A swift update before I have to go to work. Hope you enjoy!
Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement to the last chapter. I have a feeling that you are slightly frustrated with Edward, lol.
Hopefully this may add a new dimension to the story. *wink*
I did not proof read this one, because I am a bit late as it is. Any mistakes are my own!
Before you go, please note that there is a looot of naughty smut in this chapter.
Enjoy.
Aro scowled at Edward, anger edged into his face. "You bloody idiot, boy!"
Not only had the fool disclosed the fact that Bella was pregnant, he also inadvertently revealed he could read thoughts. Aro hoped that Charlie was too distracted to notice the discrepancy.
Realising his mistake, Edward cast a furtive glance at Charlie, who was staring in utter shock at the young woman who was suddenly looking like she was caught in purgatory.
"That's the reason for this engagement? He got you pregnant?" Charlie asked, taking a step closer towards his daughter.
Bella seemed frozen. "No." She finally said sternly. "Dad, I love him! That is all you need to know!"
"A word, if you please, Edward," Aro interrupted sharply.
Charlie rounded on him. "No, hang on just a moment, we're not done here."
"Dad! It's none of your business!"
"Bells-," The man began urgently, brows tugging together in frustration.
Bella buried her face in her hands. "I need to be alone. I can't deal with this right now." She turned around to exit the room.
Aro automatically reached out to grab her hand, but she shot him a look that made him desist, his stomach plummeting at the desperation on her face.
"Bella, I'm sorry-," Edward said, stepping forward to intercept her.
She spun towards him, her hand coming around, delivering a resounding slap across his face. Aro almost winced, even as a smirk of delight spread on his face.
The slap had to hurt her more than it hurt him. Physically at least. Aro heard the small grunt of pain, but she refused to show weakness right then.
"You had no right!" She hissed angrily, glowering at the young vampire.
Edward was too stunned to react and Bella stormed out of the room, her steps vanishing rapidly through the hallways.
Carlisle glanced at Aro, then at Charlie. Aro nodded imperceptibly, understanding. The situation was serious, and the thin control they had had over the situation was in imminent danger of disintegrating. They needed to handle it delicately.
"Mr Swan, would you mind going back to your rooms. I will join you as soon as I can, and I will bring Isabella as well. We will discuss this matter in depth, you have my word." Aro smiled pleasantly, even if his body felt rigid with rage.
Charlie was scowling angrily. "I can't say that I trust you, Aro."
Almost heaving a sigh, he nodded with what he hoped was an understanding smile. "You will understand, soon enough. I will say this though, it was not my secret to tell. Only your daughter decided who should know about this."
Charlie huffed. "This is why she's sick, isn't it?"
"I would presume so," Aro replied calmly, now feeling they were entering dangerous waters. "We have only just found out, in fact, so it is hard to be sure," he added, trying to evade more questions.
"Please, Charlie. I would like a word in private with Edward," Aro said politely, gesturing towards the door.
Charlie glanced at the young man, who looked repentant for the first time.
Too late, you cretin.
Edward squared his shoulders as he caught the thought.
Shrugging angrily, Charlie left the room as well, leaving only the three kings and Cullens back.
"So… Edward… You better have a good reason for creating this mess," Aro snarled, flashing to the young vampire and seizing him by the throat. "Because I am afraid that I have reached the end of my patience with you."
"Aro," Carlisle interjected softly, but Aro wasn't listening. He was homing in on everything in Edward's mind, his scowl only deepening.
He saw what Edward had hoped to achieve, but also what he actually found out during his… investigations. Then he got to the interesting parts. The silence in the room was complete as Aro grasped the true implications.
"It's true, I was trying to find something that would make her realize where she truly belonged," Edward began, with a pained expression on his face. "I had a feeling that you had planned all of this. I was thinking that she belonged with me. But, with this pregnancy news... I just realized…"
"That you were wrong," Aro finished the sentence for him. "So very, very wrong, indeed."
Stepping back and releasing the young man, Aro was hard pressed to suppress a victorious smirk.
"Well well, this is interesting to say the least, young Mr Cullen." Aro considered the young vampire. "Perhaps you will earn my gratitude after all."
"That was not what I was aiming for."
"No, I know," Aro fired back placidly.
"Do feel free to enlighten the rest of us at your leisure, brother," Caius interrupted impatiently.
Aro turned towards his brothers, glancing briefly at Carlisle.
"Our young friend here has made a remarkable discovery," Aro began, smiling pleasantly. "A discovery that confirms that Isabella and I were meant to be together all this time. And that this child indeed seems to be fate."
Aro paused, thinking. He had concluded long ago that Isabella was meant for him for the reason that she would provide quite a challenge for him. But he had not been able to provide an answer as to why he was meant for her. Until now.
"For goodness sake, Aro, will you get to the point?" Caius burst out angrily.
Aro smirked. "It turns out that the vampire who predicted that I would meet Isabella on that fateful day, had children, before he was turned. Descendants who one day would immigrate to other parts of the new world. America to be more exact."
