Woo Hoo, chapter 12...I have so many chapters for this one written, I've just been so lazy at posting. I hope you like this one and I should have more updates soon. Thanks to all who are reviewing and reading. Love ya. Enjoy.

Rosalie POV

"That was..."

"Ally." Emmett completed my sentence.

We both stood shocked as we watched the plane take off in front of us.

"And she was with..."

"The Volturi." Emmett completed my sentence again.

I turned and looked at my husband. "And I wasn't hallucinating, her eyes were..."

"Very red." He replied, looking at me. I could see the panic I was feeling mirrored in his eyes, but then it vanished and was replaced with happiness. He smiled at me. "But she's alive. She's different, but it was definitely her. She's alive!"

I couldn't help but smile back. Leave it to Emmett to focus on the silver lining. He pulled me into a hug and I returned it wholeheartedly.

"We have to call Carlisle!" Emmett said, reaching for his phone.

"On it." I replied, pulling mine out of my purse. The family was not going to believe this.

Marcus POV

My proposal to Allyssa went better than I thought it would. She was left speechless, but responded favorably to my kiss. I loved hearing her heart race at my touch. I could only hope her reply would be positive and I would get the opportunity to listen to that racing heart over and over again for all eternity.

I sat quietly in the library. I often came here, not to read, but to sit and listen to the goings on around me. I found it relaxing to listen to the sounds of humans going about their daily lives. They were all so blissfully ignorant to how short and meaningless their existence was. A mere flash in the pan compared to us. I enjoyed listening to them complain about their insignificant problems. It was almost like meditation to me.

The moment was interrupted by my cell phone. I normally don't carry one, since I had little need to communicate with the outside world, but whenever my Little One was on a mission, I made it a point to keep it close by. She was a child of the modern age and if I wanted to keep her more closely in my life, I'd have to learn to embrace the now, as she so colorfully put it.

I became slightly worried when saw it was Jane calling.

"Yes?" I answered in the bored voice I had mastered over the centuries.

"Marcus, we have a problem." Jane stated in her usual calm fashion. Vampires are masters at hiding their emotions and Jane was no exception. "We ran into a couple of the Cullens and I think Ally's having a nervous breakdown."

"Is she alright?" I asked, not bothering to hide the concern in the voice this time.

"Physically, yes. We're on the plane heading home, but I think she needs to talk to you."

I could hear the phone being passed. "It's Marcus, Al." I heard Jane tell my Little One. The phone was silent for a few seconds, then I heard a quiet breath.

"Hey." Ally whispered, sounding out of breath.

"Are you alright, my Little One. What happened?"

"It's bad. They know now. They know I'm alive. They know I'm with the Volturi. They know I drink human blood. They know everything. This is bad...bad...bad...I'm not ready for this. What am I going to do? Carlisle will probably call Aro before we get back. He's probably calling now. What am I going to do?" She began to hyperventilate.

"Shh, calm yourself Allyssa. Just listen to my voice and take a few deep breaths." I could hear her take my advice. "Everything is going to be alright. You don't have to see them again if you don't want to. No one will force you to do anything. Remember, you're a part of us now and we will protect you as our own. Just try and remain calm. You are right, Carlisle will be calling soon, and we will handle it. Once you are thinking clearly, you can decide what you want to do about this. You're not alone, my love."

"OK, OK...I'm calm...I'm at peace...I'm safe on this plane with my family." Allyssa took another deep breath and let it out slowly. I smiled at her comment. She called the vampires on the plane with her family. "Well, that was an unattractive reaction to the situation."

I chuckled. "There is nothing in this world that can make you unattractive. You just relax. Distract yourself as best you can and get some rest. You'll be home soon, then we can sort things out."

"OK." Ally replied. She didn't sound convinced that everything would be alright, but at least she was calmer.

"Give the phone back to Jane. If you need me before you land, just call." Moment's later, Jane came back on the line.

"Marcus, she's calmer now. I think she's good."

"Good, help keep her calm and distracted. Call me the minute you land."

"Yes, master." She replied, then hung up.

I sighed, pinching the bridge of my nose. If it were possible for a vampire to get a headache, I'd have one. I finally decide that enough time has passed for my true feelings for Allyssa to be known and something like this happens! There were times when I truly believed that our kind were cursed. I looked up to see Aro enter the room. He smiled at me, taking the chair next to mine.

"I just got the most interesting message from the front desk. It seems that our dear old friend Carlisle has somehow discovered our little secret. He wishes for me to contact him right away. Interesting, don't you think?"

"Not really. Jane called my cell phone. Apparently, during the mission, they ran into a couple of the Cullens. Allyssa had a bit of a confrontation with them, which upset her greatly. We will have to wait for the guards return to learn more. They are already in flight." I offered my hand to my brother. He took it and witnessed the phone conversation. This made him smile.

"Well, well. It appears things are about to get much more entertaining around here." He looked at me. "Not to worry, brother, the girl is yours. She is one of us, one with our ways. She will never return to her old life." Aro paused for a moment, thinking. "I agree, we will leave it up to her to decide if she wishes contact with her old coven. Contact or not, we will now have a permanent connection with our old friend. Most excellent."

Aro got up from his chair and headed to the door. "I will call Carlisle myself. I will inform him of Allyssa's current situation and that she will contact him when she returns, if she wishes it."

I sighed again. Aro was almost giddy with excitement. He did love his power and was always eager to do what he could to increase it. This could prove to be the greatest power play of all, the bonding of our covens. I just hoped I didn't lose my mate in the process.

To Be Continued...