I do not own Twilight. I only own Aurora.

Story Start

"What the hell is your problem? You stupid caveman," I screamed in frustration as Felix had once again picked me up, threw me over his shoulder, and was carrying me to the throne room. I wanted to hit him, but I knew it would only hurt me more. We passed many vampires on the way to the throne room, but I didn't care. I was sick of being treated like a sack of potatoes, and even worse I was still in that sleep gown. He had taken the blanket away from me before throwing me over his shoulder.

He walked into the throne room and set me down right in front of the three chairs, which were unfortunately full since Aro, Caius, and Marcus were all sitting there. A shiver raced up my spine since I was barefoot and the floor was freezing. I quickly crossed my arms and tried to cover and also warm myself.

"Thank you, Felix," Aro said and smiled at the stupid caveman before smiling at me.

"Good day Aurora," Felix said with his smirk the whole time smacked on his face.

"I want to smack it right off his stupid face," I thought while glaring at him instead of speaking. My glaring was cut off though when I felt a cloak being placed on my shoulders. The cloak was not warm at all, but I was so grateful for it. I quickly wrapped the cloak around me and looked at who was behind me. My heart jumped in surprise when I saw that Marcus was the one standing there. He was wearing a dark grey button up shirt and black pants. His black velvet cloak was now on my shoulders. He was watching me silently. "Thank you," I said softly and his eyes softened.

"You're welcome," he said and gave me another soft look before making his way back to his throne.

My feet were still cold but thankfully the cloak was helping me warm up faster. I felt my cheeks cooling down since I was no longer on display for everyone in a lace night gown. I looked away from Marcus, who was sitting down, to look back at Aro and Caius. The two had smirks on their faces as they looked from me and Marcus.

"Hello Aurora, how are you today?" Aro questioned me as he stood up to walk towards me.

"Fine," I said warily as I watched his every move, but honestly it wouldn't help me if he tried anything since he could go super speed running in a second.

"Good, good, well we need to discuss something serious," he said and gently grabbed my hand. He led me over towards the thrones and he made me stand between his chair and Marcus' chair. Marcus watched the both of us silently. "I have spoken with my brothers and we decided that you will have one last week as a human to get to know your mate before you are turned by him," Aro said and I knew he could hear my heart racing faster when he smirked at me. He also sent a look towards Marcus.

"He's enjoying my fear," I thought angrily and tried to slow down my racing heart.

"Alice and Carlisle will be allowed to stay for two more days while you are getting used to everything and have so many questions because Marcus will be busy with meetings throughout the day. Marcus will be spending this evening with you after our meetings for the day are concluded. Have a good day, Aurora," Aro said and then he released my hand and focused on the doors ahead.

"Aurora," Marcus' voice drew my attention since I was still too nervous on if I could walk out or what to do. I had no clue where to go since that caveman vampire had carried me here. I didn't really get a chance to get directions to my room. When I looked at Marcus, he was holding his hand out to me and standing from his chair. "I'll guide you back to your room since I have a few minutes before the first meeting of the day begins," he continued after he was fully standing and still holding his hand out to me.

"Just be brave, he's supposed to be your mate," I thought and thanked him before carefully setting my hand in his hand. "This is so weird. Thinking of someone as your meant to be love or whatever. That's only in fairy tales and apparently vampires," I thought and walked with Marcus out of the throne room and into the dim hallways. I'm surprised my eyes weren't hurting from being in the dark so much. This place had no windows so far. I'm sure after some exploring I'll find maybe at least one room or hallway with some windows.

"I apologize for my brothers," Marcus said once we were further away from the throne room and down the hallway. His voice was deep but gentle sounding.

"Thank you for offering to lead the way to my room. I didn't get a chance to figure out directions when Felix carried me there," I said and I couldn't stop the bitterness from showing.

Marcus literally growled after I finished saying that and I couldn't help but gasp. He took a deep breath in before looking at me. "I apologize. He will never treat you like that again, and if he even tries come straight to me and it will stop," he said and gently squeezed my hand.

"Ok," I said and nodded. I should be terrified from him growling, but in a way it was nice to know that at least one person here besides Alice and Carlisle did not appreciate the way Felix was treating me. I knew Aro and Caius wouldn't care because their cruel smiles and smirks said it all. I knew that Alice and Carlisle could not say or do anything because they were out numbered and not as powerful as all of the vampires here.

"So do you enjoy reading?" Marcus asked after we walked in silence for another moment or two.

"I love to read," I said with a fond smile as I thought of all of the books I had read over the years.

"If you would like, this evening we could talk and sit in my library," he suggested and I stopped walking to turn to face him.

"You're telling me that you have your own library here?" I questioned and he nodded with a confused expression.

"That sounds like heaven. I would like that," I told him and couldn't stop from smiling when he smiled at me and his eyes lit up.