I had never really put much thought into what would happen after Aro's death but I always figured it would never happen in a near future. But now that I sat here dressed in a black gown, I realized that I could finally do what I had always craved; return home. I smiled inwardly as a couple more people passed by to offer their condolences to Maria, Diana and I, before Carlisle approached me from the side.

"Excuse me Miss Bella, but the family lawyer is here and would like to speak to you" He said in a hurried whisper before waiting for me outside the living room area where the funeral was being held.

"This way Miss" Carlisle said motioning for what used to be Aro's study.

"You know I never got to thank you for that night, so thank you Carlisle, thank you for helping me calm down after his death" I said smiling as we reached the study.

I walked into the study and saw that the lawyer was already seated.

"Good afternoon Mrs. Volturi" he said making me cringe at the name "I am sorry for your loss" he said bowing his head as a sign of respect.

"Thank you" I said as I took a seat. "Now tell me what brings you here? I had understood that the will would not be read until tomorrow?" I questioned wanting to get to the point of his visit.

"Ah yes and you are right Miss the will, will be read tomorrow but I just wanted to come and inform you that both Maria and Diana will have to be present as well as yourself." He said cautiously.

"Well of course I would not expect anything les after all Maria was Aro's only daughter and should be entitled to what rightfully belongs to her; however I do have one question." I said as I stood up to pace.

"Oh of course Miss what can I help you with?" he said standing up nervously.

"My liberty card is included in the will is it not?" I asked as I stopped to look at him.

"Well of course, all salve liberty cards are handed to the slave after the owner's death unless indicated otherwise." He said sincerely.

"But you cannot tell me if Aro handed me over to someone else can you?" I asked already knowing the answer.

"I am afraid not Miss Bella, that can only be revealed tomorrow morning, now if you excuse me I have to leave and once again I am very sorry for you loss" he said with one finally bow and exiting the room.

I sighed as I sat down, hoping that Aro had really given me my liberty card, just like he had promised.

Jasper POV

I had been on sea for a little less than a week, and not even the ocean my love and passion could distract me from that angels face. Bella, that was her name and very fitting, however when I looked at her I saw more than just a beautiful face I saw passion and fire just waiting to be unveiled, and how I just hoped to be the one to show her, her true self.

"Still thinking about her?" Peter asked from the deck

"What are you talking about?" I asked as I was brought out of my thoughts.

"Oh come on Jasper we all have seen a change in you and don't deny it you're not the same man you used to be but luckily for you, you have me here who knows just the perfect remedy." He said with a wicked smile.

"And would what that be?" I asked knowing I would regret it later.

"Just fuck a whore" he said excitedly while he jumped around happily.

"Ah peters always the brain aren't you? You know not everything can be fixed by fucking a whore, some problems are just bigger than that" I said sighing hoping he would understand but knowing it wouldn't happen.

"Well maybe not your problems but it damn well works for others" he said faking insulted.

"Ah you'll never learn, so what's the call any ships nearby? We could use the extra money." I said switching into my major mode.

"Well now that you mention it yes we so a merchant ship about five miles north, but they have probably spotted us already." Peter said as he pin pointed the map indicating where the ship was seen.

"True, but they still don't know what type of ship we are" I said raising my eyebrow.

"Ahh very true major so what do you want to do?" he asked excited and ready to fight like always.

"Tell the boys to prepare we are going to attack, but don't harm the ship I plan to keep that." I said as I straightened up.

"Will do major see you out there." Peter said before leaving to prepare.

I sighed knowing full and well that I was about to commit more sins to the pile of them that I already had. But somehow this time it felt different because this time I wasn't just fighting to survive for myself or for my mother but for her, that beautiful woman that had invaded my thoughts and my heart. Today was the day I started fighting for her.

Bella POV

Next Morning

I sat in the same studio chair, as I did yesterday as I waited for the other's to arrive.

"I she here?" I heard Maria whisper to her aunt Diana.

"Yes Maria I am right here" I said making my presence known to her.

"Of course you would the first one here, I always knew you were nothing more than a gold digging slut!" Diana yelled as fanned herself and helped her niece to a seat.

"How dare you speak to me like that?" I asked insulted and offended.

"Oh don't act so high and mighty because I may be blind but even I can see you for what you truly are and let just warn you that you will not touch a dime of my father's money! I have stood his insults and humiliations for far too long just to have everything I have worked for go to waste do you understand!" Maria yelled raising her cane.

I stood there appalled at what I had heard and thanked god when I saw the lawyer walk into the room.

"Well good morning ladies are you ready to read the will of Mr. Volturi?" the man said as he walked in and sat down his suit case before taking a seat.

"Oh just shut up already! And read the will!" Maria yelled exasperated.
"Maria dear calm down" Diana soothed her before the lawyer finally got started.

He explained how the will had been done under Aro's on will and all that before he finally got to the division of property and money, but most importantly my will.

"And so in plane use of all my mental faculties I hereby give my wife Isabella full liberty and the position of all my fortune, and to my daughter Maria I give the house in Melilla" that man quoted.

"Well that is all that is the will of the deceased Aro Volturi; however there is some clause to this he said before continuing.

"In any case that my wife should bear my child my child shall take full position of my fortune when he comes of age, also if my wife were to want to rid of the money or give it to anyone including my daughter Maria, Isabella's liberty shall be taken and the money shall be donated to the church.

"WHAT! YOU WHORE YOU TRICKED HIM, YOU TRICKED ARO INTO GIVING YOU EVERYTHING AND THEN YOU TRICKED HIM INTO PLACING THAT CLAUSE IN THE WILL!" Diana yelled standing up from her chair.

"Listen I am sick and tired of being blamed for everything I didn't do! I had nothing to do with Aro's will and I would have given you the damn money of it weren't because my liberty was at stake!" I said trying not to completely lose my temper.

"Like anybody believes you, you tramp we all know that you did this but know this; you will not get away with any of this so do not celebrate just yet." Maria seethed. "Come aunt take me to out of here I can't stand to be her any longer." She said before being taken out of the room.

"I sorry" I said as I turned to see the horrified lawyer sitting at his chair in shock.

"No worries, now you're money will be delivered today afternoon, have a good day" he said before practically running out of the house.

I sighed and left the room to prepare my suitcase, knowing that no matter what happened I was leaving home tomorrow.

"By looks of the terrified lawyer I assume that went well." I heard and turned to see Carlisle standing by the garden fountain.

"Ahh yes I couldn't have been better" I said sarcastically

"So what are you plans Miss Bella?" he asked causing me to role my eyes at his formality.

"Ahh Carlisle please just call me Bella, because starting today I am no longer your boss or your owner but your friend." I said smiling at him.

"What do you mean?" he asked perplexed.

"What I meant to say is that I am giving you your liberty card, Carlisle you are once again a free man!" I said excited to see how his eyes lit up at the news.

"Ah I don't know what to say thank you Miss- I mean Bella" he said smiling

"You're welcome, and now about my plans tell me have you ever been to Spain?" I asked expectedly

"No why?" he asked confused.

"Well how would you like to go there?" I asked looking at him.

"I would love it" he said with a smile.

"Well great because that is where we are going" I said with a smile of my own before retiring to my room the happiest I have ever been since I came here. I was finally going home, to my family, my friends, and most importantly to my mike.