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Chapter 20- Alliances
The sensation was overwhelming. I stumbled back into the mansion, practically crawling, groans burst from my mouth. It hurt so bad. Blood, I needed more blood. My mind flashed to the woman's empty gaze. I shook it off and made my way to Annebelle's chambers. People just watched as I went past, blood splattered all over my clothes. It was like I wasn't even there almost. I opened Annebelle's door, only to find her in a. . . heated moment with one of her sirelings. I turned away, but all of a sudden when she yelled out in pleasure, I could feel it. I dropped to my knees as the energy washed over me. I smiled and invited it in. The blood lust roared, but then faded back. Annebelle chuckled at the sight of me. " Come to me darling." She said simply, holding her hand out. I went to her on all fours, still riding the pleasure wave. The man on the bed was laying down, breathing heavily. Once I got to her bed, she put a hand on my cheek and massaged it. " My poor Noleen, what happened to you?" She crooned.
" The hunger. . . the hunger. . . I couldn't stop myself. I had to feed. I, I killed a woman." I let out a dry sob. I'd went to so long without killing. I felt like I'd let myself down. I felt ashamed.
" That is wonderful news! I told you I wouldn't be providing you with your blood anymore. Now, you can gather your own. After the first, it's easier." I looked at her in shock. Her nakedness didn't phase me. She was known to walk around nude. I claimed it was the French in her.
" But why, it's never hit me like this Annebelle. What is happening to me?" My voice rose and I found myself standing on my feet. She sighed, standing beside me.
" Ma petite, it was me. You'll learn eventually, but know that whenever you get a strong urge, it's me. I am a part of you Noleen. Never forget that." I left the room, more confused than when I entered. I couldn't get the woman's eyes out of my mind. How could I kill her? What kind of monster was I?
" Bella, are you listening to me?" Marcus asked impatiently. I shook my head, clearing my thoughts, and nodded.
" Yah, I'm listening." I whispered.
" What did I say?" I glared at him. If my retina's could've shot fire, he would've been burned. I took a step towards him, pointing at him accusingly.
" Stop it Marcus. Just, keep talking about whatever it is you were talking about, and leave me alone." I saw Aro arch his eyebrow out of the corner of my eye. Okay, I was a little snippy, but why was he so surprised about it?
" We have two alpha werewolves coming today. If what you said is true, we need to get as many allies against Annebelle that we can. Are you positive she will work with werewolves?" Caius asked, trying to calm the air. I nodded my head and smirked.
" She's a sick bitch. Believe me, she'll want them on her side. Anything supernatural that she can get, she will." I replied. " I'm talking everything. Witches, fairies, anything." I stated, making sure they got my point.
" Then I have more phone calls to make," Aro grumbled, a frown on his face. " Bella, would you be a darling and get the alpha's when they get here? Just. . . put them in the backyard so they don't stink up the castle."
" Are they planning on staying here?"
" Over night." Marcus spoke up, looking disgusted. " And I doubt they'll agree to sleeping in a doggy house, therefore you'll also need to show them a room."
" Why don't I just put on an apron and bring you some blood while I'm at it?" I sarcastically said. He grimaced and stood, the rest followed his lead.
" You're pleasant today aren't you," he mumbled. I laughed bitterly and left the room. I passed Ash in the hall, she was on here way to the basement. Apparently she was practicing her fighting techniques with Mike. I, somehow, ended up in the waiting room. The receptionist looked at me, confused at my sudden appearance. "
" I'm waiting for two visitors." I explained, sitting in a chair. She nodded her head slowly and then went back to her work. I was so lost in my thoughts, I didn't even smell the were's come in. They strode right up to the front desk, smiles on their faces. The receptionist smiled brightly and welcomed them. They rudely replied, asking where a Volturi member was to welcome them. She went to point to me but I shook my head. She frowned, but kept her mouth closed.
