Amethyst-Pheonix2003, Cpaercf, Skywroe, Marlastiano, Angel897, AnonAnon, Zigra1825: Thank you guys so much for the reviews!

You guys really like Amelia so far, huh? That's great! She is definitely his mate now. I've been fleshing out her character ever since the last update. I never described her appearance so I'll leave that for her chapter of 'Paths to Limbo'. She may be based off of Amy Allan from Dead files but only in concept and name. She's going to look completely different.

AnonAnon: Thank you so much! Your review made my day.

This chapter is pure fluff and I love it. It's one of my favorite chapters so far, I was grinning the whole time I was working on it. I hope you love it just as much!

Now: I have a few songs/videos for this chapter if you want to watch/listen. I copied the dances from specific videos if you want a visual aid for later in the chapter. All of these videos are on youtube if you wish to listen/watch as you read!

'Strange Magic' the version from the movie 'Strange Magic' is one of the songs I listened to most while writing this chapter.

Caius' dance is the Viennese Waltz. Their version is simple so I suggest watching: "How to dance the Viennese Waltz - it takes two" from the channel BBC Strictly Come Dancing

Marcus' dance is the Foxtrot. I copied the dance exactly from: "Georgia May Foote & Giovanni Pernice Foxtrot to 'Beauty & the Beast'" From BBC Strictly Come Dancing.

Aro's dance is the tango. His video is the only one from a movie. His is copied from 'Another Cinderella Story' and is the "Valentine's Day Dance Tango" from the movie.

Hekate was relaxing on her bed, reading and listening to music on her iPod. She had been alone for the past few hours, her mates saying they needed to attend to some business. Hekate put her book down when she thought about that night. She smiled faintly, remembering how her mates did spoil her. She got a full body massage since her body was sore from the training session. After that, Aro ran a bubble bath for her. He added essential oils, bath salts, bubbles and flower petals. They let her bathe in peace while classical music floated around the room from the speakers. When Hekate emerged from the bath, she found silk pajamas waiting on her. Marcus brushed her hair after he dried it gently with a fluffy towel. Caius was sketching her again while cuddling with her, Aro talked excitedly about showing her around Italy in the next few days. It was one of her favorite moments, just relaxing with her three mates in the same bed together.

Hekate paused her music when she thought she heard a familiar fairy-like laugh echoing down the hall. She pulled her ear buds out just as her door opened, Jane smiling at her. "Who's here, Jane?"

Jane held the door open wide, bowing her head slightly. "Your parents, ma'am."

Alice skipped into the room, holding the hand of her husband. A brilliant smile formed on her face when she saw Hekate lounging on her giant bed. "I do love your room!" She then ran right to Hekate's walk-in closet, letting out a loud squeal. "I love it!"

Jasper chuckled while he held out his arms for his daughter, "Hello, Darlin. How's Volterra?"

Hekate hugged her father, breathing in the familiar smell of leather, spice and forest that surrounded him. "I love it." She winked up at him, ignoring the sounds of Alice gushing about Hekate's clothes and accessories. "How's Forks?"

Jasper smirked down at her, moving back to sit on one of the couches. "Boring without you. Bella is trying to get into everyone's good graces again. Emmett is starting to warm up to her again, as are Esme and Carlisle. Rosalie, Alice and I still hate her."

Hekate sighed at that, shaking her head. "I just hope that doesn't bite them in the ass. You are all too nice to go through any more shit because of her." She then grinned when Alice walked back in the room, "Hey mom."

Alice hugged her daughter tightly, smiling up at her. "Gosh, I love the visions I get of you and your mates. You all seem so happy, I'm glad for you."

Hekate smiled brightly, feeling butterflies erupting inside her. "I really do love them so much." She then tilted her head at them, "I'm ecstatic you guys are visiting but…"

Alice raised her finger at her, shaking her head. "Ah, ah. It's a secret!" She winked at her, snapping her fingers. "Boys."

