Bella POV

This past week has been amazing. Paul and I spent as much time with the pack as we could. They all accepted Aro as my mate though they still didn't want any vampires on their land.

When same explained his reason was he didn't want more boys shifting than necessary they all understood.

At night I would spend time with Aro getting to know him a little better.

He told me about Sulpica and how she was his companion for a long time. He knew she wasn't his mate but a thousand years is a long time to be alone. When he explained it to me I understood.

Marcus and Caius told me about how much they and all the guard despised her. She was rude to everyone.

I told them I wojld never be like that though they already knew. Most the guard could see how caring and compassionate I was. I couldn't help but blush when they told me this.

Aro told me what would happen when we got back to Volterra. I would move into his chambers that he is now calling ours. He would give me a week to get to know the guard as a human to try and make my transition easier. Jasper, Peter, and Charlotte were to be my personal guard, which made me extremely happy.

He didn't know what to do with Paul yet and I couldn't blame him. They've never had to deal with a shifter before. I knew Paul would earn his place in no time though.

He also informed me that after my change their would be a ball to introduce me to the world as his mate. I was nervous but also excited that he wanted everyone to know he has finally found his mate once and for all.

The week went by super fast, but I was ready to get back to my new home. I slept on the plane ride again. This time though as we were driving through the city to the castle I got to actually enjoy the city and it's architecture. Everything is just beautiful here and has so much history.

When we arrived to the castle Aro showed me to our room. When I stepped in I couldn't believe my eyes. In the center of the room was a beautiful canopy bed.

It has silk black sheets and a teal blanket. My absolute favorite color. I turn to look at Aro.

"I had Jane change some things in here for you. I wanted you to feel welcome in our room. Feel free to do whatever you like to it."

I can't help but tear up. No one has ever tried to hard to make me feel welcome.

"It's perfect, thank you." Aro just nods. I turn to explore the rest of the room. I see one door that leads to a bathroom that is also teal and black. The next door I find is a walk in closet that would make Alice jealous. The next door I walk through is Aro's study and personal library. I can't help but walk in and scan the books. I hear a chuckle behind me.

"I knew this would be your favorite room. I had them put some of the books you like in here. Also had them add the ones from your personal collection into the library."

I run into his arms embracing him tightly before kissing him gently on the lips.

"Thank you, you don't know how much this means to me."

"Anything for you my beloved. Come let's freshen up and go and meet the guard properly."

I quickly take a shower and get dressed. When I walk out Aro is already changed. He looks so much younger when he is dressed more casual. Well at least casual for him.

He is wearing a black dress shirt with his sleeves rolled up with black dress pants. I can't help but stare at him. He takes my breathe away.

When I make look back at his face I can see he is doing the same to me. I decided to wear a cute grey summer dress that stops right above my knee and some black flats.

"Come Cara let us make our introductions."

Aro takes me in his arms bridal style and starts running to the throne room. I can't help the squeal of delight that leaves me causing Aro to chuckle. Before I can breathe we are in front of those double doors again.

Aro opens the door for me gesturing for me to enter. Entering the room I see Caius and Marcus on their thrones smirking at me. Peter, Charlotte, and Jasper are standing there laughing at me not even trying to conceal their amusement.

Paul looks nervous about meeting the guard though I can't say that I blame him.

"Come my beloved." Aro leads me to his throne where he sits and gathers me in his lap and kisses my cheek.

Within a few seconds the Volturi guard is entering the room.

Jane is the first to introduce herself to me, then her brother Alec, next is Felix and Demetri who are practically pushing each other out the way to meet me officially causing me to laugh at them.

On and on I meet the guard. There is so many of them but they're all very friendly to me.

Aro claps his hands together gaining everyone's attention.

"Now that you have all met my mate Isabella, I want you to treat her like the queen she is. She will change in a week giving her time to get to know you all before her transition." They're all smiling. I am happy their okay with me being one of them and being their queen.

"You have all met the Major and his mate Alice, as well as the captain and his mate. We also have a shifter in the mix now." Aro gestures to Paul who looks even more nervous now that all eyes are on him.

"No one is to harm him. He is a dear friend to my Isabella and will be here for a long time. You are all to treat him as you treat one another."

They all agree to Aro's term causing me to sigh in relief and relax.

I look up to see Paul and Jane staring at each other never breaking contact.

You have got to be kidding me.

"Paul did you just imprint?!!?"