I decided to ride the high of motivation and post another chapter. There are some time jumps in this, NSFW as well and I hope it works out in the end.
Luke had stayed for three days after he gave her a tattoo that laid on her shoulder, much like his did. Her tattoo was made up of two skeletons kissing inside a card with the word lovers on the bottom. The card itself was halfway inside a coffin surrounded by different kinds of flowers. The coffin was colored in black, the skeletons were shaded and the flowers were a mix of yellow, orange and pale blue. She loved her newest edition to her collection of art. Luke was amazing at creating exactly what she wanted as if they were on the same wavelength.
They had spent as much time doing things they enjoyed doing while together. Although they weren't allowed out of the castle again they still managed to have loads of fun. They had so much fun that it hurt when he had to go back to the States. It nearly broke Amara's heart at the thought of being without her friend again. With many reassurances of writing or calling and Amara saying she would definitely be returning to visit whether her mates liked it or not, Luke left with only a few tears shared between the two.
In the months following her friend's departure Amara has had dinner with Aro nearly every other night. The two of them slowly built a bond of trust. Aro didn't manipulate her like he once had. With the damned necklace always around her neck and no one being able to convince her to take it off, he had been, in a way, been made to be a reasonable vampire. He asks about her day, how she feels every time they see each other because he genuinely wants to hear. Before he would just simply touch her to get the information so as to not bother her, but that had the opposite effect. Aro took his time in asking questions about things he didn't know from reading her previously. He enjoyed her perspective on everything. He might not agree with her all the time, but her outlook on things was refreshing. He enjoyed treating her like an equal, unlike before where he treated her like a subordinate. Aro particularly liked it when she allowed him to hold her hand without gloves. At first he was hesitant to do so because it was rare to come across anyone that could stop his power. He wasn't used to silence, but grew to appreciate the peace it gave. It just made him thirst for her presence.
Amara had enjoyed her time spent with Aro. So much so that she allowed him to touch her. Had she forgiven him? In her own way, yes, but she would never forget. She at least owed herself that much. She would get him back eventually for making her feel the way she did because she was petty deep down. For now though she would continue to grow in this budding relationship.
Speaking of relationships, Caius and Amara had become closer than ever. When Marcus was unable to sleep with her due to some unknown reason, Caius would be there. Some nights she ended up not being able to sleep so instead she was kept busy by her mate. That didn't bother them though. Those days were spent being lazy within her bed. Caius took to rotating her meal times with Marcus and sometimes shared with Aro. Amara might have been able to forgive Aro, but Caius hasn't. He still felt as if Aro got off too easily, but he has kept that to himself so far. Caius felt protective of his mate which is why he has been studying everything he can find on amulets. He trusted his mate, but he didn't trust some random stranger. The necklace looked like an antique and looked well on their mate. The only thing that worried him was that he had never encountered something that a vampire couldn't touch. Other than his research Caius and Amara have been painting together. They've been challenging each other to paint the same thing, but in their own way. The works of art always turned out beautiful in their own way. While Caius was more pin straight and realistic, Amara was flowing and less refined. They complimented each other. Caius wished his art looked a little more like hers while she wished the opposite.
While this had been happening, Caius and his wife slowly began the process of divorcing each other. It was surprisingly like in human culture except with vampyric lawyers. They had built a lot together and were splitting it as equally as possible. She would get half of the vacation homes, money, and cars. Caius didn't really care because that still left him with a lot of assets at his disposal. As long as Athenadora was comfortable with what she got and left amicably, Caius would live. He hadn't heard of Aro and Sulpicia's divorce yet, and wondered when he would start hearing about it. He was honestly surprised he was the first one to initiate the proceedings. He had figured Aro would have made the move first.
Amara had been with Caius every step of the way, helping him with anything he needed. She felt bad being the homewrecker in this situation. Caius had clarified on multiple occasions that they knew when getting married that this would happen eventually. One of them was bound to find their mate. It just happened to be Caius first. Still didn't make Amara feel any less worse for Athenadora. She knew that Caius and Athenadora loved each other greatly. They survived through many hardships. Would he ever be in love with her like that?
In love. The two words that describe Marcus and Amara perfectly. Their honeymoon phase hasn't ended and didn't seem like it was going to any time soon. Over the months Marcus had questioned if he ever truly felt happiness until meeting Amara. Of course he had not forgotten Didyme. Not only did her gift give her an aura of happiness, but when they had been together, Marcus did feel happy. Now though it felt as if those times with Didyme were missing something, somewhat empty. He knew now that it was because of his mate. Amara made everything better for him. He always seemed to either be smiling or laughing with her. They taught each other many things from rudimentary skills such as cooking certain dishes to complex techniques like hand to hand combat, granted they had a human stand in for Marcus. He was preparing her for when she would be turned. She would need to know how to protect herself and he refused to let another person he loved get murdered.
