Chapter 12
His darkened red eyes rolled over our faces, and he paused when he looked at me
"My dear Bella, How are you?"
"Sick" I spat at him. Even though I am a vampire, being here with my family made me feel sick.
"ah...well I am sorry to hear that dear..." Aro was cut off by Carlisle.
"Uhhh... excuse me Aro, but we seem a little confused...do you mind explaining to us what is happening here?"
"of cores my loyal friend,
"...it all happened a few months ago after our visit with you. Jane went to young Bella's parents home to collect Phill." Aro paused to turn and smile to the red eyed man. "when Jane returned a few days later he was ready – 'fed and watered' – as you may put it." he chuckled at his little joke. "We knew straight away that it would be too dangerous for Phill to be intimate with Renne, for us to get what we wanted. So with the help of new technology- IVF- it was possibe for us to create a half human-half vampire hybrid.
"Jane"
with that command Jane came in holding a small bundle.
Renne stepped forward to Janes side.
"Bella? This is your little brother Russell."
"gah..." I gasped
"Felix" Aro ordered
I was released and pushed forwards towards Jane, Renne and Russell.
Jane reluctantly handed the baby to me.
"We did not bring you here to harm you, my dear friends. It is apparent that Russell may hold some extraordinary gifts. Similar to you Bella, and that is why your mother and step father were chosen.
We trust your family to look after young Russell. Until he is of age to join us here...we expect you to care for him, and if any harm comes to him, your family will all be terminated. Thank you for participating in this and we are sorry for worrying you with the guards." Aro made a gesture with his hands and the rest of my family was released. Edwards arms wrapped protectively around my waist, careful not to nudge Russell.
"what if Russell doesn't want to join the guard after he is old enough?"
"Then we will have to think of something, as a deal... Now, unless you want to stay for dinner,I would like if you left. And don't worry,when the time comes we will find you."
That was the parting words of the Volturi.
As I was leaving the hall I caught sight of my mother.
"Bella, remember what I said when I last saw you? 'that no matter what life throws at us, family comes first' … well that dosent include you anymore ...sorry" her smug smile was shattered by her laughing. And as I left the room a deep hole was opening in my stomach from her words.