Alec POV

It was just another typical day for me, I had talked to my sister in the morning, went on a quick mission at noon and was reading afterwards, when feeding time came I headed to the throne room and stood next to my sister behind our Masters.

Must Heidi take so long? Why does she bother showing them the castle when they're just gonna end as our meal.

So bothersome…

At long last Heidi appears with our meal and with Master Aro's cue we go and have our meal.

It wasn't until I had drained my first human that I smelled the most sweet and alluring scent.

I tried to figure out where the addicting scent came from but another human stepped in my path and then another one and I drained them all while wondering where that scent came from.

Could it be my soul mate?

Then fear gripped me, is she a human? Has she been drained by other vampires?

Before I could think further I noticed many bodies in the ground and Master Aro had ordered the lower guards to dispose of the bodies.

Thankfully I could still smell the intoxicating scent and it wasn't near the bodies, then the most beautiful vampire I had ever seen stepped out from a pillar and said in her melodic, angelic voice rang in the throne room.

"A magnificent tour and even better hosts"

She has curly red hair styled in a ponytail, deep crimson eyes with long lashes, a pleased smile in her perfect ruby lips and wore a stylish black dress in her hour glass figure as she confidently strode to the front of the room.

When our crimson eyes met, I felt the most wonderful feeling in my chest as I saw so much passion in her eyes probably as much as mine.

I just want to be closer to her so I take a step closer and not a second later my sister holds me back and glares at me as if to asking me why I'm leaving my post.

Can you not see her sister, how can I be here when she's over there, I want to tell her but I don't want everybody to overhear.

Unfortunately Master Caius was in rage because of her intrusion and yelled out "Who are you?! How dare you just come here unannounced!" She took her eyes away from me and that saddened me I wanted to have all of her attention, my beautiful mate then spoke in her melodic ,confident voice making my cold heart skip a beat.

"I am Seraphina and I wish to join your coven"

Seraphina! So that's her name, such a rare name and she wishes to join! That's marvelous, that way we can be together faster.

"And you think you can come here unannounced?! You have to send a letter if you wish to have an audience with us, we should have you punished just for that!" Master Caius continued, still enraged.

I tensed, as much as I respect Master Caius I will not let him do that, furthermore he is exaggerating she's not the first or last vampire to come unannounced.

Thankfully, Master Aro places a hand on Caius's shoulder and says "Calm down, brother, i'm sure we can forgive the lady if she gives us a fine proposition".

I knew Master Aro would be logical and would calm Master Caius mad propositions.

Master Aro then offers his hand to Seraphina and says, "May I?"

I tensed, I didn't want my mate to touch anyone besides me, my spirits sinked even more when she agreed.

"Of course" she said with a smile but then looks to the side and says "Though it appears we have a hidden little mouse"

In an instant she grabs a human woman and throws her to the center of the room as she begins to beg for her life, used to the sight I didn't even blink but I was curious to how Seraphina would act.

"Humans like you make this horrible world even worse than it already is" Seraphina tells the human, her voice turning dark, filled with venom.

My eyes barely have time to widen when the human screams in pain and cries harder.

My eyes instantly shift to my sister and I'm not the only one as Master Aro says.

"Jane, I don't remember giving you an order" Aro tells Jane with a disappointed look, and Jane looks at him with confused and worried.

"Master, it isn't me, I'm not doing it" Jane says, worriedly.

"Blondie's right, she isn't doing it" My mysterious mate says.

"I did it" a satisfied smirk appears in her flawless face as I stare at her shocked from her statement.

She did it? What exactly is her gift? Is it similar to Jane's?"

Seraphina snaps her dainty fingers and the human stops screaming but still continues to cry and breathe heavily.

My mate crouches down to reach her height and grabs a piece of the woman's hair, making her gasp in fear as she starts breathing more heavily.

"Such a pretty yellow color just like the sun" Seraphina says as she looks at her hair "I wonder if it burns just as brightly…?" She says while shifting her eyes to meet the human's.

The human widens her eyes as fire leaves Seraphina fingertips and burns her hair and then burning her whole, a few moments pass and she is completely ashes.

The room is completely silent as some of the guard are shocked and others are completely scared, I on the other hand think she is incredibly amazing, she seems to be a confident, strong woman which is extremely attractive.

When she meets my eyes I just smile wider.

Unfortunately she tears her crimson eyes to turn to the masters making me remember the issue in hand.

Master Caius looked at her completely shocked, while Master Marcus stared at her for a second before returning to his natural state.

