Chapter Ten

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight, but I do own my OCs and this story.

Summary: Witches and Vampires were at war to the point of exposure to the humans. To stop this, the Volturi and the Blackthorn Witches came to an agreement and there was peace. But, an incident happens which threatens the peace and Demi must act as an advocate to make sure that agreements stays intact. While there, Demi must endure the Volturi and ends up finding her mate, Alec Volturi.

Just for my story, Alec and Jane were changed when they were 17 years old.

Hope you guys enjoy! I really liked writing this chapter.

TWILIGHT

Sunlight streamed into Demi's room as her fourth day in Volterra arrived. Demi groaned when the sun hit her eyes as she felt sleep leave her. She didn't want to get up from the bed since she was too comfortable to move but she knew she couldn't stay there forever. She was very tempted to ask Aro if she could keep the mattress after the visit was over because she did not want to ever leave this bed behind. Demi yawned as she rubbed her eyes, getting rid of the sleep in her eyes she stretched like a cat before she sat up in bed. Blinking slowly, Demi looked around her room before she shuffled to the edge of the bed to get out. Once she was up, she headed over to the bathroom and began her morning routine.

Thirty minutes later, Demi was done and she examined herself in the mirror. Today, she wore a white blouse, a black pencil skirt with black tights and black flats. She had looked longingly at her casual clothing but knew better than to pick them up. She needed to look professional at all times since the Volturi seemed to always dress like they just got off a runway. Demi applied a light layer of makeup and left her uncontrollable hair alone after yanking a brush through it. As Demi examined herself in the mirror, she couldn't help but notice her flushed complexion. Her temperature was rising to a point where Demi felt the dramatic difference, she could feel the heat in her stomach and chest. She needed to expel some of her fire soon otherwise it wasn't going to be pretty. Her fire sung for release and Demi had to once again deny herself. She was determined to go sightseeing where she could get that chance to expel safely. At this thought, her fire stopped singing as this promise had calmed it down.

A knock on the door snapped Demi out of her thoughts. Nervously, Demi walked over to the door because she knew who it was going to be. As she opened the door, she immediately spotted Alec, whose red eyes seemed brighter that day.

"Good morning," Alec greeted with a blank expression.

Swallowing thickly, Demi clenched the door tightly, "G-good morning," She whispered softly. She was determined not to faint this time around. She would rather not relive that humiliating moment. After what happened last night, Demi had refused to leave her room even to come down and cook. However, around dinner time, there had been a knock on her door and when Demi opened it – after nearly ten minutes of trying to build up the nerve – there was a tray of freshly cooked food waiting for her. Demi had looked around but hadn't seen anyone and so she took the food and ate it hungrily. She had been starving and the food had been absolutely divine. She hoped that it was Heidi that cooked the food but suspected it wasn't.

Alec nodded at the greeting and motioned down the hall, "This way," He said as he walked away at a human pace.

Closing her door behind her, Demi followed Alec and was surprised when he fell in step with her. She had expected him to walk ahead of her so when he didn't she was surprised. However, she didn't know how to feel about this. Demi tried her hardest to calm down her heart rate but it refused and it made her even more nervous because she knew Alec could hear it. Due to her panic, Demi didn't notice they weren't heading in the direction of the kitchen and when she did, she looked around confused.

Taking a deep breath, Demi mentally hyped herself to ask the question that was on her mind. She could do this, it was a simple question. "A-aren't we headed to the kitchen?" Demi asked quietly, mentally cheering when she only stuttered once.

Having expected this question, Alec shook his head. "No, we're having a meeting this morning. Demetri and Santiago brought back the attacker and Aro wants to begin the interrogation as soon as possible."

For a moment, Demi was disappointed that she wasn't going to get fed until after the meeting. However, when his words registered she was filled with excitement. They had managed to track down one of the attackers and Santiago was back. Demi hoped that it meant Santiago would be her guide again.

