Jane and Alec walk side by side, leading us through one gorgeous, spacious hall after another. Finally, an ordinary wooden door is reveal. The door is unlocked, Alec pushes it open to let Jane pass. The only furniture in the room are three large chairs, like the throne of a monarch, lay out in an orderly manner.
"Don't talk angthing.The three in there are the kings." Alice whispers.
When we enter the room, there are three vamires sitting on those chairs. The man in the middle stand up, his robe is very long, almost touching the ground. Left one is also over-the-shoulder black hair, his arm is on the armrest, staring aimlessly ahead.Sitting on the right man with long blond hair that looked very smooth, he is leaning back in his chair, with one hand propped up his chin, looking at the person who is talking, he looks like a little bored,I feel.
I'm pretty sure I can't see their specific features, but in terms of silhouette, they're definitely better looking than all the vampires here, which makes me want to take a few steps up and look closely at their facial features, but it is Alice who pinch my hand and stop me.
Fortunately，no one notices me now.
"Dear Jane, you're back!" He speaks out with delight, his voice like a soft sigh.
He approachs briskly. The robe curves behind him,both the posture of walking and the curvature of his arms seem very elegant.
Only then I see his face clearly, black hair longer than his shoulders, perfect facial features, his eyes as red as the others here,his skin is almost transparent, with a straight nose and rosy lips.
He walks to Jane and holds her consciously outstretch left hand . After a few seconds, he let go of his hand , take a few steps back.
"Yes, master Aro." Jane smiles, revealing a smile like the one she has just seen Alec.
The vampire called Aro turns to us and glances at us with surprise. "Alice and Bella, and the unknown girl." He looks very happy, his hands keep clapping, "Marvelable! " His eyes quickly sweep over Bella and Edward's tightly clasp hands, then stare at me for a few seconds, frowning and revealing a puzzle look, but soon return to a happy.
The next second, he walks to Edward, holds out a hand , smiles at Edward. Edward holds out a hand reluctantly, before he can touch the palm of his hand, Edward's hand is already covered by him.
His smile deepen, the corners of his mouth lifted upwards, his tone is brisk, "Bella, alive, come back from the dead. How I like a happy ending!" "
When everyone in this room looked at Edward and Bella,but a glance is coming at me, it's not something I should care about now, so I counted "I" as "we." "
"Yes, I agree." Edward says. We all love this happy ending, it will be better if the scenes of our reunion aren't here.
Aro doesn't care what he says. "I'm sorry young Bella, I haven't introduced myself yet. I think I already got to know you yesterday here at Edward'e memory, but I suppose you shouldn't mind if I get to know you well."
Now two humans are in this castle where is full of vampires. I grab Bella's hand, she holds me tightly.
"This is Aro, who is able to understand what you're thinking through physical contact." Edward lower his head and lean near Bella's ear to explain.
Aro says loudly, "Can't believe it, I heard that Edward can't see your thoughts, his amazing talent has failed you, can you let me try it and see if my ability will also fail in you?" "
It sounds like a question, but it's definitely a commanding tone.
Bella can't let go of Edward's hand, so she could only let go of my hand. Of course she does.
Before I could react as she raises her hand, Aro's cold hands reached Bella's, frozen touch also made me pull my hand back as if frightened.
Aro notices at me, stick out his scarlet tongue and lick his lips,show me a weird smile. It's still unfortunate for Bella, Aro's current attention is still on Bella.
Another dark-haired vampire on the left of the throne stands up and walks down the steps, he is no longer as aimless as he was, staring at the place between me , but Aro is blocking me.
I see Aro's face change, former self-confidence disappear. Doubt, then he regains his composure and returns to friendly . "It's so funny!" Aro says in surprise, "I can't see anything. " He says, releasing Bella's hand and stepping back.
Bella tremble, Edward wraps his arms around her waist again, no longer thinking about whether his cold body like an ice cube will bring discomfort to Bella, just to give her more security.
Aro continues to ponder, his eyes looking back between us.
"First of all," he says to himself, like a whisper. "I want to know if she is immune to our other talents... Jane? "
"Don't!" Edward shouts.
What's the talent that makes Edward so frightened?
Following Edward's reaction, Alice also turns her body sideways in front of me.
Alice tells me and Bella what Jane talent is, which is why everyone is so submissive to Jane.
Jane looks at Aro with a smile, "Yes, master Aro?" "
Edward growls, his voice hoarse, his eyes stares fiercely at Aro.
The air in the room is momentarily still, everyone stare at Edward in disbelief, just like he is committing the sin of verbal and behavioral disrespect. Except for one vampire.
