Hey guys. Thanks so much for reading my story, you have no idea how stoked I am that people are reading this...and enjoying it! Thanks for the feedback from the last chapter. Just to clear things up, it seems that I was not clear about Bella's past with Jane and I think some people didn't realise that the lover from the memory in the beginning was supposed to be Jane. I didn't specify this afterward because I mentioned her in another memory and most of you got it, so I didn't feel the need to clarify. I know many of you probably hate the pairing, but it is necessary for contrast. Also, I was so intrigued by Jane's character in the books – and I feel she did not get the air time she deserved – and wanted to expand on her and play with her a little.

Also, I wanted to make a note on my version of Edward. I really don't like Edward...or Jake that much either. I love Twilight but the two of them are demanding, possessive, condescending, controlling and manipulative. But the story still rocks and honestly I think Bella should have been with Alice, they just go together perfectly. Having said that, I also see a good side to both of them. So instead of having the bad side of Eddie in my story, I am choosing to expand on his good qualities and show that side of him. I don't really want a boring, moody Edward in my story. Sorry to any team Edward, team Jacob people, it is just my opinion – I just don't understand how in this day and age, girls throw themselves at guys like this. Anyway, enough of my ranting!

Chapter five: Memories

BPOV

"Isabella, our lunch has arrived. Is there anything you would like, or do you need to peruse the menu for a while?" Aro spoke with a mischievous grin plastered on his face.

To my right, in my peripheral vision, I could see Jane and Alec stalk a young man they had separated from the crowd. He barely noticed that Alec was there, he was captivated by the seemingly innocent female in front of him. Jane pranced toward him, her malevolent smile daring him to retreat.

As the twins engulfed their pray, I spotted mine. She was standing in the middle of the hall, her eyes down at her feet. Her long highlighted blonde hair flowed from her scalp all the way to the middle of her back. As though she could feel my eyes on her, she looked up, straight into my eyes. She stood her ground as I walked toward her, my blood red eyes focused on her grey/blue ones. Her courage only made her more appealing to me; obviously the scent of her blood was the main attraction.

Then she surprised me. After a few months of being a newborn, I had noticed one thing about humans. Once they realise that they cannot fight us, their flight response kicks in. In all cases I have witnessed, the human steps back and tries to get away; that is of course, only after they realise that the alluring creature before them is intent on drinking their life force. But not this woman. No, when I was only a few steps in front of her, she took two steps and closed the gap.

"I know what you are going to do. Just get it over with. I'm not going to beg, I won't give you the satisfaction." She kept my gaze, her voice not wavering at all. Little did she know, her confidence only fuelled the monster within; and oh how it writhed in anticipation within me. The worst thing was that I wanted to give in to it; I wanted to let the monster take over and snuff the fire inside this vibrant creature.

As I lifted my hand to cup her cheek, I heard – and felt – a slight gasp. I could feel her heart beat quicken as I leant in, my gaze not straying from hers until the last moment. As my lips approached her pulse point, I exhaled my icy breath on her neck, causing a shiver to course through her heated body. I caressed her neck with my lips, ghosting my tongue over her thin, fragile skin. She let out a slight moan before it was stifled by the feeling of my canines piercing into her jugular. Her whimpers of pain harmonised with the sounds I was making at the taste of her blood. The inherent burning in the back of my throat subsided as her warm, metallic life flowed through me. The matter that once kept her alive became the source of my strength, of my existence. It became the source of my pleasure and sustenance. But in the same way that it became the source of my pleasure, it would also become the source of my guilt, of my demise.

"That was rather impressive, Bella." Jane's cold voice had a hint of amusement. Of course she was impressed, I was killing; I was inflicting pain. As I turned to face her, I saw the passive expression on her face. To anyone other than me, Jane seemed apathetic at best. But I knew the truth, she was empty inside and she loathed it. Her play made her feel alive; death made her feel alive. How poetically ironic.

"Of course it was my dear." I gave her a sly wink.

"Oh Bella you are the ultimate enigma. A two sided coin, each in sheer contrast. Little lion, when will you allow that beautiful beast within you reign free? When will you feel the power that is at your feet? This world could be yours, ours. All you need to do is seize that opportunity, and we could have it all. Ah, but why dwell on such matters, I have you in true form right now in front of me. We best make the most of this short time before that despicable conscience of yours returns Bella.

I scoffed at her admission. "My Jane, when will you realise that you are nothing more to me than a simple pet?"

The memory ended as though it was ripped from my body. It left me broken and on the floor, trembling in the foetal position. What have I done?

I killed.

I used.

I manipulated.

And worst of all, I enjoyed every minute of it.

Thanks so much for reading guys. Review or not I don't really mind. In fact, I would probably rather you review about things you don't like, to help me improve. But I am certainly not going to threaten slow updates as punishment for no reviews, and I am not going to be begging for reviews because honestly, I appreciate them, but I write for the fun of it, not for the attention. Also, terribly sorry for the short chapter; I was going to go to bed and write more but I figured a small update is better than no update. More to come soon. Thanks for reading lovelies.