Tanya's POV:
The next day, I went back to my mate's workplace. Like yesterday, I watched her chop trees. Wood fragments and pieces were flying everywhere. There was something about her chopping wood that made her irresistible. It was fascinating and captivating to me. I see fog come out of her mouth in each breath she takes. The smell of freshly chopped wood hung heavily in the air. I watched her chop for about half an hour before a piece of wood flew at her and hit her in the eye. She lunged back, grunting and put her hand to her, she wiped it and went back to work.
I felt another wave of annoyance. She shouldn't have to go through this. As much as I found it sexy watching her work, I didn't like the idea of her working herself to death. I calmed myself down when I thought that this was temporary. She wouldn't have to work anymore. One did confuse me was that she seemed to be enjoying it. If she truly enjoyed it, I will not stop her.
I was brought out of my thoughts when my mate slammed the axe down into the stump and walked off, taking her break. I followed her to a beautiful steam. The water looked fresh and clean running down and around the huge rocks. Birds were singing, giving the atmosphere a calming feeling.
My mate kneeled down and washed her hands and face from the wood and dirt. She then took a drink and stood up, inhaling deeply stretched, exposing her skin and muscles rotating.
I was in awe. It seemed that there was nothing that my mate could do that wasn't sexy, arousing, or captivating. I rained in the predator inside me.
She threw her hands, trying to dry them off and walked back to her work place. She grabbed a hatchet and started a new task, cut logs and shaping them into a square. She then was cutting the log in pieces. She grunted and made other sounds as she was hacking away. She paused and took a close look at the log. She wasn't even half way through. She was panting now, "That's a good and healthy log." She said.
I couldn't help but chuckle, luckily she didn't hear it.
She set the hatchet down and flexed her fingers and hands. She wiped the sweat on her forehead and proceeded.
It wasn't long before the sky got darker; no doubt a sign of rain on the way. I felt a cold wet drop on my skin and knew it began. Be another drop could hit me, it started to pour. It was unusual for the rain to pour so suddenly.
I look at my mate and see her look up at the sky, groaning. "Not today." I hear her say. The fog coming from her mouth was easier spot, signaling she was cold. I walked over to her, taking off my heavy pure white fur cloak. Before I could reach her, a man's voice a distance said, "Everyone come here!"
My mate dropped what she was doing, grabbed her cloak and went off to the sound of the voice. Other workers gathered around the man, listening. My assumption was that he was the boss.
"Now then, I won't waste too much of your time, but I would like to say that since the rain is coming, I will cut today short." Everyone looked very displeased and some shook their heads until he said, "With pay." Then everyone cheered, happily. My mate just smiled. Didn't want to go back. Was chopping wood really that much fun? I will just have to show her how much fun she can have with me.
"Work hard and I will see you all tomorrow." The man said.
Everyone dispersed and I followed my mate back to the logs. My mate hacked the log, spraying wood and water everywhere. I watch her expression on her face. She looked happy and at peace. I smiled.
After about half an hour, it was time for everyone to leave. My mate cleaned up her work area and I smiled. No one else took the time do so.
I followed her to her kingdom and arrived at the blacksmith shop before she did. I made myself comfortable on the support beams near the ceiling and watched her from above, come in.
She shrugged off her cloak and set the fire. I have never seen anyone set the fire before and it was interesting to watch. As she was for the fire to get hotter, she sharpened her tools for her axe and hatchet. When they were sharp enough, she stood by the fire, holding out her hands, trying to get warm.
Like yesterday, she spent hours working. It was now very late at night and she decided to quit for the day. Before she left, I quietly snuck out and waited for her outside.
She came out with sweat pouring down her face, from the heat inside. She looked up and had a surprised expression on her face when she saw me.
I gave her a seductive smile to which she blushed at. I love her blush.
I walked to her and said, "Good evening, sir."
She seemed to be at a loss for words, "H-Hello, madam."
I smiled at her politeness. She is such a gentleman, or in this case, gentlelady. I was absolutely swooning.
"I was hoping I would catch you." I said.
My mate nodded, "What can I help you with?"
I smiled wider, "I wanted to invite you to a dance."
She looked at me with a confused expression that I found to be adorable and so cute. My family will love her.
"A dance?" My mate asked.
I smiled, "Will you come?" I asked.
She fiddled with the tools in her hands, a sign of nervousness. I did not want her to be nervous. Hoping to assure her, I smiled.
"I-I appreciate your invitation but I don't…dance." She said, her voice soothing.
I smiled and walked closer to her, "Something tells me you are a fine dancer." I said flirtatiously.