" One will be here in a moment." She answered quietly, then told them to take a seat. I stayed where I was, watching them intensely. They growled and mumbled curses to the Volturi members. It took everything in me not to crack up. After a few moments they noticed I was sitting there and grinned.
" Well lookie here, a blood sucker for us to play around with until someone gets here." A Hispanic looking were said. I just sat there, trying my best to look innocent. Obviously it wasn't too bad, because the other one chuckled and they got up.
" Ain't you a pretty one," the partner drawled. I smiled softly and shrugged my shoulders. He had shit brown eyes and dirty blond hair. He was shorter than the Hispanic one, but he looked more muscular.
" Do you have a meeting with the Volturi, leech?" The hispanic sneered. I didn't say anything, just smiled. His eyes narrowed and he bent down. " Why aren't you answering me? Are you stupid?" I stood, even though it didn't make a difference. They still towered over me.
" You better open that mouth little girl," the other man growled. I chuckled and shoved my fist against his throat. He backed up, gagging. The hispanic snarled and took a menacing step towards me. I whipped out my knife and held it to his throat.
" Step forward, I dare you." I growled back. The man finally regained the ability to talk and let out a breath.
" Who do you think you are?" He rasped.
" One of those you invited you here. So far, you aren't being good guests." Their eyes opened and they bowed slightly.
" We are sorry. I am Jose and this is Phillip." I nodded my head and swept past them.
" Follow me," I simply responded. They did, their steps slow. I scrunched my nose in disgust, but there was nothing I could say. They were, after all, my guests. I led them into the library, where my fellow Volturi members were waiting. They rose when we entered and bowed slightly to the alphas, who did they same. " We got off wrong, but we're good now." I answered when Caius asked me what I thought of them. We all sat down at the conference table, ready to discuss Annebelle.
" You say she's definitely a threat?" Jose asked, his face serious.
" You don't know her, she will kill any who stand in her way. She wants to dominate everyone and everything. I killed her once, and that couldn't keep her down." I pointed out. I could feel my hunger begin to rise again and growled. She sure wasn't wasting any time. I waved a waiter to me and asked him for a chalice of blood. Aro looked at me suspiciously. I met his eyes and a sudden understanding went through him. He nodded and turned his attention back to the were's.
" I know it is rare for our kinds to work together, but we could use your help. Annebelle will not target just vampires. She'll go after your kind, every kind. If we join forces now, it may be easier to rid her of the earth. " Aro added. Jose nodded and cleared his throat.
" Then you have the help of my wolves. As long as you can promise they won't be in danger of any of your people."
" I can assure you, that unless it is in self defense, our vampires will not harm your weres." Jose nodded, clearly accepting Aro's words.
" Then you have our alliance. . . for now."
" Thank you. And you Phillip? Can you accept our terms also?" Phillip's brow creased. He was really thinking about it. Finally he nodded his head.
" You have our alliance against Annebelle." Aro smiled, pleased to beat hell, and shook both of their hands. " And Bella, I am heartily sorry for the way I treated you earlier." Phillip added.
" Don't worry about it. Just don't do it again. If you do, I'll be forced to castrate you." I grinned and shook his hand. Jose laughed, holding his stomach as he chuckled.
" I cannot wait for one of my wolves to meet you." He laughed while shaking my hand. I shrugged my shoulders and took another sip of my blood.
" If you'll follow me, I'll show you to a room." I said, bored, with my chalice in hand.
" Come back in here when you're finished Isabella, please." Aro told me. I nodded my head and walked out of the conference room, the weres following closely behind me. I could only imagine what he wanted to talk to me about.
A/N: Sorry it's a bit short, but I wanted to end it there. Hope you liked it. I'm glad I was able to get an update out, and I will try my best to get another out soon. Wait till you see who shows up :) Mwahahaha. Some of you may guess. But, anyways, I'm going to go work on another update for my Sage novel. Review and let me know your thoughts! Cause, Faith loves reviews haha. Mwah. Thanks for reading!
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