Master Aro looked surprised but happy of her performance as he grinned widely and said "How fascinating..." he breathed out "Seraphina, was it...?"

"That's right" she says proudly.

Good, with that gift she will definitely join the guard.

"To possess such beauty and talent! How marvelous!" Master Aro says happily and extends his hand "May I?"

A loud growl escaped me as I started to glare at Master Aro, I disliked the thought of my mate touching another man, and I knew Master Aro strategy. If he deems someone unworthy or threatening he will use their weakness (which he saw through reading their mind) and hurt them or threaten them.

I could feel my sister's burning gaze besides me but I didn't care, I don't want anyone hurting my mate.

Master Aro looked at me with surprise and oddly enough calmness but I know he was fuming on the inside.

"Alec... what was that?" Aro asked me.

I stop glaring at him, he won't punish my mate and me for my actions will he? I have always been loyal to Master Aro and have never questioned his motives.

"Alec…" Master Aro said his tone becoming colder.

But that changes if he plans to do something to my mate…

To my surprise Master Marcus said "Brother…" and held out his hand.

Aro now turning to Marcus has his face blank for a second before a wide smile came to his lips.

"Ahhh so that's how it is" Aro said.

Master Marcus must have sensed our bond and shown Master Aro.

Master Aro then turned towards me with a smile "Do not worry, I will not harm her"

I nodded. It was almost as if he had read my mind, I trusted Master Aro but still kept up my guard if he were to change his mind.

"How very lucky, my child" Aro tells me, happily "Such a prize…"

I noticed, Seraphina's brow shot up from that.

"Brother are unwell?" Jane asks me.

"I'm fine, sister" I answer her but still look at Seraphina who unfortunately avoids my gaze.

Is she avoiding me? I felt pain shoot through my chest at the thought of that.

No that's impossible, she must feel the bond just as strongly as I. She cannot reject me.

Master Aro, again turned to her "Dear, may I?"

I bite back the need to growl again, and simply focus intently on their interaction.

As Seraphina puts her dainty hand on Master Aro's he quickly puts his other hand on top of it

Master Aro closed his eyes as he saw Seraphim's whole existence before him, and I felt envious.

I wish I could know her history.

Well I'll have all eternity to learn everything about her.

I saw from her expression she was uncomfortable whether from his touch or that he is seeing all of her history, I did not know.

But I knew I hate it.

Master Aro finally releases her hand and gives her a wide smile.

"Firstly I would like to thank you for not burning my hand" Master Aro says playfully.

"You're very welcome" Seraphina says with sly grin.

I held back a chuckle, I had a feeling she had been considered it.

"To think the Fire Angel actually existed!" Master Aro laughs "I've heard many stories about you but I though they were just myths!"

Wait… Is my mate actually the Fire Angel? For the longest time I thought she was a myth.

My sister always believed she existed but I always thought she was as real as Santa Claus

Many of the guard are seemed confused, probably not having lived many centuries but others much older are surprised and look at her with respect and others with fear.

"It seems my reputation proceeds me" Seraphina says with a pleased smile "But I prefer the nickname Fire Witch"

Witch… that nickname is too familiar for me and my sister wonder why she would prefer to be that then an angel.

"You possess such a rare and extraordinary gift!" Master Aro grins "Seraphina, we would love for you to join the Volturi"

"That's very kind of you but I would like to know If I will be granted my conditions to stay" she say with a poised smile but I can see she is cautious.

Conditions?

"Oh? You mean the freedom to travel when you wish and to be able to… exercise your gift" Master Aro says a smirk.

"That's right" She says confidently.

"You are granted to travel as long as you aren't on a mission and/or need to stay in the castle for a reason, just make sure to tell me before you leave" Aro said, accepting one of her conditions.

Travel? I'll make sure to find an excuse to travel with her.

Seraphina nods, satisfied with his answer.

"As for your other reason, I will make sure to appoint you on many missions for you to use your gift freely on those who deserve it" He says with a smile.

Has she not used it enough for her liking? The myths don't come from anywhere, they are mostly from her violent actions.

Nevertheless, she nods once again

"Marvelous! We all agree!" Are says happily "Now Jane if you could guide Seraphina to her room in the Elite hallway"

My sister? Well thats rare it's usually Heidi or a low ranking member who takes care of guiding new members to their chambers.

Though I'm happy to hear my mate will have her room close to mine.

Jane comes to her side and mutters a simple "Follow me"

I truly hope Jane doesn't do anything harsh to her, she shouldn't because if anything my sister has idolized the Fire Angel for centuries.