Demetri and Felix walked in then, each carrying armfuls of luggage. Felix was scowling while Demetri looked amused. "Ma'am." They each carried the luggage into Hekate's closet, setting them down.

Hekate crossed her arms, looking to her father. Only to see he was no longer there, suddenly vanished. She turned back to Alice, clearing her throat. "Mom."

Alice giggled, "It's a secret, dear! For now, I want to go look around Volterra with you."

Jane spoke up finally, having been standing in the corner of the room. "Renata and I will be escorting you and Alice. The masters are sad to say they will be busy for a few more hours."

Hekate knew something was going on but didn't fight it. She nodded at Demetri and Felix who were waiting on her to dismiss them. "Thank you, tell my mates I'll be back soon and don't worry about me."

Demetri chuckled as he bowed, walking out of the room. "They always worry about you, Hekate."

Felix smirked, shaking his head as he shut the door behind him. "Especially Caius."

"Shush, before Caius hears you."

Hekate sighed as she turned to Jane, now that the men were gone. "They're really sending Renata with us? She's an absolute sweetheart but Aro's personal guard? She doesn't have to protect me, we're not going to war in Volterra."

A timid voice spoke up from the doorway, the heavy doors being silently pushed open by said woman. Renata was very short, just at five foot tall. She had wavy, black hair that was half pinned back. Her dark-maroon eyes were covered with brown contacts for the outing. She was wearing her black cloak over what appeared to be jeans and a lilac blouse. "Aro didn't ask me to escort you to town, your majesty… I volunteered. I wouldn't want anything to happen to you, no matter how unlikely that is…" She didn't look Hekate in the eyes, looking at her neck or down at the ground. She did look at Alice though, finding her unusual but pleasant.

This was the first time Hekate had met Renata. On the plane ride over she had asked her mates to tell her about every guard member. Renata had been one of the first ones Aro told her about. He told her Renata was a very sweet girl who came from a vampire-friendly family. They were frequently turned into vampires. Renata's uncle was even the one who encouraged Renata to join the Volturi. Renata's gift to reflect any physical attack quickly placed her on the upper guard and as Aro's personal guard. She protected all the kings equally but Aro usually was the focal point of any attack or 'discussions' on the battlefield.

Marcus had warned Hekate that Renata was extremely shy and would take a while to warm up to her, unless they wanted Chelsea to use her gift. Hekate hated the idea of Chelsea's gifts and explicitly told her mates to not use them. If Chelsea tried to use her gift on her Hekate would leave Volterra. She didn't want her gifts used on the guards either, they should stay of their own will. Marcus and Aro had consoled her by telling her the guard was here willingly. Chelsea's gifts were mostly used to break bonds of their enemies.

Hekate ignored the thoughts in her head, looking at the nervous woman in front of her. Renata was undoubtedly four times as old as Hekate, but she seemed like a child. She turned to her mother, seeing her gone and going through Hekate's closet, mumbling about what outfit Hekate should wear. Hekate smiled fondly before turning back to Renata. "I'm flattered that you're worried that much, Renata. I'd love it if you joined us."

Renata's eyes jumped to look at hers. She grinned brightly at that, seeming to light up. "Really?" She giggled softly when Hekate nodded. "You really are so beautiful, your majesty. I saw you yesterday at the meeting but was too nervous to approach you."

Hekate moved forward, gently touching her shoulder. "You can call me, Hekate, Renata. We're going to be living together for forever it seems. No need to be so formal when we're in relaxed company."

Renata looked up at her with a brilliant smile on her face, "Thank you, Hekate."

Hekate smiled softly at her before going to get changed, letting Alice hand her the outfit first. Alice shut the closet door behind her, turning to the two girls with a huge smile on her face. "You have to let me do your hair!"

Renata looked at Jane nervously, the pixie's exuberant energy unnerving her. "Uh?"

Jane accepted her fate, sighing as she sat on the couch since she was a little taller than Alice. "Okay." She looked up at Renata, narrowing her eyes. "You're next."