Carlisle stepped forward, comprehension dawning on his face. "You mean… Charlie and... Bella?"
Aro confirmed with a pleasant smile. "Indeed. The miscreant vampire is Bella's ancestor. And he predicted the beginnings of another new descendant being… created so to speak. I have to say, this is quite fascinating. Fleming seemed to make sure I would not miss out on meeting Isabella. He created this situation… Deliberately."
"That is interesting indeed," Marcus said, his voice suddenly filled with a fascination he had not had in centuries. "This means that this child must be…"
"A miracle," Aro finished breathlessly.
Not long after, Aro searched out his mate, finding her in her rooms, pacing in front of the fireplace as she seemed to be thinking, unconsciously massaging her hand.
"Sorry for leaving," she said, practically wringing her hands.
Sensing her nerves, Aro took special care to move slowly, deliberately not scaring her. He took gentle hold of her wrist, intently examining her hand.
"I'm fine," she said softly, releasing a puff of air at his touch.
He almost grinned. "You slapped a vampire. Your hand must hurt, my dear."
"Only a little." She shrugged.
Her palm did appear slightly inflamed and swollen.
"I am impressed, my love. You certainly left him speechless."
"I just couldn't take more of his bullshit. I don't know what to do! My father knows Aro. What are we going to do?"
Aro considered her pensively. "It is quite unfortunate. We will figure something out, mia cara. He only knows you're pregnant. He does not know of my nature."
"But he will at some point?! He will know something is wrong once he sees how this develops, because there is no way that he's gonna go home now, is there! He will see and understand! Carlisle already said this would not move along as a normal pregnancy! If my father discovers what you are he is gonna have to be turned. The implications are too severe to even think about…" She stiffened, her face suddenly draining of colour. "Oh god," she managed before crumbling right before his eyes, clutching her abdomen desperately.
Aro caught her instantly, making sure she wouldn't hurt herself even as she sank to the floor.
"What is it, love?" He demanded worriedly.
Then he smelled it. Oh god!
"Merda! Carlisle!" He shouted desperately, lifting his now unconscious mate up from the floor.
The blond doctor appeared in an instant, his brow furrowed, smelling the blood even before he managed to ask any questions. Aro placed her on the couch, and with dread, he saw the blood spreading across her lap.
"What is happening?" Aro asked desperately. "Is she aborting?"
"I-I'm not sure," Carlisle replied, already in the midst of examining her.
Aro watched with horror as his mate began to moan and whimper, writhing in apparent agony.
"For goodness sake!" He burst out, feeling utterly helpless. Then he froze, a new scent suddenly filling the room, something utterly unexpected.
"Is that…?"
"Yes," Carlisle confirmed. "I smell it too. Vampire venom."
Carlisle made swift work of undressing the thrashing woman, examining her thoroughly.
"She seems to be expelling vampire venom. I suspect it is what you may have impregnated her with," he said, frustration and wonder filling his voice.
"But what does that mean, Carlisle?!" Aro demanded angrily, not understanding what was going on.
The doctor shook his head. "I don't know, old friend. I'm sorry."
Bella stirred again.
"Aro," She suddenly rasped, her eyes fluttering.
"I am here, my love. What is happening?" He reached out and grabbed her hand urgently.
She seemed to be reacting on instinct, placing his palm on her lower abdomen. "Read," was all she said.
Not sure he understood, Aro frowned, concentrating with all his might. Then he grew quite rigid, his eyes widening in astonishment. "Oh my," he said, probing the soft flesh of his mate, as if trying to get a better connection.
"What?" Carlisle demanded urgently.
"The child is… Communicating with me…"
Carlisle's eyebrows shot up on his forehead. "Communica-,"
"Be quiet for a moment!" Aro hissed, listening intently.
The room was suddenly silent, except for Bella's harsh breathing. Finally Aro removed his touch from her, and looked into her face. She was covered in sweat, her eyes frantically searching his, desperately awaiting an answer.
"She tells me, we do not need to fear. She has expelled the part that causes the pregnancy to appear… abnormal. From now on, you should progress like any other pregnant woman."
Bella's mouth dropped open, her eyes filling with relief and confusion. "She!? But how is that possible?" She was speaking in a whisper.
Aro shook his head mutely. "It appears this child is quite remarkable. Gifted like no other creature. I suppose that makes sense, when one thinks it was our destiny to create her."
Bella blinked, puzzled. "What?"
Aro took a moment to explain everything Edward's mind had revealed to him.
"So my ancestor made sure I would get pregnant with your child? And now this child is already showing signs of being gifted."
"That is the gist of it, I suppose," Aro confirmed.
"The bleeding seems to have stopped," Carlisle confirmed, relieved.
Bella sighed tiredly. "What the fuck is going on?"
Aro chuckled softly. "I suppose we will see in seven month's time, my love."
The conversation had died down after a while, and Carlisle had left, feeling like there was nothing else he could do.
Aro lifted Bella out into the bathroom. He held her under flowing water to clean her of the bloody mess she had become during the ordeal.
