Chapter 5

Alice's POV

The three of us are total wreck. Seeing Bella finally crack her shell was hard. Bella was strong, everyone knew. Not once did she try to kill herself when Edward left her before but this time is different. Bella's like us and she's stuck on the fact that Edward and her were meant to be. I never saw this coming. I was blind to not see it. Maybe I unconsciously knew that this would happen and I just deluded myself. Is Italy the key to happiness? Well, I can't just jump when I'm already thousands of feet in the air. I can but that would endanger the secret and The Volturi would surely kill me. Maybe that's not a bad idea…… What am I thinking?! Rosalie and Bella need me. I sighed. Death is not the answer, Alice. I closed my eyes. I wished I wasn't a vampire so that I could just die and not live with this pain for the rest of eternity.

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The plane ride to Florence went by quickly. It was night when I arrived so I didn't have to worry about the sun. Now, I have to find a good car to steal. I looked at the cars in the parking lot and saw what I was looking for. It was a black Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. Perfect. I thought to myself. I grabbed my luggage and hurriedly placed it inside the car. The keys to the car were there so I went in and sped off to Volterra. The drive was good since the road distracted me from remembering other things so I just focused on the road. I turned on the radio to keep myself from being bored to death. I sighed. I wonder how Bella and Rosalie are. Should I check on them? I grabbed my cellphone and called Bella. After three rings, she picked up.

"Hello? Alice?" she said. Bella's voice was husky due to the dry sobbing.

"Yeah. How are you guys?" I asked, casually.

"Uh…. We're alright, I guess." She said, hesitantly,

"I guess?"

"I'm not sure. I haven't really…….. Communicated with other people since you left. Are you in Italy?"

"Yeah, I'll be in Volterra in about half an hour. Just in time since the sun will rise after an hour.'

"That's good….."

"I'll leave you be then. Take care of yourself and you have to come out of that cottage sometime soon."

"I'll try. I'm just not okay. I'll see you when you come back."

"Bye. Love you."

"Love you too." With that she hung up. I put the phone in my pocket and stared at the road. I wonder whose car this is. I'm sorry though. He/ She must have spent a decent amount of money on this. I opened the glove compartment using my free hand and saw a wallet. I opened it and saw that there was money, license and other stuff. I looked at the name and my heart ached. Jasper Mangione . My heart broke at the name even though I knew it wasn't him. I threw the wallet and drove faster. Why did he have to fall in love with my brother?! Damn them! I was clutching the steering wheel rather hardly which caused it to dent a bit. I relaxed my grip and before I could even sigh I saw that I was in Volterra, Italy. It was awfully quiet since it was only five in the morning. I hurried to the entrance via the sewer with my stuff. I jumped in along with my things and went to the real castle. I arrived in the lobby as I put it and saw that Gianna was there and she was rather shocked to see me. I smiled at her.

"Hello, Gianna. Pleasure seeing you again. May I see Aro?" I asked.

"I'll ask first." I saw her press a button and she spoke to it. "Master, Ms. Alice is here and she wants to see you. Shall I let her?"

"Of course! Send her in!" I heard Aro's overjoyed voice. Gianna nodded and gestured towards the door and I nodded and followed the passage to the throne room. When I opened the door, they were all there and I took notice that there were indeed four thrones. I went in and stopped a few feet before Aro, Caius and Marcus.

"Alice, pleasure seeing you again! Why are you here and without Jasper?!" he exclaimed and I winced.

"I wanted to go shopping and if you don't mind, can I stay with you?" I asked politely and he grinned.

"Of course, may I?" he said as he reached out his hand and I went closer and I nodded and placed my hand in his and showed him everything which brought out another wave of pain. He let go of my hand and his face looked remorseful.

"I am sorry, dear." He said and I just nodded. "You are welcome here. Felix, please bring Alice's things to the guest room."

"Yes, master." He said as he took my things and left the room.

"Alice, you need to meet the new king!" Aro squealed and I had to chuckle at his child like demeanor.

"King? Who is he?" I asked.

"He is my very own great……. Grandson!" Caius exclaimed smugly. I raised an eyebrow at him.

"Biological?" I asked.

"Yes, I had a sister and she's a descendant of hers and he truly is talented." Caius explained.

"He's a doctor at the age of nineteen! He's very smart and his talent is very captivating. You should meet him. He's only been a vampire for a month yet he's incredibly calm." Aro said and I nodded. "Demetri, call our grandson, please."

"Yes, master." Demetri said and he left the room. I waited patiently. Someone them entered the throne room of the Volturi Palace. The person sat on the throne between Aro's and Caius'. The person's hood was up which covered the face.

"Alice, I want you to meet-" Aro started but he was interjected by the new guy.

"Grandfather, since you already ruined my time with Heidi, may I please introduce myself?" a tenor-like voice said. The voice was very soothing but it held a very playful tone to it.

"Of course, dear." Aro said and smiled warmly.

"Thank you." He said as he removed his cloak which revealed him. He was the most beautiful creature I've ever seen. His face was son angelic and every feature was beautiful. His cheekbones were prominent. His brown hair was razor cropped (A/N: Check Jae Joong's hair for reference). He had some streaks of black highlights which accentuated his brown hair even more. His body was very muscular which showed despite the suit that he was wearing. His best feature were his captivating violet eyes which caused me to gasp and he smirked. "I am Travis Volturi. My real name before I was turned is Travis Michaelo Ferrerro. My father was an Italian businessman and my mother is an English lawyer. I descended from Caius' sister and my father is the one related to her. Now, who are you fine lady?" he asked and if I was human, I think I would be blushing by now.

"I'm…. uh….. Alice Cullen." I replied and he smirked and winked. I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Come with me to my chamber." He said, suggestively.

"Travis……" I heard Caius warn. I could tell that Travis was a freaking player whom was having this effect on me. Damn it! "Alice is a guest not your latest conquest."

"I just wanted to exchange stories with her, grandfather." He replied. " Follow me." He said and left the room and I quickly followed him. I swear I heard a groan. The walk was silent. We passed by Heidi who was giggling as Travis winked at her. We stopped in front of a room and he smiled as he opened the door. His room was beauty and it suited him. Beside the window was a king sized bed. It was made out of the finest wood and it was painted black. There was a desk on one side and had a computer on it. There were two doors; one which I think is a bathroom. There were bookshelves which contained books and near the door was a couch set.

"Come in." he said and I did and I sat in the couch which was surprisingly very comfortable. He sat beside me and smiled.

"So….. What's your story?" I asked, nervously and he smirked again. I liked his smirk, it was so cocky but very attractive. Wait! Attractive? I just lost Jasper- wince- and I think he's attractive? No way.

"Ah… Let me show you instead. Just hold my hand." He said as he extended his hand out to me and I looked at it curiously but cautiously. There was something about him that screamed danger but there was also something about him that said I could trust him but which feeling should I follow? I met his violet orbs. He smiled reassuringly. I melted and I knew I could trust him so I took his hand.