{X}

Jasper snuck away from his wife and daughter when he had the chance, Demetri had told him the kings needed his assistance with the big surprise. He re-traced his steps before following the directions Demetri texted him. The ball room was on the same level as the royal wings, but on the other side of the castle. He knew he finally found the right room based on the noise behind the ornate wooden doors. He slid them open to reveal a magnificent ball room being decorated by the lower guard. The walls were made of light stone, gold accents and artwork everywhere. The floor was made of a dark wood, polished perfectly per Aro's wishes. The windows and lights in the room reflected off the gold, making the room shimmer in the sun. The vampire's in the room added to the shimmering effect, making it truly a breathtaking space.

Half of the guard were setting up the decorations while the rest were cleaning the space even further. Jasper looked up at the second level of the ball room, to the balcony over the front of the room. He recognized the balcony immediately as the same one from the painting in Carlisle's office. Aro, Caius and Marcus were standing up there as they looked over the progress for the surprise masquerade ball for Hekate's arrival.

"Jasper!"

Jasper looked up to see the kings turned to face him now. Aro was smiling brightly, his hands clasped together by his navel like usual. Marcus was smiling softly at him while Caius looked indifferent as usual. Jasper could tell he was as happy as his brothers though. "This room is gorgeous, Hekate is going to love it." He made his way down the steps to the dance floor while the kings did the same, their balcony having a separate staircase.

Aro smiled brightly at Jasper when they met on the floor, the guard moving out of their way quickly. "I do hope she will."

Caius chuckled at Aro, "He's been stressing about this for days."

Marcus raised an eyebrow at the decorations being placed around rapidly, the vampires moving at rapid speed. "And he's spared no expense for our queen."

Jasper nodded, "She may not like that part, but she will absolutely love this." He smirked at Marcus, "You watched Beauty and the Beast on your first date, you know she loves balls." He then smiled at Aro, feeling him begin to panic. "Alice and I bought Hekate's gown. She also saw your outfits you picked out, buying ours to be similar. She's out right now distracting Hekate like you asked."

Aro clapped his hands happily, "Thank you so much, Jasper."

Jasper shook his head at the three men, a sincere smile forming on his lips. "As strange as it is, you're going to be my sons in law someday. I'll do anything to make my family happy and that now includes you."

Caius smirked at the irony, considering the age differences between everyone. They were over three thousand years old, Jasper was almost two hundred years old and Hekate wasn't even twenty years old yet. The twenty-year-old would be their wife, the two-hundred-year-old would be their father in law. "Strange as it is, I'm glad she chose you two out of the Cullens."

Jasper chuckled softly at the slight dig from Caius, knowing it was just his nature. "Me too."

Aro sighed at Caius, shaking his head. He then turned to Jasper, showing him around the room to get his input on everything. "I sent out invitations last minute, that way Hekate has a memento to keep. I also sent masks to everyone, that way they match the theme. Did you and Alice get yours?"

"Yes, Aro."

"Great! Now, what do you think of all the black tablecloths? Is it too much? I plan on having a Halloween ball for her birthday, do you think I shouldn't use black for this one too?"

"Aro, it's fine."

Marcus looked at Caius, raising an eyebrow at their brother. "His planning skills are unmatched but…"

Caius nodded, crossing his arms as he watched the guard running back and forth, doing their best to avoid Aro and Jasper. "He gets a little insane about planning them."

{X}

Hekate relaxed when she was back in the elevator, heading down to the lobby. Renata and Jane were carrying most of the bags, at their own insistence. Alice had of course found shopping to do in Volterra. Hekate looked up to see Valentina typing away on her laptop. The human looked up in shock when she saw the queen. "Uh... Uh, hello, your majesty."

Hekate smiled slightly at her, "Hello Valentina." She didn't hate the woman but she had an underlying annoying personality that bothered her. She assumed that her mates didn't plan on turning her, but the poor woman didn't know that. She also noticed how Amelia didn't like her either. "Do you know where my mates are?"