"Your suit is ruined now," she remarked tiredly into his chest, apparently only now noticing that he had neglected to undress in his effort to help her, and that he was now soaked and covered in her blood.
"I really could not care less, my dear. You are my number one priority," he replied, keeping her steady as he washed her tenderly.
Once she was clean, he dried her off, effortlessly carrying her to the bed.
"I think you should try and sleep, my dear. That was quite a traumatic experience."
"I don't think I can," she whispered, eyes glistening with worry.
"It is okay, my love." Aro undressed in a flash, leaving his wet clothes on the floor. "I will stay with you."
He got in beside her, holding her close, feeling her trembling lightly against him.
"Please don't ever leave me," she eventually whispered, slowly drifting into an exhausted slumber.
"Mai, amore mio," he said in a low voice, kissing her temple gently. "Il nostro amore non morirà mai."
The young woman slept for more than two hours, before stirring awake again. She expressed the need for food, and Aro had Jane bring up a meal to her. He was eventually grateful that Jane had brought up soup, because Bella had taken all but three mouthfuls before she had to dash to the toilet, throwing up quite violently.
She returned to the table after rinsing her mouth out, sighing discontentedly, as she fiddled with the spoon.
"You do not have to finish it, if you feel too sick," Aro said softly.
She shook her head, taking another mouthful and swallowing. "I'm starving," she explained, adamantly finishing the meal.
"Right." Aro watched with mild amazement as she stubbornly put away the food.
"We need to visit your father, my love."
She nodded. "I figured as much. It will have to wait till tomorrow though. I'm too tired now. And I need to tell him a few things as well," she said, putting down her spoon, scowling slightly.
He quite agreed about waiting. It was almost midnight by now. The man was most likely asleep.
Aro almost chuckled at her ferocity. "Do not be too harsh on him. He is having to deal with quite a lot. One cannot blame him for being pressed."
"I know, but he needs to understand that I am an adult and that I make my own decisions."
"Yes, he does," Aro agreed, smirking.
"I am sick of men trying to make my decisions for me! I am an independent adult for fuck's sake."
Aro saluted her mutely. "And a strong one at that."
She blushed at his praise. "You think so? I feel so weak and… Useless right now."
"Mia cara, you are anything but weak. You slapped a vampire. And do you not recall the way you have been dealing with me in the short amount of time we have known each other? I dread to think how our daughter might end up with our combined… qualities." He chuckled softly at the thought.
"We are definitely having a daughter then?" Bella asked, not able to suppress a pleased smile.
"Yes," he confirmed gently. "She told me her name is Astrid."
Bella's jaw dropped at that. "Astrid?"
"Si," Aro confirmed again.
"What else did she tell you?" Bella asked eagerly, her fingers spanning the lower part of her abdomen unconsciously.
Aro smiled mildly, placing his hand on top of hers. "I am afraid that was all she revealed to me. She wants us to feel the surprises of impending parenthood, apparently. That is all I know."
"Oh," Bella replied, slightly subdued.
Aro chuckled and pulled her into his lap. "What is the matter, my love?" Feeling left out?"
"A bit, yeah," she confirmed, shaking her head somewhat. "It's silly I know, but I want to hear her speak to me too."
"That is hardly silly, Isabella. But rest assured, it will come, my dear. It will just take longer than initially expected."
"Right."
"So, fancy a good night's sleep?" He asked, allowing his hand to travel the length of her arm.
She settled against him. "I fancy you more," she murmured, burying her face in his chest and breathing deeply.
Aro laughed throatily. "You tempt me, il diletta, but I really should go tend to our guests," he commented dryly, even as he felt a tightening in his loins.
"Screw the guests. Your mate needs you right now."
"I would think my mate needed to sleep more," he said without conviction.
"No need to be despotic with me, it won't work," she all but moaned, her fingers already working to undo his tie.
"So I have noticed," he growled, feeling his desire flashing to life. "You are not easily dissuaded, are you, my love?"
"That is correct," she confirmed, getting to her feet and offering her hand to pull him up.
Smirking at the notion that he needed her help, he grabbed her hand and in a flash had them both on the bed, naked.
She barely had time to register his swift movements, before he was already nibbling at her throat, hungrily igniting her body to his caresses.
"Ugh! How do you do it?" She hissed, thrashing beneath him, her pelvis already rolling and twisting lightly.
"Do what, my love?" He asked hotly, lips sealing around an already pebbled nipple, making her jerk sharply.
"Oh my god!" Her fingers delved into his scalp, pulling him closer. Aro pinched her other nipple gently, twisting the tempting peak lightly.
"Fuck!" She rasped even as she orgasmed right then and there.
"That!" She replied once she had recovered from the violent shivers of her unexpected climax.
"I swear that one was not planned," he chuckled, quite in awe at how she seemed to respond to his touch with such fiery passion.
"I want to straddle you," she breathed, her small hands pushing on his chest to make him roll over.
Aro obeyed without question, allowing her to climb on top of him, mounting his painful erection.
