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Chapter 1

Making Decisions

September 14 1917

Volterra, Italy

Aro, Marcus, Caius and Carlisle sat in a private room at a square table.

"Carlisle, my friend, how long will you be staying?" Aro asked Carlisle with a smile. It seemed that Aro was always happy.

"Not long, I will stay to monitor the child's growth…but I assume that she will age like any normal human child after the pregnancy stage. She may be smarter than most. But I must return to Chicago soon. Do you intend to let her out?" Carlisle replied.

"Sometimes, but she will have a guard with her if she leaves the castle. I won't let her out until she is older and I don't intend to let her leave the country until I know that she can take care of herself." Aro replied. Carlisle nodded, though it was not the best thing to stay in the castle walls all day…it was probably best for this child.

"Will you tell the other vampires?" Marcus asked. Aro contemplated.

"She is not an immortal child…she is my biological child…I do not see why I should keep her a secret. But I do not trust all vampires. Carlisle you may tell your family, when you build one, and that other clan that share your lifestyle." Aro replied.

"The Denali clan." Carlisle said whilst nodding.

"I want to ask your opinion actually," Aro started, "I think it would be best if I make Isabella marry at the age seventeen, after she is changed, if she has not found someone else."

"But how will she find someone else if she cannot leave these walls?" Marcus asked.

"Visitors. Carlisle will come and visit us, along with his family." Aro replied, smiling at Carlisle. Carlisle nodded.

"Of course."

"What do you think brothers?" Aro asked, turning to Marcus and Caius.

"Whatever you want, brother, she is your child." Caius replied though Caius did not care much for this idea.

"I still don't agree with it…but if it's what you want." Marcus reluctantly agreed with a sigh. Aro seemed pleased with their answers.

"Excellent. Now…who should she marry if she has not found someone else?" Aro asked.

"Felix?" Marcus suggested.

"Demetri?" Carlisle put in.

"Alec?" Marcus suggested again.

"Marcus?" Everyone looked shocked at Caius. "What? Marcus has been alone for a long time ever since someone killed his mate! Maybe she would be good." Caius defended himself.

"But she's my niece!" Marcus retorted as though the thought disgusted him. Caius was about to argue.

"Good point," he murmured as he gave up.

"So the options are Felix, Demetri and Alec." Aro stated.

"I think Demetri would be best." Caius said.

"But Felix is stronger." Marcus argued.

"Do you want Felix to hurt her?" Caius asked.

"It is simply protection, Caius." Carlisle defended Marcus. Caius glared at Carlisle.

"Then Felix it is. Demetri may be able to track her…if he could get to her mind." Aro stated.

"Can you not get to Isabella's mind?" Caius asked in shock. Aro shook his head.

"I should be able to read anyone's mind if I just touch the skin…but when I stroked her cheek I heard nothing." Aro explained.

"Interesting," Carlisle mused, "she could have a mental shield of some sort. I'll have to test that later."

"Then we'll choose Felix." Aro announced. "Jane dear!" He called. Jane came in through the door quickly. Her ruby red eyes alight.

"Yes master?" She asked with a smile.

"Can you fetch Felix for me?" Aro asked her with a sweet smile. Jane nodded and left to get Felix.

"Are you sure this is wise?" Caius asked in a low murmur as he had second thoughts about Aro's idea. But he knew that he wouldn't be able to stop Aro in his choices. This was Aro's daughter.

"Absolutely. I need to make sure that my daughter is safe and protected." Aro replied simply. Jane then walked through the door with Felix following.

"Ah! Felix, thank you Jane dear. That's all." Jane nodded and left.

"Master Aro." Felix greeted with a small bow. Aro beamed at him.

"Ah, Felix. Come and take a seat." Aro said, gesturing to the spare seat beside Carlisle. Felix did as he was told and sat down in the chair. "We have something we would like to discuss with you." Aro started. Felix nodded, letting Aro know that it was okay to continue. Not that Aro would have needed that gesture too much. "My daughter, Isabella, will be changed when she reaches the age of seventeen. We, Caius, Marcus, Carlisle and I, have come to an agreement that if Isabella has not found someone by the time she is changed than you will marry her." Aro explained quickly. Felix looked at Aro with shock.

Is he seriously going to do that Isabella and me? Was the thought running through Felix's head.

"Any objections?" Aro asked. Felix didn't answer. He continued to stare at Aro with pure shock, his mouth hanging open. "No? Wonderful!" Aro exclaimed. "This meeting is finished." Aro stated as he rose from his chair. Everyone followed suit and Felix finally gained composure.

"Aro! She's just a baby. Why are you organizing something like this?" Felix demanded.

"I need to know that she will be taken care of." Aro replied as though it was the most obvious thing.

"But she may not ever leave these walls!"

"She may, she may not. It's her choice once she reaches that age."

"But –"

"No more arguments, Felix. We're done here." Aro spoke with a cold voice and made sure that Felix got the message that the discussion was over. Aro and Carlisle headed towards the nursery where Isabella spelt. Marcus and Caius headed in their own directions while Felix stormed off in his anger. How could Aro do this to him? Why him? And he didn't get a say! Well he did have a chance, but he wasted it.

"What's up with you?" Demetri asked as Felix walked past.

"Aro made a decision that involves me and his daughter." Felix spat.

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