Valentina paled a little at that. She did know where they were but Hekate couldn't know yet. Her mates were planning a huge surprise ball for her. They were still in the ball room, preparing everything. "No, ma'am…"

Hekate narrowed her eyes at the woman, "You're lying to me, Valentina." She turned her gaze away from the petrified woman to see Alice tugging on her hand. "What, mom?"

Alice smiled softly up at her daughter, able to see her newborn emotions getting the better of her. She was a newborn and had just found her mates. They would be inseparable for a while, being away for too long made Hekate antsy. "Let's take these bags to your room."

Hekate wanted to protest and hunt down her mates, which she could if they were in the castle if she really wanted to. Jane, Renata and Alice all seemed anxious about Hekate not reacting like that though. She sighed and shook her head, heading off to her room. She pulled out her phone, texting Caius quickly.

Hekate Whitlock Volturi [5:31pm]: Valentina is afraid of me now.

Hekate relaxed when Caius texted her back immediately, now in her royal wing.

Caius Volturi [5:32pm]: Shall I kill her, love?

Hekate laughed softly as she walked in her room, ignoring the warm smiles she received from the three women. She then sighed as she sat on her bed, able to still smell her mates on the bed. Their scents were faint since they did nothing but lay there for a few hours, but still. It made her miss them more.

Hekate Whitlock Volturi [5:33pm]: No, Amelia just taught her how to cleanse the throne room. Keep her for a while at least so Amelia doesn't have to travel back just to teach another human…

Hekate Whitlock Volturi [5:33pm]: I miss you and your brothers, Caius… Why are you avoiding me today? Did I do something?

Hekate didn't know it but at that second Caius, Marcus, and Aro's hearts broke a little reading the text. They loved her more than anything else in the world, more than they could ever describe or show her. She did nothing but love them back. They were just busy hiding the surprise and ensuring it was perfect for her.

Caius Volturi [5:34pm]: We miss and love you, Hekate. We will be with you very soon, just be patient. You have done nothing but be perfect, love.

Hekate sighed again as she rubbed her finger over the screen, looking up to see Alice smirking down at her. "What is it?"

Alice giggled, shaking her head. "You're acting like a lovesick teenager."

Hekate frowned up at her mother, "I am a lovesick teenager."

Alice shook her head, smiling fondly. "You'll be alright, dear." She turned when Jane opened the door, showing Jasper standing in the doorway now. "Hello, love."

Jasper appeared by their side, kissing Alice's cheek. He then smiled down at his daughter, his hands still behind his back. "I heard that you're missing your mates." In reality he had seen the text when Caius showed his brothers. Hekate's normal amount of missing her mates was blown out of proportion due to her being a newborn still. That's why she was emotional. Jasper had left to help her but Aro handed him a box first, telling him to give it to Hekate. It was time for everyone to start getting ready anyways. The sun would be setting in about two and a half hours.

Jasper handed that box to Hekate, smiling softly at her. "Aro sent this for you, Darlin." Jane, Renata and Alice crowded around the bed, eager to see her reaction to the surprise.

Hekate held the black wooden box, sighing at the Volturi crest burned into the lid. Aro was always extravagant, it seemed. She slid back the lid to see a party invitation underneath a masquerade mask. She picked up the mask, marveling at how beautiful it was. It was made out of gold plated metal, cut intricately. Her mask had elegant spirals at her temples while it formed a crown at the center of her forehead, a diamond set in the mask. Hekate ran her fingers over the smooth metal before reading the invite.

"The Volturi Coven invites you to The Queen's Masquerade Ball on May third, 2006, at eight pm in the castle ballroom."

Hekate looked up at the women in the room, her jaw dropping. "They threw a ball for me?!"

Alice giggled excitedly, clapping her hands. "Yes!"

Jane smiled at Hekate, "Afton is going to be guarding your room while we get ready, Hekate."

Renata smiled shyly at Hekate, "We'll see you in the ballroom, your maj… Hekate." She corrected herself at the last second, smiling warmly at the queen. She then left with Jane, Afton shutting the door behind them.

Hekate looked up at her mom, "That's why you two came and distracted me."

