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CHAPTER ELEVEN

BELLA'S POV

I woke up somewhere over Europe, feeling hungry and needing a human moment. When I tried to sit up, Aro was there in a flash. His concern shocked me. "Are you alright, Isabella?" He asked me while placing his hand on my head.

"I'm alright, I just need a human moment. Do you have any food on board?" I asked him, taking in my surroundings.

"Oh, yes, the restroom is there, and I'll get you something to eat and drink." He said pointing to a door toward the back of the plane. "What would you like, my dear?"

"A bagel would be fine if you have any. Thank you." I said as I pushed the blanket off and began to stand. I was so sore I wanted to cry. I made my way into the bathroom, slowly, and shut the door. I took care of my business and washed my hands. I look at myself in the mirror and noticed the dark circles that were under my eyes before were nearly gone. When I came out, Aro was waiting for me just outside the door and he helped me back to my seat and handed me a bottle of orange juice.

"I wasn't sure what you would like, so I had the pilot get a variety of things for you. There is also some fresh fruit in the refrigerator for you, if you would like some. I promised you that you would have all comforts and I meant it. I don't give my word lightly. When I do, I mean it." He sounded so sincere, some of my fear was fading. I am still aware he could decide to kill me at any moment, and that scares the hell out of me.

"Thank you. You shouldn't have went through all of that trouble. Would you like me to tell you more of my past now?" I wanted to show him I will do what is asked of me.

"If you feel up to it, yes." He answered, looking over at Jane and Demitri.

I took a deep breath and began to talk as Jane and Demitri put down their ipods and listened. "When we left the restaurant and he was driving me home, I told him of my suspicions. He didn't deny nor confirm that I had learned the truth. He got angry when I told him it didn't matter to me what he was. I was already in too deep and I had fallen in love with him. I asked him again how he knew where I was and what was happening with me."

"Did he tell you how he knew?" Demitri asked me.

I smiled and said, "I'm getting to that. He told me he could read minds, every mind around him, except mine. He said he could liken it to everyone else's mind was working on the FM frequency and mine was working on the AM frequency. I asked him if there was something wrong with me. He said he couldn't believe I thought there was something wrong with me when he just told me he could read minds. I'm still not convinced there isn't something wrong with me. I mean you couldn't read my thoughts either, Aro." I stopped to yawn.

"That will be enough for now, Isabella. You need to rest. We should be arriving in Florence within the hour." He said softly. I drank more of the juice he gave me and ate the rest of my bagel. Jane and Demitri put their ear buds back in their ears and resumed listening to their ipods.

About an hour and fifteen minutes later Aro told me to put my seatbelt on because we would be landing in ten minutes. When we were on the ground, Aro helped me down the stairs and into another waiting jet black limo. He had given me some medicine for the pain and I wasn't in any pain anymore, but my movement was still slow. Aro entered the car first this time, as Demitri helped me slide into the door with the help of Aro. Demitri went to retrieve my bags from the plane.

We pulled away from the hanger and I watched as Florence passed by the window, it was as beautiful as I had seen in pictures. I had always wanted to come to Italy but thought I never would. Now, I'm here to save lives by giving up my freedom.

The ride from Florence to Volterra took about an hour, and the scenery was beautiful. I saw ruins of castles in the hillsides and I was in awe. This has to be the most beautiful place I have ever seen. We pulled up to a castle and took a driveway that went under ground. The limo stopped at an iron gate, the driver entered a code on a keypad and the iron gate swung open. We stopped about fifty yards past the gate, and my door suddenly opened. Demitri stepped out and turned waiting to help me out of the car. When I was out of the car, there was a very tall man standing beside it. It was obvious he was a vampire. He had to be at least seven feet tall. Demitri didn't seem so intimidating anymore.

Aro stepped out behind me then said, "This is Felix. He is a member of my guard. He will not hurt you. As I said before, Isabella, you are safe here."

"Hello, Isabella, we have been expecting you. It's nice to finally meet you." Felix said, holding his hand out for me to shake. I shook his hand and I didn't jump at the coolness. The familiarity of the cold skin is coming back.

I smiled a weak smile and replied, "Hello. It's nice to meet you, too." I'm not sure what to make of Felix's welcome. Will everyone be this welcoming? I am still terrified beyond my own belief. I know I have to walk on eggshells for quite some time. I'm still worried I won't be able to do it. I'm afraid they'll find a reason to kill me, like when I'm finished with my story. I'm very afraid for the Cullens'. What will happen to them?

"Come, my dear. You still have people to meet and your medical staff awaits your arrival." Aro said as he placed his hand in the middle of my back and gently guided me into the underground of the Volturi castle.

We entered through an old heavy oak door, and I had trouble watching where I was going because I wanted to just look at everything all at once. I felt like a kid in Disney World. This place is beautiful beyond belief. The ceilings were painted with murals, the floors looked as though they had not changed over the centuries this castle has stood. The walls were everything I would expect the walls of a castle to be. They were tall and thick. They were lined with paintings and statues. In one place where the wall was inset a bit stood a real set of shining armor, the kinds knights used to wear.

We walked slowly and finally arrived at a door that looked similar to the one we entered the castle through. Aro pushed open the door, and a man with gray thinning hair approached us. I could tell by his eyes he was human. "Isabella, this is Salvatore Colletti. He is your doctor." Dr. Colletti smiled at me and held his hand out for me to shake.

