Chapter 10: You Can't Leave

(Alec's POV)

I let the dead corpse fall to the ground while I licked the blood off my lips. After Marcus informed me about the possibility of Violet's departure, I ran off to a nearby town to hunt. The dead woman lying by my feet was my third meal. I didn't need to drink this much, but it helped me keep my mind off Violet.

"Alec." I looked behind me to see Demetri leaning casually against the alley wall.

"What?" I asked stilled annoyed at him for flirting with Violet. Demetri Pursed his lips together looking like he wanted to say something, but shrugged and looked at the wall opposite of him.

"Just thought you would like some company." He said not looking at me.

"What do you want Demetri?" I asked knowing that he wasn't here for that reason. He sighed and slowly looked at me.

"Violet is leaving." He said cautiously watching my reactions. I wanted to kill him or smash the wall next to me, but that would show that I cared about her and didn't want her to leave.

"It's about time." I muttered darkly; I was trying to sound like I didn't care. Demetri didn't look convinced, but he didn't say anything.

"She's leaving tomorrow night." He continued and I froze.

"I thought she wouldn't leave until next week." I said unable to hide my shock.

"She wants to leave tomorrow," he replied, "she wants to go home to Florida then visit Bella in Forks." I didn't respond; I couldn't. Instead I walked away in the direction of Volterra. Demetri didn't follow me, but I could feel his eyes on me as I left.

When I entered the castle, I ignored the pity looks I got from Jane and her mate. I walked straight to Violet's room and entered without knocking. She was sitting cross legged on her bed reading while listening to music. When I looked around, I saw that her things were already packed.

I closed and locked the door then walked over to her bed. I grabbed the book she was reading and tossed it onto the couch. Violet blinked at the spot where her book used to be.

"What are you doing Alec?" she asked while pausing her music and taking off the headphones.

"You can't leave." I hissed lowly.

"Who died and put you in charge?" she said annoyed, "I can do what I want." I growled and grabbed her IPod then threw it onto the couch where her book was. She opened her mouth to speak, but yelped when I pushed her back on the bed and hovered over her.

"I won't let you leave." I growled. I held her wrist at her side and trapped her body with mine against the bed. I wasn't going to move until she promised to stay.

"Get off of me Alec," she said trying to move.

"Not until you promise to stay."

"Aro said I can go, so I'm going." She replied and I growled.

"You belong to me," I hissed without thinking, "I decide whether or not you get to leave."

"What gave you the idea that I belong to you?" she asked annoyed, "I don't belong to anyone." My response was a low growl as I tightened my hold on her wrists.

"What's your problem Alec?" she snapped at me.

"I already told you," I hissed, "it's you. I'm the most powerful and feared vampire on Earth. I was content with how my life was here. Then you came here." I hissed and tightened my grip again, this time she winced a little; "you came here and brought out all these damn emotions in me. I'm supposed to be a heartless monster, the dangerous witch twin. Then you came along Violet. What the hell are you doing to me?!" Violet didn't respond; she just stared into my eyes as her heart beat a little faster. The silence drug on and seconds turned into minutes.

"Alec," Violet finally said, "you're hurting me." I closed my eyes and loosened my grip on her. I released her wrists and placed my hand on either side of her waist.

"Don't you dare leave me." I said so lowly that I wasn't sure if she heard or not.

"Why don't you want me to leave?" she asked, "I thought you hated me. And since we're on the topic; why is it that when we kissed I felt...perfect and happy." I shook my head slowly not opening my eyes.

"Tell me the truth Alec." She demanded and I finally looker at her. I wrapped my arms around her and buried my face at the base of her neck.

"Marcus says that you're my soul mate." I murmured against her neck.

"Is that way Aro insisted on you watching me?" I nodded and she sighed.

"I want to leave Alec." She said after a while, 'I've got things I want to do. I'm not ready t stay in one place." Rage swept through me and I got off the bed and stormed out of her room.

(Demetri's POV)

I watched Alec storm out of Violet's room slamming the door behind him. When he was gone I walked into Violet's room to find her sitting on the bed and looking at her hands.

"Penny for your thoughts." I said sitting on the edge of the bed.

"I want to leave," she replied softly, "but now I feel guilty for making this decision. Alec told me about our bond, but I'm just not ready to belong to someone."

"Will you ever come back?" I asked

"Probably," she responded, "I just have other things I want to do."

"Then go," I said, "but before you leave, tell Alec that you will eventually come back." Violet smiled at me.

"Thank you Demetri," she smiled, "you always say the right things." I shrugged and tucked her into bed before leaving.

(Alec's POV)

I watched as Violet said goodbye to everyone. Aro put on a bright smile, but I could tell that he wasn't happy with her departure; no one was happy with Violet's choice to leave.

"Don't be a stranger Violet," Aro said as I walked her out of the castle, "you're always welcomed here."

"Thank you," she replied while waving at them. The drive to where the private jet was filled with a dead silence. When we arrived, I helped her load her things onto the jet. Before I left she spoke.

"I'll see you around Alec." She said softly.

"Will you?" I hissed still angry at her.

"Yes," she replied," I'll visit the Volturi." I

"Don't bother," I huffed, "not if you plan on leaving again." I left without another word. I stood by the car and watched as the jet disappeared into the night sky. As I drove back to the castle, Violet's scent slowly faded from the car. It's like it was reminding me that she was gone. I couldn't keep back the question that formed in my mind.

'How long will she be gone?'

Author's Note:

Sorry for the long wait.

Next chapter will be up soon.

Sorry that the chapters are short.