Haha , it's all finally wrapping up !
Chapter 7 ( yay ! ) : Don't Panic
Esme's POV
I stiffened as Charles touched my cheek with his hand . His eyes raked over me appreciatively and I didn't have to be a mind reader to know what he was thinking . That was the look he had often given me before the torture would start ……. " Don't touch me " I whispered weakly , trembling . Even though I knew he could not cause me any form of pain it was impossible to not remember how brutal he had been with me in our marriage and my fear of him was still overwhelming even after 80 years .
I kept my gaze down on the floor while I attempted to get myself under control . ~ He's equal to you now . He can not harm you . You are as strong as he is , if not stronger ….. ~ I desperately tried to console myself . It wasn't working .
" Now Esme , why are you so upset ? You know I love you …. No need to get upset …. " Charles purred softly as he stroked my cheek . My breathing was off now because of my fear .
" You . Don't . Love . Me . You . Never . Did . " I stuttered , " And . I Never . Loved . You "
Charles growled , the soft stroking instantly becoming a slap of fury across my face . I yelped , instantly expecting the old pain that would never return . I watched him fearfully . I had managed to put a few feet between us so that I was closer to Carlisle than him .
" You are still a little – " he started but he was cut off . Standing between him and I was Emmett in a full crouch .
" Do not ever slap my mother " Emmett said quietly . As I watched my normally happy son I felt arms wrap around my waist and I quickly pressed my face into Carlisle's chest . I could hear Charles snap something at Emmett but I didn't catch what he said . I was focusing on the soft whispers that cascaded from Carlisle's lips as he tried to soothe my intense fear .
Charles's POV ( oh this will be interesting ! )
I watched as the group of vampires centered themselves around the pair in the middle . Carlisle and Esme . I had never seen such actions beyond the Volturi – this strange protectiveness . The three males and single female had moved to cover every side of them , yet Carlisle still took the place in the front as any leader would . In this stance he was able to protect most of his coven if something happened .
" If you don't touch my family I might grant you the ability to live " he snarled at me . I had come to view this strange , blonde vampire as one who wasn't a fighter , but seeing him so ready to fight to the death for his coven put a new spin on my ideas . Not even in the Volturi would a sole member be protected as readily as this if they were not Aro , Caius , or Marcus .
I cocked my head to the side , watching them . I heard Aro hiss in frustration behind me , probably wondering why I had not tried to fight again . I was positive he was relying on my short temper to eliminate this coven ....
For some reason I didn't struggle as two Guard's moved forward to grab me and pull me away from the Cullens , I did not fight them . My gaze was locked on the waiting Carlisle . His stare was burning , as if he was trying to force me into not fighting . But yet …. It wasn't condemning . Not in the slightest .
Impossible .
How could he not condemn , after all he had been put through ? After being starved and then being forced to fight me , a vampire that was so much healthier and more able to fight ? I remembered something Caius had mentioned , that Carlisle had been a priest when he was human . Maybe that was why he did not condemn . Had God somehow made it where he was able to look past everything and still try and find some good in a perfectly vile person ?
I did not know . All I did know is that I could not meet his black eyed gaze of complete willingness to protect the ones he loved . I dropped my gaze , letting my head hang as the two Guard's pulled me away .
I knew that I would be 'taken care of ' later in the night .
Carlisle's POV
I shifted out of my crouch as Charles was led away , sure that my family was safe for the moment . I didn't understand why he suddenly gave in , I just knew that something had went on in his head . I looked at Edward for answers , but he merely just sighed . He wouldn't be telling me anything , especially in the company of Esme who was still in mild ' did that really happen ? ' mode .
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