Bella woke up in a strange room; she thought about the events of the before and instantly realized she must be in her new room. She got up and looked around, the room was huge. There was a walk in closet, a luxury bathroom, and a small fireplace encircled by chairs. Bella walked to the closet and noticed all clothes had been hanged. She quickly picked out something to wear for the day and headed to the bathroom. Bella took a quick shower and got dressed. She wanted to organize her pictures today along with the rest of her stuff. Bella got dressed, and walked to the boxes. She opened the first box to a stack of frames of her family. She pulled out pictures of her and her mom when they first moved to phoenix. Bella enjoyed reminiscing on the past. As Bella pulled another frame there was a knock on the door.
"Come in," Bella said pulling out another photo.
"Good morning Bella, what are you doing love?" Alec said as he went over to where Bella was.
"Looking at old pictures," She handed him the photo of her and Jacob from the last time she visited when she was 14.
"Who's this, and why does he have his arm around you?" Alec asked with a small growl.
Bella laughed, "Hmm, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were jealous?"
"No," Alec said with a slight pause, "Well, maybe." Bella smiled.
"That's Jacob; he was my best friend whenever I'd visit my dad. I was 14 when this picture was taken, it's harmless. " Bella said while she kissed Alec on the cheek. Alec smiled and put his arm around Bella.
"So are you hungry?" Alec asked setting the picture down on the floor.
"Hmm now that I think of it I'm starving," Bella said with a slight smile.
Alec smiled, "Well let's go, I'll take you to eat. The sun is not out today so it's perfect." Bella grabbed his hand and they headed out to the garage to Alec's black car. Alec opened the door for her to get in, and they took off.
They drove in comfortable silence until they reached a small restaurant. Bella ordered a small breakfast sandwich with a coffee and went to sit outside with Alec.
"Alec, what did Aro mean by it's dangerous for me not to live in the castle," Bella asked curious to know the answer.
"Bella, I've killed a lot of vampires, and many had mates as well. When a vampire's mate dies they want revenge on whoever killed them. If people were to find out you were my mate, they'd come after you. That is why Aro wanted you at the castle, if anyone knew what you meant to me, they'd use you to get revenge on me. That is why Aro and the brothers have assigned Jane, Demetri, Felix and me to attend school with you here. Once you leave to Forks me and Jane will go with you." Alec said calmly.
"Why does Aro care so much about my well-being?" Bella asked as her food arrived.
"There are probably 3 reasons. 1) You are my mate and therefore I will go were you go, and if something happens to you, I will no longer be protecting the Volturi. 2) You have an incredible ability. The fact that you can use it when you're still human means it'll be more powerful when you change, which would make you a great addition to the Volturi Guard. 3) Aro and the brothers are very caring people. Although with anyone who breaks the laws they can be cruel, they are very caring to their family, and I can tell that they already see you as a part of the Volturi family. Especially Aro, he seems to see you as an adoptive daughter. " Alec said as he watched Bella eat with disgust all over his face.
Bella laughed as his expression. "Are you okay? You're making faces at my food," Bella said trying to control her laughter.
"How can you eat that? Every time I try human food it takes like dirt," Alec said eyeing Bella's food.
Bella rolled her eyes, "It tastes fine to me, and maybe you're exaggerating." Alec stayed silent for a moment, he eyed Bella's food. She had half her sandwich left untouched. Alec took the sandwich in his hands, Bella eyeing him suspiciously the whole time Alec took in a deep breath and took a bite of the sandwich. He set the rest of the sandwich down on Bella's plate. He chewed the piece of food in his mouth a couple times before immediately spitting it out onto the floor.
Bella laughed at his expression. "Maybe you should leave the human food to the human," Bella said as she took another bite of her sandwich.
Alec smiled, "Yeah I think you're right, I'm going to go wash out my mouth, and I'll be right back love." Alec left to go inside the shop to the bathroom.
Bella nodded and continued to finish her sandwich in silence. As she was eating her sandwich a young man walked up to her and sat across from her were Alec was sitting before.
"Hello," the young man said. Bella knew there was something weird with him.
"Hi," Bella said coldly trying to indicate for him to leave.
"What are you doing here alone; it can be dangerous for you by yourself in such a big city." The young man said.
"She's not alone, and I suggest you get away from her, before I pummel you into dust," Alec said standing behind Bella. The young man did what he was told; he could sense the anger dripping from Alec's voice. Bella smiled up at Alec who was now sitting beside her with his arm around her shoulder.
"Hmm I see you are the Jealous type Mr. Volturi." Bella said with a smirk.
"No, but I didn't like all the hormones that were oozing from that guy," Alec said looking around.
"Oh sure," Bella said drinking her coffee. "Did you get the taste out of your mouth?"
"No, but I think I know what can," Alec said as he leaned in and kissed Bella. They kissed passionately for a few minutes, before Bella pulled away.
"You know some of us, do have to breathe," Bella said as she pecked Alec on the lips. Alec laughed and pulled Bella out of her chair and into his lap.
"Come on, we should get back to the castle, you should train in simple fighting in case something happens and you have to defend yourself."' Alec said as he carried Bella to his car. "I'm really beginning to enjoy carrying you everywhere."
"If you continue, I might forget how to walk, and then I really would be defenseless." Bella said as she kissed his cheek down to his neck.
Alec smiled, "That's a risk I'm willing to take," Bella laughed as Alec set her into the passenger side of the car. Alec drove as fast as he could back to the castle.