Okay so I'm back! So sorry it took awhile, I had a bit of writers block and didn't know what direction to take the story. But now I've got everything figured out, and there are lots of twists and turns to come! hehe. This chapter is pretty short, but I thought it had a good stopping place so I did. And don't worry I'm not going to wait so long to post the next chapter. Most likely it will be out within this next week. :) But please enjoy and I always love the feedback!

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters except that asshole Anthony! lol.

Edwards POV

We sat in darkness,not that it made a difference on our eyes, but from what I can asssume in a dungeon. More specifically we were being held captive, in a dungeon, in the Volterra castle. The air reeked of stale blood. One could only imagine what they did to the poor humans they kept down here. I couldn't move my body, though there were no restraints. Some invisible force was keeping us rooted to the spot. It seems as though the Volturi have more than one trick up their sleeve. I heard a menacing chuckle from behind me.

"Very astute of you Edward."

I gritted my teeth together as Anthony stepped into our line of vision. I have never in all of my existence had such a pure hate for someone as I do Anthony. I would give anything to rip him to shreds, to wipe that smirk from his face.

Anthony looked down to me with a smug smile. "Tsk, tsk, Edward. Have some manners please. You wouldn't want to spoil all the fun before Bella and the rest of the Cullens get here would you?"

A growl ripped from all four of us. We tried to move but the invisible force would not budge.

Anthony gave a short chuckle. "Amazing is it not, Cecil is a mere two floors above us and yet her power still holds you to the spot. But do not fret about the others, they will not be harmed."

"And what of us, trapped here like prisoners." Alice hissed at him. "If you are not planning to harm anyone, why keep us here against our will?"

Anthony gave us a small smirk. "Only precautions to make sure Aro and I get what we want."

I let out an ear shattering roar, and then with as much hate as I could muster said, "You. Will. Not. Have. Her." Acid dripped from my words, and venom was now pooling in my mouth.

"No? Oh I think I will."

He narrowed his eyes and then with a harsh tone he said, "What wouldn't Bella do to protect the ones she loves."

He squared his shoulders and continued. "You know the answer to that question as well as I do. I do not see why however..." He mused. "All of you left her in her pathetic human form to fend for herself. You broke her, you literally shattered who she was. I'm suprised she didn't die from starvation in that first week." I cringed. "Not much good it did, Victoria still found her. You should have seen the way Bella screamed."

His tone became lighter now. "I've seen it you know..in her memories. Pathetic. She never stood a chance."

He was playing with us, digging the knife in deeper than it already was, and it was working. My head slumped in misery, and I heard Alice let out a short sob. This was possibly the worst torture he could give me, aside from actually hurting bella herself. I shuttered.

"But.." He continued. "In her last human breath do you know what she said?"

I lifted my head and he was staring down at me now with disgust.

"She said, 'I love you Edward'. After everything you did to her and she still loves you. You don't deserve her."

I slumped my head forward again. "You're right."

"No he's not!" Alice growled. "Don't let him think he's won this! Edward, you left to protect her. You had only the best intentions. Bella understands that. You two are meant to be.."

Anthony cut her off, "Not any more," and with that he left the room.

Anthony was right. I didn't deserve Bella. She had never given me anything but her trust and love, and I took advantage of those precious gifts. I threw them to the side like mere garbage. If I hadn't left I could have protected her from Victoria... But now we were all in danger. I've put Bella and my entire family in harms way, all because of my stupid decision.

I could feel Alice's stare on me, but I didn't look. Even Jasper's calming couldn't affect me now. I was in my own pit of self wallowing. If we made it out of this I would set things right with Bella, if she could ever forgive me. I wouldn't blame her if she didn't, maybe things would be better that way. Bella didn't deserve a menace.

Alice's stare was focusing harder on me now. I sighed.

"What Alice?" I asked not looking up.

"Did you not hear what I just said, well rather thought?"

I looked up confused. I hadn't heard anything. "No..."

Alice sighed. "Thats what I thought. Anthony is blocking your power. You can't hear anyone upstairs either can you?"

I listened intently for a moment, but there was nothing. I shook my head.

"He's blocking me from my sight also." She said frustrated. "I didn't have any idea that he was so strong."

"There is no way to defeat him then." Jasper muttered.

"That's not true", Alice replied. "Bella can, she just needs a little confidence."

"Are you so sure about that?" Came a high shrill voice from behind us. It was Jane.

Alice hissed and Jane giggled. We said nothing as she walked in front of us and began to pace back and forth watching us silently. She then stopped in front of me and leaned down to whisper in my ear.

"I'm going to torture you in front of her. We will make her watch, make her squirm until she joins us." She gave a piercing laugh. "And then when she does, and oh yes she will join us, she will become Anthony's bride."

Alice struggled against her restraint and let out a horrific growl. Jane shrieked with laughter.

"Now, now Alice don't make me too angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry."

"Alice, please love." Jasper said fearful of what Jane would do. A wave of calm enveloped us.

Jane sighed, "Well as much fun as I'm having here with you four, I didn't just come to talk. I came to bring you upstairs. It appears our long awaited company has finally arrived."

Hoped everyone enjoyed it! Big things to come in the next couple of chapters!!