The rest of the walk was mostly in silence. Demi made a visible effort not to breathe too loudly and tried to walk lighter when she heard her flats almost stomping the ground. She would spare Alec a few shy glances but his gaze was trained in front of him. There was one occasion he nearly caught her gaze and she quickly looked away, mentally praying that he hadn't caught her. However, what Demi didn't see was the edge of Alec's lips twitch in an almost smile. After a few minutes, Alec and Demi arrived at the Throne Room and walked in.

The sight that greeted Demi was one she did not expect. Aro, Caius and Marcus were sat in their thrones and a few feet away from them was a Vampire she had not seen before. He was a small Vampire with black hair and dark red eyes. His clothing was tattered and bloody with his shoes falling to pieces. The Vampire was being held down by both Felix and Santiago and each had a hold of the Vampire's arms. Felix had a hold on the Vampire's hair and forced him to look in the direction of the Three Kings. At the edge of the room stood the remaining Guards, their eyes trained on the enemy Vampire as if waiting orders to pounce.

Aro was the first to spot them, "Ah, Demi. Demetri and Santiago's hunting has proven successful." He motioned for Alec to stand with the other Guards, but Alec hesitated for a moment before he followed his orders and stood by Jane – who didn't look too happy to see Alec.

"That's great." Demi said as she flashed a smile in Demetri's direction, "But where is the other one?" As far as she was aware, there were two attackers that night but only one was in the castle – which she could see. It made her curious to know what happened to the second one. Surely, Demetri couldn't have failed in his mission.

Demetri answered this, "The second attacker is dead. We found the body in pieces and they were already burned," He scowled when he relayed this information. When he had picked up the scents, it had been very easy to find them. However, he had noticed that one scent was different, staler and less vibrant compared to the other scent. Both Vampire hadn't covered their tracks well and so it was very easy to locate their targets.

Santiago nodded his head in agreement. He couldn't deny he had been disappointed in their finding of the second Vampire but they managed to get the other attacker nonetheless.

"Regardless, thank you," Demi said gratefully. She knew that it was an incredibly easy job for Demetri but she was still thankful. It meant that the Russian Coven could get justice and Adrian's death could be avenged.

Demetri nodded his head at the thanks and Heidi smiled widely.

"Now, there is just a small matter of what to do with him. Will the Blackthorns deal with him, or will the Volturi," Aro said as he clapped his heads together to gain everyone's attention. He stared down at the attacker with a thoughtful expression. He had not touched the Vampire and he was very curious to know what was happening inside his mind but he has refrained out of respect until a decision was made.

At the mention, the Vampires struggled, only to be held down by Santiago and Felix. Felix hissed something lowly and the Vampire stilled.

Caius scowled, "Well obviously he is ours. Demetri caught him,"

Aro hummed in thought, "Yes, but it is the Blackthorns that have suffered," He then turned to Demi, "What do you think?"

Demi opened her mouth to agree with Aro but she stopped herself. Aro's words were right, the Blackthorns had suffered greatly, and a Warlock and four Witches had been killed. That also didn't take into account the other seven Witches that were injured during the attack. If they were abiding by the Treaty, justice belonged to the Blackthorns and the Volturi would have no choice but to back down if she claimed it. On the other hand, Demi remembered Nina's blunder and how no letter had been sent as of yet. It was likely that if a letter did arrive, it would be too late and Camille had said they may need to exchange something to smooth over the situation. This was the perfect opportunity to amend any damage but this was a big decision for her to make. "Thank you for mentioning that Aro," Demi said slowly, her mind made up. "And I would like to offer this opportunity to the Volturi. Think of this as the apology for Nina's indiscretion and lack of apology letter. Will that compensate for this?" Usually, these types of decisions would need the approval of the Leader, but there wasn't the time for that. As she was the only Blackthorn present and available, Demi had to be the one to make the decision. She has already decided that she would deal with the consequences later.

