Adley had never once in her twenty-three years been on a private jet. She never got it in her head she would ever set foot inside of one either. The chances of winning a lottery even then she'd never wish to fly on one. She'd barely ridden first class for goodness sakes. The morning was ticking by as they made it to Florence. The airport had an area for them to drive straight on. Their group consisted of seven Volturi members including Marcus. There was a good 11 of them for this trip.

They boarded the private jet it wasn't as big as 737 but it could compete. Felix took to the pilot's seat. Another thing to mentally file about vampires… they could fly. In the modern way, she'd ask later about the whole bat situation of Dracula.

"There is one room on this plane," Marcus reported glancing behind.

Edward had lifted Bella into his arms exiting the car she had finally given into exhaustion for the past two days. She was softly snoring while nuzzled into Edward's chest. Adley saw her aura, a bright glow than it had been for the past few months. She was finally at peace. Even though she knew there was a lot of conversation needing to be had between the two. If he dared try anything more… He shot her a look.

"I suggest Edward you take her back to get some sleep. She's hardly had a sound sleep like this in a few days." Adley directed with a wave of her hand.

Alice followed to the back room to sit with her brother, making sure not to bump into any of the other Volturi members. Adley plopped down on the love seat across from the few plush white leather first class looking seats. The guard took residence in them, setting up head phones and a few laptops.

Marcus did not hesitate to sit beside Adley. She noted that the bottom popped up to lay back on. She did just that. A blanket was brought by to be wrapped around her. She thanked the unknown guard. She only recognized Demetri, Felix, Jane, and Alec. The other two were bigger vampires with cloaks in a lighter shade. They both had darker complexions than the European descended vampires she noted, hair dreaded as they stared out ahead.

"When was the last time you travelled outside of Italy?" Adley asked leaning back of the seat.

Marcus had his arm on the back of the love seat letting her move in closer. He looked down to her as he thought it over.

"I believe it was a trip to France on business nearly two centuries ago. The revolution was raging causing some issues. It has been sometime..."

"Ever been to the Americas?"

"No."

"I think you may like it. Washington holds some of the greenest spaces in the northern west coast. I've lived in Seattle my whole life. I thought the move to forks would be big..." she trailed off.

"Leaving home is a nerve-wracking experience especially if for the first time." He ran his hand over her shoulder, offering some comfort.

He was right. The whole occurrence had thrown her life off kilter. The Volturi wished her to stay in Italy… a decision she doubted would be reversed any time soon. She gazed up at Marcus turning herself to look him directly on. His red eyes stared off ahead, but she could see the small tension that his mind was far away. His aura was comforting, the calm yellow light that had remained strong. However green anxiety played in the edges, bursts of doubt…

"Will you tell me, Marcus, why you hesitate?" She voiced her concern. His gaze snapped to hers, while his brows furrowed. "You have something on your mind."

"Quite a bit," he confirmed, with a slow nod.

"Does it have something to do with the change in your aura?" She asked not filtering her thoughts on the matter.

"My aura?" He echoed.

"When I first saw you. Your soul was colored blue. It wasn't a natural color of a soul. While it was not the soul wound Bella had experienced –no thanks to that Cullen boy –it was almost comparable. You were hurt. You mourned for something, or someone so much it was tearing away at your physical soul. Something has lingered on your aura for a long time and then... when I awoke you have been glowing a soft golden color..." she murmured tracing his hand playing with the aura that surrounded him.

His aura was not difficult to access. She had kept her emotional shield in place, the ones that came naturally to her. When she did not want to see or ignore others the auras merely passed her in a soft glow. Nothing revealing itself to her feelers. Marcus' aura, it did not hide even with her walls up. It was open and worked with her. She could not place the reason for why. It was almost like her own soul.

"What has occurred?"

"You are aware of soulmates?"

"Familiar with the term, but I am no expert. They exist though, Bella's soul was ripped because of hers." Adley scowled momentarily, she shook the anger off turning back to him.

"Soulmates, or simply mates for Vampires, is a phenomenon we experience more frequently. We have a few laws that make exceptions for Mated humans and vampires. It is just policy they follow through with the change of their mate. A mate is what most vampires hope to stumble upon though not the most common. We can be in other relationships of course, a mate however once there will usually take priority. To lose such an important person is like losing one's self."

