When the next day came around, Saphira ended up waking up earlier than normal. She has not slept as well as she wanted after finding Riley in her home. She knew it was simply the worry getting to her, but she was going to try not let that bother her. She didn't get out of bed straight away, she stared at the ceiling until it was seven. She got up to get dressed for work. She had not heard Demetri which was fine, she knew he was in her house keeping an eye out for any rogue vampire. When she was dressed and had her hair tied back, Saphira walked out of her bedroom down to the kitchen where Demetri was waiting. She noticed there were pancakes and toast on the table for her.
"What a surprise," Saphira said softly. "Thanks Demetri, and good morning."
Demetri chuckled softly. "I thought good morning came first," He said with a smirk. "Times have really changed."
Saphira sat at the table to begin eating. "I think I was more surprised first," She said softly. "Luckily, if this is your first time making food it all looks good."
"I actually had to look on the internet for the instructions," Demetri admits as he watched Saphira cut the pancake. "Cooking is definitely something that requires patience. And us vampires are used to things moving quickly."
Saphira chuckled softly. "Well, that means you have a virtue to learn all over again," She said as she took the first bite. She chewed it quietly before swallowing. "Very good Demetri. It is a good thing vampires seem to pay attention to detail. The Cullens are good at cooking too, they were apparently rather happy to use the kitchen for the first time."
"I never understand why they felt the need to install one," Demetri said plainly. "It is like they were expecting Bella. Maybe Alice saw her coming."
"I would say that is a possibility," Saphira said with a slight nod. "The kings are excited for me to go to Volterra soon."
"I can only imagine," The vampire said with a thoughtful expression. "I do wonder what kind of a welcome you will have when you arrive home. I am sure that a celebration maybe thrown in your honour."
"A celebration? I will be fascinated about how vampires celebrate," Saphira said with a smirk. "It would have to be very loud."
Demetri looked at her slightly surprised before chuckling. "Indeed, they are, but are very rare as well," He said softly. "I hope your boss will not be angry at you for resigning."
"He might be disappointed," Saphira said as she continued to eat her breakfast. "But, he will understand. The letter has an alibi of why I am resigning."
"And that is?" Demetri asked curiously with a raised eyebrow.
"That I have received a job offer in Italy that I have accepted and will be flying over in a few weeks," Saphira explained. "It is something that happens among humans from time to time. Not often, but it happens."
"Good, I am sure he can't force you to stay," The vampire said with a smile.
"No, he can't," Saphira chuckled softly as she finished the pancakes.
She felt a lot better now that she had a conversation with Demetri and was more confident in leaving for work. When she finished he breakfast, the vampire offered to clean up the kitchen so she could go to work. That suited her well and Saphira drove to work soon after.
Her boss was indeed disappointed that she was resigning from her job, but he was very happy and supportive of her supposed new job in Italy. Saphira was going to finish work in two weeks, but her boss decided to let her finish in one week so she had more time to get things together, which was good so she could possibly go to Italy sooner than planned. When it came to lunch time, Saphira was in the staff room eating a salad roll she had purchased and was reading a magazine when Carlisle approached her.
"Hello Saphira," He said softly. "I hear the boss took your resignation well."
Saphira looked up at the vampire with a smile. "He did, and I know he is a bit disappointed, but at least he was also supportive," She said with a chuckle. "Anyway, I hear you weren't able to catch Victoria."
"Unfortunately no, and Bella has just learned that Edward lied to her about it," Carlisle said softly. "I did warn him that it would not be a good idea. He learned the hard way."
She could only imagine how Bella would be feeling about that. "Being nearly a hundred years old and he still has a lot to learn," She joked with a chuckle.
"Oh, and by the way Alice wanted to ask if you'd like to come over to our house for the graduation party she is throwing," He said with a smile. "I know you might be busy with getting ready to go to Italy, but I am sure can find time to join in."
"I don't see why not," Saphira said. "I am sure Demetri will be fine letting you keep an eye on me. And the guard too when they arrive."
Carlisle frowned a little. "The rest of the guard are coming? Why is it necessary?" He asked, clearly concerned about their presence.
"Well…because Riley Biers was in my house last night," She replied slowly.
"Riley Biers? The boy who's been missing a whole year?" Carlisle asked, and was answered by a nod. "Is…is he a…?"
"Yes, and he's working with Victoria," Saphira explained gently. "Apparently she wants me out of the picture too and probably has no idea who my mates are."
"This is concerning Saphira, and now I understand why Aro feels the need to send them," The vampire said as he stroked his chin. "But thank you for telling me. I shall alert the rest of the family when I have finished my shift."