Aro's eyes lit up at this and he turned to his brothers and whispered to each other. Caius sent Demi a glare as he hissed his thoughts into the conversation and Marcus stayed quiet. Demi tried not to let this affect her in any way but she couldn't deny she was nervous. She had taken a leap of faith and now she hoped it would pay off. After a few more seconds, Aro turned back to Demi, "Thank you, Demi, the offer is very much appreciated and surprising. We will accept this exchange and forget Nina's transgression."

Demi nearly sighed in relief but she stopped herself, instead, she nodded her head. "Thank you,"

Turning back to the attacker, Aro pondered. "Now, what shall we do with you?" His red eyes searched the attacker's face as if trying to discern if there was any guilt but he found none. Making up his mind, Aro walked forward to the attacker and touched his face with his right hand. Aro stood still for a few moments before he stepped back, a deep frown on his face.

"What is it, brother?" Caius asked.

"I can only partially read his mind." Aro answered unhappily, "Something is blocking me. All I was able to see was his name – Ajax."

At the mention of his name, Ajax glared at Aro with hatred in his eyes. As if sensing this, Felix's grip on Ajax tightened as he yanked his head back. Ajax snarled at the movement but shut up when Alec and Jane shifted into sight, his eyes widened in fear, something that caused Jane to smirk when she recognised his fear. Alec's face remained impassive, but his gaze lingered on Demi for a moment.

Demi frowned at this news. She had never heard of anyone being able to hide their mind from Aro – let alone a Vampire. She was the only exception thus far but there was something about Ajax that unsettled her. She hadn't commented on it, but she could see smugness in his eyes as if he was proud that Aro couldn't read his mind. Even when Aro touched him, Ajax seemed too relaxed as if he had expected this outcome. Typically, every Vampire feared Aro's power because they could hide nothing from him but it seemed things were changing.

"Why did you attack the Blackthorn Coven in Moscow?" Caius demanded as he stood up from his throne.

Ajax smirked, "I had my reasons," His accent was thick and sounded Greek. It took Demi a few moments to realise what he had said and it left her unimpressed.

"If you're not willing to answer then we will make you willing," A smirk crawled onto Aro's angelic face which only served to make him look dangerous. "Chelsea," Aro instructed.

Stepping forward, Chelsea watched Ajax for a moment, assessing how much work she would need to do. After a few seconds, Chelsea frowned, "I would not work, My Lord."

"What?" Caius demanded.

Chelsea turned to face them, "I cannot break his ties to his Coven, whoever they may be. The bonds he has are too strong to break." There were some limitations to her powers and they were all aware of that. She could not break the bonds between family and people who thought of each other as family. She could not split up or bring together Mates and she could not see the bonds between people. That was Marcus' job.

Aro turned to face Marcus who merely shook his head, agreeing with Chelsea's words. Marcus could see how loyal Ajax was to his Coven as he thought of them to be his family. Aro knew he had no other choice to move on. "Heidi," Aro looked to the 'Fisher' of the group.

Walking into the middle of the room, Heidi swayed her hips and smiled seductively at Ajax. She knew what Aro wanted of her, and it was to use her powers of attraction of coax the information from him. Ajax watched with cautious eyes and seemed to try and move back when she got close to him. Demi watched this interaction with a keen eye, not missing anything.

"Hello, sugar," Heidi purred lowly. Her voice was like silk and it almost made Demi fall to her knees but she resisted.

Demetri scowled darkly but gave no other reaction. He hated it when his Mate's powers were used like this because he hated seeing her flirt with anyone but him. Heidi was extremely beautiful and everyone knew it.

Ajax flinched back but otherwise gave no outward reaction.

Frowning, Heidi watched him. Usually, her powers worked especially when she was trying to attract people. If she wasn't trying, her powers could be easily beaten, but never when she was actually trying. There was only one exception to her powers and that Mates. She could not attract anyone who was already mated. "He is mated, my Lords." Seeing as there was no use of her anymore, Heidi walked back where she had been moments ago, with Demetri.

