognised the figure looming ahead. Felix.
I tried to swallow my fear as it replaced the numb feeling I had been dealt the past three months. Felix was creeping closer as I forced myself to speak.
"Felix, my name is Bella and I am the mate of Edward Cullen who is son to Carlisle Cullen. He is a great friend of Aro. Please, lead me to him and when Aro hears of my news he will reward you greatly. If not, you may kill me." I remained confident and stared at Felix, silently willing him to accept my proposal.
He growled again but offered no words; instead he turned and walked further into the shadows. I took this to mean he was indeed going to take me to Aro and gave myself a silent cheer while following the tall vampire in front of me.
Ten minutes later, we arrived at some very large Victorian made doors. I vaguely remembered this to be Aro's chamber and my stomach clenched upon arrival.
This is it Bella, don't back down or take no for an answer. Edward needs you.
The silent pep talk I gave myself allowed me to conquer what little fear I possessed and as the doors swung open, I prepared myself for the speech of a life time. Isabella Swan was gone, replaced by grieving widow – Bella Cullen.