Meus Dulce Angelus – Chapter 8 – The Cullens

AN- The Moosh here. Reviews seem to be decreasing, is there something that's making you like it less ladies and gentlefolk? Anyway hope you enjoy the chapter.
Skaramoosh x

The Cullens
B POV

We walked into their chambers. Everyone smiled almost apologetically at me and Esme was quick to wrap me in her motherly embrace. Alice was the first to speak,

'Oh my god Bella we're so sorry! We never should have left! Are you okay? Don't worry Bella; we'll get you out of here. Did they hurt you?'

I hated the venom in her voice but I decided to keep the atmosphere light.

'Hey! That's my family you're talking about! They would never hurt me.'

Their faces were priceless.

'But... they're the Volturi! Come on, we all heard how you were with Aro. You can't let him control you!'

'Oh leave her alone Alice.' It was Rosalie. 'Hello Bella, I love your hair by the way.'

'Um, thank you.'

Why was she being so nice to me? It didn't make sense.

'Honestly Bella,' Jaspers face was serious. 'Do you like it here?'

'Yes. And, for the record, I don't blame you.'

Carlisle smiled his approval. I thought it was going quite well. They had hurt me too much for me to consider them family, but I could still keep some good friends.

'NO!' Alice looked angry, what had happened to that lovable pixie? 'You are NOT staying here. You're coming back with us.'

'Alice dear if she wants to stay here then there's no reason for her to leave. Can't you just be happy for her? She has a stable loving family now.' I realised now how much I has missed Esme. She was being the voice of reason.
But it seemed Alice did not want to listen to reason. She grabbed me by my arm, her fingers digging in and creating bruises on my forearm. The rest of the Cullens moved to get her of me as I screamed in pure terror. They got her off me, and I sank to the floor sobbing. Carlisle bent down to my level.

'Facere vos inopia vestri angelus?'

'Sic.'

He led me out of the room. But I saw Edward in the corridor. The whole scene with Alice had given me a different mindset. I looked him straight in the eyes, and it hurt like hell.

'Nothus.'

I heard Carlisle gasp at my language before I ran into the waiting arms of meus angelus. He picked me up and carried me to my tower, the only way in or out is through his study, so no-one can get in there if we don't want them to. It makes me feel safe. He laid me on the bed, and I looked directly into his eyes. We had an increasingly rare moment of wordless communication. He knew I wanted, no, needed him to take control again. Complete control. I didn't care what the Cullens thought.

A POV
My poor daughter. I had secretly, foolishly hoped that she would be able to continue a friendship with them, knowing it would be good for her. Instead they had scared her, and I hated seeing her frightened. I was proud of her for standing up to Edward but I wished it hadn't hurt her as it inevitably had. I wanted him out of her life, he wasn't good for her. We went down into my study, and she sat at my feet with her head in my lap as I filled in some paperwork. She sighed contentedly. I rolled my eyes at the knock on the door. It was the seer, Alice.

'Let me in!' she yelled banging on the door. 'I'm going to rescue her!'

'Shall I speak to her angelus?'

'No. Just relax and let me handle this.' She relaxed into my lap obediently. 'She doesn't need rescuing.'

Rosalie didn't give Alice a chance to answer as she dragged her to Jasper, who I presume dragged her back to their chambers.

'I'm so sorry Aro, Bella. I'll leave you to...' She gestured to us. 'Whatever.'

R POV
Well that was weird. Despite my initial dislike of her I had always thought of Bella as such a strong spirit, yet here she was letting Aro dominate her. Don't get me wrong, I was glad she was happy, but... it just seemed wrong. It seemed I was not alone in that view.

'Can't you see? He's brainwashed her!' Jasper was having a lot of trouble keeping Alice calm.

'I have to admit,' Carlisle looked confused 'I do find it quite disturbing, the amount of control she lets him have over her isn't natural.'

'But she's happy with him!' Trust Esme to be alright with just that. 'Can't we just let her be?'

Edward shot her a look that answered her question very clearly. He hadn't said very much since we arrived, probably because he knew if he did I would break his nose. That stupid idiot! We wouldn't be in this situation if he hadn't demanded we left.

'What did she call me?'

'Nothus.' Carlisle sighed. 'It's the Latin word for bastard.'

Go Bella! You tell that 'nothus' what you think of him! I rejoiced in her epic victory. Edward was not pleased with my happiness.

'Oh come on!' I thought everyone was being ridiculous, 'She's an independent woman who wants someone to look after her. Now she has what she wants. So how about we just leave her alone!'

'That,' Bella began 'isn't a very good idea. I do agree with everything else you said Rosalie, but I don't want all' She shot a scathing look at Edward and Alice 'of you to leave. Too much has happened for me to call you family, I'm sorry, but I hope we can still be friends. That's if you can accept my lifestyle.'

Carlisle walked over and took her hands in his.

'I think I speak on behalf of most of the family when I say that we would love to stay friends with you. But I have to ask, are you happy with your lifestyle? I mean truly happy.'

'Yes.' She answered like it was the most obvious thing in the world. We could all tell that Aro means a lot to her.

'I would love to stay and chat with you all but I really should get back.' Bella turned to leave...

'WAIT!'

AN- Sorry this chapter took so long, I had to write an essay on assisted suicide. Fun. Anyway review and tell me what you think. Suggestions are more than welcome!
Skaramoosh x