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Chapter 9: Caius explains.
Caius's POV…
I saw Bella getting ready to go and I got up to it escort her back home. Edward was helping her on with her jacket as I grab the keys to Carlisle's car from him.
''Take good care of her Caius. 'Carlisle said as he surrendered the keys to me.
''Don't worry Carlisle, I won't let any harm come to your boy's girlfriend. ''I say irritably.
''I meant the car, Caius. He corrected, grinning at me.
''Oh, don't insult me, ''I snorted. ''I'm the best driver in the coven.''
''Still drive a Ferrari. ''He asked conversationally.
''Yeah, but I got a new one. It has a gold trim and black exterior with red leather to interior. ''' I boosted, and he laughed.
''What? I love cars, Carlisle. I had that one especially made, and it has Volturi colors. It's my baby, '' he shook his head at me, smiling as I went on about my pride and joy. Then, I was suddenly approached by Jasper as I was explaining how I took my car cross-country going over 200 mph.
''Glad to have you on our side, Caius. We do appreciate the help.'' I nod back. ''It should give us the numbers we need to defeat them. We will be practicing how to fight the newborn army and I will be instructing the duals. Please come and join us and your guard too. ''
''I will be there Major; you can count on it. ''I say as he thanked me and walked off to join Emmett as he dealt him in to play cards.
I open my palm when no one was looking and read the folding note in the privacy of the kitchen. It was from Alice. It read …
Come see me before you go. I'm under the tree in the backyard.
I looked up at my guard. ''Demetri stay here and help Bella into the car. I will be a few minutes. ''
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I went around the house and spotted Alice under a tree. Leaning back with her head on her hip, waiting for me. I didn't know just what to expect, so I was ready for anything. I flitted to her and looked questionably in her eyes and she smiles. That smile disarmed my suspicions immediately and I visibly relaxed.
''Good of you to come Caius. ''She said gushing with happiness.
''I wanted to talk to you about your growing bond with Bella. ''She said with a wink.
My eyes went wide at her then I remembered the Pixie girl was a seer. My curiosity was now piqued, so I nodded for her to go on.
''She's your true mate. I saw you two together and I know you plan on trying to tell her, but you must take things slow with her or she will reject you. ''She warns.
''Yes, I know. I ran my hands through my hair and pacing in front of her. ''I want her to understand that I was not taking advantage of her.''
''it's alright Caius, be gentle. Show her how you can be when you are not being a ruthless King. Be her mate, be her everything. ''She says encouragingly.
I stop in front of her and look her dead in the eye. ''Why are you doing this? Edward would be hurt in this and it can't be avoided. ''I say to her.
''I know but Edward doesn't have that true mate bond with her, you do, and it is a most rare gift. You need to be careful, Caius. She's vulnerable from being abandoned, even though she may not act like it. She's become an expert at hiding her emotions from everyone, ''Alice warns me with a frown. ''I know your mating instincts are strong, but you are going to have to go slow. She's not going to believe you at first but if you let her decide and feel the bond when you're near, it won't be long until she accepts you. ''
''Alright, I will and thank you. ''I nodded to her and stopped to ask another question before walking away. ''You care for Bella a lot, don't you?''
''Oh, I'm happy for her. I want her to be happy to, because she is the true sister that I never had. I love her so much. See Caius. I was abandoned and deemed crazy. Left to fend for myself in an asylum. I don't ever want her to suffer as I did. Being alone and scared is no way to live. Now that I know you're sincere, I just know she will be happy with you. But please be gentle with my brother. He doesn't realize that you and she have a true mate bond. Please don't kill him. ''She finished with venom welling up in her big sweet eyes.
Well who could say no to that? I was truly grateful that she trusted me enough to tell me all this and as long as the boy didn't push me, I would let him be. ''Alright, you got it Pixie!'' I say fondly.
''You're the best! 'She exclaimed and jumped into my arms for a hug.
I twitched in shock at her exuberance. She squeezed me tight and pulled away then danced away back to the house. Good God's I think I just made a friend.
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Bella's POV.
Caius sits beside me in silence. I was trying to keep my eyes on the road, but I just kept looking his way as if he were a gorgeous worm on a hook and I was a hungry fish. His eyes dart my way too. I could not speak a word. I was intimidated by this powerful King. Who was he really? What has happened to me? Why did I want him so bad? More importantly, why the hell did he want a human to like me?
He saw me fidget and I tried to talk to him, but I sounded so lame. ''Um, Caius? 'Do you …um why did you want me like that? ''
''I wish I had more time to prepare you. Hell, I wasn't even prepared myself. But you must realize that there is something happening that can't be explained away. Our connection is strong how do you think I knew you were in danger?''
''I don't know, perhaps you passed by and heard my screams. ''I say stubbornly.
He slams on the brakes and turns to look at me in the eye. ''I was at the Cullen's house when I heard you in my mind. You called me. You are my mate. ''
My eyes went wide to his explanation. ''Mate? No way! I'm nobody's mate but Edwards.''
''You are Bella. He is not your mate at all, maybe a boyfriend only. You are my soulmate. My other half and I am the other half of you. ''He answered me, his voice Husky with emotion.
I wrestled with my feelings in silence and began to feel tears slipped down my cheeks. He looked at me with regret and brought his hands up to wipe them away.
''Don't let it frighten you Bella. We were created for each other; you will soon feel the same way. I want to get to know you. Let her bond develop before we come together in love and in the unity. Do you want that? ''His voice was gentle and kind.
''I do. ''I went red without hesitation. I knew it was true and felt it too. ''I just wish that we could have more time together before the horrible battle. ''
''We will have forever, but for now, I wish to court you.'' he said, his voice was persuasive and charming.
''You mean go on a date? I corrected.
Caius nods.
Well that's not really a tough choice. I either believe his story and mate with this handsome King or we both go nuts. It's not hard for me to confess, so I look him in his crimson milky eyes and sigh.
''Yes Caius, I will give you a chance. But I must tell Edward that I'm seeing you. ''I say fishing for my thoughts about how I was going to break it to him.
''I will give you time to handle that, my dear. '' He says as he kisses my fingers tenderly.
My body responded to him and awoke with desire. One touch from his lips in my whole being was brought to life. He shut his eyes and ground his teeth and seemed to struggle. Caius let my hand go and gripped the steering wheel hard. His breath came out in harsh hisses until he calmed and gulped audibly.
I can feel it too, even in my human state. Was this what it was like for mates? I was tortured too but I was nowhere near in the frenzy he was. It drove him completely mad to feel my need to be mated so much that it frightened me at the intensity of it. I watched him slowly gain control and he began to drive me home.
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Sometime later we arrived back at my house.
''So, here we are, ''he said, stopping next to my truck. ''Yeah,'' I answered back surprised by my sultry tone in my voice.
Caius reached over and gently reeled me in. Smiling, he gave me another kiss and told me that he called me tomorrow, after I woke up to see how I was and discuss a date.
''OK, ''I replied, although I just wanted to stay with him all night. I felt drawn to let him stay with me. But I knew it was too much of a temptation, so I got out of the car and when I got to the door, I unlocked it and went in. But not after I gave him a look of longing that made him struggle even more, so I ducked my head and went inside quickly.
Regretfully, I forced myself to back off Caius, knowing that it was dangerous to keep kissing him when I was this turned on and not thinking clearly. By the time I got to my room and checked to make sure he was still there in my tree, and yes, he was there. I had to take a cold shower to settle myself down before I went to bed. I sigh it was going to be a long night.