My gaze follows Seraphina and I see she turns to give me one last glance before following my sister but not before hearing Master Aro's gleeful voice.

"Welcome to the Volturi!"

"Now If everyone could return to their posts, except Alec I need to talk to you" Master Aro states, and everyone scatters except me and the Masters.

"Oh I'm so happy for you, my boy! To finally meet your destined mate!" Master Aro tells me joyfully.

"Who happens to be very powerful" Master Carious said with a smirk.

"She's….very lively…." Master Marcus mutters gravely, before turning his blank gaze to the unknown as always.

"Thank you very much Masters" I say with a nod.

"But may I ask, Master Aro what did she think of me?" I ask.

Master Aro grins, "Oh she was very well taken by you, the mate bond pulling you closer as much as she struggled"

I smile when he says she was taken by me but It disappears when he says she struggled.

"Struggled? What do you mean Master?" I ask, very confused by his statement.

"I'm sure you'll learn what I mean quickly, but I do suggest you to be patient with her" Master Aro says with a mysterious smile.

"Her past wasn't the best one, but remind her that the Volturi is her new home"

"She joined the Volturi, so she considers it her coven, does she not?" I ask, clearly confused.

She came on her own accord to join the Volturi, so she clearly wants to be part of us.

"She may have come in her own will, but she does not consider the Volturi as her permanent coven." Master Aro explains.

Permanent Coven he doesn't mean…

From seeing the look in my face, Master Aro must have read my thoughts "That's right, my boy. Our dear Fire Angel has a tendency to not stay in a coven for too long as she prefers to travel solo.

"But she can't leave. Chelsea's gift enables her to do so" I argue, feeling frustrated of the thought of my mate leaving me after finally finding her.

"That is very true, but there is still a risk. She is very intelligent and cunning and may find a way to escape us." Master Aro says losing his smile.

I feel a horrible pain in my chest as Master Aro tells me, she will plan on finding a way to leave.

"But as devious as she is, even she cannot escape the mate bond, so it will be your hands, dear Alec to get her to stay and truly see the Volturi as her coven" Master Aro says.

I purse my lips and say "I will make sure of it, Masters."

I have just found her, I refuse to ever lose her.

Master Aro claps his hands, "Well now that that's settled, I believe you should offer this to Seraphina" Master Aro then hands me a black robe, as black as mine and a Volturi necklace "I thought of giving it to her myself but I thought it might be best for you to give it to her"

I take the black robe and Volturi necklace and bow "Thank you Masters, I shall take my leave"

With that I turn to leave and hear Master Aro's words "Best of luck to you, my boy!"

I head towards the elite hallway and try to calm my raging feelings.

She will not leave I will make sure of that. She is mine. We were made for each other.

I guessed her room by smelling her enthralling scent and knocked.

I shall thank my sister later for giving her the room in front of mine.

My sister opens the door and I enter and look directly towards Seraphina.

"I brought your cloak" I say motioning to the black cloak in my hands.

Seraphina looks at the cloak with a disgruntled expression but reaches for it, at her hand nearing the cloak I run behind her and whisper in her ear.

"Allow me to put it on you"

She doesn't say anything and I take that as acceptance and put my hands in her neck, feeling her porcelain skin who looks so fragile and feeling electricity go through me as I touch her.

I have never felt addicted towards anything besides blood but the electricity I feel whenever I touch her is something I have never felt and will always crave.

I grabs her smooth curly hair and put it aside slowly and delicately, to not ruin her ponytail.

I know how much women hate for their hair to be tousled, Jane has always been finicky about such details.

Seraphina stands still as I put the cloak in her neck and my hands linger in her soft neck more than its appropriate but I could not care I was addicted to her.

To a girl I didn't even know.

It isn't until I look at my sisters confused expression that I finish putting her cloak and stand next to Jane but my eyes still gaze intently at Seraphina.

I wish to be with her in every shape and form, and from her deep, longing gaze that she returns to me I can see I may not be the only one.

We keep gazing at each other no words being spoken until Jane taps me in the shoulder and I snap out and say "Tell me if you ever need anything, my room is in front of yours"

"And mine is besides my brother's" my sister adds.

With that me and my sister used our vampire speed and leave, with a single look in my sister's eyes I could see she wanted to to the garden and off we headed there.

Jane and I have been together for so long that with a single look we could understand the other, I don't know how to explain it we just do, it might be because we're twins or because we've only had the other for so long.

