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Jane's POV

I don't know why Demetri always has to wander off all the time. Even at home in Volterra, he disappeared on walks for hours at a time. And who had to go find him all the time?

That's right. I'm a vampire babysitter.

I grudgingly walked through the woods, finally picking up Demetri's trail and following it. There was another scent mixed with his, a dreadful wet-dog smell. I got a bit curious as I made my way deeper into the woods. I thought that the two scents would break apart eventually, but they remained tangled together. I quickened my pace, hoping that Demetri wasn't being held captive by the mutts that the Cullens loved so much.

I followed the scent to an opening in the trees and stopped in my tracks. Demetri was sitting on a rock at the edge of a cliff, deep in conversation with a dark-haired girl who was clutching his cloak around her. The horrid mutt smell wafted from their direction, and I blinked in disbelief as I realized that this girl was one of those watchdogs.

Oh, the Masters would have been so proud if I brought this mongrel back to them. I smiled to myself and started to step towards the cliff when I saw Demetri stand up, looking around. Even the stench of the girl beside him didn't cover up my scent. I ducked behind a tree, a bit disappointed as I peek out. Now the mutt-girl was on her feet, and she and Demetri were looking around carefully. My fingernails dug into the tree bark, causing large chunks of wood to fall at my feet as I watched him step closer to her, reaching his hand out towards her, then leaning in to kiss her cheek. I bit my tongue to keep from screaming in anger, unable to believe Demetri was touching such a vile creature without killing it. I started to step forward and confront him, when he turned suddenly and the girl shed his cloak, leaving her completely naked as she stepped away, morphing into a disgusting wolf. And then she was gone.

I let the mutt get away.

Before I could realize what happened, Demetri was next to me. He pulled his cloak on and snarled, glaring at me with black eyes. I stood my ground, smiling sweetly up at him. "Now Demetri. Are you sure you want to think about threatening me after what I just saw?"

His face immediately softened – as much as any vampire's face could. He remained silent, so I continued, "Master Aro sent me to find you AGAIN, Demetri. You really should get over this wandering habit of yours. It's starting to annoy me." I narrowed my eyes, studying him carefully as he straitened himself out, looking like his usual self. "Call me crazy, Demetri, but it seems you have some interest in that mutt." I spat out the last word, disgusted that anyone in my family would stoop so low.

He looked at me almost guiltily, like he was going to confide in me. I wasn't sure if I was ready for anything like that, and turned quickly, motioning for him to follow. I didn't care to hear of his petty fascination with that dog. The only thing I cared about was returning to the careful watch of my masters, with Demetri in tow. We would be confronting the Cullens soon, and I was sure I would have a chance to deal with the dog then. As the thought of watching her writhe in pain floated through my mind, my gait almost changed to a skip.

Demetri's POV

I quickly followed behind Jane. I couldn't keep my mind off of Leah as we wove through the trees. She was just so different – unlike any other woman I'd met in my very long life. She didn't seem uptight, but she was as beautiful as any of the vampire females in my coven. I unconsciously rubbed my hands together as I remembered the fire on her skin.

Jane turned in front of me, catching me as I got lost in my thoughts. She gave me a little smirk, reminding me that she knew my secret. I reluctantly pushed my thoughts of the She Wolf to the back of my mind, hoping I could shield them from Aro if I needed to.

Jane led me straight to the Masters as soon as we arrived back at the camp. I felt the eyes of the entire guard on me as we walked past. I hid a smile as I realize that this was the usual routine when I returned from my walks around Volterra. We finally ducked into a tent at the furthest part of the camp. Jane and I bowed to the Masters in unison, then she took her place beside the ever-present Alec as I straightened and looked at the three brothers, sitting regally around a table with several pages strewn across it.

Aro was the first to speak, his elbows resting on the arms of his unnecessarily large chair, his hands clasped together as he rested his chin on the tips of his index fingers. I'll never for the life of me know why we had to lug so much stuff from Italy for such a small thing. "Ah Demetri, my boy… I was beginning to think we'd lost you over a cliff!" His lips stretched into his signature catlike smile as he continued, "off on another of your wandering escapades, I take it?"

I gave him a firm nod as I spoke, "yes, Master Aro. I thought maybe I should familiarize myself with the forest, just in case. We have to make sure those sneaky Cullens don't have any… surprises out there."

Master Aro looked to either side, seeking approval from Master Marcus and Master Caius. They both nodded their heads in approval, and then he turned his attention back to me, his smile still frozen on his face. "Well done, dear Demetri! What a clever guard you are!" He reached forward with a pale hand, shifting the papers on the table. I suggest you prepare yourself, dear boy. We'll be going to find our friends tomorrow. I have a feeling they'll be expecting us, and this shouldn't be difficult."

"Yes, Master Aro," I answered, giving the Masters a final bow as I backed out of the tent opening. I caught Jane's eye before the front flap closed, her innocent little smirk making me grind my teeth.

I turned and made my way to my own tent, disappearing into it before any of the guard members could drag me into whatever they happened to be doing to pass the time until our meeting. I slid my cloak off, running my hand over the fabric as I remembered how warm it was just a little while ago. I sat on my makeshift cot as I finally let my thoughts of Leah creep back into my head. I wanted so badly to go out and find her again. Her presence calmed me down, and with tomorrow's agenda, I knew I would need calming. I shook my head, realizing there wouldn't be any way to sneak back out tonight, turning and stretching out on the cot, holding my cloak tightly as I replayed the afternoon in my head.

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