Sarah woke up in her room to find Sam shoving her roughly awake. Her eyes stung slightly and she wiped them off before opening them. "What time is it?" Sam sat down on the edge of the bed not answering her. "Are you crazy?" Sarah sat up in bed looking at Sam confused. "Not that I recall." Sam growled before almost yelling at Sarah. "The elders just called me. They told me how you've arranged a meeting between them and Aro." Sarah crossed her arms slightly looking at him. "Yes, Aro said he wanted to take more steps toward peace between our kinds. He asked if I could help make that a possibility. I can make choices for myself without your approval." Sam growled loudly causing Sarah to feel a bit afraid. "You had no right to go behind my back like that!" Sarah stood up looking at Sam trying to remain completely calm. "My father was the leader of the pack; therefore it's my birthright to make decisions for the pack." Sam yelled loudly looking at her. "I was put in charge of the pack! I make the final choices not you! What good would a vampire taking a step on our land prove?!" Sarah looked down at the floor. "They're my family Sam as much blood as you are."

Sam felt his blood rushing from the insult of being related to vampires. "Get out! I don't want to see you right now! Just leave the room for your own good!" Sarah felt tears running down her face and left the room. She didn't bother to even change from her nightgown before fleeing the room. Sarah looked at the hall not knowing which way to go. She debated and ended up going down into the common room. The vampires began to eye her oddly and soon Aro opened the door to his office himself. "Sarah, get in here now please." Sarah went into the room and found it wasn't like any other of his offices. This office was more like a bedroom. It was finely decorated with paintings, jewels, and lavish curtains. Sarah smiled from the small bed in the corner. Aro noticed her smile amongst her tears then noticed what she was looking at. "I find bed comforting even if I don't sleep in them." Sarah nodded slowly looking at him wiping the tears from her face. "I'm sorry I look such a mess right now. I just woke up and didn't have time yet."

Aro smiled sitting down in a chair offering the other to Sarah. She sat down blushing from how her nightgown seemed too short. "You caused quite a bit of stir in the common room." Sarah looked at Aro confused. "I'm sorry I didn't even notice." Aro relaxed back looking at Sarah's outfit. It was slightly see through, the top was low cut, and the skirt cut off low as well. "You should think before wearing such an interesting outfit." Sarah looked down blushing again. "I only wear this to bed. Sam kicked me out of the room for awhile. I just couldn't face Carlisle so I came down to the common room." Aro smiled then looked at her. "The vampires in the common room drink human blood. You're scent is far too appealing for them to resist. Such an outfit gives off your scent freely." Sarah looked at Aro understanding what he had just done for her. "You saved me from my own stupid mistake. Thank you." Aro laughed softly shaking his head. "Hardly, I will be sure to talk to your husband about kicking you out of your room as well." Sarah blushed looking at Aro. "Please don't. It'll only make things worse."

Sarah noticed Aro nodding to her request and felt a burden lift. "Thank you, he's just upset for now. He's never been like this." Aro studied her movements before nodding. "You're quite stubborn yourself. I imagine he's angry at himself not you." Sarah tilted her head curiously. "Why would he be angry at himself?" Aro sighed softly before getting up running his hand over Sarah's neck. "He kicked the love of his life out of the room." Sarah blushed feeling Aro's touch thinking back to when they had danced together. Her heart raced and her voice began to tremble slightly. "I, I, I'm sure it's just for tonight." Aro smiled then looked at her concerned noticing how much she stumbled. "Does my touch bother you?" Sarah shook her head slowly. "No, I just thought of dancing with you. How we first met." Aro smiled nodding letting his hand drop to his side. "I hadn't danced with someone like that in a very long time." Sarah smiled looking at him. "It was a nice moment."

Aro held out his hand before taking Sarah's into his own. "Dance with me again?" Sarah nodded, thinking how Sam had kicked her out for the night. "Might as well I have no bed to sleep in." Aro laughed softly pulling her close. Sarah found their hands grasped, Aro's arm around her waist. The touch was appealing to her warm skin. Aro felt Sarah's hand slide and rest on the back of his neck. The dance had turned into an almost intimate game. It was as if each dared the other to consume them with a passionate fire. They danced together to their own song enjoying the silence. Sarah looked up at Aro and smiled. "Read whatever thoughts you wish." Aro looked down at Sarah unsure where he wished to start. Sarah felt Aro pull her closer as he read her most intimate thoughts. He looked at her running his finger over her lips. "I would consume you and hate myself forever." Sarah blushed resting her head against his chest. "You felt my nature." Aro nodded softly dancing with her. "Yes, there's an animal inside you. Justin has no idea the fire he's playing with by trying to unleash it." Sarah ran a hand down Aro's neck slowly. "I bet you could tame it."