Adley bit her bottom lip looking away. A small pang ran across her chest. What Bella felt, but for eternity. She was reluctant to express any care for Edward for what he did. However, if he thought Bella was dead… that pain… She shuddered.

"Is that what happened to you? You lost your soulmate?"

"Many millennia ago, I was married." He began, blue coloring swirled here and there around his heart. A sore spot still. "Didyme, she was Aro's sister. While we came to know we were not Mates, we were close enough. She was in every way my life. She had a gift that made everyone feel utter contentment and happiness."

"An empath?"

"No," he shook his head. "She merely increased happiness. It was an extension of her personality. Always happy, never one to argue. She was a mediator in our coven's squabbles. I was not the only one to dive into despair at her loss. I was the only one to remain. She was killed in the year 1000 AD. A rival coven. Losing her was as if the sun itself imploded."

"Losing someone so close to you… I couldn't imagine. Your sorrow is quite expected… What changed?" She blinked a few times looking back up to his crimson gaze.

The gaze reminding her of cherries, in her Oma's cherry pie. Rich, and caused the same sweetness. He made her feel safe and happy. She hesitated. These emotions. She'd never cared so much before for another human like this. Yes, her platonic relationships were deep and connecting, they did not require her bare. Her stomach fluttered as her cheeks warmed. She could not hide herself from Marcus, she had no desire to. She wanted to tell him everything and learn everything about him.

It scared her.

Green began to trickle into Marcus' aura. She followed it tilting her head. He was nervous.

"A I discovered my mate." He breathed the words so soft she almost missed them.

"Who?" she sat up a little straighter.

Had something happened when she was out cold? It'd been at least a few hours according to her knowledge. Surely, he'd be with his mate currently if he had just discovered her. Why was he here and not in Volterra with her? She paused, or him? She glanced across to the first row where the few guards were ignoring them.

Marcus reached down from the couch and caught her attention while his cool hand cupped her cheek. She zeroed back in on him.

"You are quite the empath with others yet seem so naïve to your own aura." A soft smile hooked his lips upwards.

"I am perfectly aware of my emotions." She huffed.

"Then pray tell what you currently feel?" He challenged.

"I –I am exhausted. It's been a highly emotional weekend… I've got to hand midterms back."

Marcus chuckled shaking his head. "While emotions are your forte, mine is bonds. I knew the moment I saw you, however my gift confirmed the obvious. You Adley, are my mate."

Adley opened her mouth to quip back at him but found nothing but air left her.

"Do not fret, the bond while there, still requires both people involved to begin a relationship. It does not skip any steps, merely smooths the way." He advised. "Now, why don't you rest. We'll be stopping in London shortly."

They fueled up in London and took off again to land in New York. The flight between the two cities and Adley slept through most of the journey. Alice, Bella, and Edward kept to the room mostly except for the last few minutes where they were preparing to land. Alice had been texting the family the whole way. They would meet them in the Seattle airport.

They entered the Seattle airport with the Volturi in tow. Marcus remained in his button-down shirt and jeans Adley insisted he wear. He kept behind them as they came into the reception area of the arrival part of the Airport. It was early Monday morning. She breathed a sigh of relief for that. She wouldn't need to call in a substitute from the air. When they were back on the ground her phone chimed in her pocket.

'Hope the weekend went well for you girls. Be safe.' Charlie

'All good Charlie. We've had some real fun.'

'Good, I'll be home late tonight. We've got issues in Port Angles again. Please keep an eye on Bells.'

'Of course.'

She shut her phone and slid it back into her purse. Marcus was beside or behind her the entire time. She rubbed at her eyes stifling a yawn. They finally descended the final set of escalators and they were welcomed by the whole Cullen clan. It was easy to spot the vampires in the crowd now that she was looking for it. The enhanced beauty, pallor skin, they looked a little too perfect. Despite what looked to be efforts to seem human.

Edward and Bella were quickly embraced by a golden-haired man who looked to be in his thirties. The woman beside him wrapped Edward up tightly. Her aura glowed in relief and happiness. Her caramel curls and heart shaped face. Adley was reminded of a turn of the century silent film actress. She almost lost her balance at the intensity of the moments.

Alice walked over to a stiff standing man with longer golden hair that the curls touched his chin. The silent love flowing between the two. It was clear they were mates.

The last two were a runway model of a tall blonde woman. She was absolutely stunning in brand name clothes and her heels a good five inches. She was still smaller than the mountain behind her with close cropped black hair and dimpled cheeks. He was a vampire version of a pit bull. Loveable even though he looks intimidating.