Aro says to Jane, "I'm curious, honey, is Bella immune to you?" "
"No!" With Edward's growl, Jane still turns to Bella with an angel smile.
Did she say a short word, or a word?
Edward takes a step faster than everyone else, he rushes toward Jane, but he takes only one step and falls to the ground. No one touching him.
"Don't!" Alice cries out, she tries to rush over to stop Edward, but Demetri takes her under control.
"No, no, no!" Bella yells at Jane that she wants to rush over and hug Edward, but I hug her tightly, ignoring her resistance. Bella is almost on her knees, my strength being the only thing she could stand up, "No! No! Kill me, please, spare him! "
"Jane." Aro calmly stops her. She quickly stops, still smiling.
Edward gradually calms down. Arrow turns to Bella, and Jane still smiles at Bella.
Bella doesn't see her gaze, she struggles in my tight arms, grabbing my clothes haphazardly, looking at Edward.
Bella and I are still wet, now we look like two fish without water.
"I'm fine Bella." Edward is talking as he sits us. Felix presses his neck to force him to kneel on the ground.
"Let's try again, shall we? Jane.". Edward sees Bella with horror in his eyes, he can't break free of Felix's confinement, and Jane's voice disappeared into his growl.
"Yes, master Aro."
I hold Bella tightly. I don't know where to look, only tugging at Bella's clothes. If she has to bear some pain, then I would be with her.
Jane wouldn't stop just because another innocent person is sticking to her target. She flashes an angel smile.
I closed my eyes and bit my lower lip with my teeth.
"Pain", she says,and I hear clearly this time.
"Stop!" It is a strange voice, its owner don't belong to any vampire I know. I reopen my eyes slowly and find that everyone here are staring at the owner of the voice—the blonde vampire on the throne.
His words seemed important, I suppose.
He stands up suddenly, walks down the steps, floats to Aro's side in the same graceful gesture.The moment I see his whole face clearly, I feel that my brain is almost bursting, and my chest beat like a drumbeat. Attrictive,he's really... beautiful. I know it word should not be used to describe a male, but it is the only word I can think of to describe him at this time.
Aro seems very dissatisfied with being interrupted. The blonde leans to Aro's ear and talks in a language I couldn't understand. Then another vampire also joins in their conversation. He stretches out his hand, just touches Aro's palm gently and lower his hand. In the process, as they talked, Aro and the other two turn back and look at me from time to time.
Am I a delicious prey?
Aro's face gradually became very surprised. He and the other two members look at me, his hands clasp, the corners of his mouth are raise, as if in front of him was the world's most delicious and attractive blood—to the vampire, I thought.
Edward probably sees my thought and make a sharp laugh.
"My apologize,on the behalf my brothers, bellezza. We haven't introduced ourselves to you. I'm Aro.Your faithfully."
I nodded, indicating that I already knew him.
He holds out his hand to the vampire on his right, "This is—"
The blonde introduced himslf without waiting, "I'm Caius, it's nice to meet you, amore."
He behinds one hand, bends down slightly, stretches out his other hand and palm up. I quickly put my hand behind me, He noticed my movements, "Don't worry, I don't have my brother's talent." Caius says, and Aro becomes distressed.
I still feel uncomfortable with all the vampires except my family. When Caius see that I'm not respond to him and not angry, he just withdrew his hand and hung on both sides.
"Marcus, with my pleasure. You don't have to be afraid of us, we don't hurt you. "
Should I answer them? But Alice told me don't talk.
"You can talk to them Martha,don't have to be scared."Edward says with the sound of appease,he must hear what I thougth.
Hearing what Edward says,Caius immediately turned to Aro."I told you! You must have scared her!" He looks impatient and don't want me to have any bad impression of them.Just like my idea are very important to them.
Bella pulls my sleeve. She looks nervous and can't wait to answer for me.
I look up. Of these vampires , I only know a little about Aro, so I just stare at him and talk.
I hesitate, "Hi, I'm Melissa..."
"Then who is Martha?"Cauis asks with patient.
"Well,only the family can call me that name..."
It don't look like they are caring about my tone and still look at me with a big smile. Though not like my family, but I have to admit that it is much friendlier than when I first came in.
"Of course, of course you are Melissa in Edward's memory, and I'm sorry that our first meeting is in the unrelate people's memory, it's a real shame."
Aro's tone is a little low, and he makes a upset expression.
"Let see what we forget! My Melissa,ours and Bella are still in wet clothes, going to get a robe... maybe two," Aro corrects. Edward still naked and looking very conspicuous, "let them go, they're not a threat to us." "
What? I noticed their call,who is yours?
Edward and Alice return to us, Bella returns to Edward's arms again, I hold Alice's arm as well. The three kings seem very dissatisfied with how dependent I'm on Alice.