With a frown, Aro motioned to Jane, whose eyes lit up at the prospect of using her powers. She gracefully walked over to stand by Aro's side and awaited her orders.

The moment he saw Jane, Ajax tensed and his eyes tightened. He visibly gulped and he attempted to struggle but he could not move an inch under the hold of both Felix and Santiago. Felix and Santiago looked at one another before they tightened their hold on Ajax, causing cracks to echo in the room as Ajax's skin was fractured from the pressure. Ajax cried out in pain and stilled where he was, refusing to move anymore.

Demi flinched at the sound but otherwise gave no other reaction. She didn't notice as Alec sent her a concerned glance, but Jane did and it caused her to scowl darkly. Demi had never heard the sound of skin breaking before on a Vampire it was an unsettling sound, to say the least.

"This is your last chance to confess," Aro warned.

Ajax looked up to Aro and spat venom, "Fuck you,"

Caius motioned for Jane to begin and so she did. Jane stepped forward and smirked, "This will hurt a lot." She looked him directly in the eyes and watched as her gift took hold. The effect was instantaneous. The moment Jane stopped speaking, Ajax started to scream. His loud screams bounced off the stone walls and created an echo that chilled Demi to her very core. Ajax's body writhed under the hold of Felix and Santiago, their strength never wavering even as his body retched and convulsed.

Demi watched in morbid fascination. She had heard many stories about Jane's power of pain illusion but she had never seen it in action before. It was seeing this power in person that Demi fully realised why Jane was one of the most feared Vampires in the world. Demi thought that she would have more of an issue with seeing another person being tortured but she found she had no complaints. In Demi's mind, Ajax deserved what he was getting.

"Stop," Caius ordered.

Jane stopped her power and watched with a smirk as Ajax slumped forward, not able to hold himself up anymore. He breathed unnecessarily, his chest moving up and down at a fast pace as if he was trying to calm himself down from the pain.

"Feeling ready to talk?" Caius asked with a smug smirk.

Saying nothing, Ajax glared at Caius with hatred in his darkened eyes.

Caius motioned for Jane to continue and she was more than happy. Jane looked at Ajax once more and his screaming commenced. However, this time the screams were different, they were even louder than before and filled with agony. Jane had turned up the pain illusion, a unique aspect to her gift where she could manipulate the level of pain a person went through. Ajax's struggled even more than before as he tried desperately to get away or to stop the burning pain but Felix and Santiago's grip was too strong.

"Enough," Caius ordered when he became annoyed by the Vampire's screams of pain. He had every intention of letting Jane continue this endeavour but he rather liked the build-up. If he gave the Vampire some respite he would fear the pain even more, especially when Jane dialled up the pain.

Jane stopped her assault with minimal disappointment. As she had delivered the pain, she had imagined the Witch in the Vampires place and it has brought her a lot of satisfaction.

"Talk, or we will kill you," Caius threatened.

Ajax looked up at him, his face tired from all the pain, "You're going to kill me anyway. What is the point?"

Caius snarled at the disrespect but held himself back from ripping off the Vampire's arms.

Demi watched as Ajax smirked and this unsettled her. Ajax looked around the room and caught her eyes. "I suggest you run Witch before they kill you." Demi stiffened under his darkened gaze. She could feel the bloodlust rolling off him in waves and it unnerved her. She knew that if he had a chance, he would drain her of blood within seconds. She was all too aware of how tempting Witch blood was to Vampires.

A loud hiss filled the air as Alec took a step towards Ajax, his eyes darkened in anger.

Ajax laughed with a sardonic smile, "We all know that this Treaty is bullshit." As quick as lightning, he had managed to throw Santiago off him and attempted to dart in the direction of Demi. It all happened so fast that it was basically over by the time Demi blinked twice and her heart going ten to a dozen. Her palms heated up instantly, her fire ready to defend her but it was stopped when the gloves neutralised the fire, something her fire was not happy about. A vulgar snarl filled the air as Alec appeared in front of her, his back facing her and completely shielding her from Ajax. Santiago had managed to regain his hold on Ajax and both he and Felix redoubled their efforts. Luckily, Felix had managed to keep a stronghold on Ajax but had nearly ripped off his arm when he had attempted to attack Demi.