Alice winked at her. "Nothing gets by me." She pulled her up, or Hekate let her but Alice ignored that, "Now, time for you to take a shower so I can fix your hair." She pushed Hekate into the bathroom, grinning at her. "I'll get the dresses ready."

Hekate huffed when Alice shut the door in her face, "You bought me a dress too?"

"Of course! I wasn't going to let the kings or any of the guard pick out your first ballgown! You're going to love it but hurry up and shower! I need to do hair, makeup, get both us dressed and help Jasper. He's lost with the complicated suit."

{X}

Hekate's hands reached up to her face, gently touching her cheek. She looked into the floor-length mirror with her jaw dropped. She looked absolutely beautiful and like a princess… No, a queen. She was a queen now. Her hair was pulled back into an intricate crown braid around her head. There were strands falling that framed her face, making it look softer. Alice had also pulled on the braids, making them bigger and softer as well. She didn't have any foundation on, but she didn't need it now. Her skin was flawless after the change. She had smokey eyeshadow, winged eyeliner and mascara on. She had on matte deep red lipstick on, that way it didn't rub off on her mates.

The dress though made Hekate tear up a little when Alice brought it out of its garment bag. The under bodice of the dress had a sweetheart cut and was a light cream color. The over layer was intricate designs made of iridescent beads. That layer formed a scoop neckline with a necklace and belt like design made of the same beads. The bottom of the dress consisted of four layers of fluffy tulle. The underskirt that came with it made the skirt even more puffy. Hekate loved the slight train it had in the back, as well as the corset backing. Alice knew her daughter well, Hekate loved the dress.

Alice held up the shoes for Hekate, smiling brightly at her. "Final touch." She sat the golden wedges down for her daughter. They were peep toe with crisscross fabric over the top. Alice watched as Hekate slipped the shoes on, gaining another four inches to her height. That made her five foot eleven now, the second tallest of the royals now. She was going to love looking down at Aro and Caius, as well as being almost the same height as Marcus. She wouldn't have to look up at him so drastically tonight.

Hekate turned to her mother, smiling at her brightly. "You look beautiful, mom."

Alice giggled, twirling in her dress. The ball had a cream theme for the females, black suits for the men. The royals were exempt from that, since it was about Hekate and them after all. They were all going to be wearing gold and black. Alice was in a cream ballgown but no where near as poofy as Hekate's. She was small and didn't want to seem even shorter. Her dress had light lace over the dress, with a sweetheart neckline and delicate cap sleeves. She was wearing champagne wedges, adding three inches to her height, but it didn't make a difference. Alice's hair was straightened and framed her face beautifully. "Thank you, dear."

"Your majesty?" Afton opened the main bedroom door, unable to see the women but knew where they were. "Jasper and Demetri are here to escort you two to the ball." He had already changed into his suit before he took over for Jane and Renata.

Jasper walked into the room, sighing as he tried to adjust his black tie. "Alice." He was in an all-black suit that looked dashing on him. He was missing his signature cowboy boots for black dress shoes that shone impeccably.

Alice appeared in front of him, fixing his suit and smoothing it down for him. "Here, honey."

Jasper smiled down at her, kissing the top of her head. "You look beautiful, Darlin."

Alice giggled, leaning up to kiss him while he was bent down. "You look handsome, honey."

Jasper looked up when Hekate walked out of her closet, smiling happily at her. "You look beautiful as well, Darlin."

Demetri walked in then, having waited to make sure the women were ready. He smiled when he saw Hekate hugging her father. "He's right. Your mates are going to be speechless when they see you, which means a lot concerning Aro."

Hekate laughed as Demetri moved to her side, holding out his elbow for her. "Thanks, 'metri. You look handsome as well." He was in an all-black suit as well but his was fancier than Jasper's. His lapels and the inside of his jacket had an intricate pattern in a darker shade of black than the rest of the suit. Demetri loved fashion though, his usual Volturi cloak was even fancier than the others because of this.

Demetri grinned brightly at her, "Are you ready, your majesty?" He laughed when Hekate pinched his arm.