"Jane, take Our Melissa to change into clean clothes." Marcus says in a very comfortable voice.
"Yes, Master Marcus." Then Jane turns to me and makes a gesture to me.
I clung to Alice.I have no idea about leaving my family with a beautiful and dangerous vampire. But now, Alice, Bella, Edward and the three kings' eyes are all on me, as if they don't continue until I leave this room.
Alice gently pats my hand, touches my cheek and says softly, "Just go, we'll wait for you here, you always know that."
Indeed, it's uncomfortable to wear a wet clothes. Then I follow Jane and be taken to another room .
Why doesn't Bella come with me?
Jane pickes and choses from a tall closet, takes out a piece of clothing and unfolded it, and threw it back dissatisfactiedly. Finally, Jane finds a lavender dress and a set of underwear that have not yet been opened and place on the bed.
"I'll wait for you on the outside." She says plainly.
The curtains in the house are all pull up, which is very sweet.
I throw my dirty clothes on the ground and put on the lavender dress that Jane has choose for me. I have to say that Jane's vision is very pretty, if she's not wearing a lifeless robe, she would definitely wear more beautiful clothes, matching her angelic face.
Open the door and go out with my dirty clothes, Jane pulls open the wooden door first. She reaches for my dirty clothes, flashes and puts them on the chair.
"I'll deal with these clothes.The size should be appropriate." She says, while handing me a new pair of shoes in her hand, she is a little proud to hear from her tone,like a child. I have to say she is very ramarkable at fashion, just like Alice.
I nodded, "Yes, thank you, Jane. "
Jane doesn't seem to expect me to answer like this. She pauses and blinkes unexpectedly, "This way, don't let the masters wait. "Then go back to the room just now at a speed I can keep up with.
Jane pushes open the door to let me go first, then I give her a friendly smile.
I go back to Alice. Edward and Alice look at me hesitantly, and Bella lookes puzzled.
"Ah, la nostra mente is back." Aro clapped his hands happily.
My hand is covering the neckline, looking at them with some uncertainty.
Why did they show such an expression? Is it not good for me to wear this dress?
"Is it looks...weird?" I ask unsurely.
"No. You look beautiful...amore." Caius has try to speak in a smooth tone, but still sounds a little stiff, and it feels like...it's the first time he praises a lady.
"I agree with Caius, but I have to admit that the temperature in this castle is a bit low." Aro unbutton the robe on his chest, draps his robe over me with a speed that was barely noticeable and fastenes it for me.The fragrance of Aro's robe circled me in an instant. He expanded his smile because he is satisfied with my smell as same smell as him.
"Uh... Maybe I should say thank you? "I have no idea why they suddenly change their attitudes and become so friendly.
"Because you're their mate" Edward answered the question on my mind.
Caius makes a roar deeply and takes a step forward., "Calm down, don't frighten Our Melissa."Marcus takes the lead in extending his arm to stop his angry brother, but his expression tell me that he is also dissatisfied with Edward telling the truth directly.
"What's the mate?" I turn to Edward, and Bella looks at him with the confuse expression.
"Mate is my lover, my weakness and eternity." Marcus explains to me, "I can see the bond between vampires and vampires, or with humans. You have a very close bond with us, and just when Aro touches your hand, just one moment, the bond become strongest, the color of the bond become darker and clearer."
"You should notice Melissa as soon as she entered the door Marcus,pull out of your sadness." Caius naturally is not satisfied with such a reply, "We don't waste our time on unimportant people."And roll his ayes.
"Le mie scuse, se ho potuto notarti prima."His apology is solemn and serious.
What? What? What? I just...just go to change a clothes, then I have mate, vampire mate, three vampire mate.
"All three of you?" I still couldn't believe it. Jasper and Alice, Emmett and Rose, Carlisle and Esme... I haven't seen a guy with three vampire mate...
Jasper had told me what it meant to be a vampire's mate — you would always be with him, mate's blood would be the most attractive thing in the world, and that vampire would never resist his or her mate, even if they asked to give their heads（of course it's not possible，no one would ask for that). Mate is their only weakness,if a vampire who loses their mate, they will become worse than dead.
"I've get to think about it..." I head down and shaking my head . My mate is three vampires, how will they share me?
"She wants to know how you guys to share her." Edward says sarcastically.
"Get out of my mind you Edward!" I yelled at him. I need to calm down now and think about it.
"Then rejection me."
Alice is completely on my side,she scolds her brother. "Be quiet, Edward. "
"All right, all right." Edward rolls his eyes, raises his hands and assumes a gesture of surrender.
"I need time to think about it – with my family." I tell Marcus that he looks generous than Aro and Caius.
