It has been two long years since I left Forks and began my adventure throughout Europe; and I have kept in loose contact with my family and
friends. I send an e-mail to my father and Jacob as I promised them; shortly after I left Forks my phone exploded with phone calls from both Jacob
and Charlie demanding to know where I was and if I was ok. After much reassurance to both of them I promised them that I would send an e-mail
everyday to let them know I was ok and happy. I think Jacob believed the Cullen's had killed or changed me at first which is why he was so
concerned, after I told him what Edward had confessed to me he wanted to go rip him apart. I pleaded with him not too, after all I assured him
Karma is a witch and Edward would get his…one day.
After seeing all of Europe, in a twist of irony I decided to stay in Italy…Volterra to be exact. I think a part of me has always known the
Volturi would find me, I guess I figured I could make it as easy for them as possible.
As I sat writing my nightly e-mail to Charlie and Jacob, I heard a loud knock on the door of my apartment, as I made my way to the door
and opened it I wasn't too shocked at who stood before me. The Volturi have finally found me, and it appears the 3 Kings themselves have graced
me with their presence. No longer one to hesitate I decided to question them.
"So, are you going to kill me or change me?" I asked without fear
"Dear Bella why would I want to end the life of my Soul mate?" Aro asked with a hint of a smile on his face
"I'm your soul mate?" I asked incredulously
"Of course you are Mia Stella*, which is why I would sooner kill myself than ever let any types of harm come to you"
"You killed your own sister, so you'll forgive me if I find that statement less than genuine" I snapped back
"My sister broke the rules, and as much as it pained me she had to pay for that crime. What kind of leader
would I be if I held myself and my family above the laws I myself created?"
As Aro finished his sentence he moved closer to me and grasped my face between his hands and placed a
gentle kiss on my lips. A spark shot through me, something I never felt in all of my time with Edward.
"As much as I hate to interrupt you brother we really must be going daybreak is fast approaching and today is supposed to be particularly sunny." spoke Marcus
"So, Mia Stella will you come with us?" Aro questioned
"I will pack my things and we can be on our way" I said as an answer, and I made my way to the stairs
"Only take those things that hold memories or sentimental value Mia Stella, you are a Queen now and will be treated as such. Heidi and Jane are
most looking forward to helping you build your new wardrobe" Aro said with laughter in his voice.
I nodded my head swiftly and collected all those things that reminded me of my family the wolf charm Jacob had carved for me, the copy of
Wuthering Heights my mother had given me and looked to the rocking chair my father had given me when I was only a baby and had later sent to
me when I moved into my apartment here, reminding myself to ask one of the brothers to send for it.
"I'm ready" I said with confidence when I remembered my chair "Aro, I have a rocking chair upstairs that holds great sentimental value to me is
there anyway.." I was interrupted by Marcus before I could finish
"I will bring it with us" he said with a smile on his face. Which surprised me I had assumed they would send a member of the guard to retrieve it.
As Marcus quickly reappeared Aro spoke again,
"Hold tight to me Mia Stella" Aro said as he put me on his back and we leapt from the window and began
racing to the Castle in the center of Volterra.