Meus Dulce Angelus – Chapter 12 – Stay With Me

AN – Hello! Thank you for the few reviews. I have a new POTO FanFiction up, it's called Ars Gratia Artis, and it would be great if you could have a look at it. Anyway, enjoy the next chapter!Skaramoosh x
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Stay With Me
A POV

I sat on the bed beside her and stroked her hair. I could tell that something was wrong but I hoped that it wasn't what I thought it was.

'What is it filia? You can tell me, you can tell me anything you know that.'

She kept her face turned away from me but I didn't need to see it to know that she was crying.

'I have an urge to... to...'

'You want to hurt yourself?'

She nodded and immediately I sat her up and held her safe and close. She openly bawled into my shoulder now and I rocked her very gently.

'Filia... I'm going to stay with you. You can make it through this, everyone in this castle is your family, we all believe in you.'

At that moment there was a knock on the door and Jane, Heidi, Felix, Demetri, Alec, Carlisle, Esme, Rosalie, Emmet, Jasper, Caius and Marcus came into her room and surrounded her.

'We heard about what you want to do. We won't let that happen.'

'Some of us will always stay with you; we'll keep you safe sister.'

She looked around at all of the loving faces through unshed tears.

'I love you all... so much.'

F POV
Demetri and I volunteered to stay with Bella first. Caius had to practically drag Aro away from her; he left with promises of his rapid return. We sat either side of her, wrapped our arms around her tiny frame. She rested her head on my shoulder and closed her eyes. Demetri broke the silence.

'You should sleep sister; maybe you'll feel better after some rest.'

She fell asleep in the strong arms of her brothers.

M POV
I came and sat by her bed in the early hours of the morning. She was slumped against Felix but he and Demetri both had their arms around her.

'You two need to leave soon.'

'We know, we just don't want to leave her.'

I sighed, as much as I respected their brotherly love for her, they are still Volturi guards.

'We need you as guards as well as brothers.'

They nodded and reluctantly let go of her. They laid her down on the bed before swiftly exiting. I took her hand, I knew better than to leave her devoid of physical contact when she was like this. She curled up into a tiny ball on her side. She looked so small and fragile that I couldn't help but feel for her.

B POV
I woke up feeling cold. I thought I was alone until I realised someone was holding my hand. I looked up to Marcus and his expression softened. I sat up, still not letting go.

'I'm sorry.'

He frowned but his expression and voice was still gentle.

'Whatever are you sorry for? You're just going through a rough time at the moment.'

'I just... wouldn't want to be a burden on you all.'

'You could never be a burden Bella.'

Es POV

Our family sat in a stony silence.
'I can't believe we did this to her.'

Guilty looks were cast around the room. My husband stepped in as the voice of reason.

'We have to be strong for her. She is suffering right now and we should help. We owe her that much.'

Everyone murmured their agreement. Carlisle looked at me.

'We should sit with her next.'

I nodded and we made our way to her chambers. She was sat on the centre of the bed, her knees pulled up close to her chest, quietly conversing with Marcus. My husband approached her in his usual kind fashion.

'Hello Bella, we brought you a coffee.'

She gave us a small smile.

'Thank you.'

Marcus exited the room and we sat next to her on the bed. I spoke first.

'How are you?'

'I'm okay, better than I have been these past few days.'

I smiled warmly and gave her a comforting hug, she held on for a little too long before breaking away.

'Sorry' she muttered.

'It's alright; you can always come to me for a hug.'

She focused all her attention on her coffee.

'Thanks. I'm going to try and get better now. I'm sick of being like this.'

My husband seemed greatly enthused by this statement.

'That's the first step to recovery.'

B POV
That day gives me an enormous amount of hope. When meus angelus finally returned I told him of my plans regarding my recovery, and he encouraged them.

'Just remember that you don't have to do it all by yourself, you will always have me.'

As I clung to him that night, I realised how much I had missed having him hold me at night. I needed him to take care of me. The best thing is I don't have to tell him. He knows just what to do with me. He will always stay with me, through everything. Edward had put me through Hell, but I survived, thanks to meus dulce angelus.

? POV
I know that she is here somewhere. I just have to find her. And when I do, oh what fun I'll have.

AN – Just as a warning, this fic is rated M for a reason. It won't kick in for another few chapters and I won't reveal too much but there is going to be a major, and I mean MAJOR twist in this story. That's why this chapter has been a little shorter as it's mainly just filler. Reviews are very much appreciated.

Skaramoosh x