"Hello, Isabella. How are you feeling? I would like to examine you as soon as possible." He was friendly, but cautious. I wonder if he's here of his own free will or if he is being forced to be here.

"Yes, very well, Dr. Colletti. I will leave Jane with you. Once you have finished, please come see me. I expect Isabella to never be uncomfortable or in any pain while she is under your care." Aro told the doctor while guiding me to a gorgeous, giant four poster bed. It was so tall, I couldn't just sit on it, so Aro picked me up and gently laid me on it. "You will be fine, Isabella. If you need anything, please let Jane know. I will return in a few hours to check on you." He smiled at me, and turned toward the door.

I don't know why I did, but I called after him, "Thank you for everything, Aro." He simply inclined his head and left the room.

Dr. Colletti spoke to me with little bedside manner, "Please unbutton your shirt so I can examine your wound." Perhaps he blamed me for his being here. Well I didn't choose him. I would have chosen someone nicer. He removed the bandages from the incision that was made when the bullet was removed and the damage fixed. It hurt when he did that, too. I was still very tender. He poked around a lot on my stomach, put some kind of medicine on me and recovered the wound. He then listened to my heart and took my blood pressure. "You need to stay in bed today. Isabella. I think you've had enough movement until tomorrow. If you need anything to help you sleep, just let me know. You can button your shirt up now." He turned to his medical bag and replaced his pressure cuff and stethoscope. He then spoke to Jane, " Could you take me to see her guardian? I'm finished for now."

My guardian? I wonder what Aro told Dr. Colletti. I'm twenty six years old, I don't need a guardian.

"Very well, doctor. If you need anything, Isabella, just call one of our names. We will be with you before you know it." Jane said sweetly, then turn looking at the doctor with annoyance written all over her face. I don't think she liked him either. "A nurse for you will arrive in the morning." She and the doctor left me alone then.

I laid on my bed staring at the ceiling. I tried to will sleep to come, but it was no use. I was surprised to see I had a 42 inch plasma screen TV in my room. I located the remote, which was on my bedside table, and tried to find something to watch. Maybe I'll fall to sleep.

ARO'S POV

I hope the doctor is gentle with Isabella. She has been through so much already. If the doctor is not gentle with her, I will replace him. That would be a bad last day for him. Their was a small knock on the door of my study, pulling me from my thoughts. "Come in," I called. Jane opened the door and led the doctor in. "Ah, yes Dr. Colletti, how is Isabella?" I asked him.

"She is healing well, sir. She needs to rest for the rest of the afternoon and into the night. She is exhausted. I want to keep her moving down to thirty minutes at a time for the next week. We'll go from there with longer mobility." He informed me with little feeling in his voice. It was as thought he looked at this as a chore. I found it disrespectful.

"Very good, Dr. Colletti. How long will she need to heal?" I had to know how long to keep him around.

"Three weeks at most, sir. After that, she should be well enough to give free reign. Right now she is too fragile to put through anymore." He answered and I could hear the fear I his voice.

"Thank you, Dr. I trust you have been given your quarters while you are hear with us."

"Yes, sir. I have been given the quarters next to Miss Isabella's." He answered in his thick Italian accent.

I waved my hand to dismiss him, saying, "Don't wander too far in the castle. Isabella may need you. As long as she is in need of medical attention, Dr. you are not to leave the walls of the castle."

"Yes, sir." He replied simply, inclining his head. He turned and left my study. I hope he was thorough in his assessment of Isabella.

I made my way to the throne room to confer with my brothers on the situation at hand. I opened the thrown room door and saw Caius looking very annoyed. What's his problem?

"Aro, why did you not kill the human when the calls for her death?" So, that's it.

"I know what the law calls for, Caius. I want to know who exposed our world to her. She is telling me everything, not just giving me a name, which she has yet to reveal. I am very intrigued with her. I believe if we turn her she will be a great asset to us. I can not see her thoughts. Apparently the vampire who she knew is a mind reader and he could not see her thoughts either." I told him, keeping my demeanor and voice calm.

"How do you know she hasn't told anyone of us?" He asked angrily.

"Brother, I met all of her friends and touched each of them, they knew nothing of what the boy was. I believe he has a tie to our old friend Carlisle. From the things she has told me, this boy has control over his bloodlust. He spends a great deal of time in the human world. She met him in her high school biology class." I said, still keeping the same calm.

"I suggest you quickly get to the bottom of this, Aro and end this." Caius demanded.

"I will make a decision when I am ready to make one, Caius. Do not make demands of me!" I yelled, losing all calm and patience. I turned my attention to Marcus. "Do you feel the same way, brother?" I asked him.

"I trust your judgment, Aro. Although I do not see your reasoning on keeping her alive when she exposed herself." Marcus stood and walked toward me, holding out his hand for me to read his thoughts.

I took his hand and was shocked at what I saw. I sorted through all the thoughts I had seen before and came to the last. He saw a very strong bond between Isabella and myself. He was telling me he believed I have found my true mate. I stared at him as though he had two heads.

A/N: The idea for Bella being Aro's true mate came from BrOkEn'WiNgEd23. Thank you for the idea. If there is anything anyone would like to see in the story, let me know and I will try to work it in.

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