They both groaned as she sank down onto his shaft, his broad cock stretching her inner muscles deliciously. She was already drenched for him, and he was unable to resist thrusting up into her.
"No," she panted. "I want to do it," she added.
Aro felt his body struggle to relinquish control. Wanting to please her, he relaxed as much as he could, allowing her to find the rhythm she desired.
She began to move against him, allowing his member to be buried deeply within her, her walls hugging his length, making him moan softly at the silky sensation.
"Talk to me," she whispered hotly.
Aro gazed up at her, his liquid appraisal making her shiver. "What will you have me say, my love? You want me to tell you how much I desire you? How you drive me wild with need by merely looking at me? Your body gives me pleasure beyond anything I have ever experienced, your mind however gives me the true thrill. Never did I expect you to have such an impact on me. It makes me want to possess you in every sense of the word."
"Just like that, yes! Oh," she moaned, her body shuddering without warning on top of him, her walls pulsating and clenching around his cock.
It took her a moment to collect herself. "When you say possess, it makes me shiver," she said breathlessly.
"I know." He smirked up at her.
In one fluid motion he had her beneath him, spreading her legs widely as he moved against her.
"You know I will have you fully whenever you feel ready, do you not, mi amore?"
She groaned deeply, already arching off the bed. "That's so unfair!"
"What is?" He asked, leaning down to lick the salty skin of her throat.
"You." She sighed. "Speaking Italian. You know I can't resist you when you do that."
"I did not know that, in fact," he replied, delivering a hard thrust at the thought.
"Oh! Well now you know!" She moaned, body trembling again.
"So I only need to speak Italian to make you submit to me, carissima? Now there is an intriguing thought." He purred seductively, increasing the pace of his thrusts.
"Fuck! Yes!" She replied already lost to the quakes of another orgasm.
"That is good to know," he breathed, suckling her breast again.
"Oh my god, Aro!" She burst out, her body arching off the bed.
"I want to try something, then," he said softly, even as he withdrew from her, settling between her thighs.
"Wha-?" She was panting, gazing up at him with heavy eyes.
"What if I was your king, even in bed? Would you obey me then, my love?"
She gulped thickly. "What do you mean?"
"Earlier today, you knelt for me, pleasing me immensely. What else would you be willing to do for me?"
"I don't know. What do you have in mind?"
He smirked deviously. "Oh, only a few things, il diletta." He leant forward, their lips almost crashing together. "Turn over for me," he whispered hotly, placing his hands on her hips, assisting her gently.
The young woman obliged immediately, now resting on all fours, her ass pointing temptingly at him.
He instructed her wordlessly to spread her legs further apart, her back arching naturally of its own accord. The sight was far too tempting, and leaning down, his tongue descended greedily upon the sweep of her spine, traveling further down, already eliciting moans from her. He placed a hand on her mound, pushing gently at her clit while he began to lick her rear entrance passionately.
"Shit, that feels good!" She hissed softly.
He knew, because he could feel her inner muscles contracting violently whenever his soft tongue pushed against her ring muscle.
"Would you like me to expand on that sensation, my love?"
"Yes, please," she replied, already struggling to keep herself up, moaning continually.
Aro felt his groin pulse with desire.
"I will enter your sweet little ass, Isabella. Is that something you feel ready for?"
She squirmed against him. "Yes, Aro."
Growling softly, he couldn't resist thrusting into her hot cunt again, fucking her fervently, making her groan and shudder as she climaxed easily. He held her close as he took her from behind, his lips searching out every inch of her neck and shoulder area he could reach.
"Will this be the night where you become mine entirely, amore?" He growled into her skin, his pelvis rolling and bucking against her, feeling her cunt ripple with pleasure. She whimpered softly as he pushed her over the edge again, holding her tightly around the waist, plunging into her with passionate abandon, solidifying the pleasure to a keen point that made her tremble viciously against him.
"Are you ready to submit fully to your king, mia cara?" He crooned, withdrawing completely from her snug heat only to press gently against her rear entrance. She hummed in response, wriggling eagerly into his touch.
"Lean down for me, my love," he whispered, pushing gently between her shoulder blades with one hand. She obliged, chest coming down onto the bed, her ass now in the air.
"Good girl," he breathed, grasping his cock, feeling her body tighten as he applied more pressure to her rear entrance.
He spat in his hand, spreading his own venom over his shaft and fingers before proceeding.
"Let me know if it is too much," he instructed, using his fingers to massage her gently, pushing inside her snug ass, his venom providing plenty of slickness for him to relax her slowly.
She groaned as he entered her slowly, his finger dragging carefully around the rim, moving tenderly so she could get used to the sensation.
He was curious to see when she would notice the effects of his venom.
It didn't take long. She began to gyrate hesitantly, a small groan escaping her.
"Do you feel it, my love?" He purred eventually, still working on expanding her.
"What is happening?" She whimpered.
Aro chuckled seductively, bending down to kiss and nib at her hot flesh, leaving even more of his venom on her.
