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Suddenly we were all in Volterra, the home of the Volturi. I was knelt in their grand chamber along with the rest of my family. Aro the leader of the Volturi was stood before us as he held court detailing the crimes of which we were accused. Failure to protect the secret of our existence. Bella's knowledge of us, and our refusal to end her existence when she uncovered the secret. The fact that I had admitted everything to her, I had kept nothing from her, whatever question she asked of me I answered. I loved her and felt that there should be no secrets between us. Every defence I had was gone when I met her, and I was happy for the first time in longer than I could remember