Chapter 14

Bella POV

The burning was far more intense then I remember it being when James bit me. Maybe because I was also feeling the others injuries I had at that time or maybe because I had more venom running through me right now. Whatever the reason I knew it was worse. But it would be worth it in the long run. No pain no gain is what they always say.

I keep my lips sealed as I burned. I didn't want to scream. I refused to scream. I didn't want my Demetri to have to hear the pain I was in. I knew he was already feeling bad because he kept apologizing to me while he held me as I burned. The feel of his cold skin next to mine help, helped to ground me.

He kept whispering for me to remember him, remember my new family and how much they cared for me. How excited they all were that I was finally becoming like them. How amazing I was going to be. Over and over he reported these things and I held on to them. I didn't want to forget anything from the time I had with them while I was human.

However, it seems I was going to retain my memories or the Cullen's. Or at least my anger for them stayed during my burning and how I couldn't wait to see them again the bastards. Well I didn't hate all of them. Jasper was still cool in my mind since I didn't blame him for anything and Rose never gave me false hope like the others did. She was always forward in her dislike and I respected her for that. The others had some explaining to do to stop me from killing them or having my mate help. Edward I will never forgive and I can't wait to fuck him up.

I could hear the others coming in and out to check on me. Aro was amazed that I had yet to scream. Showing to him that I was indeed going to be powerful. At least in his opinion.

After what seemed like forever the fire started blazing super hot and with a loud thump I felt my heart give out and stop beating. I stayed still just to make sure it was over and when I heard my mate's voice telling me I could open my eyes I did and was amazed at what I saw.

Demetri's POV

She was so strong. My Bella. She never once screamed like everyone else does. She moaned and whimpered a few times and arched her back but she never screamed. It shocked us all. She was most definitely strong enough to be mine.

I stayed by her the whole time just as I promised her I would. I held her and talked her through it. Something a lot of us never had during our change. My maker had left me to burn in the woods alone before coming to collect me days later and I always hated him for the coldness in which he turned me. That was why I was able to leave him so easily and come to Aro. The rumors were that Aro made me feel loyal using Chelsea but that was not true. I stay because I wanted to be here and now I'd had Bella at my side and I could never ask for anything more than that. True happiness I had finally found in her and I'd die before I let anyone take her from me.

After three days her heart finally gave out and I left her side to stand back knowing her emotions would be running very high when she first woke. She would be confused and violent and wouldn't know who I was at first.

"You can open your eyes Tesoro." I told her and she snapped her bright red eyes open, letting them dart all around the room. She jumped up and growled crouching for an attack once she saw someone else was in the room with her. Chuckling I let her growl her little dead heart out smirking at her. She was stunning. Her hair was longer and fuller, her skin paler, eyes red, lips deep red and her body had filled out with curves in all the right places. Oh yeah immortality suited her very, very well.

"calm yourself." I told her and I saw her about to pounce. Moving quickly with the skill I had I had her back against the wall, arms and body pinned before she would move to attack. Growling I got her attention and she new who was the dominate one here.

"Calm yourself Tesoro. You know who I am." I told her and the nick name seemed to snap her out of her blood lust anger and she tilted her head to the side sniffing me. I allowed her hands to be free and she brought one up to my face and cupped my cheek.

"You. You are mine." She stated when she would smell me on her and I nodded bending to kiss the claim mark I left on her neck and she purred.

"Yes and you are mine. My mate. Welcome to your new life beautiful." I said and she pulled me into a deed passion filled kiss that went on far longer than would have if she was still human.

Knowing she needed to feed before we did anything else I pulled back and stroked her cheek.

"I'm so sorry I tried to attack you." she apologized and I just smiled at her.

"No harm done piccolo. I knew it would happen. Now I think you need to see yourself." I told her and pulled her over towards the big mirror hanging on the closet door. She gasp as she looked at herself. And I knew she was happy with the new look. She never did see herself clearly as a human but now her beauty rivaled any vampire I had ever seen.

When I saw her clutch her throat I knew she needed to feed.

"Come my mate. Let's get you feed." I told her and she nodded taking my hand I lead her to an empty room down the hall were the Human's Jane had brought for her were staying. Opening the door Bella's eyes widened and she growled in hunger and I gave her a nod and she took off. Plunging her teeth into the first human's neck, blood going everywhere she drank quickly before moving on. After 5 humans had been drained violently I might add, she stood back licking her lips and that move hand my pants tightening. She was sexy even covered in blood.

"I think I made a mess." She said and I chuckled.

"You'll learn to feed neater as you go on. All newborns are like this don't fret. You look very hot though like that. We should head back to ours rooms and get you cleaned up." I said suggestively and she was in my arms, legs around my waist kissing me before I could even register it.

Oh yeah. My mate was hot, strong and very wonton all for me. My life was good.