Dragging his tongue through her folds, he got a taste of her, while simultaneously flicking fleetingly across her clit, swirling more venom around the erect bundle of nerves. He straightened up, smirking. This was going to be interesting.
The young woman was trembling now, her nerve endings finally registering what was going on.
"Fuck, Aro! What have you- oh that feels- oh god!" She was incoherent in seconds.
"Does it feel good, Isabella?" He crooned, rubbing his length between her soft cheeks.
"Shit! That's- ah!"
"I will take that as a yes," he chuckled.
"Just get on with it! I'm burning up here!"
"I have one question, tesoro," he said softly, aligning himself with her opening, leaning in over her, his lips at her ear.
"What?" She demanded impatiently.
"Who is your king?" His deep voice made a shiver race down her spine.
Her breath was coming in sharp bursts, her muscles flexing tantalisingly as he pressed against her, almost entering. Withdrawing again, he released a soft growl that rattled her frame. "Tell me who your king is and I will possess all of you," he said softly, a sultry purr filling his voice, his lips pressing against her neck.
"You are," she said, wriggling eagerly against him, trying to make him push in.
Aro, crooned approvingly. "Good girl."
She moaned softly as he began to penetrate her ass, moving in shallow thrusts that caressed her walls gently. It wasn't long before he was past her ring muscle, hissing as he slowly sheathed himself fully within her. Once he was in all the way, he halted, slowly fisting a handful of her hair, pulling her head back, exposing her neck to his gaze. She moaned harshly.
"Does it feel good, Isabella?"
"Yes," she replied breathlessly. Her fingers were clenching the sheets beneath them, knuckles white.
He could feel her clench around him.
"Do you feel my venom, my love?"
"God yes!" She burst out, her hips rocking slightly.
"It will set your nerves on fire before long. Soon you will be screaming for me to fuck you senseless."
She could only groan in reply. He withdrew from her a little and slowly pushed back in, grunting in satisfaction. "You feel so good, my love."
She was already collapsing into a puddle of pure need beneath him, her hips giving way, both of them crashing down onto the bed, Aro straddling her thighs, pressing her into the mattress. He delivered a tentative thrust, and she tensed noticeably.
"Oh god," she whimpered, her voice shaking with supressed need.
"Yes, take it like a good girl," he said, kissing her shoulder soothingly, moving slowly against her, unhurriedly driving her to the brink of insanity.
Her cries increased steadily in volume.
"Do you want to come, my sweet?"
"Yes!"
"Be warned: Your king will be very generous, once you reach the first climax, I will keep you coming until you beg for me to stop. I warned you, I am a greedy lover, and tonight, you will be devoured by my passion."
"I won't beg," she hissed. "Shit!"
He increased the tempo, thrusting more forcefully now, and she groaned deeply, her body growing completely rigid.
"You will, mia cara. Now let go, Isabella. You are safe." He placed an arm around her chest, pulling her close, his hand cupping her breast. He pinched the nipple gently, tugging on it, and she croaked harshly as she without preamble exploded powerfully, a husky scream tearing from her. Aro continued to thrust despite the fact that she was almost constricting his movements with how tightly she was squeezing him.
"Well done, mi amore," he crooned, planting an open mouthed kiss on her shoulder. "Brace yourself now, this is going to be a long night," he added, a silky warning to his voice.
He could probably have been more gentle with her, but her shuddering and moaning told him she was enjoying herself, and who was he to deny her the pleasure.
Her sweet heat felt entirely too delicious, and he alternated between fucking her fervently and licking and nibbling her searing flesh until she was begging for him to fill her once more. He changed their position every so often, wanting to show her the advantage of every single one. The young woman was hot and sweaty, her hair disheveled from his fingers tangling in it, her lips were red and plump from his passionate kisses, her chest covered in a delightful blush. She had climaxed an untold number of times by now, and she was getting increasingly flustered as he again and again made her come apart.
"FUUUCK!" She screamed yet again, convulsing violently with the force of her orgasm. She recovered slowly, mewling and moaning.
Aro merely chuckled, knowing she wasn't ready to give in just yet.
"I didn't think anal sex could be this god damn amazing," she moaned, a note of desperation to her voice. They were on their sides now, Aro firmly thrusting into her from behind, his lips sealing on her throat, his hand working wonders between her legs, pinching and plucking at her clit, making her lose the ability to use her words. He could feel her trembling violently against his chest.
"Why on earth not, tesoro?" He asked, chuckling darkly.
"I don't know. It just feels counterintuitive, somehow."
"Hmmm, yes well I am cheating a little. My venom is affecting you greatly, making you insensate with lust." He delivered a forceful thrust that jolted her frame, and she shuddered against him again.
"I can't get enough of you," she whimpered, her voice rough with passion.
"The feeling is mutual, mi amore," he whispered hotly.
Lifting her leg up so she was spread fully open for him, he entered a finger into her swollen cunt, abrading her walls tantalisingly.
"Shiiit!" She cried out, her body seizing his length again.
