Meus Dulce Angelus – Chapter 11 – Reunion

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Reunion
C POV

I was shocked, too shocked to move. Could we really have hurt her that badly for her to still feel the need to hurt herself? I kept hold of her head in one hand and held her hands in the other. I couldn't stand idly by and let her self-harm when I could attempt to stop her. I called for Aro and not a minute later he crashed through the door.

'She needs you, old friend.'

He stood, horrified, staring at the broken child before him.

'Give her to me.'

He gathered her into his arms and looked at me. I took that as my cue to leave.

A POV
My precious daughter had deliberately hurt herself. I wished I could cry. I laid her down on the bed and got in next to her. I held her close to my chest and she held on to me like I was a life jacket.

'Why did you hurt yourself filia?'

'I just... they were all so upset... I couldn't cope... I'm sorry.'

'Hush now, when you wake up everything will be alright.'

'I've spent so much time stressing over the Cullens, I've forgotten about my real family. I will spend time with them, but I'll introduce them to my brothers and sisters.'

'Filia that's a wonderful idea, now get some sleep.'

She fell asleep in my arms with a smile on her face.

B POV
That day was awkward yet brilliant. I met up with Esme and Rosalie. After introducing them to two of my closest sisters, Jane and Heidi, we spent a very happy two hours discussing hair, make-up and all things girly. The Cullen girls were like the new kids, trying to fit in but failing. They were however overjoyed to see how comfortable I was with people who they had previously thought to be ruthless killers.
I took Carlisle, Emmet and Jasper to hang out with my lovable if over-protective brothers Felix and Demetri. They were cautious at first, for they had seen me at my worst and didn't want to see me to go through that again. I reassured them that these weren't the men that hurt me, and that they were my friends. Everyone eased up a little after that and I amazed everyone with my skills (or lack of) on the Xbox. Felix kept a close eye on me though, just as an older brother should. I often spotted Carlisle or Jasper watching Felix watching me. Well, it wasn't like I expected them to just accept my new life straight away, but I hoped they would get there. Eventually.
I ate a small lunch, surprised at how hungry I was. 'Normal' human actions don't seem so normal when you're living in a castle full of nomads.
I always try to make an effort to go and speak with Marcus; he doesn't have a mate so he gets very lonely. The Cullens sat uncomfortably on chairs in his study, surprised at how at ease I was sat on his desk drinking coffee. I had been wary of Marcus at first but once I got talking to him I found him to be very sad yet genuinely lovely. He has so much love inside him that he hasn't been able to give to anyone, but now he has me. I'm encouraging him to start talking to people again and he's happier for it. Carlisle seemed to be forming a great interest in him. Last time he was here Marcus had been apathetic and emotionless, now he is like a different man. I could see they would become very good friends.

'Well,' Carlisle began, 'that was... interesting.'

'You seem very comfortable with them dear.'

'Exactly,' Rosalie said, 'she has her family now.'

'Yes but with Jane and Felix and...'

'Esme, these people are my brothers and sisters and I love them as such.'

That seemed to settle everyone's worries. Yet Jasper had been almost silent all day.

'They are all so caring and protective of you, like we're a threat.'

'Well they've seen me at my worst. What you've seen isn't even half of it.'

'We're so sorry Bella.'

'I know' was all I said. I wasn't sure if I had fully forgiven them yet. Carlisle crossed the room and sat down next to me.

'About what I saw you doing last night, are you alright now?'

I looked down at the red mark on my wrist. Rosalie gave me an uncharacteristic hug.

'Why did you do that Bella?'

'I... just... you were all so upset... I...'

'You did this... because of us? Oh honey...'

Esme came over to me and hugged me from the opposite side. I started crying a little.

'If... if you ever feel like you want to hurt yourself again, talk to someone, please.'

'Talk to vestri angelus.'

'I do.' I sighed. 'I'm tired; I'm going to go to bed.'

They wished me goodnight and I went to meus angelus's study. I opened the door and he smiled at me. As much as I loved spending time with my family, I always felt better when I was with meus angelus. Ego sentio salus.

'You look shattered filia, come and get some rest.'

His voice was gentle and I went to get changed.

'Unfortunately filia I have work to complete. I shall sit beside you whilst you sleep though.'

'Okay angelus.'

I got into bed and meus angelus sat on a chair next to the bed. I always felt safer whenever he was on the room. I was drifting off into sleep when I felt a cold hand on my stomach.

'Angelus what are you doing?'

'I like being able to know you're alive. You worry me when you harm yourself.'

'I'm sorry.'

'No don't apologise, you just have to promise me that you'll talk to me if you want do it again.'

I turned my head away from him and he immediately knew something was wrong. He moved onto the bed and touched my face.

'Filia?'

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