Chapter 10: Captive

#A/N. Here we are! Chapter 10 - Hooray! I've decided that, for Bella's POV, I want the story to go a bit dark. I had some ideas for the ending and going dark will lead up to those points. Tell me how you liked this chapter - how you liked the hint of darkness. Don't forget to review and Enjoy! :)

*Bella's POV*

Two weeks.

I've been held captive for two weeks. It's been two weeks since I last saw my family. Two weeks since I last held my daughter in my arms. Two weeks since I told Edward I loved him.

And it's been three weeks since I last hunted; counting the days I'd went without eating before I was captured.

My throat was constantly on fire. I was sure my eyes were pitch black by now. It was worse when it was the Volturi's meal times. I could smell the fresh human blood from all the way up here. Each time I had to fight off my inner monster, and each time my husband and daughter flashed through my mind, bringing me back to sanity. Those were the only times I was actually glad to be chained to the bed.

Aro often insisted that I joined them for dinner. I always declined. I would rather face the burning thirst a million times over than to let my family down that way. I wasn't even allowed to have any animal blood.

"We wouldn't want you to find a way to escape from us with your added strength, dear." Aro would say, chuckling lightly at the thought.

So more often than not, I was left alone in my small cell, chained up and craving blood.

The chronic solitude allowed my mind to wander to places I didn't really want to go. There always seemed to be a voice in the back of my head – a voice lacking reason – that doubted I would be saved.

They should've been here by now. The irrational voice would say.

They're doing the best they can. They need a good, solid plan. My voice of reason argued back.

It shouldn't take this long to think of a plan! If they really wanted you back, they would've been here by now.

Of course they want you back! You're a part of the family, and you have a daughter who needs you. Edward needs you.

It was official. I was delirious from hunger.

I agreed with my reasonable side, of course. I knew for a fact that my family was doing everything in their power to get me back. Edward was doing everything to get me back. I allowed that thought to comfort me. There was no reason to get myself all wound up and anxious.

A knock sounded on the door then.

"Come in." I said, my tone laced with a hint of sarcasm.

The door opened to reveal Jane and Alec, hand in hand, wearing similar smiles of malice on their faces.

"Why, hello Bella. It's been a while." Alec said, his voice sweet.

"We were just coming back from a mission, you see. We heard you were here so we decided to stop by." Jane added, a fake smile on her lips.

So that's where they were I thought to myself. Jane and Alec were the only guard members I didn't see during my time here. Not that I saw anyone often – I was always here in this cell.

A light pressure on my shield pulled me put of my thoughts. It was becoming more prominent and focused as the seconds passed by. The feeling reminded me of when Edward tried, unconsciously, to read my thoughts. I looked up to find Jane staring at me intensely.

"I don't know why you try to do that anymore." I sighed. "We both know it will never work."

Jane continued to glare at me silently. Then, she gave me a friendly smile.

"Ah, yes. But it doesn't hurt to try – anything can happen." She said ominously. I heard the faintest undertone of a threat in her voice.

"Yes." Alec agreed, his smile becoming wider.

I gulped audibly. I didn't allow myself to dwell on the fact that I was, most definitely, being threatened. Besides, what was the worse they could do to me? My shield allowed me to remain untouched by their dark gifts. That thought alone eased my mind somewhat.

The moment was interrupted when Demetri suddenly came into the room. He came up to my bed, pulled out a key, and started to unlock my chains.

"Aro has wished for your presence." He told me as he worked. When he freed my legs, he pulled me up from the bed by my arm. We made our way downstairs with Jane and Alec following silently behind us.

"Dearest, Bella." Aro breathed when we walked into the room, a smile lighting his face. I noticed that Jane frowned a little at this while she went to take her place beside Aro, with Alec right in tow. Demetri released me, but he stayed by my side. Felix winked at me from across the room.

"Aro." I replied.

"You are truly magnificent, young Bella." Aro purred, his burgundy eyes locking with my black ones. "There are a few conclusions that my brothers and I have come to decide upon."

I narrowed my eyes slightly. "Do I get to hear them?" I asked.

"Why, of course!" Aro said, chuckling.

I waited for him to elaborate in silence, suspicion and fear being my most prominent emotions.

"Maybe" he began "perhaps there is a way to ensure your staying here with other promising additions."