"No, you're going to stay here—" Hearing that I'm not going to stay here, Caius becomes anxious. Aro interruptes him and says: "Of course, when it gets dark, you can leave with Cullen and go back to Forks."
I don't expect Aro to say it, and from my first impression, he looks—somewhat stubborn.But he lets me leave, it's truth.
"Peace, brother." Aro says this to Caius, but I could feel that his gaze never leave me. "Melissa can leave with Cullens, but we'll visit Forks in a while." Marcus nods. It is obviously the result they had negotiated when I left, but Caius doesn't seem to be in much favor with it.
"Are Bella and Edward safe now?" I don't know if the word is accurate.
"Of course, cara mia."
I have some doubts about Aro's words."Bella knows your secret..."
Aro takes a few steps closer. His nose almost touched my cheek, but he restrains himself, he says softly,the sofyest voice,like Italian opera, like gorgeous velvet . "This will also be her secret,mia cara.Dear Alice has already shown us her amazing talent, I am sure that I will see the more energetic Bella soon,very soon."
To be honest, I'm not against to be a vampire. After I met Cullens, I started looking forward to eternal life and I wanted to be with them forever.
"There's one more condition— we'll send elite guards to protect you until we visit Forks. I don't trust Cullens." This is Caius's last condition for me to leave.
Aro then added:"They'll stay in the shadows, if you don't need them, they won't show up." All three of them keep their eyes on me with determine look.
I'd say it's safe for me to stay with Cullens, we've been family for four years, and I don't think Forks has anything that could threaten my life.
"Demetri will take you away, you can wait outside for a while, it's not completely dark yet." Before that—", Aro pauses, frowning as he thought about how to say the next sentence.
"Could I ask for a hug?"Seriously,it's like this is a solemn question.
"Us." Caius steps forward. He looks excitment and hopeful.
Alice leaves me and gives me some space, as if to confirm that I will say yes.
Of course I do. Because I can't say anything to reject them, my rejection don't work anymore when I meet them.
A few seconds later, I step forward and open my arms. First is Aro, before this action, I have no idea that what would happen to me if his hands touched me, and I don't have any thoughts to hide. In fact, Aro is very tall to me, his arms are completely able to wrap around me. There is a strange feeling on my shoulders and waist, cool, but not the touch of vampire cold skin.
Caius couldn't wait to pull me into his arms after Aro release me, I notice that Aro is wearing a pair of black leather gloves. Caius's head is completely buried in my neck socket, the cold stimulate my skin, make me comfortable. His smooth silk skin gently rub against me.
He takes a deep breath, feels some cold, wet and cold breath slip over my neck. Blonde making my nose a little itchy, smooth appearance is messed up by me. I have never been hold like this by anyone else, this is a completely strange to me, but my arm seem to be very natural to hug Caius. Obviously, Caius didn't expect me to do this, he is surprised by my reaction and holding me deeper.
The last one is Marcus. He gently take me into his arms, my cheek presses against his chest. If he is human, will I hear a thudding fast, rapid heartbeat? He pats my back softly, I straighten up from his arms.
"We'll see you again very soon."
The three of them take a few steps back. Aro waves his hand, Demetri comes to us. When we are step out of the gate, Aro's voice ring out behind us, then I turn my head to look him, the three kings are still standing there.Looking my face, the three kings suddenly burst into a relaxed and happy laugh. Marcus bents his fingers to squeezes my chin and makes me look up, his cold thumb rub my cheek.
Aro makes a cheerful voive: "Sei cosi' carina, tesoro !"
"Take a mirror." Marcus ordered.
It's like wind just passed.Immediately, Alex stands beside Marcus with a Baroque elliptical mirror. Marcus let me go and raise a suitable height with the mirror in his hands. He looks down at me, then I could see what I look in the mirror. There is a "v"shape mark on my left cheek, which is caused by Marcus' necklace on his chest. My ears are as red as boiled shrimps, my teeth clench my lower lip tightly, bean sandy now almost seem to drip blood.
After a while, Marcus let me go against his mind with great power, as if it's extremely difficult for him to let me go, but he had to do it.
"We'll meet again very soon."I can recognize that Aro doesn't want me to leave at all.
The three kings stepped back a few steps, Aro waves his hand, Felix and Demetri comes to us. When we are step out of the gate, Aro's voice behind us. At once, I turn my head and look, all three kings are still standing there.Marcus still holds the necklace on his chest in his hand, as if my temperature is still preserved on it.
"You're right Edward, patience is indeed not easy for us."
Le mie scuse, se ho potuto notarti prima--My apologize, if I can have noticed you first
Sei cosi' carina, tesoro--You're so cute, honey