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My mind was my sacred place. No one could hurt me while I was trapped inside my own thoughts. My beautiful angel was the only one who knew my weakness. He could penetrate my mind and make me go insane. I looked at my angel. He seemed to be studying me. His immortal beauty…is finally mine.

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Alec P.O.V

"Yes Jane?" I sat beside her and moved her blonde hair from her face.

"You seem to be very attached to the girl. Did you speak to Marcus yet?" Jane asked me. I shook my head. "Hmm…it is almost like she's your mate…except…"

"Except what?" I asked her. Jane smiled softly at me. I just stared at her.

"Never mind. So, you should ask Marcus about her, especially if you are going to change her." Jane sighed. I could tell something was bothering my twin, but what?

"Jane, do you dislike Bella?" I asked her. I had to know.

"Well, she's not my most favorite person in the world. But, if she IS your mate, I guess I should get to know her." Jane sighed. I gave Jane a kiss on the cheek.

"Thank you for trying sister, it means the world to me." I stood up when I saw Demetri walk in.

"Yo, Marcus would like to speak to you in his study. Meet him in five minutes." Demetri said. I nodded and decided to stop by Bella's room. I could make it to Marcus' study in under thirty seconds using my full vampire speed. I knocked on the door softly, then realized only a vampire could hear that knock. I knocked a little louder.

"Come in," I heard her voice. I quickly unlocked the door and walked in. "Hello Alec."

"Hey, what are you doing?" I asked her since she was drawing in her sketchbook. She blushed and looked at me.

"Nothing." She quickly hid her sketchbook.

"Do I get to see?" I teased. She blushed again.

"No! I mean…uh…" She looked around still blushing. She looked everywhere except to my eyes. I guess I should cut her some slack.

"Never mind. I'll check up on you later. I have a meeting with Marcus." I told her. She nodded and I disappeared to Marcus' room.

"Sei in ritardo." Marcus said to me. I nodded. Marcus usually speaks in Italian but now that there is a human, he speaks more English.

"Oh, my apologies. I was talking to Bella. I lost...track of time."

"Alec, are you aware that she is your true mate?" Marcus asked me.

"No, but now that I think about it, I feel a pull towards her." I told Marcus. "I'm not used to women… can you give me some tips?"

"No need. Do what you think is right. Let me warn you, her heart had been broken more than once. Be careful, for she is fragile. Now I believe Aro and Caius would like to speak with you." Marcus told me. I nodded and dashed to the throne room.

"Greetings, I'll make this quick so you can win Bella's heart. You have a mission in Rome with Jane." Aro said. "Newborn vampires are out of control."

"Okay." I looked at Caius who looked at me with an expression that said 'If you hurt my daughter, I'll kill you.' I walked out of the room after bowing. I hope this mission won't take long. I walked past Bella's room and heard soft snoring. I quietly opened the door and practically floated towards her.

"I will be back soon, inamorato. Until we meet again." I placed as soft kiss on her forehead and pulled the dark red covers over her.