Hekate smiled, shaking her head at her friend. "Shush, Demetri." She then turned to her parents. "Ready?"

Alice nodded happily, "Yes! I can't wait to see this." She quickly began pulling Jasper until he began leading her, laughing with her.

Demetri followed them, walking in-step with his queen. Afton followed behind them as the guard even though it wasn't truly necessary. Aro wanted someone with her at all times though because a few other covens were here as well, a way to introduce their queen to the vampire world.

Hekate got more nervous as they got closer to the supposed ballroom. She could hear multiple people talking, hear the soft music playing and shoes hitting the floor. Demetri stopped a few feet back from the doors while Jasper and Alice continued.

"Alice Cullen escorted by her husband, Jasper Whitlock."

Demetri turned to her with a big smile on his face, "Ready, your majesty?"

Hekate smiled softly to herself when she felt her anxiety fade away like a smooth tidal wave. She'd have to thank her father later. She turned to Demetri, nodding as confidence replaced her anxiety. "Yes."

Demetri walked forward, some of the lower guard still holding the doors open for them. Hekate felt her jaw drop a little at the room. From the doorway you entered a little balcony that led down to a platform. From there was the grand staircase, leading down to the dance floor. She couldn't see the middle of the room from where she was, just the ends, but it was beautiful. Demetri squeezed her arm gently before leading her down the short flight of steps. They turned as one of the guards announced their presence, though everyone already knew.

"Hekate Jackson Whitlock Volturi, Queen of the Volturi, escorted by Demetri Volturi."

Hekate grew still when she looked down at the bottom of the steps, where her mates were waiting on her. They truly looked like gods at the moment. The sunset was casting a warm glow into the room, making the gold shine, as well as all the everyone's skin. Her own skin was glistening in the sunlight, making her look like she was a dark angel. Her mates all had on the same outfit but tailored perfectly for them. The suits were black with gold details, the shirt and tie matching perfectly to the suit. They had on golden masks that were the masculine version of her own. Aro's hair was pinned back, some strands hanging down in the front which made him look even more handsome. Marcus's hair was down but straightened and pulled over his shoulders. Caius' hair was pulled back behind his ears while the rest fell behind his shoulders. They all wore similar stunning smiles as they looked up at Hekate.

Demetri gently squeezed her arm again before he began to lead her down the steps, drawing her out of her trance. She followed him gracefully, if not hurried to try and reach her mates. Demetri let go of her arm on the last step, moving to the side to stand with Felix. Marcus took her left hand while Caius took her right hand, Aro standing in front of her. "Hi."

Aro chuckled softly, kissing her softly. "Hello, cara mia. You look absolutely beautiful tonight."

Marcus kissed her hand, smiling warmly at her. "Breathtakingly stunning."

Caius squeezed her hand while he kissed her next, humming against her lips. "Devastatingly gorgeous, love. Do you like the surprise?"

Hekate was almost shaking from how happy and flustered she was. She looked around at the room again, a huge grin forming on her face. "I love it…" The room was getting darker quickly but all the candles and lights in the room made it cozy. The guests in the room were mingling, talking but most were dancing in the middle of the room, not far from them. She could see her parents showing off their dancing skills already. She turned to her mates, seeing them staring at her with pure love in their red eyes. It made her heart swell in her chest to the point where venom quickly pooled in her eyes. She moved forward, hiding her face in Aro's chest since he was closest. "I love you three so much… Thank you."

Aro rubbed her back while he smiled at his brothers who looked very worried, smelling and seeing her unshed tears. "They're happy tears, brothers."

Marcus relaxed, smiling down at his lovely mate, "You are very welcome, my dear."

Caius smiled when Hekate showed her face again, "May I have this dance, love?"

Hekate smiled at Aro, kissing his cheek. "Thank you Aro, it's very over the top but it's perfect." She then placed her hand in Caius', letting him lead her to the dance floor. Her dress flowed around her gracefully while her temporary height made her one of the tallest women in the room.