Jane and I then reach the garden and sit in a bench.

"I'm very happy you have met your mate brother " Jane says with a straight face still looking ahead.

I widen my eyes and look at my sister "How did you know?"

She cocks her brow "I have been by your side for centuries and never seen you treat a girl like that"

True normally me and Jane aren't given the task to guide someone or give them their cloak, usually a low rank member will do that but Master Aro noticed our bond and gave me a chance to talk to her so when we are suddenly given mundane tasks I would of just thrown the cloak to the vampire had it been anyone else.

"Not to mention growling at Master Aro is a great offense and he left you unpunished after Master Marcus let him see your bond so it was easy to tie two and two together" She adds.

I feel a smirk come, typical Jane, my sister isn't only powerful she's also highly intelligent and observant.

"Then you must imagine how I feel about her, do you think she reciprocate's(Feels the same)?" I ask my sister, slightly worried.

Her avoidance and Master Aro's words worrying me.

"From the way she reacted when you touched her, I believe so" Jane said, matter factly.

I mostly felt she was tense but since I was behind her I couldn't see her reaction though I can imagine how lovely she would look.

"Though I can tell by the way she talked to the masters, that she's very…strong-willed" Jane said in a doubtful tone.

"That's just one of her many attributes, sister" I smirk "She's spirited, intelligent and from the stories we've heard extremely powerful as well"

Well before we met her she was a more of a myth though some did assume she was a vampire.

"Yes, I can still hardly fathom that she is the Angel Witch we have heard so many stories from!" Jane says, a happy smile coming to her lips.

Jane had not only believed in the Fire Witch but also admired her for burning a whole village and killing many covens and werewolves singlehandedly.

"But as amazing as she is, she might not be a passive, submissive mate" Jane said.

"Well she's going to have to learn after all she's going to be with me for eternity" I said confidently.

As much as i find her fieriness amusing and interesting, she will not be controlling our relationship.

Jane then touches my hand.

"I really hope she can make you happy, Alec" Jane tells me with a rare gentle smile, the kind she only shows to me "I know how long you have been searching for her"

I know my sister has been searching for her mate even longer than I have so it saddens me she still hasn't found him.

"Thank you sister, that means the world to me" I give her a side hug "I'm sure you will find you mate as well"

She doesn't say anything but gives a nod and hugs back.

After few moments Jane says she has duties to attend but will see me later and leaves in vampire speed.

I decide to look for my mate and quickly find her in the library by following her enthralling scent.

Unlike a few minutes ago she actually seems calm walking the aisles and touching the books.

Although she was confident in the throne room, she wasn't calm, she was fully alert to her surroundings.

But here she seems calm and it looks like she actually let down her guard.

That is until she sees me.

"Alec..."

I almost shudder from the way her melodic voice says my name but I manage to stand my ground

"Seraphina" I say and watch her reaction and I see her eyes soften from my voice.

I don't know what to say, so I say the first thing that comes to mind

"What are you doing here? This area is restricted" I say blankly.

Her brow raised before she fluttered her eyes, innocently and said "Oh really? I sure didn't see a restricting sign at the door"

Heh.

I raise my brow but keep silent and see where it takes me.

"And if it is, who is it restricted to? Volturi members? I've been a Volturi member since" Seraphina say and look over to my side, where a clock stands "15 minutes now"

Well she's sassy no doubt about that.

I cross my arms and simply smirk.

"Or what? An elite Volturi member? According to where my room is, I can infer that I'm an elite too" She smirks right back.

She's really fiery, but I'll change the subject before I end up burned, literally.

"Do you seek a book in particular?" I ask.

"Not exactly, I'm looking for anything that sparks my interest" She tells me.

"I could be of assistance, I have read every single book in this library" I tell her.

Seraphina arches her eyebrow, "Really, the whole library?" She says looking at the enormous library

"I have been undead for a long time and there isn't much to do here" I explain.

It's true, besides chatting with my sister, reading books and training there isn't much to do in the castle.

"True, after roaming the world for centuries, you just do about everything, though the humans just love to invent things to better their pathetic lives" she says, sharing her thoughts.

I can see she's not a fan of the humans, thought I'm not either.

"I agree, though I'm glad they invented classical music, I'm rather fond of it" I say, wondering her preference.

Perfect way to get to know the other, asking questions.

"I prefer jazz, it's upbeat and fun" she says with a smile.