She stopped right behind Edward and Bella. Golden eyes filled with never falling tears landed on her. She provided a polite smile, despite the weariness she was expirencing.

The blond man approached her, with a wide smile and absolute appreciation. "You must be Adley Choi, Edward and Alice have told us about you. I am Dr. Carlisle Cullen."

"Good things I hope." Adley offered her hand. "A pleasure,"

"Esme Cullen, they tell us the part you played in caring for Bella. Thank you. We are in your debt."

Adley's heart ached watching Esme. "It is nothing."

The woman was maybe a few years her senior but all Adley could see was her Oma. The warm and care of a parent. Someone she would never wish harm to. Esme could ask her to set the world on fire and she'd probably do it.

"Marcus, it has been sometime." Dr. Cullen moved his head to look behind her. "It is good to see you."

"Carlisle, we have things to catch up on I am sure." Marcus replied with a curt nod. "Better suited for the privacy of your home."

"Of course, shall we be in our way?"

Their group headed out to waiting vehicles. Adley's brows shot up to her hairline. Her Jeep. Her beautiful baby was sitting warm and running. The chilly air of Seattle was settling in. How the Cullen's got her vehicle she wasn't sure, frankly she couldn't care. Alice's mate tossed her keys to her and she caught them.

She paused momentarily looking over to Bella, who was being guided by Edward, whom had his other arm wrapped in a hug by Esme.

"Bella," Adley called. Bella looked up. She took the few steps to her. "Are you wanting to come with us for the ride, or are you feeling safe enough to go with them?"

Adley didn't look at Esme, not wanting to see the hurt that spiked through her.

"She is safe with us." Edward coolly stated.

Adley glared over at him. "Physically yes, doesn't mean she is mentally prepared to be with your family. I mean no slight towards you Esme, but Bella was hurt. Still I can sense her pain."

Bella shook her head. "I'll be fine for the ride, I want to."

"Are you one hundred precent sure." She stared into the teen's eyes not letting her look away. "Know that at any time, I will haul my Jeep around and find you to escort you home. Charlie isn't expecting to be home until late. You have a lot to discuss with the Cullen family, do you want me present?"

"I'll be okay to ride with them. Will you be there, at the Cullen home?" She asked, teeth embedding in her bottom lip.

"Of course, I didn't fly to Italy for no reason." She smiled, before turning to Edward. "Hurt her in these next few hours and I will have words. Do not think I will not hesitate to castrate."

A snicker broke between a few of the other Cullen members. Adley ignored it looking to Carlisle and Esme who had stepped up to be around Bella.

"Protect her, we will meet at your place and discuss." Adley stated giving no room to argue.

No one did she headed over to her Jeep. Her throat was dry she realized clearing her throat from her sharp words of warning. Marcus held out a small bottle of water to her.

"Thanks," she settled trying to stifle her yawn.

"Shall I drive?" Marcus asked, hand landing on her back.

"Are you qualified to operate a vehicle?" Adley questioned not caring to filter herself. "I just mean in Italy the rules of the road are quite different... and..."

Marcus smirked opening the passenger door for her. She slid in and did up her seat belt immediately. The door closed, and Marcus moved at a human pace around the vehicle. Too many witnesses if he went faster. He started the car before he answered her.

"I am not." He replied while he locked the doors to the Jeep. Adley sat up straight wide eyed at that.

"I'm serious Marcus. I will not have you breaking my baby. This thing is dear to me."

He only laughed. She pinched the bridge of her nose, taking a few deep breaths. They could end up in the ditch or pulled over. She'd never had a ticket before.

"Good lord who art in heaven given me patience."

His cool hand took her left one. He gave it a slight squeeze.

"I only jest. Sulpicia's passion involves expensive vehicles and their repairs. We learnt to adjust with the time when vehicles became more prevalent in society." He advised, not losing his toothy grin.

He let go of her hand momentarily before handing her over a Louis Vuitton traditionally colored wallet. She flipped it open. Inside was an American license. While out of state it worked.

"How?"

"During the flight. We have many ways on obtaining false identification." He shrugged.

"You operate within the greys of the law. Despite needing to be the good." She shook her head.

"We uphold the law. We wrote the laws and have held true, many things in this world operate within the grey."

