When Bella came too the next morning, it was too the feel of a light summer breeze blowing in her face, the sound of birds chirping excitedly and the growing warmth of the morning sun dancing gently on her cheek. She had no desire to move in the moment as she simply lay still and enjoyed the calming atmosphere of the outdoors, the rarity of the sun because she knew fine well she wouldn't see the sun for months once she returned to Forks at the end of this trip.
Though even in her relaxed state she could feel a nagging at the back of her mind as if she had missed thinking of something important. But she was far too comfortable right now to try and fight her sleep addled brain into a more alert state of mind so she simply snuggled further in to the soft pillow beneath her head. Breathing in deeply as the smell of pine, vanilla and earth assaulted her nose in a pleasant concoction that she would swear soothed her soul.
A rather strange purring sound startled her slightly as it sounded directly into her ear and Isabella found her brain forced awake as she was assaulted by the vivid memory of last night. The strange red eyed beauty, being carried bridal style by her out of the tent and carted off into the forest, the knowledge that she couldn't escape the supernatural and was most likely the beauties next meal flashing through her mind as if to taunt her before she realised two things.
One she was still alive - for now, so the dark haired beauty hadn't eaten her yet and two the soft pillow below her was infact the beauty, now that Isabella was more clear headed and in tune with the world around her she could feel the strong arms wrapped around her, one cradling her head gently as the other gripped round her waist. She could feel the vampires legs beneath her own, the subtle press of breasts against her side and the gentle nuzzling of the vampires nose that was buried in her hair at her temple.
She automatically went to remove herself from the very vulnerable and strangely intimate position but couldn't get far as the purring stopped and the vampires hold tightened. Bella snapped her eyes open only to be met by the same red eyes she had seen the night before, peering down at her with a tenderness she had never seen before.
"Stay" the vampire said simply as she pulled Isabella in tighter as if it made all the sense in the world for a strange human drinker to want to hold an unknown eighteen year old in her arms while she sat on the forest floor in the middle of the bloody amazon rain forest.
"Why?" She found herself voicing her question before she could filter herself and was confused to see the slight twinge of upset flash in the beauties red eyes before they gleamed with amusement.
"You're mine, you will stay" the beauty replied as Isabella found her head moved back into the vampires neck and felt the beauty place her cheek down atop her head.
"Do you make a habit of cuddling all your meals?" She found herself retorting without much thought, indignant at the whole situation because why would the vampire hold her so intimately before she fed?
As soon as she said the words she found herself holding her breathe, completely unsure how the vampire would react to her words. As the world blurred around her and she suddenly found herself straddling the vampires legs as she was moved to face the woman she found she was probably right to fear the reaction to her words. After all she was a human and she shouldn't know about vampires. The Cullen's had made that clear.
"What did you say?" The vampires words came out as a whisper but Isabella could hear the command in her words, it was clear to her that the vampire expected an answer.
"I said, do you make a habit of cuddling all your meals?" The human laced her words with all the confidence she could muster, not wanting to let on just how much she was terrified of the vampire in that moment as dark eyes stared right into her own.
"What do you know?" The vampire responded, her voice clipped and unemotional and Isabella couldn't suppress the eye roll in response, even when the vampire narrowed her eyes at her dismissive response, she couldn't say she regretted it. Over the months away from the Cullen's she had realised just how much she had let the vampires control her actions and censor her words and even faced with certain death at the hands of a human drinker she refused to cow down to the woman. If she was going to die she would die defiant.
"You're stubborn" the vampire retorted finally as she glared at her human.
"And you're rude" Isabella responded factually. She was growing a tad impatient with the woman.
"Now can you let me go now" she continued trying to push herself off the vampire, only to be held in place by the vampires hands at her hips.
"No you're mine, what is your name?" This time Isabella found herself laughing, full on belly aching laughter as her brain replayed that sentence. How entirely strange, a rude vampire that has the decency to ask its next meals name.
"Why so you can mark it on my grave stone?" She asked through her laughter though she found herself shutting up rather quickly when the vampire started growling and her chin was grasped by a strong delicate hand and turned to look the growling vampire in the eyes.
"You are not dying! You are mine. Now what is your name?" The beauty growled and Isabella realised she really needed to stop calling this vampire 'beauty' even if it was just what she called her in her head.
Huffing Isabella tried to tare her chin away from the woman she was being forced to straddle but like all things when it came to vampires the woman didn't budge in the slightest. "Fine, my name is Isabella Swan" she crossed her arms making it perfectly clear to this gorgeous stranger that she was really not happy in the slightest with this situation.