Aro stopped dancing just holding her close to him. "Taming you would be a crime. You're spirit is so free, I'm surprised Sam lets you out of his sight." Sarah laughed softly looking up at Aro. "He is his own untamed animal at times. I never question him on it as he shouldn't me." Aro nodded before resting his hands on her waist. "He's a lucky guy; he'll see that and work things out." Sarah nodded before looking back at the bed. Aro smiled noticing her gaze. "Now I don't have to read your mind to know what you're thinking." Sarah blushed, slightly embarrassed. "Do you mind?" Aro kissed her cheek picking her up carrying her to the bed. "Not at all." Sarah giggled wrapping her arms around his neck. She couldn't help but think of when Sam had done the same thing. Aro laid her gently down on the bed and felt Sarah keep her arms around his neck. "You'll stay here while I sleep right?" Aro smiled nodding he could tell Sarah hated sleeping alone. He watched her get comfortable then gently slid beside her. "Do you mind if I lay beside you?" Sarah thought about it then mumbled softly. "Just stay above the covers and its fine."

Aro watched as Sarah drifted off to sleep enjoying how peaceful she looked. He had always felt so lonely and having Sarah there helped ease that. She began to toss and turn slightly Aro gently placed his hand on her arm. He felt how cold she was in her dream. There was nothing but her in a room locked away from the rest of the world. Apparently, she had felt loneliness too because there was such an empty feeling. Aro slid next to her wrapping one arm around her. Unsure of why he found himself gently humming her to sleep. She soon relaxed against him and smiled softly. Sarah's body felt so cold when she slept it caused Aro to worry. He laid there simply watching her sleep for hours forgetting what world lay beyond his closed door. Sarah began to stir against him eventually and he assumed she wanted to get up. She smiled seeing him there and didn't move as quickly. "Did you stay like that the whole night?" Aro nodded slowly kissing her forehead. "Yes, you looked so peaceful after awhile." Sarah blushed. "I didn't kick you did I?" Aro laughed before shaking his head. "You slept wonderfully." Sarah smiled recalling how she hadn't woken from a nightmare. "Thank you."

Aro smiled as she got out of bed then looked around the room. "I should at least go change out of this horrible thing." Aro laughed nodding. "Yes, let me walk you to your room." Sarah blushed looking at him. "That's nice of you but it's just up the stairs." He looked at her crossing his arms. "There are three vampires in the common room that have stayed there since you came down here. Would you like me to walk with you knowing that detail?" Sarah nodded not wanting to take chances. "That'd be wonderful actually." Aro laughed wrapping an arm around her gently. A few vampires eyed them but none of them went near Sarah. It was clear Aro was making a point that she was his alone amongst the vampires. Sarah opened the door to her room and saw Sam sitting on the bed. His eyes opened wider slightly seeing Aro with her. Sarah turned to Aro seeing Sam was there feeling the tension lessen. "Thanks for all you did." Aro nodded. "Any time you need anything I'm happy to help." He left and Sarah walked into the room starting to change. She didn't even bother saying the first thing to Sam.

"What were you doing with him?" Sarah slipped on a new pair of jeans and looked at Sam. I needed a bed to sleep in for the night. Sam watched as she slipped on a shirt knowing he deserved that. "Why didn't you just ask Carlisle?" Sarah began to brush her hair in the mirror looking back at him. "Well, he is my father. It'd be a little odd now that I'm married. Don't you think?" Sam bit down his teeth knowing she was right and nodded. "I suppose you're right. Did he sleep in the same bed as you?" Sarah laughed looking at him. "You know vampires don't sleep." Sam looked at her noticing how nicely dressed she was. "Alright, where are you going now?" Sarah started to apply her makeup keeping her answers short and honest. "To the garden to talk to Justin." Sam looked at her face in the mirror and growled under his breath. "I don't want you seeing him for awhile." Sarah put her makeup away before nodding. "Alright, I won't go see him. I also let Aro know the elders can't speak with him yet." Sam looked at her amazed finding nothing but sincerity coming from her voice. "Thank you." Sarah nodded slowly.