Adley had to agree, despite her hesitance to forge government documents somethings were needed in the greater good to keep their world hidden. If any officials became aware of them, Humanity was not prepared to handle them. They could barely get passed skin color.

They were on the edge of the city when Adley saw it. The bright green and white sign with the mermaid.

"Oh, can we stop and get some coffee? I'm seriously needing a cup." She pleaded.

Marcus veered off and into the parking lot. The sky was grey thankfully allowing him to follow her out. He slid sunglasses on and offered his arm to her. She took it happily.

"Starbucks? An interesting name." He murmured.

"One of the best coffee chains in America. Unless it's Dunkin then maybe second." She sighed smelling the fresh roasted Java beans.

The place had a few people scattered about on laptops and reading while enjoying a drink. She made works to order him two shots of espresso with a bit of cream. She ordered a Venti Mocha for herself. She knew that the espresso would be hers once they got back in the vehicle.

"I can smell that from here." Marcus commented once settled into the Jeep. He stared at her larger cup.

"The chocolate?"

"They place chocolate in coffee now?"

"For some time," She shrugged. "My degree is in Physics. I'm not sure."

"Coffee has been a delicacy for centuries, yet it was after my human years."

"Did you get many human years? I gathered while you are ancient you aren't physically that old."

"Is it not still a faux pax for someone to say their age." Marcus mused.

Adley turned towards him more in her seat knee curled under her. "Sensitive topic?"

"Time means little when death does not greet you after a while."

"Death has made herself a mistress I'll never meet."

"A quality I agree with. One as mysterious as it is. I am grateful none the less for your existence."

"Sweat talker." She snorted fixing herself in the seat ignoring the fluttering in her belly.

Despite when he looked at her, the whole fluttering of her heart and blush on her cheeks, she felt safe. That she could remain around him for hours and never get bored.

"I was estimated to be twenty-six. I was a diplomat. Greece was in its early years of what is now classified as the Bronze Age. I was Minoan, raised to be a soldier and raise through the ranks to take over for my father of our home. I was a year into what would've been my first campaign onto the main land when this creature came for me in the dead of night. A wild beast on the ocean side. It was like no man I'd seen with red eyes and pale skin. A fresh corpse and just as wild as a bore."

"The vampire that turned you... did you know them?"

He shook his head. "I ended up destroying him after my first year. We communicated but not well. He was not intelligent, limited in words and thoughts. He was driven by his hunger. I was his fourth victim the night he accidentally created me. He'd been a vampire since before the Babylon sprung up. They were a creature not well matched for the progressing society. My brothers once I'd met them almost two centuries after my change, we made it a goal to make sure the ancients did not live. Few I believe may still wander... more so in the Americas. Rumors of their existence is prevalent in the mythology of the tribes' people of the northern and eastern parts. The Wendigo, I believe is the legend spawned from them."

"I'd heard of those. Cannibals and horrid creatures to even say their name may bring them around. Had they been a civilized human to any extent before the change?"

"Aro and Athenadora have had many great debates on that regards. We were not able to keep them to study them, beyond sketches and such we needed to destroy them once they served their study period. We have not seen one in centuries. So, no pictures exist or DNA taken from them. They believe it may have been infected homo erectus or Neanderthal. Athena put forth they were creatures from hell themselves."

"An interesting set of theories. Have they discovered what caused vampires?" Adley queried. "Now that I think on it, are vampires and shifters the only thing in this world that are real?"

"There are theories and studies constantly going on. The moment humans invented better microscopes and computers Aro set up teams doing research on ourselves. I'm sure if you asked Aro would go into more detail than I could offer. The other creatures in this world vary. Vampires are some of the more populous, witches and warlocks, shifters, werewolves occasionally have an epidemic, but Caius executes a team to eradicate them once found. Nasty creatures."

"Are the Faë real?"

"A myth." He reported.

"Shame, what of mermaids, sirens, succubus and harpies?"

"Harpies no, succubus were a myth created by a Russian coven millennia ago due to their appetite of having sex then eating the human men. Sirens and mermaids. The concept you'd think would be out there, however is not."

"Seriously mermaids are real? No joke?" Adley grinned.

Marcus raised a brow while nodding. "Whatever makes you so excited for those aquatic nightmares?"

"You've met some?"

He nodded again.

"Oh my god! What was that like? I loved the little mermaid as a kid. Always wanted my own prince Eric."