"Isabella! Good girl" the vampire exclaimed, her eyes alight, back to the soft tenderness they had been when Isabella first opened her eyes that morning. Again Bella found herself unable to suppress the shiver that those words sent down her spine. Dang attractive vampire.
Isabella glared at her when the vampire smirked, her eyes darkening a little, clearly seeing and sensing her reaction.
"I am Zafrina, now tell me what you know" the beauty, Zafrina as she now knew asked her, her words much gentler than they had been previously. Though despite the gentle tone, the soft tender eyes and the fact that Isabella felt strangely safe with this vampire she wasn't all too keen on revealing what she knew. Not because it would bring any harm to her but because it might just bring some sort of harm to the Cullen's.
She knew perfectly well that the Cullen's had broken at least three of the vampire worlds most important laws in her presence. Firstly they had revealed the existence of vampires to a human. Secondly Edward had claimed her as his mate when they all knew she wasn't. He wouldn't have been able to leave her if he was her mate. Thirdly they had then left her, alive and unchanged when they abandoned her. According to the books she had read from Carlisle's study those were laws that could result in death to whomever broke them at the hands of the Volturi, the vampire leaders.
So instead of an answer Isabella allowed the vampire to see her hesitance and shook her head in response, praying silently that the vampire would leave the subject be for now.
"Zafrina, your human needs to eat" came a voice from behind Isabella and she found herself tensing slightly. Not at all sure she was comfortable with unknown vampires at her back though she was glad of the distraction. The newcomers taking Zafrina's attention from the previous subject.
Zafrina moved Isabella around again so her back was resting against her chest and her arms wrapped round Isabella's waist. Giving her a perfect view of the unknown vampire or vampires because Isabella could see that there were infact two and not just one. Both were also dark haired. The smaller one had curly brown hair that hung in wild locks down to her shoulders and was the smallest of the two. Isabella would even go as far as saying that she was around the same height as her. The second vampire had straight brown hair that hung past her shoulders to the middle of her back and looked to be at least five foot eleven compared to Isabella's five foot four and although she could see that they were both beautiful she couldn't help thinking that Zafrina was even more so. Far more gorgeous than anyone had the right to be with her long black hair and mesmerising eyes. Although all three looked like warriors, dangerous beauties, Zafrina had an 'I'm a badass that eats men for breakfast' type beauty that was entirely her own. It made her look fierce, strong, deadly and completely and overwhelmingly gorgeous all at once. Though she supposed she really needed to get a grip on just how much her brain seemed to be content at fixating on the dark haired vampire that still held her as if she was intent on never letting Isabella leave her arms.
"Yes, Isabella this is Senna and Kachiri, my sisters" Zafrina said as she broke Isabella out of her inner musings, gesturing towards the two Vampires in front of her both of who gave her a little wave as their names were said. Kachiri was the vampire around her own height and Senna was the taller one. She mentally filled that away in her brain. If these vampires weren't going to kill her as Zafrina had insisted then she supposed it was only polite to take note of who they were.
"It is nice to meet you Isabella" Senna said as she approached slowly, holding out a large leaf containing what looked to be a portion of cooked meats. Isabella took it gratefully, only realising now just how hungry she was.
"Thank you" she murmured as she took it, offering her a grateful smile and she couldn't help but feel herself relaxing a little more as the vampire gave her a warm smile before she sat down in front of Isabella and Zafrina. Kachiri coming to join them as she sat at Senna's side, tucking herself under the taller Vampires arm.
Isabella took the opportunity while the vampires began to talk as she ate to examine her surroundings and couldn't help but marvel at what she could see. They were sat in a large circular clearing. Tall trees surrounding them as if it acted as walls to a house. In the centre was a fire pit that still smoked as the previously lit fire began to die. There were make shift clothes lines with various articles of clothing. All made from what she assumed to be some sort of animal hide. At the far side was a man-made shelter. Large enough to fit at least ten individuals inside and she could vaguely make out what looked like a large makeshift bed inside. Sunlight was streaming into the clearing, making everything look rather enchanting in the morning light.
Without much thought Isabella settled herself further into the vampire behind her, getting comfortable as she found herself fully relaxing, enjoying the strange meat and the gentle atmosphere around her.
Isabella found herself far too content to bother much when she saw the knowing smirks aimed at her from Senna and Kachiri nor was she able to see the soft smile that graced Zafrina's face behind her, she was just content in the moment to enjoy her food and the knowledge that maybe, just maybe she would survive this. Because after all if they were feeding her it could mean that they really didn't plan on having her for dinner. She hoped anyway.