"I think that will be enough for today," Aro announced with a severe expression, "Take him down to the dungeons. We will continue this at a later date," It was obvious they weren't going to get anything from the first session but there was more to come.

Demi watched Felix and Santiago took Ajax down to the dungeons as her heart rate calmed down. There was a side door that Demi had noticed but had commented on before. She was well aware of the dungeons under the castle, where Vampires could be held for up to one hundred years without any blood for their insubordination.

Alec spared her a glance, "Are you okay?"

Not able to say anything, Demi nodded her head instead. For a moment, she couldn't believe what had just transpired. The adrenaline coursed through her body and it only worsened the situation with her fire. Her fire demanded some release and Demi was having a hard time telling her fire no. She needed to expel some fire and soon.

Aro sighed unnecessarily, "Well that was disappointing. However, on a lighter note, we will be hosting a ball in three days' time. I hope you can attend?" He asked as he looked specifically at Demi.

"I-I don't have a dress," Demi blurted out.

Aro waved dismissively, "That can be easily fixed. Alec, take Demi into town and buy her a dress. Think of it as an apology for what just happened," The smile he sent was blinding and it dazzled Demi to the point where she couldn't refuse.

TWILIGHT

Around thirty minutes later, Alec and Demi walked into the underground car park in silence. They had made a detour to the kitchen so Demi could have a quick breakfast which was she was very grateful about because she was starving. Now that she was full, Demi's mind was reeling from what had happened in the Throne Room and it concerned her. She wasn't sure if her life had been in danger and she hoped the earrings didn't send a message to Camille about it either. The last thing she needed was Camille demanding she come home when things weren't settled yet. Demi snapped out of her thoughts when she realised Alec had stopped walking and stood in front of a car. When Demi's eyes landed on the car, her eyes widened.

"Holy hell, that's a nice car," Demi said as she stared at the silver Aston Martin. It was gorgeous and looked as if it had never been used. She had thought the car Heidi drove in was amazing but this car beat that one by far.

Alec faintly smirked, "Thank you. Do you like cars?"

Demi flushed a deep red colour when she realised she had said that out loud. "T-they're okay… I guess." At this point, she wanted the ground to swallow her whole but it seemed as though that wasn't going to happen. Instead, she walked over to the car to get this trip over with.

Alec's smirked widened as he walked over and opened the door for her before she even had the chance to do this herself. Demi's eyes widened as she hadn't expect this. She muttered a thank you before she got in the car and watched as Alec softly closed the door after her before he flashed and was now in the driver's seat. Demi jumped slightly at this sudden movement but otherwise said nothing.

The drive was mostly silent and this helped for Demi to calm her nerves but it also allowed for her fire to hum loudly. She felt like her body was vibrating and it became very hot, even for her. Demi could feel herself start to sweat and she mentally groaned. Since she had left it for this long, when she did expel her fire it was going to have to be substantial. Without saying anything, Alec reached over as he drove and turned on the AC. Demi nearly sighed in relief when she felt the cold air in the car and it relaxed her. But, then a wave of embarrassment hit her as she realised Alec must have felt the heat coming off her. Demi wanted to groan out loud but she held herself back because she didn't want to look like a fool in front of him – any more than she already did.

"I'm sorry for what happened back there," Alec said, his voice low. "I hope that Vampire didn't scare you." His grip on the wheel tightened significantly to the point Demi thought he was going to break it.

Demi swallowed nervously, "I am fine. I just wasn't expecting it…" It was an ill-advised move what Ajax did and one that she did not appreciate. However, even if he had gone for her, Alec had jumped in front of her and that confused her more than anything. She wanted to ask him why he did that but she couldn't find the courage to ask the question.

"That's good," Alec said, his grip on the wheel loosening.