"The Little Mermaid, a fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen?"

Adley turned and stared at him. How could he possibly not know?! An ancient vampire, sure but the coven was so involved in modern things. They had to of watched Disney.

"Marcus, I am only going to ask you this once. Listen carefully." She warned. "Have you ever heard of movies?"

"Yes, I'm not that out of touch."

"Good," she paused. "Have you heard of Walt Disney studios? They make animated films."

"Yes... they take fairy tales and make them into kid friendly stories, right? Cinderella, Sulpicia loved that one." He rattled off thinking of the film. "Did they make more?"

She went wide eyed. "Oh, sweet summer child. Who has neglected to show you Disney movies? My VCR still works well, and I did pack them... so yes we are watching them. No arguments."

He laughed taking her hand in his. "Alright."

They stuck to more benign topics as the drive to Forks ended. They drove through the town before making their way out the other end. In the edge of the woods, a barely visible gravel driveway led them to the Cullen home. In the driveway the two vehicles sat shut off. They had already arrived. She glanced over to the forest, one guard, Jane stood near the edge as she watched Marcus. They had run.

The home itself was a small manor. A three level modern looking home with wide windows and a four door garage below. Stairs were leading up to two light colored doors one which was open. The wooden and dark outside with the windows were square and unfitting. Adley didn't know what to expect when it came to vampires. The whole castle thing was more fitting.

Marcus was at her door and helped her out. She slid down and followed side by side with him. Once inside, the foyer lowered two steps into the living room. Bright cream carpets with matching leather couches and sectionals. A flat screen TV hung on the wall with a few gaming consoles. The side tables and décor were darker but added to the flow of the home. The photos and paintings were all stunning. The Cullen family was spread out in the living room.

"You have a lovely home," She complimented sliding off her shoes and her coat.

Esme motioned to the closet. Marcus hung it up, he about stepped onto the floor. His shoes still on.

"Shoes." She snipped looking up at him.

They continued in once he did as she said. They took to sitting on a sectional close to the door. The family followed in suit sitting down. Bella was to her side with Edward.

"Well… shall we begin?" Adley broke the silence.

"Of course," Carlisle gestured to her and Bella.

Silence fell over them for a few minutes. Adley looked over to the girl watching her ring her hands out.

"I can speak if you're uncomfortable."

"I don't know how to discuss this… with the Volturi present." Bella eyed Marcus over.

"Marcus will be here for the foreseeable future, ignore their presence for now. This is between you and the Cullen family. I can always voice my piece first if you would like." Adley offered taking Bella's hand.

"Please?"

"Okay." She agreed turning more to face the Cullen family. She did not let go of Bella's hand. "While I do not speak for Bella, she is her own person, I do want to advocate for her."

The family nodded seeming to understand this.

"The past three months, I've come to know Bella. I helped keep her alive during that time. I will not go into detail for it is her story to tell you. Please know she had a soul wound. One that is quite frankly appalling to know the cause of. In every essence as her friend, I should advise her to stay away from you all." Their aura's spiked in some sorrow. "I know this is not good for her to be away from her Mate. It'll kill her, this is the reality of the bond and its effects on her. It is with this in mind, my advice that this relationship needs repairing and boundaries set."

"It was to protect her." Edward grumbled.

Adley turned glaring. "Interrupt me again and I will not hesitate to remind you of the pain placed upon your mate. My patience with you Edward is limited at best. If you were not her mate, I would set you on fire. I do not like you. You say it was to protect her when you knew she was your Mate. What was it protecting her from when Victoria hunts her still now? That psycho woman killed me, nearly giving Bella a heart attack along with the coroner in Forks General when a body was reanimated. Your leaving her was not for protection."

"I did not believe Victoria would hunt her. It was my mistake on that." He conceded. "I wished to protect her soul, from this damnation of a soulless existence. We are monsters. I realize the error in leaving her, but it was for her humanity."

Adley laughed without humor as she flexed her fingers releasing Bella before she accidently squished her hand.

"Soulless? Again, with this utter bullshit! You think you know anything about the soul? Everyone here has a soul. I told you this already. Every being has a life form. You use such frivolous excuses, that it's to keep her soul. Eternal damnation utter puritan garbage. Man knows not what God is capable of, relying on your antiquated views of the bible and God is futile. You are not the decider in this." She snapped. The boy really did irritate her.

"Calm," Marcus warned, hand on her shoulder.

