A/N: Yes I am aware that it has almost been a year. Yes I am aware that is much too long! I am so so sorry everyone! Some times life gets in the way. But alas here is the next chap! And I have the next few written so updates will come very soon! Also check out my new story "Ride moocher"

Disclamer: nope. Still don't own Twilight

I despise the Volturi, such evil, disgusting creatures. One thing I will never understand is how Carlisle respects them. The way they taunt Gianna makes me sick. I pushed Felix's raunchy thoughts out of my head.

"Welcome back Edward. You seem in a better mood." The latest attribution to our growing party, Alec, said.

"Marginally." I was in no mood for chatting.

Hmm I can see why he finds the human so appealing. Her scent is breathtaking. I can only imagine how savoury her blood must taste. When this is all over…

"Dibs," Felix called.

I growled turning to face him. How dare him, after his thoughts about Gianna to think of my Bella like that. My feelings of despise were growing with each passing minute.

Felix beckoned me towards him. Fight for her, he taunted me. I thought about how easy it would be. I knew I was much more skilled, I could rip him to shreds in a second. I felt a hand on my arm.

"Patience," Alice warned me. Come now Edward, this is what they want, for you to snap. That gives them an excuse to kill us, all of us. She glanced at Bella. I rolled my eyes slightly before glaring at Alec. I looked down at Bella as we set off again. My poor angel, I knew she was confused. There was nothing I wanted to do more the wrap her in my arms and explain. Explain the Volturi and my inexcusable behaviour six months ago. I longed to hold her, to lay in our meadow, just the two of us. My fingers twitched. They felt empty now that her fingers had detangled themselves from mine. I looked at her frail frame. In this moment, surrounded by vicious monsters I was reminded that she was just a collection of working parts, which could easily stop or be stopped at any moment. We entered the "thrown room" and I noticed the gathering had thinned considerably since yesterday when I'd begged for death. My eyes scanned the room searching for their leader. I found him, his long robe covering his skin from the light pouring in through the tall windows.

"Jane dear, you've returned!" Aro exclaimed. Though I despised the Volturi Aro at least was durable. He wasn't as much a monster as others in his coven. Beside me I could sense Bella's bewilderment at the scene unfolding before us. I couldn't help but smile the slightest bit as she gawked at Aro and Jane's exchange.

"And Alice and Bella too!" The smile disappeared. "This is a happy surprise! Wonderful!" I could see the wonder in his eyes as he took in Bella. I quickly kissed the top of her head while Aro spoke to Felix. I sighed in relief as Felix floated out the door, letting it fall softly behind him. I felt the atmosphere relax a little. Aro turned and grinned at me.

"You see Edward, what did I tell you? Aren't you glad I didn't give you what you wanted yesterday?" I would forever be grateful that Aro had denied me. I pulled Bella toward me, feeling her rest he head quietly on my shoulder.

"Yes Aro, I am."

"I love a happy ending." Aro appeared truly happy at our reunion. He turned to Alice and began questioning her. I had forgotten how good a liar Alice was. Her facial expression was calm and at ease, but her thoughts betrayed her feelings of anger.

"You see," Aro spoke to Alice. "I share some of your brother's talent, only I am limited in a way he is not." There was envy dripping from every word.

Edward? Alice questioned me confused. Her eyes widened as I explained. She was shocked to find another coven with "talents".

"But to be able to hear from a distance that would be so convenient." Aro stopped, looking over our shoulders. I cringed as Felix returned with Marcus and Caius swiftly at his side. All three looked sour upon seeing Bella and I. I suppressed the urge to take a snap at them, I carefully pulled Bella closer to me.

Suddenly I heard Marcus' thoughts flowing so fast it was difficult even for me to comprehend everything. NO! That's impossible! Such a strong bond…they truly would die for one another. Impossible! She's a human girl! How can he resist? No! He would rather die before he drinks her blood? I've never seen anything like it. Impossible…

I snorted as I watched him transfer his thoughts to Aro. Edward you're laughing? Alice thought. I just smirked at her.

"It takes quite a lot to surprise Marcus I can assure you." Aro spoke. I bore my eyes into Marcus'. There's a first time for everything. Aro continued, "How can you stand so close to her?"

"It's not without effort." Effort I long ago mastered.

"But still, la tua cante! What a waste." My insides lurched. Bella was not a waste; she was a miracle, a high costing miracle.

"I think of it more as a price." A price worth everything paid.

"Most of us would long for such a gift and yet you…"

"Waste it." I longed for him to know that I wasn't wasting it. That I was enjoying every moment I had with her.

My patience had run its course. I'd played good, answered Aro's questions, and not killed Felix. Now all I wanted to do was take Bella away, somewhere warn and safe.

Aro's thoughts had turned in the opposite direction admirably fast.

"Just remembering how she appeals to you makes me thirsty." A flash of Bella's mangled body; her sweet blood on his lips entered his head. I tensed. I knew Alice felt the tensions, for he fists were balled at her side.

"Don't be disturbed." I cannot help myself Edward. I shall not harm the girl. Some how I couldn't quite believe him.

"May I?" Aro asked. I would love to see this from her view.

"Ask her." My poor, sweet angel's heart sped up and stuttered in her chest. The pounding of her blood wasn't doing anything for the thirsty vampires in the room.

It alarmed me to hear her little heart beating faster than I'd ever heard before. Her wide brown eyes looked up at me, terrified. I knew there was a place for her. Deep within my soul, that in it's self was a whole world entirely. That world thrashed against my inner being, longing to comfort her. In my self control all I could manage was a weak nod. I watched as Aro glided towards her, a long arm extended. Bella quivered but met his grasp. A ripple of jealousy rushed through me. What is he could hear her? What is she was only immune to me and he could hear her every thought.

Thoughts that I'd tried to comprehend from facial expression and body language. Her precious thoughts I wanted so badly to hear. I stared at him, jealousy numbing my senses. Finally Aro's face faltered and his eyes narrowed. I let out a sigh of relief. He couldn't hear her either.

As I listened to Aro's ponderings I felt smug. He was dumbfounded, never before in all his years had he come across someone who was immune to his powers.

"I wonder if she is immune to another talent…Jane, dear?"

The smugness disappeared.

"No!" I shouted, my eyes narrowed as I glared at Aro. I felt the monster inside me rumble to life. It gnawed inside emitting low growls. I ignored Felix's gloating thoughts, concentrating on Aro and Jane.

"I was wondering, my dear one, if Bella is immune to you." I unleashed a portion of my inner beast. It charged full force towards Jane, launching my body into the air, only to be abruptly slammed to the ground.

A/N: I hope that made up for lost time! Sorry again! As always, read, rant and review!