Nothing more was said as they drove into the city. Alec found a suitable place to park and then turned to Demi. "Take this and buy whatever you need. When you're done, come back to the car and we can leave," He handed her a sleek black card from his jacket pocket and Demi stared at it incredulously.

"I can buy things myself," Demi tried to argue back. However, this was a lie. She hadn't had the chance to grab her purse but she didn't want him to know that.

Alec shook his head. "It's my treat. Think of it as an apology for what happened yesterday," He grinned faintly.

The flush on Demi's darkened to the point she nearly resembled a strawberry. She had wanted to forget about that happened yesterday but it seemed as though that wasn't going to happen. "You caught me off guard," She knew that this argument was weak but it's all she had and she was sticking with it.

Shaking his head, Alec handed her the card and she had no choice but to accept. She was about to ask if joining but then she noticed how strong the sunlight was. There was no way Alec could be seen by people as it would risk exposing his identity. Demi couldn't help but feel a little disappointed but she pushed that aside and opened the door to go and explore the city for some formal wear.

Alec watched her go with a frown. He wished he could join her but the sunlight prevented that from happening. He had never hated the sunlight so much in his life until today because it was getting in the way of spending time with his Mate.

Luckily, Alec had parked close to the shops so Demi didn't have to walk far and there didn't seem to be many people. The shopping centre was picturesque and Demi had wished she had a camera to just take in everything. If the shopping centre looked like this, she couldn't wait to find out what the rest of Volterra looked like. Demi had wished that she was wearing more comfortable clothing, like her jeans but she would have to make do with her white blouse and pencil skirt. As Demi looked around, she tried to think about what formal outfit she would need and then cursed the fact she never asked Alec how formal it was. She didn't want to arrive at the gathering underdressed and now she felt panicked. Demi was about to enter a shop when she stopped. She could feel eyes on her and it made her feel uncomfortable. For a moment, she assumed that it was Alec keeping an eye on her at a distance but she instantly knew it wasn't. Her gut told her that it was someone else. Shaking off these thoughts Demi continued to look around the shops.

Thirty minutes had passed and Demi had yet to find anything she liked. She had been in a few shops but because she didn't know what kind of gather it was, she couldn't decide and it aggravated her. Deciding that she needed to ask Alec what kind of event it was, she started to head back towards the place Alec had parked. As she walked, she couldn't help but notice how deserted the market had become and this only served to unnerve her further. The entire time she had been window shopping, Demi had felt eyes on her and the feeling only got worse when she sensed more eyes on her. Demi was certain that it was at least three people who were watching her. A sense of dread filled her and she quickened her pace. However, she was met by resistance from her skirt. The skirt wasn't made for power walking and at that moment, she cursed her attire.

Footsteps echoed from behind her and she dared to sneak a peek from the reflection of a nearby shop window. There was only one man, he was small and slim with light blonde hair but she couldn't make out the eye colour. Demi's attention was soon caught when she recognised someone in front of her. Turning her attention forward, she noticed that another man stood a nearly a foot away from her. This man was tall with dark hair and red eyes.

Upon seeing the red eyes, Demi panicked and her breath hitched. There was a Vampire in front of her and if she had to guess, there was another one behind her.

"Hello, Princess," The man greeted, his Romanian accent heavy.

"W-who are you?" Demi asked timidly, her voice breathless. She cursed herself for stuttering and wished she could be braver in these moments.

The man grinned tauntingly, "You won't be here long enough to find out," The man's eyes darkened as the bloodlust rolled off him.

Demi felt like her heart was in her throat and it only got worse when she felt another presence. She was surrounded by three Vampires who she had never met before. If she hadn't felt threatened before, she felt threatened now. Her fire demanded to be released and she was tempted but then she remembered her promise to Camille.

"You smell delicious," The second Vampire said.

The third Vampire got closer, "Yeah, just give us a taste,"

Panicked filled her and she did the only logical thing. "ALEC!" Demi screamed out, hoping that he was nearby enough to hear her scream and get there in time.

