I've been so busy lately. I'm sorry I haven't updated. Anyways, here it is.
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#9 Secrets
Bella's POV
"Well, well, well…" Someone drawled. My eyes snapped open. A vampire man with black hair, wearing a Volturi cloak was standing so close I jumped, which isn't an easy thing to make a vampire do.
"Bella…" He said slowly, as if testing out my name, "Isabella Swan."
"Yes?" I ask innocently. I still have no clue who this is. He seems to have a lot of authority, though. Suddenly, scaring me again, he bursts out laughing, backing up.
I really didn't like him already.
"Bella, this is Aro," Alice explains, "He is the head of the Volturi. He would like you to meet the rest of them, Caius and Marcus."
"Yes, yes. Follow me." Aro demands without even looking back to make sure we're following. We are herded into a large room by Felix and Demetri, while Jane and Alec follow in behind them. This room is larger. The stone walls are grey and it looks like one of those rooms you can shout into and it'll echo back. Near the back of the room sit's a platform and on the platform are three thrones. Two of which were occupied. On the left sat a scowling blond vampire man, who I assumed to be Caius. On the right sat a bored looking vampire man with long dark hair, who I assumed to be Marcus. So far, I haven't seen any normal emotions in Volterra. Everybody was either bored, like Marcus, annoyed, like Caius or overly cheery, like Aro. It really creeped me out.
Aro walked up to Alice and extended his hand. Slowly, she places her hand in his. His eyes close for a few seconds as he takes in the information. I heard he can read every thought you've ever had by physical contact. I assume that's what he is doing now.
"He cannot read her mind?" Aro asks, sounding genuinely surprised, while nodding at me.
"No, unfortunately not." Alice said coolly.
"Would you mind if I…" Aro asks politely, extending a hand towards me. I'm not sure I have much of a choice so I place my hand on Aro's and wait. His eyes slide shut and his face contorts into one of concentration. Slowly, he opens his eyes and releases my hand.
"Nothing…" He whispered, sounding baffled, "Amazing…"
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Aro turned and sat down on his throne in the centre, as if he were royalty. Technically he is, but it made me really not like him. Caius scowled at me in disapproval, and I resisted the urge to scowl back. That probably wouldn't get me anywhere.
"So, I see you're looking for shelter… which you hope we could provide here in Volterra…?" Aro suggests.
"Well…," Jasper starts, but Alice cuts him off.
"We would just appreciate the accommodation of staying here for a few days while we are in trouble. All we seek is protection and shelter. Nothing more. But we expect nothing less." Alice says, in a warning tone, as if expecting them to throw us in the dungeons and tell us we have shelter.
"We would have to think about that, dear Alice," Aro chuckles, "We would need a favour in return, of course."
"And what would that be?" Alice asks cautiously.
"All three of you do seem to have remarkable powers… Would you ever consider joining us?" Though his tone is cheerful, it also implies that it is not a question.
Edward's POV
"Of course I wouldn't be." He says, as he laughs again, "I am a professional tracker."
"James." I say throught gritted teeth.
"Edward, how nice to meet again," He drawls.
I couldn't resist the urge to ask him, "Why did you chose Bella to come after?" I blurt out. He chuckles again.
"Hasn't she told you about our past?" He purrs softly, "We just had a little reunion in the baseball field. You do realize it's been several weeks since our last encounter…?"
"What are you talking about?" I demand roughly. Bella wouldn't keep something like this from me. She just wouldn't.
"I guess she hasn't told you." I hear his maniacal laughter again and can't help but pounce on him.
