Wrapped Around Her Finger

Chapter 2

It was almost ten a.m. and Alec sat at the side of his bed where Ella laid softly snoring and still in her jean jacket and floral print dress. Though no conversation was shared between the two, Alec felt at ease and slightly comforted with Ella's snores and steady heartbeat.

Deep in Ella's sleep she dreamt of being in a green meadow where the sun shined down over her as she ran through the knee-length grass in a yellow summer dress that billowed in the wind behind her. The only significant difference in her dream was her skin sparkled like she was a gem and her eyes were a piercing crimson color. As out of thin air, a boy not much taller than herself, appeared at her side, wrapped one arm around her waist, and rested his chin on her shoulder. He too had skin that sparkled in the sun and eyes as red as cherries. Mentally Ella gasped at the scene she was looking at; the boy hugging her was none other than Alec, the beautiful boy she had only met just earlier that day.

Slowly, her dream began to fade away and her eyes fluttered open. When she woke, she was confused by her surroundings; she wasn't in the cheap hotel room her and her mom had been sharing. The sheets were a soft cream with a black comforter and the pillowcases were a blood-red shade. Carefully sitting up she turned to her side where Alec sat intently looking at her with a grin.

"Good morning" He spoke; to Ella his voice was like a gulp of fresh air. "H-Hi, where am I?" Partly confused as to how she ended up here since she had not remembered the events from earlier. "You were lost, remember. You were too tired to contact you mother so you spent the night here." Alec explained. She nodded her head as memories flooded her mind but she felt like she still was dreaming.

"What time is it?" She asked noticing that bright sunlight showing through the thin, white curtains. "Just about ten, I suppose you need to call your mother now." Alec said with a bit of disappointment. "Yes, please." She quietly murmured. They both walked out of his room and towards the reception area that stood close to the entrance.

"Gianna" Alec addressed the brunette girl behind the counter. Ella wondered why she showed so much fear when he spoke to her, after all she had to be a good five years older than Alec. "Yes, how can I be of service?" Gianna's voice had a thick Italian accent making it difficult for Ella to understand. "I need you to help Ella here find her way back to her hotel where she is staying with her mother." He explained. "Of course I-"

Gianna was soon cut off with the sounding of multiple voices flowing in from the entrance. Heidi, the Volturi's fisher for humans had arrived with the usual group of tourists for feeding. The Volturi never dared to feed within the walls of Volterra.

"Now if you would follow me for the exclusive tour…" Heidi said with a smirk and guided them in the direction of the hallway to the left of Gianna, Alec, and Ella.

"Oh Ella! I've been worried about you since you never came back home last night!" Ella's mother had ran up from the crowd hugging Ella. She looked like an exact older copy of Ella with the same wavy brown hair and hazel eyes but she still stood a couple inches taller than Ella's 5'6". "Mom, what are you doing here?" Her mother released her from a bone-crushing hug, "I was with Paul," She gestured towards another man looking around her age "And this lady asked us if we would like to join them on a tour of the bell tower. It's supposed to be some sort of historical landmark."

"You can join us if you would like." Heidi offered Ella who was still in shock about running into her mother.

"No!" Alec blurted out; Heidi looked at him as though he was crazy. Alec knew what happened to those tourists and he couldn't bear the thought of letting Ella go in there. "What I was saying is… I don't think she would want to go." He quickly replied. Stubbornly Heidi insisted that she should come along "I am sure that she would."

"Heidi enough" Jane walked up beside her brother and Ella. "You should get going, I'm sure Aro and the others are becoming impatient waiting for you." Jane ordered, Heidi pursed her lips but soon began walking towards the throne room attempting to keep an enthusiastic look plastered on her face to convince the tour group. "If you do not mind, I am going to join them." Jane evilly smirked and walked off following the last of the visitors in.

"What was that about Alec?" Alec sighed for he knew that any second now the screams, the blood-curdling mind scaring screams would begin. "Alec?" He still ignored her words; he looked over at Gianna who had a grim look knowing what was to happen.

"Gianna, could you please take Ella to your house for now? Quickly please." Gianna understood and rushed outside with Ella by her side. "Wait, what is going on?" Ella asked. "Do not worry, Ella." Was all she said. Together they stirred through the packed streets, past bakeries and pawnshops and eventually stopped in front of a tiny tan colored house where Gianna pulled Ella into. There wasn't much, only a small kitchen and connected living room and in the corner was a bedroom and bathroom.

"Sit, sit." Gianna insisted, Ella took a seat at the small round table by the window in the kitchen. "Would you like anything to eat?" Her stomach growing answered her. Gianna smiled and began making some food.

Ella looked out the window, she was so confused by what was happening. She didn't understand why Alec wouldn't let her go on the tour with her mother, after all what harm could be done. Gianna setting a plate of eggs and toast in front of her interrupted her thoughts.

"Thank you" Ella replied "Gianna, why is it I am here with you, I mean why wouldn't Alec let me go with my mother? After all what harm could be done?" Sorrow swept over the Italian woman's face. "Unfortunately, I am not in position to tell you. I believe you will have to consult with Alec when he gets back." Gianna answered trying to give her best smile but she knew what would have happened and she knew the fate of Ella's mother. Mostly, sadness and sympathy overwhelmed Gianna's emotions but one part of her wondered why Alec, the twin of one of the most heartless creatures Gianna had ever met, would ever go out of his way to save a human's life.

Meanwhile back at the Volturi, Alec stood dutifully next to his beloved sister Jane. "It seems we have quite a delectable group today, do we not brother?" Jane murmured under her breath as the humans began walking inside. As much as Alec wanted to agree, he felt ashamed that Ella's mother was in the group and without a doubt would become just a snack.

"Yes sister" He choked out, partially because of his remorse and partially because of his appetite. Heidi was running a bit late on the guard's food supply and they had not quenched their undying thirst since at least two and a half weeks ago.

The same usual routine began to be carried out, Aro enthusiastically greeted the group of fascinated tourists then gave our permission to eat. Alec quickly grabbed the human closest to him and without bothering to see, what they even looked like snapped their neck consuming all the blood from their body. The same process worked for the next two people until he became full and quietly slipped out of the doors while the entire guard was occupied with their lunch. Alec rushed to his room where Ella's scent still lingered quickly grabbing a dark, hooded jacket. Over the years the Volturi had realized that in order to be 'inconspicuous' they would have to fit in more with the modern day crowd, which meant ditching the old fashioned cloaks.

Hurriedly, Alec dashed through the entrance with his hood up and began walking in the shadows towards Gianna's house. He had only been there once but Ella's scent soon electrified when he began looking; she smelt of wildflowers, sunshine, warm cinnamon, every amazing smell Alec had ever experienced had packed itself into one person. He couldn't believe how he didn't drink her blood the moment her had met her.

Soon he reached the tiny house and walked inside without knocking. Ella and Gianna looked up at him in surprise. Gianna went back to the kitchen with an empty plate but Ella sat still staring at him. Alec raised an eyebrow before joining her at the small table.

"What is wrong with your eyes?" She asked incredulously. He furrowed his eyebrows "What are you talking abo-" Alec had been in such a rush that putting on contacts or even a pair of sunglasses were out of the question. "Oh their um contacts… look Ella I need to talk to you about something."

"Is it about my mom?" She asked with a glint of hope in her hazel eyes, immediately grief washed over the vampire boy. "Yes, yes it is and I'm not sure how you'll take to the news…" Ella's face dropped and she slouched a little biting her lip.

"I'm really sorry but she's dead…"

Is this cheesy? Well I sure hope not… Please review! Here's a secret, my birthday is on the 14th! HAZZAH! Pretty please review!