The first Vampire laughed, "Aw, she thinks someone is going to save her," He reached out and was about to touch her when a furious roar filled the air.

Demi's eyes widened when she saw a dark figure come out of nowhere. The Vampire that was about to touch her disappeared from her sight and watched as Alec tore off his arm with no mercy. Her breath hitched in her throat when she saw Alec, his eyes were black in anger and a malevolent aura hung over him. Stood before her was a dangerous Vampire, one that had killed thousands of creatures and yet Demi wasn't as scared as she thought she would be.

"Get to the car," Alec commanded, his body tensed dangerously as he watched the other two Vampires.

Deciding not to say anything, Demi ran in the direction of the car, not caring that her skirt had ripped because now she had the freedom to run. As she ran, she could hear the snarls in the air and it only fuelled her to run faster to the car. It was only when she saw the car that she sighed in relief and she thought she was nearly safe.

But she had thought too soon.

Another Vampire appeared in front of her, one that wasn't a part of the original group. Demi stopped dead in her tracks as her body shook, but not in fear. She was scared out of her mind, but the adrenaline was stopping her from panicking and having a breakdown in the middle of town. But, it also meant that her control was slipping over her gift.

"Going somewhere, girly?" The Romanian Vampire asked with a malicious grin. He took a step forward and that's when Demi realised how bad the situation was.

"Stay back!" She demanded, her voice shrill and loud.

"Or what?" The Vampire asked, his tone sarcastic.

Annoyance filled Demi as she clenched her jaw. She looked down at her gloves, they were the only thing from stopping her using her powers. Demi remembered the promise she made to Camille but as the Vampire got closer she knew she had no choice. Demi yanked the gloves off her hands and threw them to the ground. "I said, stay back!" She yelled at him, feeling her temperature rise the moment the gloves were removed.

"I don't think I will," The Vampire said as he crouched down low to attack.

Demi's body sung as she felt the heat travel to her hands. Her fire was fighting against the repressors left on her body and demanded she removed them. However, Demi knew she wouldn't have enough time and willed her fire to work around then. Just as the Vampire was about to attack, Demi yelled out as she held up her hands and threw them down and watched as a gigantic fireball flung its way over to Vampire and engulfed him in flames. The Vampire screeched in pain as the fire consumed him and Demi willed the fire to get hotter and bigger. The Vampire's shrieks of pain echoed in the air as well as a burning smell, one that Demi had not smelt before.

Without a second thought, Demi dashed off, not bothering to see if the Vampire survived her attack because she knew he wouldn't. Her flames were unique and would only stop burning on her command. However, Demi didn't make it far before Alec appeared in front of her completely unscathed.

"Demi, are you okay?" Alec asked as his eyes searched hers for any injuries.

She didn't know what it was, maybe it was the adrenaline or the relief she felt from letting out her powers. Regardless of what it was, Demi couldn't stop herself as she launched herself at Alec and hugged him. She buried her head in his chest muttering her thanks as her body shook from shock. She didn't care that she was hugging one of the most terrifying Vampires in the world, all she cared about was the fact he was okay and she was alive. She didn't even care about how cold he was because, at that moment, it felt right.

For a moment, Alec did nothing. He blinked slowly as he processed what had just happened but he quickly snapped out of it when he smelt his Mate's tears. Without a second thought, Alec wrapped his arms around her and hugged her back, breathing in her scent of apples and cinnamon. As she was in his arms, he couldn't help but marvel how small she was. She barely even came up to his shoulders but he found he rather liked this height difference because it allowed him to rest his head on top of hers. When he felt her start to shake, he knew he needed to stop her having a panic attack so he did the first thing that came to mind. Slowly, he started to stroke her uncontrollable hair as he muttered about how she was safe and he was there for her.

Demi found that Alec's voice did wonders for her nerves. However, that soon changed when she realised what she had just done. She had harmed and most likely killed a Vampire.

Demi had broken the Treaty.