Tanya's POV
The ride home was silent and tense, so tense you could cut it easily with a knife. I couldn't see what the problem was with this 'missing mate' issue.
As the car stilled outside the house, the air – once again – became thick and heavy. But no one moved.
I signed heavily annoyance over taking and spoke up "Well is someone going to say something? At least move out the car?" I sighed heavily.
The squeak of the leather around the stirring wheel echoed throughout the car. Eleazar turned slowly towards me and he's glare was cold and empty.
I never seen the emotion in him and it scared me.
"Get. Out. The Car" he simply said through gritted teeth.
Without second thinking, I quickly got myself out the car and seconds passed, that seemed like forever, waiting for the rest to creep out.
Before Kate's foot hit the ground she was shouting at me.
"What on Earth were you thinking?!" she exclaimed.
She was seriously asking me this question. "What do you mean? I can't see the problem in trying to claim what is mine" I said to her.
"But he's not yours! Haven't you gotten that stuck into your blonde head yet?" Kate said. Eleazar gently placed and hand on her shoulder to calm her.
"He is mine. If it wasn't for the dumb, infectious blood sucker, I wouldn't have a problem"
"How dare you Tanya! I thought you had far better manners than that!" Carman raged at me. I see the disappointment in her eyes.
But it didn't affect me. They didn't understand the bond that me and Edward had. He's all caught up in this fairy tale for centuries over he's supposed 'mate'. But we all know that he's mine for the taking. Mine.
"How can none of you see the bond that me and Edward share?" I said to them all.
"Yes Tanya. Because what just happened there was a very strong bond that Edward holds for you" Eleazar sarcastically said.
I rolled my eyes and flipped my hair behind my shoulder.
"He is mine for the claiming, how can you deny me for my ma-"
Eleazar held his hand to cut me off. "Don't even say it. He was never yours to claim and he will never be your mate" he simply said.
My heart dropped at the words that fell from he's mouth. I turned away slightly towards the lake that flowed slowly outside our house. Small pink droplet started to form against my eyes.
The sky was grey which now suited my mood appropriately. But then it clicked.
I turned back to them quickly, all three standing there with bitter facial expression. The sadness quickly wiped from my face.
"You knew?" I whispered quietly to them. All three of them looked at each other with dumb struck faces.
Kate then turned to me "It's pretty damn obvious, don't you think?" she asked me.
I gasped at her response and taken a step back. My nostrils flared in annoyance at them all. I closed my eyes, not believing what I'm hearing.
"No he's living in his fairy tale. I know it." I whispered to myself.
"He's not Tanya. You are" Carmen said softly to me.
I growled rumbled in my chest giving them a warning.
"NO!" I shouted at them all, baring my teeth "You're all wrong! And I'll prove you wrong. I'll bring him out of he's fairy tale and then we'll see who he's true mate is!" I continued to scream at them.
And then I ran. Not wanting to see their faces no longer. But there was only one person that could help me now. Andres.
**COBHHT**
The air was warm, moist around me and my cold skin. Feeling the warm comfort within the air as I walked the streets of Volterra with ease. The moon hung high in the sky illuminating the clouds that was floating easily across the sky.
As I walked through the town centre I could see two black cloaked figures standing by the water fountain. I could feel the glare on me, so I started to walk gingerly towards them.
"Didn't think we would see you here tonight Tanya" Felix purred to me.
I laughed at him and winked. "Oh, I'm not here for fun Felix. Just a small favour" I purred back, winking back at him.
Felix laughed with me, but he stopped abruptly when Demetri coughed, interrupting out flirting.
He was never my type Demetri. Too small for my liking.
"We came to collect you. We guessed you will be wanting to see Aro?" he asked.
I smiled and him and nodded me head "I think that me and Aro need a small chat" I laughed at him. Tapping the tip of he's nose.
He made some sort of gruff noise at the back of his throat as if he distasted me gesture.
I rolled my eyes at him "Don't get grumpy Demetri I was only joking" I said.
He grumbled again and turned his back away from me and started to walking.
"My Lady" Felix said, holding out his arm for me to take. I giggled and took it welcomingly.
The throne room in which Aro, Caius and Marcus sat was dull and remorseful. It felt like it was death's waiting room.
I stood before them, looking up at them. Aro got up gracefully and walked towards me.
"Tanya! It is great to see you here" he said taking in my hand.
I smiled at him and openly let him stand there and take in the information I had.
He stood silently looking over my shoulder, he's eyes glazed over.
A few moments passed when he was brought back to me and he smiled crudely at me.