I felt like I knew where he was going with this. "What promising additions?" I asked warily.

"Well, the additions of Edward and Alice. The three of you would bring great joy to our guard."

Panic rose through me then. "No!" I shouted. I involuntary took a step forward only to be pulled back roughly by Demetri. His hands tightened around my arms in warning.

"Now, now Isabella." Aro cautioned. "There's no need to make any brisk moves."

I glared at him. "No, of course there's not." I said sarcastically. Demetri's hands got even tighter on my arms. I gasped out in pain.

"Wouldn't you love to be reunited with your Edward?" Aro asked condescendingly. "I'm sure we could even find a place for your lovely Renesmee."

That was it. "If you ever touch my daughter…" I growled threateningly. Renesmee would never be a part of the Volturi. Ever. Not if I could help it.

"It was just a thought."

I growled even louder, glaring at Aro. "It wouldn't matter anyway! Edward and Alice will never be a part of your guard. And neither will I."

"I know that." Aro chuckled. "At least not in volunteering."

I froze. Not in volunteering? So…what? Aro was going to have Edward and Alice taken too? I knew if that's what Aro decided to do, he would have the advantage. Alice would never see it coming. Like how she didn't see my capturing.

"That's a wonderful idea!" Aro exclaimed, clapping his hands together in a child-like manor. "You may go back up to your room, Bella. There are many plans that need to be made."

Demetri turned us towards the door and pushed me forward. We made our way back to my cell, Felix trailing closely behind. As soon as we were in the room, I was quickly chained back to the bed. Without a word, Demetri turned to leave the room. Felix, however, stayed put.

"I'll just be a minute." Felix told Demetri, never taking his eyes off me. Demetri just shook his head and silently left the room and headed back downstairs. Felix closed the door.

"I really do hope you get to stay here with us, Bella." Felix said as he slowly walked to my bed. I grew more and more uncomfortable with each step he took. I watched him like a hawk.

"You're a very beautiful woman." He said suddenly. "Though I must admit, I didn't find you as attractive when you were human."

Felix cupped my face in his hands, stroking his thumbs across my cheeks. I jerked away from his touch. He grabbed my chin roughly, further restraining me.

"You don't want to do that, Bella." He warned me. He brushed his fingertips over my face lightly, barely touching me. I squirmed, pulling against the chains in an attempt to get away from him. It was useless, I know, but I had to at least try. His hands moved to my neck, brushing my hair aside. A mischievous look flashed across his face before he bent his head down to my neck. I shivered in fear and repulsion as he skimmed his nose along my throat. I stiffened when I felt his teeth graze my skin. He pulled my skin in between his teeth and bit down - hard.

I cried out in pain as his venom seeped through my skin. My skin stung where he bit me. A flood of emotions went through me as I realized that I would have a permanent scar on my neck – much like the one on my wrist.

Anger. Sadness. Pain. Fear. Confusion. Shock.

I was appalled by the fact that I was just bitten….by Felix. He had marked me.

Felix marked me.

I gasped at that fact. "You..!" was all I managed to get out as I stared at Felix in shock.

He laughed at me. "That was fun!"

I felt disgust as Felix stood to his full height, a genuine smile on his lips. He put his hand under my chin, tilting my head up.

"Hmm." He hummed as he examined his work. "Not bad at all."

I felt sick.

"Why would…why did you do that?!" I exclaimed.

"I bet your Edward never did that." He continued you on as if I had never spoken. He trailed his hand down my left arm, grabbing my hand. His hold tightened as I tried to snatch my hand away from his grasp. I felt a surge of panic as Felix started playing with my engagement ring. He twirled it around my finger, examining it.

"What a beautiful ring. It looks very old." He mused.

"It belonged to Edward's mother." I said quietly, watching his fingers as he played with my ring. I silently prayed that he wouldn't do anything to damage it.

"Ah."

Felix kissed my hand before abruptly put my hand down. The chains clanged noisily against the bed rails.

"Isabella." He breathed my full name. "I enjoyed our time together, Bella, but now I must go."

He walked towards the door. With his hand on the knob, he turned around to face me.

"Bye bye, Bella." He winked at me. He chuckled as he closed the door behind him.

As I laid there in the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, my skin tingled at the places Felix touched.

My neck blazed.

For the first time in my new life, I felt…cold. So cold.

A shiver went up my spine.