"May I speak to Carlisle since I can't talk to Justin?" Sam tilted his head from her asking such a question. "Of course you can. He's your father why would I stop that?" Sarah kissed Sam on the cheek. "I just wanted your permission." Sam looked at her confused as she left the room to go talk to Carlisle. He wondered what had made her so obedient. Sarah knocked on Carlisle's door and he answered it immediately. "I've missed you." Sarah hugged him tight as he shut the door. Carlisle laughed hugging her back surprised. "I've missed you so much too Carlisle." He looked at her amazed to see her all done up nicely. "What's the occasion?" Sarah looked at him and smiled shrugging. "Do you like it?" Carlisle laughed unable to take his eyes off her. "Yes, it's very appealing." She brushed her hair back slowly noticing his eyes fall to her neck. "Carlisle, are you thinking about how good I taste?" Carlisle could feel himself blushing. "I'm sorry, you just look so amazing." Sarah lay down slowly on his bed looking at him. Her heart was racing as he looked at her with a look she hadn't seen often.

"I don't mind Carlisle, you've always treasured me." Sarah looked at him wondering about Sam. He had truly tamed her, but was this the cost of it? Carlisle gently got on top of Sarah kissing her neck slowly. All the times he had denied the hunger was for nothing. He was letting the desire take over his body without as much as a thought. "Please Sarah; just let me taste you again." Sarah blushed brushing her hair back. Justin had unlocked another nature for her, the one that longed to feel what only vampire could give. "I want nothing more than that." Carlisle tried to suppress the desire drawing it out to enjoy the moment. He found his lips kissing Sarah's only to be met wonderfully back. Sarah rested her hands around Carlisle's neck feeling his kisses. Perhaps a year for her had not been enough to diminish her love for him. A voice inside her said stop, saying she was only hurting herself, but she paid it no attention. She gasped feeling Carlisle bite into her flesh satisfying his hunger.

Carlisle could hear Sarah's heart racing then slowly settle into a steady rhythm. Her soft gasps and moans he almost mistook for something other than pain. He pulled his mouth from her neck stopping the almost magical bond. "What did I just do?" Sarah sat up her makeup smeared and her body covered in a soft sweat. "You did nothing wrong." Carlisle sat next to her looking at the mark on her neck. "I kissed you." Sarah blushed looking at him before nodding. "Yes, you did." He tilted his head back before understanding. "You tempted me; you wanted me to do this. Why?" Sarah looked down knowing she had abused her gift to attract vampires. "I need to feel that connection again. You're strong enough to stop." Carlisle sighed looking at her. "Promise you will never do this to me again?" Sarah bit her lip. "I promise. It was a horrible thing to do even once." Carlisle nodded before kissing her cheek. "I don't know what to say." Sarah blushed looking at him. "Do I taste as wonderful as before?" He laughed nodding. "Even sweeter."

Sarah walked back into the room to find Sam looking out the window. She sat down and picked up the book on the nightstand. Sam turned to look at her before deciding he had to do this. "Sarah, come here now." Sarah put the book down going to him surprised. "What can I do for you?" He smiled looking at her dying inside. "Tell me you will listen to me." Sarah blushed looking down. "I promise to listen to you." Sam tried not to shake his head ashamed. "Tell me you hate your father and could never love him." Sarah looked up at Sam surprised. "Which one?" Sam managed a serious look of impatience with her. "That vile vampire could never be close to your father. Now tell me." Sarah felt multiple daggers stabbing her heart. "I, I hate my father, I could never love him." Sam saw the tears running down Sarah's face shocked. He knew she'd never say that unless he made her. There was a sudden realization Sarah's will had been broken. He felt disgusted that he would do such a thing to her. "Sarah, why say such a thing that isn't true?" Sarah looked down ashamed. "You told me to say it. I want to make you happy, stop all the fighting."

Sam sighed pulling her close noticing the mark on her neck. He understood suddenly why she had needed to speak with Carlisle. His hatred for himself grew and he held Sarah tighter. "Never let me do this to you again. I want you happy and I've destroyed that so far. I got jealous and didn't pay attention to your own emotions. I'm so sorry." Sarah hugged Sam back crying hard enough to soak his shirt within a few minutes. "Sam, I'm sorry for what I did." Sam sighed holding her close wondering how they could end up like this. "I know. Let's just start over. Think about it we can talk about this, be reasonable again." Sarah looked at him and nodded slowly. "I've just felt so torn lately." Sam nodded. "Between a vampire and a wolf." Sarah nodded. "You're nature is controlling you it's been locked up for so long. Let me help you control it again." Sarah thought about it for a moment then nodded. "Alright, it's a start, but who can control the vampire side of me?" Sam found the idea of Justin around her horrible and opted out quickly. "What about Carlisle?" Sarah smiled nodding. "Alright."