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Carlisle continued describing Bella's physical traits and the Volturi had no doubt of whom he was talking about.
"Ah, Bella, I have not seen her in many centuries." Aro said, his mind racing. He had to know if Carlisle knew her secret, their shared secret. "She used to be a part of our elite guard long ago. I wonder how she is doing." Aro pretended to muse. "If you would be so kind, Carlisle, I would love to see into your thoughts, to see how she is doing." Carlisle hesitated, but eventually stepped forward to meet Aro's hand.
Thoughts swirled from Carlisle's mind to Aro's.
Aro was surprised by how young Carlisle was considering how composed he was. He grimaced when he understood the cause of Carlisle's strange eye color. The image of Bella set him on edge. He wasn't surprised by her initial rebutting of Carlisle's attempts to be friends. He was shocked though when he saw that she eventually let him stay and they even became lovers. She was normally so selective of who she decided to have sex with.
An image of Alistair made Aro angry. He wanted that vampire as part of his guard. His continued refusal only served to make Aro want him even more.
Finally Carlisle's thoughts came to the present and Aro was relieved.
Bella hadn't broken their agreement. She had not revealed to Carlisle that Aro was the one that gave Bella her freedom in return for her killing Didyme and making it look like the Romanians were the culprit.
Aro let go of Carlisle's hand.
"You are a very interesting, albeit a strange man, Carlisle Cullen. You have full access to our library. I'd warn you about not hunting within the city, but I don't think that will be a problem for you."
Next chapter jumps back to Alistair.
Did ya like the twist of how Bella's and Aro's connection?