She blushed harder, "I-I don't know." She muttered.
"Please, one dance?" I asked in a pleading voice. 'For starters.' I added mentally.
She seemed to be torn before she reluctantly nodded, "Okay."
Happiness enveloped me. If my heart could beat, it would burst through my chest.
I smiled, "Wonderful." I reached in between my breasts and pulled out a piece of parchment that contained the directions to my kingdom.
The look in her face was priceless. Her eyes widened and she was blushing. She looked around the area to see if anyone saw what I have done and saw we were the only ones here on the street.
I held out the parchment for her to take which she did after a moment.
"I will be looking forward to your visit…?" I trailed off, signaling for her to give me her name.
She had a look of realization. She preferred to not give me her name. She finally answered, "Bella."
I smiled; it was so fitting. "Hello Bella. My name is Tanya. It is a pleasure to meet you." I held out my hand for her to kiss.
She seemed surprised but held my hand anyway. I loved the feeling of her hand. I was surprised to feel that it was very soft, consider the work she did.
"The pleasure is all mine, madonna." She brought my hand to her lips and kissed it. I relished in the feeling of her hot lips against my hand.
"Do you speak Italian?" I asked.
She smiled and nodded. I was instantly swept off my feet. Even though we were in Italy, many people didn't speak the language. I that she knew how to speak Italian. I would love to hear her speak it more.
"The event is at seven." I said.
She nodded in understanding and I turned to leave.
When I arrived home, my family came at me with all different questions. When I answered them all, they were all very excited, not excited as I was of course.
"I'm so happy for you that you found your mate, darling." Carmen said.
"Thank you." I said, hugging her back.
"She will be a lovely addition to the family." Eleazar said.
"We should go see the Volturi about our new addition and the anticipation of your and Bella's little one." Irina said, rubbing my belly.
"The baby isn't even conceived…yet." I said with a smile.
"We know, but the baby will be conceived and the Volturi have to know about it." Kate said.
"While we are there, Carmen and I would like to speak with them about our arrival as well." Eleazar said.
My eyes lit up, "You will be trying for a baby soon, then?"
Carmen and Eleazar beamed, "Yes."
I clapped my hands in excitement, "This is splendid news."
Kate and Irina grinned.
We arrived at Volterra in record time. It must have been because of our excitement. We walked through the double front doors and confronted by Demetri.
"What can we do for you?" He asked, walking towards us.
"We would like to speak with you about the birth of our children." Eleazar said.
He looked at all of us with a smile on his face, "Very well. Follow me."
We followed him down the stairs where the rest of them sat.
I was relieved to see that they seemed to be in a good mood.
Aro smiled and stood at the sight of us, "Welcome, friends!"
We smiled and greeted him.
"What can I do for you?" Aro asked.
"We would like your approval of bearing children." Eleazar said.
Inside I was smiling. I knew the Volturi would approve. I was thankful that the Volturi didn't hold a grudge against Eleazar for leaving them, surprised, but still thankful.
"Children?" Aro asked.
We all nodded.
"Which one of you would like children?" Aro asked.
"My wife, Carmen and Tanya." Eleazar answered.
Aro stepped closer to me, "You have found a mate?"
I nodded, "Yes." I could not help the glow from my happiness.
He smiled, "Congratulations." He held his hand out for me to take.
I took it and felt him dove into me mentally.
He reviewed everything I had gone through when I was with my mate.
When he was finished, he slipped back out and dropped my hand gently.
"Interesting. Your mate is a woman?" Aro asked. I nodded.
I knew the fact of her being a female didn't bother him at all.
"And you want to be pregnant by your mate?" He asked in confusion.
I nodded, "Yes, I want to have her baby very much."
"As you know vampires can produce children. Even though Tanya's mate is a female, this will not stop her mate from impregnating Tanya. I sensed Tanya's mate had the ability to produce." Irina said.
Aro looked at her, "Tanya's mate has the ability to give her a child, despite her being a female? You used your power for this?" Aro asked, astonished.
Irina grinned and nodded.
"How?" Aro asked.
Irina motioned him to go to a private area where they couldn't be heard. I knew it was because she didn't want to spoil the surprise.
When they returned, Aro had a grin on his face. "That is unusual. Very fascinating."
My interest and curiosity peaked.
Irina noticed this and said, "Rest assured, sister. You will find out what I told him, tomorrow during the event."
I smiled.
"I think I speak for everyone when I say that we approve for you, Carmen and Eleazar." Aro said, turning to his coven. They all nod in agreement.
We all smiled and said thank you. We were then dismissed.
We headed back home, all of us very happy and excited.