After Bella had things explained to her, like how mates in vampires are real, Carlisle decided he should give Aro a call. Edward himself explained to Bella that she was his mate, and he felt it the moment he saw her. Each bond was very different as some mates feel each other's emotions, sometimes thoughts, but most importantly they feel the bond. Which was why Bella ended up becoming very depressed when Edward left her. For now, Carlisle entered his study and picked up the phone to contact Aro.

After a few rings Carlisle heard the answer. "Well hello Carlisle!" Came the happy voice from Aro. "How good it is to hear from you? I assume Demetri paid you and your family a visit?"

"He has," Carlisle replied. "I am pleased you finally have found your mate. I hope it all goes well."

"Oh, so do we," Aro said in an earnest tone. "Being apart from her…I can't tell you how painful that is. It is worse than being thirsty."

"I can understand that," Carlisle said softly. "But I also hear you want to be gentle correct?"

"Yeah, we were a little forward with her in Venice," Aro explained. "None of us expect her to like us from the first moment. Especially when Felix almost hit her with our limousine. Although, she does have fire in her."

Carlisle chuckled softly. "So, I've heard," He said softly. "But if you want to be gentle, would you want to listen to me? I know humans, and because of how fragile they are you really do need to be careful. I would suggest you give her a few weeks to settle back into her home life before you do anything. The first thing you could do, is send some flowers and a card."

"That sounds painfully long," Aro groaned. There was a short pause before Carlisle heard a sigh. "Alright, that sounds like a plan. We'll right the letter, you can pick out the flowers."

"I see, so they are fresh," Carlisle said, a little stunned about being asked to get the flowers. "Um, I guess a bouquet of roses will do?"

"Oh yes," Aro replied in an almost excited tone. "But I do ask you and your family to protect her. How do you plan on introducing yourselves?"

"I am unsure yet," Carlisle said honestly. "Saphira works at my hospital…um, I guess we can have Bella help. After all, she's still human for the moment."

"Sounds good than," Aro said before speaking in a worried tone. "Our biggest fear is her rejection."

"Aro, it will work," Carlisle reassured confidently. "You also have to be worried that she might reveal our secret if we tell her."

"That too…I don't want to have…kill her for it," Aro said slowly. "I trust you. Just…be careful with our queen."

Carlisle smiled. "I am always careful," He said before hanging up and sighing deeply.

This had to be one of the most difficult situation in all of his years. Who would have thought that the mate to the three Volturi leaders would be living in Forks? It was certainly no coincidence. Carlisle wondered why the three were in Venice in the first place, but all he could think of there was a problem they had to deal with themselves.

Several days later

It has been several days since Saphira had returned to Forks and she was still recovering from the jet lag. She was mostly okay and had unpacked everything. She knew she wasn't exactly going to be very awake when she returns to work, but she wanted to get back to work. She did decide to go out for a walk around Forks though. She needed the fresh air and to stretch her legs. With a bit of a yawn, Saphira grabbed her coat and put on her boots before leaving the house for the walk. She had pulled her black hair back into a clean, but simple ponytail to keep her hair from her face. She breathed in the cold air as she walked down the street happily. She did enjoy the cooler climate, warm weather was nice, but Saphira tended to get warm quite easily so being in cool weather was not a bad thing for her. Walking through Forks she saw people she knew, she said quick hellos to them as she walked until she walked passed the sheriff's house. She noticed the big, orange, Chevrolet truck in the drive way being cleaned by Isabella Swan. Saphira was aware of her, but didn't really meet her. Bella saw her though.

"Oh hey!" She said with a smile. "You're Saphira right? I saw you at the hospital once right?"

Saphira looked at her and smiled. "Yes, when you had a run in with a van," She said, walking over to Bella. "Who could ever forget the sheriff's daughter being in the hospital?"

Bella chuckled softly. "So hard to forget," She said as she scrubbed her truck. "You know, I was thinking you and I could hang out for a bit."

Saphira was a little surprised. "Hang out? You've been depressed the last time I was here," She said with a slight frown. "Did something make you happy now?"

"You could say that," Bella nods. "I might finish cleaning the truck now and we can go and get something to eat."

Saphira didn't really know what to say. "Sure," She said uncertainly. "Even though my tastes are probably a little different now. Italy makes fine food."

"I'm sure it does," Bella chuckled softly. They both hear a car engine pulling up in front of the house. "Oh, I forget Edward was coming."

Saphira turned to see the Volvo and Edward Cullen stepping out of the car. He seemed very similar to the men she had met in Venice, but she was not quite sure. However, she did know he had left town.

