Marcus and Didyme Volturi were considered the perfect royal couple in the vampire world, pair it with possibly being one of the oldest couples as well. But this couple had a secret that not a lot of vampires knew of. That secret would just so happen to be their daughter Mara. Mara was always kept close to them and like any parents they protected her from a lot since Vampires aren't supposed to have children. However Didyme's special ability was somehow able to gift them with a little miracle, that is before a grave tragedy had struck….before Marcus had lost his precious mate.

Chapter 1

Mara's Point of View:

My name is Mara Volturi, and i am a vampire. No, not just any vampire either, but a royal vampire. My parents are Marcus and Didyme Volturi. Father is one of the three Volturi kings,they are the ones that rule over the vampire world. A lot of you might question on how I was able to come into the picture since both parents are vampires. Well I'll tell you the story, the whole story. You see my mother has a wonderful ability. Her ability is of great happiness and somehow, in some magical way, it gave her a child with her soulmate and i was born.

Mom and dad were pretty surprised to say the least but nevertheless they were so happy that I was now in their lives. Uncle Aro and Uncle Caius on the other hand were the opposite of joyous at first. They were always cautious of our little family. But as I grew up over the years and they watched me grow they grew to love me like their own. Now we're like one big family. They all try to protect me and keep me safe, especially after my mother was killed, I'm all dad has left now. I walked into my dad's office like I do every morning and hugged him tightly.

"Good morning daddy." I said as he hugged me back and I could feel him smile a little.

"Good morning my sweet princess." he said kissing my head.

"How are you this morning daddy?" he chuckled sadly.

"the same as always princess. I miss your mother every day, it's just not the same without her here." as I hear the pain in his voice I hold onto him, enveloping him into another hug.

"I know daddy but you know she would want us to try to live and be there for each other. I just can't lose you as well." I said as I start to cry a little at the thought of losing my only other parent that I had left. He continued to hold me as his grip was a bit tighter.

"I promise princess you won't lose me no matter how much I miss your mother," he said before he held me by the shoulders and looked me in the eyes.

"I swear I will never leave you." he promised and I smiled knowing he meant every word. I let go of my dad and went about my day as normal which started by going to the feeding room for my morning drink of blood. There are some people, like my uncle's, who choose to have their victims brought to them, meanwhile I choose the privacy of the feeding room or a blood bag. After I was done, I went to the throne room where I knew my uncle's would be so i could say hi to them before I went on to do my studies with Alec and Amber like I always do. Amber, who is a shy but warm and friendly person, is my best friend, and we've known eachother my whole life. She's a vampire who lives with the Denali's.

While she does stay with them at times, she stays with us mostly because she doesn't always feel like she belongs with them. Another reason is because Tanya and Kate haven't forgiven us for killing Irina for her crimes either so our friendship isn't something they approve of. As I got closer to the throne room I could hear my uncle's talking which is different cause usually they are arguing around this time of day.

"Carlisle sent me a letter to update us on young Renesmee and how she is," I heard uncle Aro said with a sigh. I knew uncle Aro was still upset that his and Carlisle's friendship was strained but i didn't know Carlisle sent him updates.

"What did Carlisle say in his letter uncle Aro?" I asked as I walked into the throne room curious to know more. Uncle Aro looked up surprised to see me there at first but answered me anyway.

" just to let us know that she's reached maturity and that she's still no threat to our world just the same as always." I nodded deep in thought thinking about Carlisle and his way of life. As I was about to ask more about it he just waved me off as he shooed me away to my lessons with Alec and Amber. I know he didn't want to talk about it but i would be back for answers, I always did.

"There you are Mara we were worried." Alec said as I walked in and if i could have blushed i probably would have.

"You were worried about me?" I asked and he looked away shy.

"What i m-meant was that we have a lot to get through today so we should really get started." I nodded and sat down at my desk opening my book.