Aro sighed happily, his hands over his heart as he watched Caius leading Hekate through a Viennese Waltz. Hekate might not know the dance very well but Caius was an excellent teacher. He was making her look flawless as they spun around the dance floor, only a few couples remaining on the floor with them. Alec, Jane, Jasper and Alice were now doing the Viennese Waltz with them. "She said it's perfect."

Marcus rubbed his shoulder, standing beside him as they watched their mate laugh when Caius performed a fleckerl, dipping her slightly out of the circle they were dancing in. "Of course. You know her the best out of all of us, Aro." He smiled down at him, "You should have the last dance as yours is the most dramatic."

Aro smiled softly up at his brother, dipping his head to thank him. They watched together as their mate danced beautifully with Caius.

Hekate grinned up at Caius when the song ended, Caius having dipped her slightly. He was holding her in such a tender embrace, looking into her soul with the expression he wore. "I love you, Caius."

Caius blinked away his own tears, so happy to be here in his home with his mate who would be staying there with him forever. She was so beautiful in the candle light, looking up at him while her dress fanned out around them. "I love you so much, my love. More than I can ever tell you."

Hekate reached up, caressing his cheek without knocking off his mask. She then leaned up, kissing him lovingly. They both ignored the snickering from the Whitlocks, Felix, Demetri and Alec.

Marcus gave them a minute before walking over to them, tapping Caius on the shoulder. "I believe it's my turn for a dance with our lovely mate."

Hekate giggled shyly as she pulled back from Caius when he pulled them both up to a normal position. "Sorry, Marcus." Caius just sighed at his brother, kissing Hekate's hand before moving off the dance floor.

Marcus shook his head as he pulled her close, smiling down at her softly. "You never need to apologize for spending time with one of my brothers. We are all your mates. It may take a while to get used to that, but we have no ill feelings toward each other." He then nodded to Santiago, the one in charge of music for the evening. "Do you know the Foxtrot?"

Hekate nervously glanced at her parents and then back at Marcus. "I've only seen my parents do it once." She then smiled, feeling her anxiety floating away again, being replaced by confidence again. "Will you help me?"

Marcus kissed her temple, breathing in her scent. "Of course I will, dear. Trust me and I'll never let you down." He held out his hand to her then as the song began playing.

Hekate let out a quiet laugh when she recognized it as 'Beauty and the Beast'. "This seems to be our movie."

Marcus lead her to the middle of the dance floor as it cleared. "I do admit this is one of my favorite movies, of the few I've seen." He gently twirled her into his arms, holding her left hand at her right side and her right hand over her left arm. "You are my Belle, Hekate."

Hekate swayed with him until Marcus leaned out to the right, untangling from her. She leaned out to the left, both stretched as far as possible without letting go of the other's hand. She was pulled back to him, seeing him have his hands out in a normal dancing position. She held his right hand, her left arm on his right shoulder. His right hand was on her upper back as they danced. She looked up at him as he led her around the room, smiling at the way the candle light danced in his ruby eyes. "You are my Prince Adam, Marcus. Though, you are much more charming and handsome than him."

Marcus laughed softly as he slightly dipped her, both angling their heads back when they did. "Thank you, dear." He then raised his eyebrows at her, "I'm going to pick up the pace, are you ready?"

Hekate nodded, leaning in closer to him. "I trust you completely."

Marcus grinned as his heart seemed to be overflowing with love for his mate. "As I trust you, my queen." He began dancing even faster around the floor, Hekate spinning majestically in his arms as they danced together.

Hekate recognized the ending of the song, moving closer to Marcus so her chest was against his. She leaned up, kissing him softly as she gently caressed his cheek. Marcus kissed her back softly before he spun out of her grip, bending down on one knee and kissing her hand. Hekate looked up when everyone in the room was clapping loudly, smiling brightly at the couple. Her face would have been red hot if she were human still, instead she was shaking from excitement, happiness, love and a bit of nervousness from everyone staring. She sank down to the floor, her dress pooling around her as she hid her face in Marcus' chest. "That was amazing, Marcus. I didn't know I could dance like that."

