PROLOGUE
How could he? Why did he? I gripped my chest while feeling as if it had a gaping hole in the center. Just thinking of him brought the pain on. I felt the now familiar nudge in my abdomen. I smiled grimly.
"Don't worry we're going to be there soon." I whispered encouragingly as we began the decent.
"Attention we will be landing in about five minutes. Welcome to Volterra." The pilot said over the intercom. I looked down. Finally, we were on the ground. I reached up for my carry on and fell forward a little.
"Let me get that for you." An Italian accented voice said. I nodded and bit my thumbnail. The man was tall, thin, ….and obviously vampire. He gave me my bag gently. I walked behind him.
"So how far along are you?" He asked looking back with those terrifying red eyes.
"Four months." I smiled. Really, I was only one week in but was large enough to pass for four or more months.
"Must be terrifying. This is your first, correct?" He asked.
"Yeah, my boyfriend left." I shook my head.
"He left you pregnant?" He asked as though shocked.
"Well, kind of. I hadn't told him yet." I bit my lip trying not to cry.
"I'm sorry for pushing." He said staring at me worriedly.
"I'm Alec, Alec Volturi." He smiled.
"Bella. Isabella Swan." I held out my hand. He shook it softly. The moment we were outside, I confronted him.
"I know what you are; I really need to see Aro." I said with a grin. He looked surprised for a millisecond before taking my hand and leading me to a black Ferrari. I waited while he ran back inside and grabbed my luggage. He put everything in the trunk and slid smoothly into the front seat. Soon we came to a stop in front of a massive castle. Alec grabbed all of my bags and led me in, past the obviously human receptionist, and through a pair of massive oak doors. Soon, we were in a throne room where three old vampires sat in three elaborate thrones. They looked shocked at the sight of a pregnant human woman in front of them.
"I'm here to see Aro. You see I am exactly one week pregnant. My vampire boyfriend left me. We were together exactly one year. My birthday he gave in and finally had sex with me. Three days later, he took me for a walk and said he did not want me. I feel dead on the inside, all I want is Edward. If my calculations are correct, I should be giving birth in less than three weeks. My children are half-human half-vampire hybrids. After the birth, I want to be turned. I have talked with a former Volturi Guard Eleazar. He says that I am a shield with a sponge underneath. I will absorb all powers I am around. My daughter Carlie can see the future, control the elements, and shift into multiple shapes. Renessmee can project her thoughts, persuade people to do what she wants, control metals, and in addition to all that read minds. Edward-Anthony has the same as Renessmee. Will you do it or not?" I asked staring calmly into their horrific eyes. Aro nodded. I smiled as a small girl that could not be but sixteen came up to me.
"I am Jane; Alec's twin sister. I'll show you to your room." She said looping her arm through mine and leading me up the stairs.
"You are going to be very powerful." She smiled. I blushed looking down as we arrived at a door.
"This will be your room." She said and left. Alec sat my bags down and left quietly.
"Alec?" I called. He was back before I could blink.
"Thank you." I smiled and he nodded.