"Oh, my love, that feels entirely too good," he groaned, adding another digit to her snug heat, increasing the pace of his thrusts, fucking her eagerly now. She was rendered quite speechless, a stifled sob escaping her as he coaxed her to another earth shattering climax.
"Merda!" He hissed, now feeling his own impending orgasm, pounding into her, their bodies slapping together with a resounding clash.
"Your king is going to erupt in your ass, Isabella," he growled seductively.
"Oh fuck!" She sobbed more desperately.
Holding on to her, he rolled them over so she was now on top, her legs spread wide, his hand still between her legs. Thrusting fervently up into her, he increased the movements of his hand, his fingers plunging into her wet cunt, the sound of wet flesh loud in the room, the heal of his palm slamming against her distended clit hard.
"Oh my-! Aro please don't stop!"
"Yes, that's it! Beg your king!" He hissed hotly.
"My lord, please fuck me!" She screamed even as she was hurtled into a strong orgasm, warm liquid gushing from her core, covering his hand wetly. Tears were leaking down her face, rolling into her hair. He couldn't hold out any longer, her convulsing walls squeezing him to completion, and he spurted fiercely within her, a deep groan floating from his chest as he held her close.
The young woman slumped quite abruptly, her limp form splayed out across him. Having nearly seen stars from his own intense climax, Aro was panting sharply, slowly gathering his senses, still not able to move or withdraw from her snug heat.
In seconds, she was moaning and groaning again, her hips gyrating of their own accord. The venom was still working. She jerked sharply, her inner muscles suddenly exploding into a series of convulsions, and he realised she was orgasming in her sleep.
"Fuck!" He hissed, almost tempted to keep going, as she shuddered on top of him, his cock still buried deep within her. Reluctantly slipping out from under her, he hastily settled between her legs, suckling her heated flesh, removing his venom from her skin. As he worked, she climaxed again, crying out hoarsely, her legs closing sharply around his ears.
"Don't stop, please don't stop!" She whimpered.
Unable to resist her pleadings, Aro continued to lick her, eliciting even more husky moans from her. He coaxed her to another peak, her perspiration covered body thrashing wildly on the bed.
"My god, love, you are irresistible to me. I could spend eternity having you scream my name, your soft thighs wrapped around my ears."
"You're going to be the death of me, Aro!" She groaned, laughing softly.
He chuckled into her flesh, lapping at her, slowly bringing her to another release. "If you want me to stop, you need to beg me," he growled, not having any intentions of relinquishing her any time soon.
She winced slightly, her fingers digging into his hair, either trying to pull him closer or pull away, it was hard to tell, her words quite unintelligible by now.
"Sorry, my love, I do not think I understood you there. Your moaning was quite loud," he said, tugging gently on her clit.
"Smug bastard- FUCK!" She jackknifed as he penetrated her unceremoniously with two fingers, pistoning into her wet heat, his lips sealing around her twitching clit. She exploded in seconds.
"Sorry, what did you say?" He crooned, chuckling as she huffed indignantly.
"Okay, I'm finished," she breathed, laughing softly. "Please stop."
Aro kissed his way up her flushed body, finally meeting her lips passionately, making her breathless.
"You did well, mi amore," he purred, smiling delightedly down at her.
She blinked dazedly up at him. "Did I dream it, or did you make me squirt?"
He laughed delightedly. "Yes, I did. You want to avoid that side of the bed. There is going to be a wet patch for a little while." He rearranged them both, allowing her to rest on her side, his body spooning her.
"Aro," She whispered once they were settled in.
"Si, tesoro," he responded softly.
"I love you."
"And I love you," he replied, squeezing her gently, feeling his chest swell.
"I'm so fucking glad that you are a good lay, since we were destined to end up together," she murmured, already drifting off to sleep.
He couldn't help but release a rumbling laugh. "I am glad that you approve of my skills," he crooned. "Now sleep, my love."
It took her less than ten seconds to fall into an exhausted sleep, her body humming and ticking.
Aro stayed with her all night, and she slept like a rock, barely moving. She began to stir slightly once the sun began to crawl across the floor.
She woke with a start, her head lifting sharply from its resting place ok hos chest. She smiled sheepishly as she realised she had practically used him as a pillow, sprawling on top of him, her hair nearly suffocating his face.
"Sorry," she grinned, then winced. "I need to pee." Aro gallantly got out of bed, lifting her up and carrying her towards the bathroom.
"You know I could walk, right?" She asked, rueful.
"I know," was his placid response. He placed her down by the toilet, and she made quick work or relieving herself, wincing slightly.
"Is something the matter?" He asked, instantly worried.
"No, just a little tender," she replied, chuckling softly.
She washed her hands thoroughly, and looked up at him in the mirror. He saw her face drain and was at her side instantly as she fell to her knees beside the toilet, holding her hair out of the way.
"I suppose the morning sickness is going to last for a while," he commented as she retched.
She didn't respond, too busy dry heaving. He got her some water, allowing her to rinse her mouth.
"Feeling better?"