"Looks like Dr Cullen has returned," Saphira said softly. "Care to tell why you left?"

"Carlisle was transferred up north but we decided to return because it was not to his liking," Edward explained as he hugged Bella. "It looks like you get to work with him again."

"True," She chuckled softly. "But…I don't know."

Edward frowned a little. He was glad to hear her thoughts. Saphira was wondering what she should say to Edward, she knows he is different from everyone else. She has scene Carlisle and seems to know something is amiss from him too.

"You can tell us Saphira," Bella said softly.

"We aren't exactly friends yet Bella," Saphira points out. "Looks like I might end up eating alone than?"

"Oh, no!" Bella exclaimed before turning to Edward. "I'm sorry, but I just offered to go and have lunch with Saphira."

Saphira watched Edward. He seemed shocked at first, but then smiled and kissed Bella. He was not hurt at all. That was a little odd, but then he must be happy Bella was trying to make friends outside the Cullen family.

"Don't let me ruin your appetite," He said gently, walking back to his car. "I will see you later Bella."

The girl nods as Edward gets back into the vehicle and drives away. Saphira wondered if Bella knew something was different about Edward, but was not sure how to ask him.

"Ready for lunch?" Bella asked, bringing Saphira out of her thoughts. "We can take my truck."

"Yea, sounds great," Saphira smiled as she walked to the passenger side of the car to get in.

Saphira was kind of happy to go out for lunch with some company for a change. She might end up with a new friend out of this, but she was not sure. Charlie wouldn't mind Bella having another friend obviously, but Saphira herself still had her mind thinking on other things and she kind of didn't want that to get in the way of their conversation. When they did arrive at the small restaurant, they ordered their food and took their seats.

"When did the Cullens return anyway?" Saphira asked Bella.

"A few weeks ago," She replied softly. "You were probably in Italy, right?"

"Yes," Saphira nods. "I had quite the interesting experience though. Mostly on the last day. The food was the highlight of the whole trip."

"What happened on the last day?" Bella asked curiously. "And if it's crazy, I am perfectly fine with that."

"Well, it is quite crazy," Saphira admits softly. "I was taking some time in Venice to go through the markets to see the different food and ingredients before I would return to the airport to head home, and I was crossing a road when a driver of a limousine almost hit me. I let my anger get the better of me and kick the car, putting a small dint in it I think and walked away. The driver followed me, but the people in the back wanted to apologise. And when I say apologise, these men literally were trying to woo me into some dinner or even give me their number."

"Really?" Bella widened her eyes. "Sounds strange."

"It was, and I was nervous," Saphira continued. "I mean, they might have genuinely wanted to help me, but you can never be too careful in this world. I don't know the men, they were also talking in both English and Italian which made things a little more interesting."

"I suspect you didn't take their number?" Bella asked curiously.

"Of course not, I pretended to," Saphira chuckled. "It's all bullshit really. But…honestly, I have been feeling like I've left something behind. I feel a void. I think it is nothing though."

Bella wanted to say she felt that way when Edward left, but knew it was not a good idea at the moment. "It could be nothing," She said softly. "All you have to do is wait and see if the feeling will fade."

"Maybe," Saphira said with a shrug. "Although, these men did seem a lot like Edward."

Bella rose an eyebrow. "How so?"

"Pale skin, perfect white teeth, attractive," Saphira explained. "They had red eyes, but gold eyes like the Cullens are also not natural. Do you think I am wrong?"

"No, you're not," Bella said with a smile. "If you want, I can take you out to the Cullens and you can learn more there."

"You can't tell me now?" Saphira asked with a frown.

Bella shook her head with a stern expression. She did not want to reveal the vampires in the restaurant right now. Saphira did not know why Bella would not tell her here, but she had a feeling it was best for her to hear it from the Cullens.

"Can we go to the Cullens straight after lunch?" Saphira asked Bella, surprising the girl. "I have many questions now."

Bella thought for a moment. "Let me give Carlisle a ring," She said, pulling out her phone to call the Cullens.

While Bella talked with Carlisle, their food was brought and Saphira began eating hers while Bella spoke on the phone. She wasn't paying too much attention Bella as Saphira was lost in thought over what she might learn at the Cullens. All she knew it would be completely unexpected.

"Carlisle said it will be fine if we go to their house after we have had food," Bella announced happily. "They are willing answer your questions."

Saphira smiled. "Good, I just have to know what is going on," She said softly.