Alec and I had talked none stop over text messages and frankly my family was scared to death. They weren't the biggest fans of the Volturi but they were letting it go for now. It's been 2 months since I was at the castle with Alec, so I was due for a visit for my dog soon.

Speaking of dogs… Edward said as he pointed to my phone that was vibrating.

"Hey Jake" I greeted.

"Bella, hey what are you up to?" He asked.

"Nothing much, why what about you?"

"Come to your window." He said I got up off my bed and there he was with the phone in his hand and the motorcycle parked behind him. I hung up and I ran down the stairs and he caught me in his arms when I ran out the door and hugged him close. It was bright out so I was glittering like nuts. He kissed my lips hello, but it as friendly kiss. No harm, no foul.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"I've missed you like crazy Loka, where have you been?"

"Italy." I said, "I've met someone…" I said.

"Really… Who might this someone be?" He asked surprised.

"His name is Alec and he is a part of the Volturi but he is so kind and gentle hearted most of the time." I said.

"Aren't they like cruel and unusual punishment force that Shawn and Derek went to go work for?"

"Well Shawn got kicked out but Derek is still there." I said as if that were any better.

"You should come with me when I got get my dog from one of the pet stores there." I said, "They should be calling like any day."

"What kind?" He asked as I took his stuff to his guest room.

"Teacup bull dog, he's so cute, he's white and brown!"

"Sounds cute."

"Bella is that Jake's motorcycle in the drive?" Shawn asked as he looked in the room, "Hey man glad to have you back!"

Oh yeah just a bundle of joy… Edward said. I told him to hush and he did. Jake and I went hunting so I could feed and he could check in with the pack.

Since it was the summer we had a bon fire in the fire pit once the sun set.

"Let's see who can get the most fireflies." Deanna proposed.

"Ready, set… GO!" I called off and we ran around the huge back yard catching fireflies.

"Bella, you're phone is ringing…" Madison called from the kitchen door.

I gave Jake all my fireflies as he continued to catch them for us since we were on a team and I ran inside and just made it to answer it before it went to voicemail. "Hello this is Isabella Swan." I answered since the number wasn't American.

"This is Antonio from Volterra Pet Store calling to tell you your teacup bull dog is ready to be brought home."

"Awesome, I should be there sometime this week." I said, "Thanks for calling." I hung up and told Madison that I had to be leaving this week and I texted Alec that I would be visiting. He said that it would be great if I came on Thursday when Aro was accepting another member of the guard into Volterra.

Jacob said that he couldn't be gone that long when I told him that night and I figured I would leave Wednesday and spend the day with Alec.

"You should come back to Forks; we could get a place of our own." Jake said.

"We could be roomies!" I said sarcastically.

"Exactly you'd have Mr. Perfect and I would have well, I would have someone." Jacob smiled.

"Still no imprint huh?" I asked.

"No, it sucks." He said.

"Well, we can travel the world, until you look at every girl in the world and if you don't find her, we know what you were met to be with me forever." I laughed.

That's a little selfish isn't it? You can date but he is stuck being the 3rd wheel? Edward said popping up again.

Jacob and I were lying on a sheet and looking up at the stars that just dangled there in the heavens.

"When was the last time we didn't have a care in the world, nothing had to do with being vampires or a werewolf, when was it ever that simple?" He asked.

"When we were little Jake, it's called growing up knowing the truth about the world, yeah it sucks at times but if you have someone to share it with, like you and me, it's not too bad now is it?"

"No, nothing's too bad with you Swan…" He said and kissed my head.

Gag me with a pitch fork… Edward said

"Are you still going to go with me to Italy?" I asked.

"One of the leaders doesn't like wolves remember?" He reminded.

"Oh right, yeah never mind you're not coming…" I laughed.

Jake rolled his eyes and tossed over on his pillow that he brought out.

"Are we camping tonight Mr. Black?"

"Yeah, why not, I do it when I have to patrol." He said.

"It's supposed to be chaotic and snow in the middle of the summer and that's tonight, I don't think that's a good idea."

"It's global warming I'm telling you." He said as he got up and grabbed the pillow and bag of chips.

I grabbed my phone and the blanket and we walked back into the house.

The flight to Volterra was delayed an hour but luckily Alec had to do a few things before he was ready to be mine for the afternoon when I got there. When we took off there was no physical human being there so Edward sat next to me. There is something about this trip back to get the dog that has me a bit freaked out. Edward said.

What are you talking about, we'll be fine, we are standing in on someone joining of the guard, getting the dog and going home.

Yeah but it seems too simple to just be that. In your life there always has to be a catch. Edward pointed out.

Don't make me turn you off. I threatened.

You've tried that before remember, you miss me too much. Edward sneered.

Sometimes you can just be so annoying…

The plane landed eventually in Volterra and I didn't rent a car, I just walked over a few blocks to the castle and again the men who were there in town whistled at me and yelled stuff at me in Italian. Maybe I should stop letting Amy dress me. I told Edward who was walking with me. Amy had me in a dress with navy blue and white strips that went down to mid-thigh and a pink blazer and Amy actually let me wear pink flats and not heels.

I opened the castle door and there was Jane waiting for me to take me down. "Hey Jane, how are you?" I greeted.

"Fine…" She muttered and we walked down the stairs.

"Here you go." Gianna greeted giving me a robe that everyone else wore. "Just so you look in uniform."

"Thanks." I said and she helped me put it on. It covered everything, including my shoes.

"You're outfit is cute by the way." She smiled. I nodded a thank you and Edward was there again. Just one step closer to being one of them… Edward said referring to the robe.

SHUTUP! I hollered at him in my head. Alec appeared from the double doors and h greeted me by picking me up and twirling me around. "I've missed you." I said and he agreed that he had missed me.

He kissed me hello and he took my hand and walked me into the throne room. "Ah miss Isabella so nice of you to join us." Aro greeted with a smile. Derek was there standing next to Felix and Demitri and shot me a wink and I smiled in his direction

"You know charcoal gray looks amazing on you."

"No thank you Aro, just here to observe." I said with a smile.

"The more you say no the more my feelings are hurt." He pouted.

"I'm sure you'll get over it Master." Alec said and stood me next to his position.

"Isabella, there will be a comment section of this new person who is wanting to join I would like to know you're opinion of them when the time comes." Aro said I nodded and since we had a clear view of the door I stared at it waiting for this guest to show.

"Who is coming?" I asked Alec just as Gianna came in to tell us that they had arrived and Jane was getting them.

"We will find out." Alec said putting up his hood so I followed suit.