"Yeah." She sighed and flushed the toilet while getting to her feet. "I need a shower. I smell like sex."
He smirked deviously at her. "I know. You present quite the temptation."
She shook her head, laughing. "You need to feed me first before you get to touch this again," she said, slapping her own ass provokingly.
He stepped close, placing a lingering kiss at the corner of her mouth. "With pleasure, my love."
It was almost eleven when Bella and Aro finally stood in front of Charlie's door. She knocked hesitantly, a subdued air hanging around her. The man opened the door, looking like he had a rough night.
"Hey dad," she said softly.
"Hi Bells." He glanced at Aro and nodded.
"Can we come in?"
Shrugging, Charlie stepped back, allowing them both entry. A long and very awkward silence stretched between them.
"So," Charlie said hesitantly. "You're really pregnant?"
Bella glanced at Aro. "Yeah."
"And you're the father?" He demanded of Aro.
"Yes," Aro confirmed a slight frostiness to his demeanor.
"How far along are you?" Charlie then asked Bella.
"A couple of months."
The man grunted, clearly uncomfortable. Another long silence bloomed.
"Charlie, I know you think I am taking advantage of your daughter, however, I can assure you that my feelings towards her are most sincere. I love her. Otherwise I would not have proposed to her."
Charlie considered the dark man silently.
"She is very dear to me." Aro kept his gaze steady, unwavering.
"Dad, listen. I know you think this is out of the blue and all very fast, but it's not. I promise you, we know what we are doing."
"If that was the case, you wouldn't have become pregnant so fast, would you? Your irresponsibility is disappointing, Bells."
Aro tensed noticeably. "Not that it is your business, but I believed myself to be sterile. Until recently."
Charlie frowned. "Oh really? Why is that? You are not even that old."
Oh, now he doesn't think I'm that old. Make up your fucking mind human!
Aro schooled his face carefully. "I was assured by my doctor that I was infertile. My method of contraception is… very effective. Or so I believed. As it turned out, not effective enough."
Charlie shook his head, blatant discomfort on his features. "Fine, I get it!" He waved his hands awkwardly.
"Are you going to keep the baby?"
"Yes." Bella said tersely.
"Naturally," Aro confirmed.
"Alright." The man turned around and paced slightly.
Bella frowned, glancing uncertainly at Aro.
"Now, Aro. Why don't you tell me what is actually going on at this place. We both know, this is no school."
Aro raised his eyebrows. "Do we?"
"You must think me stupid! It's obvious. I haven't seen a single student here, much less a class! What is it? Are you selling drugs?"
Aro pursed his lips. "No. No drugs, Mr Swan."
"Then what is it? Clearly you don't lack funds, your ostentatious lifestyle suggests as much. Where do they come from?"
Aro studied the man placidly, deciding to humour him, briefly. "My brothers and I run a family business. We invest in different projects around the world."
"I see. An old family business, is it?"
Aro smirked. You have no idea. "Very old indeed."
"Right. I want to make sure you can take care of my daughter."
"Dad, I don't think Aro's financial business is any of your concern," Bella interjected angrily.
"No, you're right," he agreed. "But I am a sheriff. I want to make sure you are not dragged into anything illegal, like a drug cartel or something."
"I understand, Charlie," Aro interrupted, glancing at his mate who was clearly ready to argue.
The man huffed. "Your mother is going to have an aneurysm when she finds out about this."
"I know," Bella said, scowling somewhat. "I will be the one to tell her, dad."
Charlie raised his hands, surrendering to that fact without a fight. "Oh yes you will be."
They stared at each other awkwardly. Aro sensed it was his cue to leave. "I am going to go, leave you two to chat privately."
As he closed the door, Aro distinctly heard Charlie speak. "At least he has a good sense of the situation." Aro chuckled. Despite everything, he actually liked the man. Entering Bella's room, Aro listened in on their conversation again.
"I hope you know what you're doing, Bella. I worry for you."
"You don't need to worry, dad. I'm in good hands. Aro even had Carlisle brought over, so he could help with my pregnancy. Do you think he would do that if he didn't care?"
Charlie sighed. "I suppose you have a point. He's just so… dark."
Bella chuckled. "I know."
"His eyes unsettle me. Always so black."
Aro distinctly heard Bella gasp softly. He guessed she hadn't noticed that Aro had changed his eye colour whenever he was around the human.
"He's very deep," she said. "That's what I love about him."
"Right."
"You can't protect me forever, dad.'
A deep sigh came from the man. "I will never stop trying, Bells. I can't."
"I know."
Aro heard them hug, words no longer needed. He felt the disaster had been averted.
"I can't believe I'm going to be a granddad," Charlie mumbled.
Aro chuckled again. The man was soft at heart. Just like his daughter.
"So when will the father be leaving? I'm looking forward to not having to walk on eggshells around humans any more." Caius was smirking.
"Hopefully soon," Aro said wearily, quite agreeing with his brother. "He may want to stay longer but if so, I will arrange a hotel for the man."
