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Chapter 6 Time to Think
Carlisle left Aro, and their meeting. He knew now that he needed to be alone with his thoughts. Time to think, time to plan. He thought of everyone in his family. He was reminded of Esme's soft smile. The curve of her lips, and her beautiful eyes. He was struggling to keep Edward out of his head, and the visions away from Alice. It was taxing his strength. It was becoming too much to bear. He made it to the stairs, Alec followed him from behind, he grabbed his shoulder, "remember Aro's words". He jerked his hand, off and simply said, "get the fuck off me." Alec, grimaced, then smiled, "you Cullens are finally getting what you deserve." He turned towards, Alec, and said before heading down, the stairs, "yeah Alec, sounds good, huh? New blood, in your coven, beautiful females?" then he said with a sneer, "I hope Jane, doesn't get jealous, by the way are you still a virgin? By this time he had a wide smile on his face. "Yeah, didn't think so!" Carlisle's voice trailed down the stairs.
Chapter 7 To the Victor the Spoils
Now came the meeting of the Volturi, Aro had called everyone together. He announced that Carlisle Cullen, formerly known as Stregoni Benefici, had made a contract with the Volturi. This contract had allowed him to leave the Volturi. Aro leaned over the antique writing desk and produced, the document with which Carlisle had signed . He revealed its contents.
I , Stregoni Benefici, hereby wishing to relinquish myself from the servitude of my Masters, the Volturi , and the Lordship, of the brethren, Aro , Caius and Marcus, will hand over any or all females, of my Coven , found desirable to my former Masters. Failing to do so, will result in my death, and the death of any who stand in the way of the House of the Volturi.
Signed in blood by own hand,
Stregoni Benefici
Aro placed the document back on the desk, then clasped his hands together. Carlisle has been given 24 hours in which hand over all of the women in his Coven. I warn all of you that they will be more than a handful. We have already told Carlisle, that his dear sweet Esme, will be given as Second Bride to Marcus. That will be the worst blow of all. Now, Caius, "do you accept Alice Cullen, as your Second?" To the amazement of everyone, Caius, smiled, "Oh, yes, sweet Alice so lovely, I shall be honored." He then continued, "how I have envied Jasper, all these long years."
You could have a pin drop to the floor, Aro moved away from the desk, was it to be the sexy blonde, Rosalie, or the awkward, but yet beautiful brunette Bella for their Ancient Master. They looked one to another. Rosalie was stunning, she dressed with flair. Yet she was aggressive. They waited. Marcus, was content with his lot. Everyone could see. Caius had an amused look on his face. Finally Aro, spoke, "I have always favored Blondes." So, it was over , he finally made his decision, Jane wondered out loud, "Oh, what will happen to poor, Bella?" Aro turned quickly on his heel, and laughed, "Oh, Jane, no my Dear, I was just day dreaming, I am afraid that Rosalie Hale will take a little more energy than your Master has." He replied, gently so as not to upset Jane, in an ever so soft voice, "I am claiming Right of Way, over Edward Cullen's bride, Mi Isabela." This alarmed, Caius, he jumped to his feet. "Aro you would be better off with
Rosalie, she has no given powers." he continued, Bella Cullen can be dangerous.
"Caius, Bella Cullen will no longer exist, in her place will be Isabela Volturi, I hereby declare that she will be my Second.