Alec and I walked hand-in-hand to the throne room, Aro following silently behind. Alec squeezed my hand gently as we entered the throne room. We quickly hurried to our spots, on the left side of Caius. Alec glared coldly to the man in the center of the room as Aro strolled confidently towards him.
"Ah, my young friend," Aro exclaimed, delighted. "What can we do for you today?" Edward glared just as coldly at Alec, Jane and myself before responding.
"I have nothing left to live for, Aro. I wish to die, and you are the only one who will oblige my request." Aro looked deeply troubled at the young one's demand.
"I am very sorry, youngling. That would be such a waste of power! And I'm afraid that I could never betray my old friend Carlisle in such a way. Too many centuries of friendship for that. But I shall discuss the matter with my brothers. Until then, I must recommend you stay in the castle." He nodded as Aro turned to Alec. "Alec, will you kindly escort young Mr. Cullen to his room?" Alec nodded and kissed me quickly before he headed out the door, close on Edward's heels.
Silence ensued for a few long moments, until Marcus spoke up. "We must deeply consider the boy's request, Aro. The rest of you are dissmissed." We nodded slightly, hurrying out the door.
I returned to the library, intent on finishing my thoughts from earlier. I stood at the large window that overlooked the valley, my hand resting lightly against the glass.
The housekeeper shut the door behind her, leaving Alec and I alone. I rose from the chair and he planted a small kiss on my forehead. He played with my hair, wrapping a long, dirty blonde curl around his finger. "I didn't mean to frighten you before, love." He seemed genuinely concerned. "When I told you what I am. I wanted you to know everything, and I hope you still consider marrying me."
My deep emerald eyes met his dull crimson ones, and I knew the words that came out of my mouth were true, even before I spoke them. "Alec, I could never be afraid of you. and yes, I will still marry you."
I was returned to reality when a cool pair of arms slipped around my waist from behind, and a set of lips brushed my neck. ""Beautiful, isn't it?"
Assuming he was talking about the view in front of us, I replied, "Breathtaking. It's my favorite view in the whole castle." Alec chuckled deeply, causing me to face him. "What?"
"I wasn't talking about the view, love. You." He pulled me closer to him, and even after all these years, I still thought that if I could blush, my face would be as red as a firetruck. His lips came down over mine, delicately at first, as if I would break. My arms locked reflexively around his neck, pulling him closer.
His tongue gently pushed my lower lip down, opening my mouth. I bit down lightly on his lower lip, making him growl playfully. "Heh hem." Jane coughed, causing us to break apart. "Now, if you two are finished, and would like to eat, Heidi has returned."