Marcus gently rubbed her back, kissing her temple. "You can do anything, Hekate. You're the most amazing woman I've ever met. You just never give yourself enough credit to try things." He looked down at her when she stopped hiding, "There's my beautiful Belle."

Hekate smiled shyly at him until she was smoothly picked up off the floor. Aro was holding her up by her hips, smiling up at her. "You were absolutely amazing, cara mia." He sat her down gently, gently swaying to the soft music playing for the moment. "I knew you could do it. You've always liked dancing, especially with Mariana."

Hekate laid her head on his shoulder, humming as she followed his movement. "You know I've repressed a lot of my favorite things from before that night… I'm starting to come out of my shell again though."

Aro kissed her forehead, looking down at her with a tender expression on his face. "I know, cara mia. I'm so glad that we're able to help with that. You deserve the utmost happiness in life."

Hekate looked up at him, a single tear falling down her cheek. "You three being in my life grants that, Aro…"

Aro stumbled, showing just how surprised and ecstatic he was from her statement. He easily corrected his mistake, continuing to slow dance with his mate after wiping her tear away. "You have no idea how happy that makes me, cara mia." He stopped in the middle of the dance floor when the song ended, his song about to start next. "Do you trust me, my queen?"

Hekate placed both of her hands in his, nodding her head softly while looking into his eyes. "Absolutely."

Aro smirked down at her as the tango music began playing, "Good, because we're doing the tango."

Hekate bit her lip as she placed her right hand in his left, her left arm around his right shoulder. His right arm was on her waist, gently rubbing her skin through the fabric. "Don't let me mess up."

"Never, cara mia."

Together the two swayed to the intro of the song, more sensually than with the other two dances. Hekate relaxed when she listened to the music, feeling it in her bones. She dragged her right foot out, around and behind her left before bringing it back to normal position. She grinned at Aro when he looked surprised.

When the beat dropped slightly the two moved forward, looking into the other's eyes. Aro pulled them both back before moving back himself. He then pressed forward, brushing his lips against her cheek. Hekate wasn't one to be outdone, moving back herself and moving sensually forward as she kissed his jaw. They repeated this dance for a few more steps until Aro spun her gracefully. He then began leading her around the dance floor, never breaking eye contact with her.

Hekate felt Aro gently squeeze her hip when he paused, giving her a silent hint. She moved her left leg out, around and tapped the back of his right leg before bringing it to normal position. He moved his left leg out then, she mirrored him with her right leg. They returned to normal, Hekate spinning under his raised arm. However, when she came back closer to him, she wrapped her left leg around his left hip. His grin turned into his jaw dropping when she raised her right leg up until it was above her head, the dress hiding everything with his many layers.

"You never cease to surprise and amaze me, cara mia."

"I can say the same for you, Aro."

He led them around for a few more turns before he lifted her up slightly. She wrapped her legs around him, leaning back while baring her chest and throat to him. He pulled her back to normal, his eyes darkening a few shades which she didn't fail to notice. She smirked as he sat her down, spinning her under his arm again. He spun her out after that, she spun away in beautiful circles. Aro used his vampire speed to appear behind her, wrapping his arms around her. He dipped her down, kissing her sensually just as the song ended.

Hekate groaned against Aro when he ran his tongue over her lip, biting just enough to make it hurt and feel good at the same time. She pulled back when she realized everyone was clapping loudly, as well as Alice giggling about the kiss. She hid her face in Aro's chest while he chuckled, Hekate able to feel the vibrations against her chest. "Thank you, Aro. This has been amazing."

Aro kissed her head, rubbing her back gently. "You're welcome, Hekate. I'll do anything and everything in this world to make you happy. As will my brothers. You are our entire world, cara mia."

Hekate looked up when Marcus and Caius appeared around her. She smiled, wiping at her eyes to wipe away her tears. "I love you three so much." She smiled again when they all hugged her again, group hugs quickly becoming her favorite kind.