"It seems as if some serious events have gone on with you and our dear friend Edward" Aro said to the other two behind him.
Both Marcus and Caius leaned forward quickly. Seeming it was with great importance.
"Please, my dear Tanya. What is that you would like for us to help you with?" Aro asked. He's voice was sweet, with a deadly tone attached. Sending shivers down my spine.
I subsided that and took a deep breath "I would like to ask for a favour" I asked strongly.
"Of course! And what would that be?" Aro questioned.
"I would like to borrow Andres. I need him to compel Edward out of his fairy tale state with this 'mate' of his" I said.
Aro let out a light giddy laugh as I said mate. I looked at him confused and he's eyes filled with joy.
"What a brilliant idea! Oh Caius why didn't we think of that?" Aro asked turning round to he's fellow Brothers.
"It does seem like a truly good idea" Caius said leaning back in he's chair.
I smiled to myself that they agreed with my plan and would go along with it. I will truly have what I want.
"No." Marcus quickly injected. His voice loud and crisp.
Aro swiftly turned round to his brother with a questionable look.
"Is there a problem Marcus?" Aro asked sweetly.
"We have gone too far Aro. It's inhuman." Marcus stated simply.
Aro turned back round to me and smiled. "Marcus have you forget. We are immortal, we have no emotions anymore." He's face blanked out and turned round to Marcus again "We have no soul" he said in a monotone voice.
Marcus' face hardened and his lips turned into a straight line. It seemed as if he was biting back he's tongue, as he lounged back into he's chair.
Aro turned round to me and took my hand "My dear. I truly think this will be a grand start for the both of you. Him having a new mate will truly refresh his mind" he said to me.
"Of course Aro. My thoughts exactly. He needs to come out of this fairy tale" I said to him gratefully.
Aro repeated the phrase 'fairy tale' under his nodded his head and turned to Felix.
"Would you like to see her?" he asked me, but still starring at Felix.
I looked confused at Aro and back at Felix. "Who?" I asked.
Aro then waved he's hand and Felix disappeared out the room. "Isabella of course."
My face was stunned. So she was true. She really did exist.
My head quickly turned towards a door, hearing screaming and hissing. The screams crawled down my skin making me feel hollow inside.
Felix then burst through the door with a screaming women grasped by her hair and dragged along. He throws her to the ground in front of us right before my feet.
The women looked up at us, through knotted hair; you could see the hunger in her eyes, the pure black pupils, and the sadness that was brought with it. Her eyes were stained with red streaks that run her cheeks, also mixed with the mess that covered her face and the rags that covered her skin.
Aro quickly kneeled down in front of her and grabbed her by the chin harshly, tilting her head up to look at him.
"Do you see what a mess she is my dear Tanya" he said to me. His voice was rasp and raw through his gritted teeth.
The scene had started to scare me a little seeing this woman. Her eyes we lost. And I knew that image would haunt me.
"He deserves so much better than this rag" He said again through gritted teeth. "Do you hear that's Isabella? Our dear Tanya is going to take Edward away from you"
"Edward" she whispered silently. Her eyes then flickered onto me. Looking for something.
Hope?
"No you can't!" she started to scream at me. "No, please you can't!" she pleaded with me.
She tried to get out from Aro grasp but she was weak and he was much stronger. He only tightened his grip on her chin. Hearing a small crack and an ear piercing scream from her.
"You see Tanya, she is nothing. You are worth a lot more" Aro said, looking towards me now. And he was right. We are emotionless creatures.
I shouldn't show no pity on her, I'm finally getting what I want and the sight of her can't stop me now.
Kneel down in front of her beside Aro. I stared into her empty pupils.
"He is mine" I hissed at her. With that she hissed back baring her teeth at me.
I laughed and got back up and heard the chuckles from the rest of the vampires that stood in the hall with us.
"Your gift is far too precious to give up for a mate. That is why we keep you here safe with us" Aro said, stroking her face with the tip of his finger, brushing the hair from her face.
She only hissed back at him, it seemed that was the only piece of energy she had left.
Caius laughed heavily and looked towards me. Snapping me out from my daze, I looked up at him
"Andres is out doing he's nightly shift. He will be back by morning. Jane will show to a room to keep you occupied for the time being" He gestured he's hand towards Jane who smile devilishly and beckoned me with her hand.
I smiled and started to walk towards her.
"It was nice meeting you Isabella" I said walking away.
As I walked away I heard her small voice. "He will never love you, even if you force him. It will never be him" she said.
I laughed and turned back to her "We'll see about that"