I let out a chuckle and say, "You are so….fascinating" I slowly get close to her, and she slowly steps back until she hits the wall "Normally an ancient vampire would hate loud and modern music like that." (A/N: They're in the 1920's so jazz was modern at the time)

She is so different and unique, everything about her is so addicting from her lovely, angelic face to her curvy petite body, not to mention that cunning, devious, sassy personality of hers.

I want to make her mine, physically and emotionally.

She then gives me a devious smile,"Are you calling me old?"

"Not at all, il mio amore" I say and touch her cheek gently and put my other hand besides her head, trapping her to the wall.

Her intoxicating scent becomes stronger as I get closer to her.

I have to stop myself from pouncing on her.

"You should know I could never even think of insulting you" I began to stroke her cheek "Not when I finally found you, and mean so much to me"

I look at her gorgeous face as she stares back at me and get closer to her and grip her chin.

I focus on her full, red lips, they look very soft. I wonder how they taste like.

My lips are an inch from hers when she put a finger to my lips.

"Sorry, I don't kiss on the first date" she smirks "If this even counts as our first date"

My eyes gleam in lust and irritation while hers contain mischief.

I feel a great feeling of sadness and anger in my chest as I feel her refusal hitting me worse than Jane's gift.

"You are my mate" I tell my feelings "My soulmate, the one I have been looking for centuries"

"Y-you cannot reject me, not when I love and want you so much" I say, as my hand beside her head forms a fist.

"I'm not rejecting you" she tells me gently "I simply want to get to know you and see if this is real love and not some physical attraction"

She just wants time…. She's not rejecting me.

I then remember Master Aro's words.

"I'm sure you'll learn what I mean quickly, but I do suggest you to be patient with her"

I let out a relieved smile and I touch her forehead and we both close our eyes.

I open my eyes and stare at her lovely face once again, her eyes are closed.

I know I could easily sneak a kiss and she might not push me back once we are lip-locked but I want to respect her.

She's my mate, my equal.

She then opens her eyes and stares back at me, care, happiness and mischief are clear in her ruby eyes.

To my surprise, Seraphina grips my shoulder and give me a burning kiss on the cheek.

And I felt the burn very clearly as I close my eyes from the pain.

I looks at her with irritation and she simply giggles.

Now I understand the mischief in her eyes.

It's amazing how she can go from nice and gentle to mischievous and devious in a minute.

She caresses my hurt cheek and says with a happy smile "And if you ask nice enough, I might say yes to a real first date"

And with that she disappears from the library and from my grasp.

I feel tempted to follow her but decide against it to let her sort out her feelings.

The burn of her kiss did hurt but nowhere near as much of the thought of her rejecting me.

If anything that kiss proves she is slowly accepting the fact we are mates and nothing makes me happier than that.

I am awoken from my daydream by a familiar, soft voice.

"Brother?"

I turn to look at my sister who looks annoyed to me.

"Yes, sister?"

"I was wondering when you will notice my presence, brother" she frowns "it is very unlike you to be so unaware of your surroundings, is anything the matter?"

"I was simply distracted, sister" I say as I look the way Seraphina left "We all have are off days"

Jane looks at me uncertain "if you say so, brot-" but stops and looks at me closely.

"What is this..?" She asks and touches my face.

I follow her hand and touch my broken cheek

"What happened to you...?!" She asks me, slightly alarmed

This is where Seraphina kissed me, I hadn't noticed she had left a 'mark'.

"I must have bumped into something" I say coming up with a fast excuse.

I don't want my sister hating Seraphina because of something as insignificant as a broken burnt cheek.

As soon as I though that my cheek hardened and looked as porcelain looking as always.

"See? I'm alright" I tell my sister gesturing to my healed cheek.

She looks at me doubtful but nods and tells me her message of the day.

Which is how incompetent and idiotic the low rank members are.

I normally always listen to her critics (rants) and find a way to calm her down.

But today I'm barely able to concentrate on my sister words as I remember Seraphina.

From how confident she strode to the throne room to how surprisingly gentle her crimson eyes looked at me and how her soft, perfect ruby lips felt as she kissed me.

I don't t know how bad her life had been to make her have such a tall guard to everyone including me, her mate.

What I did know was that she was going to be mine one way or another.

Hahaaha Alec has had to listen to Jane rant daily for centuries, poor boy at least he can now distract himself with Seraphina.

Also who would of guessed mean, cruel Jane would ever admire anyone, specially our fiery Seraphina.

Will Alec ever get his kiss? Will Jane and Seraphina become friends?

Stay tunned to find out~