Chapter 3
After he ran off into the forest, was pure silence. The only noise that could be heard was from the waterfall. It felt like when Seth left, he took life with him. How strange it was for me to feel this way after just meeting him. Looking down at my hands that were just on his face, I could still feel the warmth his body radiated.
"Breath taking," I whispered.
Looking up at the sky, the sun was starting to go down for the moon to come up. Not a cloud in the sky. A slight breeze reminded me of Seth's scent. I took a deep breath and imagined him again. Except this time my lips were pressed against his and there were no disturbances.
"Yeah, right," chuckling, I turned around and started to get a better look at my surroundings. Now that Seth wasn't here to distract me.
It was like a place you imagined from heaven. A beautiful spring covered by trees both big and small. Outlining the spring were different colored rocks with grass and cattail plants sprouting from the cracks. They rocked back and forth by the wind. The waterfall was not too big but still just as magnificent. I was at awe by what I had come across in the middle of the forest. What finally pulled me out of my trance was the buzzing of my cell phone in my pocket. I took the phone out and looked at the caller ID.
"Shit!" It was Aro. It has been two days since I left Volterra. He knew that I should have already arrived in Forks to visit the Cullen's. What was I to say when he asked if I had completed the mission yet? "No master Aro. I got held up meeting who I think could be my soul mate?" That would never work.
Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm myself before flipping the phone open. "Hello Master Aro!"
"Ah, Felix. It's good to hear that you are still alive! I was frightened because I had not yet received a call with a report on how things went. I do hope that you have not come across any complications?" His voice did not reveal the aggravation I was sure he was feeling.
"Oh, well, you know how the Cullen's are. Always so hostile." This was not a lie. They do not trust the Volturi and have every right. Aro and his brothers can be very sneaky and manipulating. A trait all vampires possess but the Volturi have the power to get almost anything they desire if they have to use force. "I have indeed arrived in Forks but have not yet been able to locate them. I am starting to believe they have relocated with the thought that we would make surprise visits. But do not worry, Master." As far as I knew there was no truth behind my explanation. I know that if he was to find out I lied to him that I would be killed. I also know that if he were to find out that I had postponed my assignment to interact with a wolf that I would see the same fate.
"Yes. The Cullen clan is much more difficult to deal with then regular vampires." He cooed. "Did I make a mistake in choosing you to deal with this issue? Should I have sent Jane? She has not disappointed me yet." Hearing him say that made my blood boil. Imagining Jane standing next to Aro while he said this did not sit comfortably with me. I bet she had her best smile on for Aro and probably reassured him that she could handle the case if I was to fail.
"No! Believe me Master. You were wise in your decision and I give you my word not to fail you." Clenching my fist that was not holding the phone I could feel my fingernails digging into my palm. There was a long pause before Aro said anything.
"Okay, Felix." Aro finally said, "I will give you five days to take care of the human or I will send Jane, and you will have me to deal with." Just as I started to sigh in relief he continued.
"Understand that my guards do not fail me. Be sure that you are not the first. I do not give second chances, so be thankful I showed you such mercy." The phone clicked and I knew that he had hung up.
"Ugh!" I yelled. Why had I let myself get so distracted by a simple boy? He could cost me my life and I wasn't even sure he meant anything to me yet. Why had he made such an impact on me?
Shaking my head, I began walking out of the secluded spring. For a moment I turned back and relived what had earlier occurred. I did not want to forget the day spent with Seth. Suddenly, I remembered that we had agreed to meet tomorrow. Well, not really agreed, but I think he knew that I would come. Ugh! I wanted to see him again so bad! Maybe I will be able to do both. Visit the Cullen's and meet Seth here tomorrow. If the Cullen's had any sense what so ever they will have already changed the young woman so then I won't have to deal with anything. "Ha!" I chuckled. Nothing was ever that easy. Not in a vampires world. But one could always hope.
Taking one last glance at the spring I turned and ran in the opposite direction towards the town. I was going to have to get a room somewhere and then find something to eat. I was starving.