Hello readers, sorry this chapter is posted so late. I had a touch of writers block but all is well now. I hope you all continue to enjoy this story. Feedback is welcome. :)
Bella POV
What is that wonderful smell?! I attempt to wiggle closer to the delicious aroma andI take in a deeper breath thru my nose to try and identify it.
Bacon!
My eyes snap open and bug out at the sight of bacon in front of me.
"I told you that would wake her up." A deep voice says above me followed by snickering.
The bacon is moved away from my reach and placed on the coffee table.
"My bacon." I whine in a pout.
"Yes, your bacon, and your waffle, sunnyside up eggs, hashbrowns, and toast." Aro teases.
"Now get over here and eat." orders Aro.
"Sir yes sir." I tease while hopping up and bounding over to my favorite breakfast.
I sit and dig into my meal. This is soo delicious. I haven't eaten like this in ages.
Edward POV
I stand away from the lioness I just drained and turn to my brothers.
"We should start heading back." I state.
"Race you!" Emmet shouts while sweeping past at vampire speed.
Jasper and I share a look and then take off into the forest after the thundering laugh ahead of us.
Marcus POV
When I enter the room my wandering eyes first land on a smiling Aro. Man bun, frilly pink apron, and rolled up sleeves; he has cooked recently.
"Brother so happy you could make it." Aro grins cheekily.
"Yes Aro, as am I. It has been many years since we have last been in North America." I state giving him a pointed look.
A feminine cough from behind me grabs my attention so I turn and am stunned for a mere second before i take the woman in my arms in the tightest hug that I dare manage with her fragile human frame.
"Il mio piccolo cherubino, sei qui." I rumble into her hair as I hug her to myself. I feel her little arms wrapped around my back and feel her body shaking with contained sobs. My eyes are surely filled with silvery venom tears in this moment.
"Papà." it is the only word that she is able to get out before she succumbs to her tears. Her grip increases and I hear everyone who was in the room with us leave.
I sit on the floor in front of a couch and pull my still crying little girl into my lap. I run my fingers into her hair and whisper calming words to her.
"I have missed you my little one." I whisper loud enough for her to hear.
"Papa, I have missed you so much." she looks at me sadly.
"After you all left I was lost for a while. I felt as if pieces of myself were gone." She looks deeply into my eyes and then laughs.
"At least now the mystery of the red eyes has been solved." she adds with another chuckle.
"Yes, I imagine the have my sweet." I tell her with a smile of my own.
"How is it that you became aware of our kind Cherub?" I ask her.
She explained everything that occurred after her arrival to forks. Meeting the Cullens, Edward rescuing her, the nomads, and the hunt. She let me see the scar on her wrist. She told me everything up to that morning when Aro served her breakfast.
Honestly I didn't know weather I wanted to severely maim a couple of Cullen's or if I should thank them.
My Bella noticed the conflict in my eyes and stood. Taking my hand she encouraged me to stand and then led us to what i am guessing is the back patio.
"Would you like to walk with me and tell me what all you have been up to this last decade?" she asks me calmly.
I give her a small smile and offer my arm for her to take as we begin our walk and I start telling her my tale.
Caius POV
Welcome to Forks. Indeed.