AN: I'm so so sooo sorry. I have chapters ready to upload and I completely forgot. I've started a new job and with all the socialising I recently been doing I've let writing slide but I will catch up.

I edited a line in Chapter Two as I wasn't happy with the section but it's not such a big issue, just so you're aware.

Thanks for reading,

Skywalker. xo

Chapter Three

Just after lunch, Afton walked into the almost empty throne room. Only Marcus, Caius, Alec and Aro were present.

"Aro," he said in greeting as he bowed his head.

Aro nodded at him, welcoming him back. "Come, let's retire to my chambers." He left Caius and Marcus in their thrones.

Afton followed Aro to his private chambers, near the throne room.

Sitting down on a red upholstered mahogany sofa, Aro got straight into business.

"So Afton, what do I owe this pleasure? It must be important for you to leave during an assignment. "

"That assignment is what I've come back to discuss. Our plans regarding her are going to have to change."

Aro looked at him "How so?"

"She's going to have to come here sooner than we thought."

Aro frowned, the thought of a human living in a castle of vampires or turning her earlier than planned could prove devastating. "How soon? I don't want to make a decision that could affect her or us. We don't want to lose her."

"If we don't bring her here, we'll lose her," Afton said. "Explain." Aro commanded.

"She's got a boyfriend. They've been dating for about a year. He's recently become physically abusive. Addison has been knocked unconscious more than once. I'm concerned he could kill her, especially with the injuries she sustains. I believe she will be safer here. "

Aro nodded at his explanation and then thought about it. Afton was right. They had watched Demetri's family for centuries and she was the only one who had a power. He wanted that power in his guard.

"Ok. I'll sort out the assignment. I think a disappearance would suffice, don't you?"

"I believe it would."

"Could you summon Demetri to my chamber? He needs to know what is happening. She's one of his."

"Yes, master," Afton said, before leaving.

Shortly after Afton had left, Aro heard light footsteps coming down the corridor. He knew it was Alice. There was a knock on the door. Aro spoke "Come in, Alice."

She came in, a huge smile on her face. She was the only vampire besides him that ever smiled.

She bounced up and down on the balls of her feet in evident excitement. "Yes, Alice?"

"I had a vision, Master. I think you should see it," holding out her hand before striding towards Aro. He took them into his, closing his eyes.

Opening them, he smiled and dropped her hands. "Thank you, Alice."

"Who is she?"

"She's a human descendant of Demetri with a powerful gift. I've been watching her for years. She's being hurt by her boyfriend so she's coming here. I was wondering if you'd like to decorate her room?" Aro knew how much Alice liked to decorate.

Alice let out a squeal of joy and flounced out of the room, leaving the door open behind her.

Aro smiled. Addison was coming to Volterra. He was going to add another strong power to his guard. It was his.