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Chapter Four

With a sigh Evangeline stretched in her warm comfy bed. Not wanting to leave the warm sanctity of the covers and her pillow. Her hand came down and came to rest upon a small box. She jumped in surprise and looked down at the small beautifully wrapped box on her pillow. Beside the pillow was a beautiful red rose, she smiled and held it up to her nose. Its sweet perfume flooded her senses.

She opened the box and she smiled when she saw a little note with Aro's hand writing "Happy birthday my little Angel." Underneath the note was the golden crest of the Volturi Coven. She was in awe as she placed it in her hands; gentle tracing every little detail with her fingers.

She rushed over to her mirror with excitement and placed the necklace around her neck. It was absolutely beautiful, Evangeline smiled and quickly got dressed.

She ran down the hall ways and saw Felix, "Felix!" she yelled happily as she ran into his arms tackling him. He laughed and swung her around causing her to laugh. "Happy birthday Angel," she smiled and hugged him.

"Well isn't this a happy party," She saw Demetri and Prilla, "Hey short stuff get over here!"

She said happily as he walked over and hugged her, "Happy birthday sister."

"Come along your father wants you in the throne room."

She took Felix's arm and happily walked with her brother's and newest sister.

Heidi walked by and saw Evangeline, and smiled the girl who always looked so innocent and child like, was now a woman. Yet her eyes still held that same childlike innocence, Evangeline smiled at Heidi. She watched as her eyes brightened.

Aro looked up happily as Evangeline walked into the throne room. He rose from his seat and opened his arms to her, happily embracing his little girl in his arms.

"Buon compleanno mio piccolo angelo" (Happy birthday my little angel.)

He said happily and saw a glint of gold; she was wearing the Volturi crest. Since she was of age, they thought it best she that she should receive the Coven's crest.

Caius looked on to his beloved; she smiled as she hugged her father. Yet her eyes opened and the familiar beautiful blue stared at him. Yet again Caius found himself becoming entranced by her blue eyes. A feeling he had come to love.

Aro pulled back from his daughter only to take her hand in his, "My Angel, tonight we shall hold a grand celebration for your birthday." Everyone smiled, "But also tonight we shall have our annual Carnavale ball."

"You mean I can finally go?!"

Evangeline said happily, "Of course my dear," said Marcus. "It is after all your birthday is it not?"

"Thank you!" she screamed happily as she practically tackled her father causing Aro to laugh. He watched as she ran up to hug Marcus causing him to laugh. He had laughed more often when Evangeline was around.

Finally she ran to Caius who stood to embrace her with a small smile. Evangeline felt a shiver run down her spine as Caius placed a kiss on her cheek. He watched as her cheeks turned 5 different shades of red.

The Volturi spent all day preparing for the ball that was to take place. Evangeline sat quietly in her room for several hours; finally she could take it no more and headed out to the gardens. There was a soft warm breeze blowing. It made her hair dance as it continued to surround her.

She continued on and decided to walk through the maze, and within a few minutes made it to the center. Evangeline came and sat upon the fountain, she played with the water. Watching the little Koi fish dance around beneath the surface.

"Perché è la più bella di tutte angelo seduto da solo?" (Why is the loveliest angel of all sitting alone?)

She looked up as Caius came around the bend, his skin glittering like thousands of Diamonds every time the sun hit his skin. He walked towards her and held out his hands for her, which she gladly took.

"Amore," he whispered as he pulled her close, his forehead resting against hers. Evangeline reached up and played with a bit of his blond hair, she loved the feel of it. The softness, it almost felt like she was stroking the fur of a great wolf. Yet that is what he was, he was like a wolf. He was a predator, but now, right here in front of her…he was no such thing.

"Il mio angelo" (my angel.)

He leaned into her, bringing her body closer to his. His hands cupping her face while his fingers became entangled in her long hair. His lip gently caressed hers, causing a slight moan to escape her. Evangeline wrapped her arms around Caius not wanting to let go of him. She wanted to keep him as close to her as possible, for she feared that this was all but a dream. And if she let go of him, he would disappear.

The kiss grew more passionate, filled with the longing and love that had been built up over the years. Caius was in heaven; at last, he could finally kiss his Angel.

Evangeline pulled away gasping for air, then again, so was Caius.

Caius kept her close to him, his fingers still entangled in her thick hair. "My love," she smiled "Have I told you how much I love it when you say that?"

"Not in a long time my Angel." He replied with a smile of his own.

"I love you Caius,"

Caius's heart leapt into his throat at the sound of those four words. "Do you know how long I have waited for you to say those words?" he said in softly as he claimed her lips once again.

Evangeline wrapped her arms around his neck as he picked her up and spun her around. Her laughter echoed through the maze as Caius continued to spin her.

"Do you love me Caius?"

"I do my Angel," He smiled "With all my black little heart."

She laughed, "Your heart is not black," she placed her hand on his chest. "It has never been black."

Caius looked into the eyes of his Angel, the deep dark blue orbs stared into his blood red ones. He closed his eyes and held her in his arms, her head fitting perfectly beneath his chin. Resting comfortably on his chest he hummed softly. Slowly they started to dance around the fountain in a Waltz, while under the watchful eye of Aro and Marcus. Who, also held joyful smiles on their faces.


Sorry it took so long to be put up but i had a horrible case of writers block. The evil little troll strikes again! (LOL) Thank you all for being patient. Chapter five will contain the Carnivale Ball.