A week had passed and Scarlett spent most of her days keeping active as Kate called it although Scarlett would call it torture. Scarlett was so big now she needed help doing the simplest things like getting out of bed and up from a chair. Caius had been around up until yesterday always finding ways to help her relax or having someone get what she wanted but during that time all Scarlett could think was that he wasn't Carlisle . He wasn't hers .Yes Caius defended her to the end of the earth but Scarlett knew that they couldn't be equals not like her and Carlisle used to be . Even the little things made Scarlett think of him. Downstairs Kate had received a video message from Rosalie, a rather worrying message. :
Kate me and the family are on our way . Theres something you all should know and it explains the drastic change in Carlisle's behaviour. It sounds absurd but we have proof that the Volturi themselves are involved . Alice is watching for Aros decision on what theyre going to do with Carlisle but right now we have so little time . Please I beg of you hear us out Scarlett included if theres a slight chance that we are correct and the volturi is behind this then Carlisle and Scarlett are in grave danger . Whatever you do keep Scarlett in your sights . We will be with you soon.
With that the screen went blank . Did they really believe the volturi would go this low? For what no crimes were committed. What proof did they have ? questions after questions were running through everyone's minds . Carmen came down the stairs if they had to keep Scarlett in sight then there was a reason for that . Quickly but effectively Kate played Scarlett the message . "Scarlett the choice is yours what do you want to do?" Kate questioned. Scarlett repositioned herself to become more comfortable " id suggest we wait if they say they have proof then I want to see . I will not allow them to condemn Carlisle for something they themselves are responsible for. Should the volturi be behind this then we gather as many friends possible and we make haste to volterra . Carlisle may not have stood up for me when he was needed but he learnt from that mistake and if theres the slightest chance my baby could have both mother and father then by the gods I will try so we wait" Scarlett answered determinedly. Just wait . Easier said than done. Just as Scarlett started to drift to sleep , a sharp knock at the door awoke her and sent the vampires in the room into a protective frenzy. Eleazar opened the door to be greeted by the faces of the Cullen children minus Isabella. " Cullens" Eleazar greeted with a nod and took to his place in front of Scarlett. "theres no need for that you guys they wont hurt me although I do believe you have explaining to do and as you said yourself rose we are on short time if they have Carlisle and I am to have a baby any day now so excuse the pleasantries as now is not the time" Scarlett spoke warily mentally wondering if they could be trusted pushing her thoughts to one side Emmett was first to speak. " straight to the point then well you see Scarlett when we leave town we completely empty the house of everything and anything leaving it bare , so when me and jazz were outside checking the boundary of the house we came across this item " Emmett spoke gruffly waving a brown envelope from his pocket. " There is no explanation as to how this got their but then Edward recalled the night you left the graduation party and Carlisle had followed not long after he had said their was an odd scent around our house and back to yours no stops in between just those to places" Jasper stood as he spoke to Scarlett arms held behind his back in a military stance . " item what item ?"Tanya questioned. Emmett handed the brown envelope to Scarlett who opened it carefully , tipping it into her hand their in her pale palm laid the volturi crest . Gasps came from the Denali coven , jasper was right there was no reason for this to be there. " What do you believe to have happened ?Edward?" Eleazar asked. " We believe that night was the night Carlisle's bonds to us changed mostly to Scarlett , you've know Carlisle years Eleazar you know he wouldn't ever have came after Scarlett let alone feed off a human . I believe the only answer is Chelsea." Edward replied. " Chelsea ? who's Chelsea?" Scarlett asked confused she hadn't heard that name mentioned before. Eleazar turned to Scarlett . " Chelsea is one of the volturi guards same rank as Demetri but her gift is to manipulate bonds between others . I must say Scarlett I do think our Cullens are right and that means Carlisle is in danger" Eleazar spoke turning away . " the only way to give Carlisle a chance is if we have our friends meet us at volterra and we use the underground pass but we cannot take Scarlett with us "Eleazar commanded. " your damn well not leaving me behind look eleazar I know you mean well and want to keep me safe but this is Carlisle we are talking about this could be my last chance to see him . I hope its not but it could be . ill be fine worst thing to happen is that a human gives birth in front of an audience of vampires not something you see everyday. I wont slow you down not if you take turns carrying me we need to out this right" Scarlett cried . Tanya rubbed her back in a soothing manner . " all right lets make some phone calls and head out , Scarlett why dont you go change dear we should be done before you come down" Eleazar hinted and true to his words they were . Next stop Volterra.