Saphira nods as Carlisle walked away. She finished her lunch before returning to work herself. There was a lot to deal with at the moment.
When her shift was over, Saphira decided to get some pizza for dinner as she felt a bit lazy to even cook something at home. So, she was having a junk food night. When she arrived home, she made her way to living room where she saw Demetri and three other vampires.
"This is a surprise," Saphira said with a smile.
"My queen, it is a blessing to finally meet you," The female vampire said gently as she walked forward, her bold red eyes looking into Saphira's green ones. "I am Jane. I want you to know that any vampire trying to kill you will not get far with my ability."
Saphira smiled as she looked at the blonde-haired vampire. "And may I ask what ability you have?"
"Of course, I create the illusion of pain to anyone I please," She replied confidently. "It stops everyone in their tracks."
"How fascinating," Saphira said as she placed the pizza box down onto the coffee table and sat down to turn on the TV. She looked up at the other two vampires. "And you are?"
"Sorry, my queen, I am Alec," One of the dark-haired vampires replied. "I am Jane's brother; my sensory deprivation ability will be available for your protection. We all were startled to hear from the kings about your encounter with the rogue vampire."
"I am pleased to meet you and that you will help protect me," Saphira said softly. "I am sure…it was quite a scare, and I apologize for it."
"It wasn't your fault, my queen," The second dark-haired vampire said. "You and I had already met, just not on the best of terms. I am Felix, and I sincerely apologize for almost hitting you with the car."
Saphira frowned slightly before realizing what he meant. "Oh! I hope your eyes were checked since that happened," She teased, making the strong vampire smirk slightly.
"Indeed, I have had that and I am not allowed to drive for quite some time," Felix said softly. "How was your day at work? Demetri here said you didn't seem like yourself this morning."
"You probably can't blame her after finding a lonely, unknown vampire in her house," Jane said as she sat next to Saphira who began eating the pizza. The vampire looked at the pizza and frowned. "That looks awfully oily."
The girl looked at Jane in surprise and swallowed the piece in her mouth. "It's pretty good, pizza is an Italian dish you know," Saphira said as she took another bite.
"That maybe, it still looks oily," The vampire said bluntly. "But…it does look more appetizing than cereal. Demetri showed us around and what you tend to eat."
"You must have been here for a couple hours than," Saphira said after listening to Jane.
"We landed in Seattle about two this afternoon and made it to Forks not long after," Jane said. "We have been eager to meet you. Aro, Caius and Marcus almost got on the plane themselves to be here for you."
Saphira was silent for a moment after Jane said her words. "Well, if they did come I would not be complaining," She said with a blush in her cheeks.
The vampires laughed loudly as her response, thinking it was cute, Saphira giggled with them as she knew what they were thinking.
"I am glad the kings have you as their mate," Alec said with a big smile on his face. "It is really hard to make us laugh."
"Tell me about it," Saphira joked as she looked at Demetri. "I've told so many that flew over your head Demetri."
He chuckled softly. "Yes, but I am learning and relaxing, my queen."
"Back to the 'my queen' I see, just call me Saphira for now please," Saphira said to the guard. "I like people calling me by my name more than by my status."
"As you wish Saphira," Jane said with a soft smile. "I hope these next couple weeks will be easy for you."
"We will see," Saphira said with a sigh.
Saphira was pleased she has met the rest of the guard, she was surprised there was only four of the main guard, but she suspected that was all they needed. When she went to bed that night, Jane was the only vampire to stay in the house while the other three patrolled the forest. Saphira felt very safe, she considered calling the kings, but decided not to tonight. She didn't feel like talking to them, and not because she was annoyed with them, she simply wanted to have time to herself and she hoped they would understand if they call asking why she hasn't called them. The rest of the week went by rather quickly and nothing was out of the ordinary. The guard often went to Seattle to scour the vampire problem when Saphira was at work. Saphira learned that Bella was almost being guarded by the Cullens, but also by the Quileutes which was an interesting alliance. But she wasn't going to say anything. Even though the guard didn't seem to like when Saphira visited the Cullens, they never stopped her and they weren't too happy when Saphira told them about the graduation party, but Demetri told the rest of the guard it would be a good idea for her to relax after an unsettled week. They agreed and Saphira was happy to look forward to it. She also managed to get Friday off so she would be able to attend Bella's graduation as well. By Friday Saphira had managed to sell a few things and get a few things packed. She still had to say good bye to her parents, but she was stalling on that part because it was a hard part of her to let go.