She took a few deep breaths. She turned back to the frightened Cullen family. "You need a reality check Edward. The reality of this is you broke the laws of your kind. She is your Mate, and you scoff at the will of God to present you with such a blessing. She needs to be changed or dead, and as I've gathered your family cares just a bit too much about you. They don't want to see you dead. So do me a favor fix your relationship with her. Cullens tell us what your plans are for the future, Bella is traumatized because of this shit and needs clarity. Tell her are you remaining and keeping her in your family, or will you abandon her again? If so, I will personally chain Edward to a tree. I am done. Bella please."

"Uh… in essence Adley said it." She said quietly after a moment. "I'm scared you don't want me in your family, that it's why you left. I know some here aren't the biggest fans of me, but with the Volturi aware, it's a necessity…"

"I am utterly ashamed of the pain we have caused you." Esme spoke up first. "Bella, I've been fond of you since Edward met you. To see him happy, is all I want for my son. You make him happy. You belong with our family. We thought it would do good to lure her away from you. We were not aware of Victoria… We should have been."

Adley watched the shame flow through them, and anger in some.

"We decide as a family unit, it seems the choice we made was nothing but agony for us all. Splitting us up." Carlisle, finally voiced. "I apologize firstly Bella, we were aware of soulmates, but did not know the impact on humans. It was a belief a human could reject the bond."

Marcus shook his head. "Only in the beginning when the bond is new. Quite the common miscommunication of Mates. I will have Aro update the libraries around on the vampire text. It is clear this miscommunication has caused extreme issues."

"I only voted to leave because I thought Bella was better off human." The blonde model of a woman spoke, Adley paused thinking for her name. Rose, Rosalie?

"As did I, it was a chance to lure Victoria away from Bella if we did not show interest." Alice's mate commented with a southern drawl.

"Major, I would have expected better theorizing than that." Marcus voiced.

"It was not the proudest moment I have experienced it was also my guilt I was having over almost attacking Bella…"

"I was agreeing with my son, and not my head." Carlisle sighed.

"It was a close vote." Alice shrugged. "Three to four."

"You are all on the same page of the pain and utter idiotic choice it was. Now what are you going to do to repair this? Charlie won't allow you too close to her guarantee Edward. I am willing to supervise visits with you. Marcus how are Bella's bonds?" Adley turned to him.

She watched his pupils constrict as he stared intently in front of him.

"They are small for some, and thick with others, a hint of doubt and hurt colors them. They are however there. Mutually."

"Bella, how do you want to continue. Do you wish to continue with the Cullen family right now?"

"When they tell me what will happen." She hesitated. "I'm sorry but, my trust –"

"No excuses from you Bella." Adley interrupted. "What are you going to do now, with all this before you? What are you planning?"

Carlisle sat forward.

"We will be staying here in Forks. Until Bella graduates, from there we may then move on. Not without you though." He commented.

Adley saw the sincerity to his aura. He was devastated for the teen. The whole coven seemed to agree on this point.

"Well then it's settled. She remains human until she can be changed, then saying she was going to out of state university."

Bella nodded. "Yeah, I may need to take a break between my high school and university time, but I do want to pursue it."

"That is a great idea Bella, we will support you through that." Esme smiled.

"Which ones are still attending school?" Adley wondered.

"It is Edward and Alice currently," Carlisle replied.

"Hmm… you aren't taking Physics are you?"

"We are…" Alice hedged raising her brow.

Adley grinned with a shrug. There were still a few months to torment Edward, while she may not be able to get even with the boy, she could make his work load a living hell… maybe translate a few projects, assign a text book of missed exams.

Alice busted out laughing. "It'll work."

"Good." Adley grinned. "I guess I should get back home, I want to check on a few things. Marcus, are you staying here?"

Marcus shook his head. "We will be staying in a cabin most likely outside of the territory, we wish to be closer to both places…"

"Oh, I have a spare room if you'd like." Adley offered without a thought.

"Only if you are comfortable with the idea." He hesitated.

"It's better than you far away." She reddened with each word.

"Than, shall we allow the Cullens some time?" He suggested.

"Yeah."

Adley stood and took hold of Marcus' hand not paying much attention to the Cullen clan. She paused once they were at the door sliding into their shoes.

"Bella is to be home by eight. There is school tomorrow and she has homework." Adley ordered before they headed out to her Jeep.