Caius grunted approvingly. "And the Cullens?"
Aro sighed. "Carlisle will remain for now. He's looking after Isabella for me. Edward, I am not so sure. I do not think he will want to stay. Not after what he realised yesterday."
"Aye, who could have known the boy harboured such skills at investigation."
Aro laughed quietly. "It can only help that you can read other people's minds, I think."
"Well I suppose you provide a good point." Caius smirked.
"I wonder what will become of this child of yours. I wonder why you didn't see this entire scheme of his when you read his thoughts."
Aro had pondered that as well. "I believe he was a shield, much like Isabella, but he had learned to control it, and therefore was able to keep me from seeing everything."
"That is a truly gifted vampire. It's a shame you had to eliminate him."
"Gifted or not, he was quite literally insane," Aro commented. "He would be much more work than what was worth the effort."
"Indeed," Caius agreed softly.
"It is strange, dear brother. All my eternal life had flowed by rather swiftly, and now I find myself utterly impatient for the next few months to pass."
Caius chuckled darkly. "You look forward to becoming a father do you?"
"The more I think about it, the more I find joy at the thought," Aro confirmed. "I am however very curious as to why fate has conspired for this baby to be made."
"Time will only tell, brother mine." Caius said placidly.
Aro sighed disparagingly. Time had suddenly slowed to a standstill, or so it felt. Bella wasn't even showing yet.
Since the child had expelled Aro's venom, she had only shown mild symptoms of her pregnancy. She was more tired, more pale, but otherwise healthy and seemingly happy. It had taken a while for Aro to realise he was happy too. He had bow realised that he had been content with his solo immortal life, but hebhad never been happy. Until now.
12 weeks pregnant.
"I have decided to move you into my rooms tomorrow, Isabella," Aro stated one evening as they were reading contently by the fire.
"About damn time," she huffed, smirking deviously.
Aro frowned. "I did not know you wanted to move in with me sooner."
"I mean, I love waking up beside you. Especially after the last few mornings."
Aro couldn't suppress a delighted grin, flashing her his teeth seductively. He had been spending every night in her rooms these last few weeks, and every morning upon waking, she had been eager to make love to him, and he obliged her readily, showing her the many facets of sexual activity he could think of, absolutely delighted with her response to everything. Her sexual appetite had increased exponentially during her pregnancy, and he had also found that her scent had changed. If she had been irresistible to him before he was hard put to relinquish her for more than a few moments now. Her entire body just oozed sex appeal, and had it been possible he could have spent all day fucking her senseless.
They had been so bad, that even Marcus had made note of it. Aro had waved him off, not intent on disappointing his young mate. And so they would be coupling at any odd hour during the day at whatever place they found themselves. Aro had even dismissed his guards from the library, enthusiastically taking the young woman up against the bookshelves until she shuddered more than the creaking wood.
Edward had decided to stay for the time being, though he excused himself and checked into a hotel. So did her father. Aro had considered purchasing a house for the man, since he clearly wasn't ready to leave anytime soon.
Carlisle remained resident in the castle, frequently checking on Bella's condition, remarking how apparently normal everything seemed to be. The only thing was, he couldn't penetrate the uterus and see what was happening. Caius had made swift work of establishing a fully functioning doctor's clinic in the castle, and Carlisle made frequent use of it, trying to scan her to see inside. Nothing could see through the wall of her uterus.
"It is alright. So long as she is thriving and healthy, it should be fine," Aro said soothingly, trying to smooth out the tension in her face.
"Are you still experiencing morning sickness?" Carlisle inquired, taking notes on his clipboard.
"Yes, but mostly in the afternoons now," she replied.
Carlisle nodded, scribbling hastily. "Make sure to get plenty of fluids, and eat well. You also need to rest." Here he glanced at Aro, a knowing look in his eyes. "I know you say you feel fine, but the dark circles beneath your eyes tell me you aren't sleeping enough."
The young woman blushed as she suddenly realised what the doc was getting at. "Right."
"Otherwise I have nothing new to add," Carlisle said pleasantly, dismissing them both.
Aro pulled the young woman through the dark hallways of the castle. "Let us get you some lunch," he said encouragingly.
She pulled on his hand, trying to drag him towards a door that would lead to a closet. "I would rather have you," she said, a seductive purr to her voice.
Aro pushed her flat against the door in a flash. "You heard the doc, my dear. I should allow you to rest," he crooned darkly, feeling his desire rear its head quite explosively.
"I know. But I do get to decide myself. I'll eat afterwards. I promise," she breathed, grapping the door handle, opening it and he allowed her to pull him by his Volturi necklace, stepping inside for a passionate quickie.
"God damnit, Aro, what did I just say?"
Aro almost chuckled as he heard the doctor curse his name. Even so, he continued fucking her, knowing full well he was caught between a rock and a hard place. And she would after all be the scarier person to infuriate.
Merda! (Italian) = shit!
Mai, amore mio (Italian) = Never, my love.
Il nostro amore non morirà mai. (Italian) = Our love will never die.
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