They spent a lot of their time in a comfortable routine of having many meals together, reading in the library, and enjoying each other's embrace. They couldn't seem to get enough of each other's company. She was a moth to his flame and vice versa. Amara felt giddy whenever he was around her. He brought her out of her shell. So everything she experienced with him felt brand new even if it wasn't. During the weeks that she had her period they would go away to his house in Greece. They only stayed until she stopped bleeding, but this time away from everyone really brightened her mood.
Amara had grown as well. Going to therapy every day, in the long run, seemed to really help. She at first resented Abigail Penterghast, but grew to become very fond of the old doctor and her mate, who she learned was Mary Helen Skipper. She was originally from what's now known as Ireland. She was about four hundred years old. Amara also learned that she and Doctor Penterghast where both already turned upon finding each other. Their actual story of how they met was a very romantic one in Amara's books, versus her own between her and her mates.
Amara currently was enjoying the summer evening this June had brought. She was currently outside in the garden with Santiago. She drew in a bit of smoke into her lungs from the burning cigarette between her fingers. She had been reading when she was reminded of something. She hadn't seen her big, burly vampire guard in a while. "Hey Santiago," she called out to her companion.
"Yes, little one," he looked at her.
"Where is Felix? I haven't seen him in over a week. It's unusual for him to be gone for so long," she grew curious.
"He is out on an assignment. That's all I know," he answered with a shrug.
"I would have thought I would be told if he was going to be gone for this long," her brows scrunched up in worry. What could he possibly be doing? She made a mental note to ask one of her mates.
She continued to read outside even upon finishing her cigarette. She was enjoying the warmth and Santiago hadn't told her she had to come back in yet. Amara sat under the shade tree as she turned the page of her book when she was startled by a touch to her shoulder. Eyes darting from the white paper to the pale face of Aro. "You ass, you scared me," she swatted at his hand playfully.
Aro, being quick, caught her hand and brought it to his lips. The cool kiss sent a shiver up Amara's spine which didn't go unnoticed by him. "I didn't mean to startle you, cara mia. I just figured since I have some free time I'd join you," Aro sent her a crooked grin, "In my defense I did say your name a few times. I'm guessing you were too absorbed in reading to have heard me."
Amara just shook her head, looking down at the pages again, "Sorry, I got stuck in my head. It just happens sometimes."
"It's fine, cara mia, it happens to us all," he moved to sit beside her on the ground, "How are you doing? How was your therapy session today?"
"I'm good, Aro. Therapy was therapy. Nothing new happened today. How is your day going," she inquired, placing a bookmark in her book and closing it. She turned toward him, giving him her attention.
"Today has been well. I don't have anything in my schedule till later," he went to wrap an arm around her form to bring her in closer.
She allowed it and leaned into the touch taking comfort from her mate. "Aro?"
"Hmm," he questioned with a simple sound.
"Where's Felix?"
"I'm afraid his assignment is too sensitive to share, Amarantha. He and the rest of the guard will be back soon, don't you worry," Aro patted his mate's back gently.
"Wait, the others? Who all went with him? I feel as if I have a right to know where my guard goes," her knitted brows spoke volumes to what she was feeling. She was getting angry for the lack of information she was being given, she was upset that she wasn't trusted enough for said info, and she was worried for her friend.
Aro sighed, "Don't worry about Felix, Amarantha, he is a strong vampire and can take care of himself. Besides he has Jane and Demetri along with two others with him. He will be fine."
"Where'd they go," she looked in his blood colored eyes drawing closer to her mate as she did.
His hand came up to cup her cheek. He told her the truth, just not the whole truth, "There has been a rumor of an army of newborns being made so they went out to investigate it."
"Who would want to create an army of newborns and why," her mind began to run. Was this an attack on the human race? What was the vampire or vampires planning?
"We have an inkling as to who, why, and even where. It is just classified information. When you've changed it will be different," Aro offered support.
"That's not fair," she crossed her arms and muttered, "Who knows when you'll ever change me?"
"I have a feeling it will be sooner than you think, Amarantha," Aro admitted.
Her demeanor changed and her heart began to race, "Really? Are you certain?"
He nodded his head. He had spoken with his brothers on the topic of changing her and they all agreed that she was getting close to her time. "You've shown a lot of improvement over the last few months," he complimented her.
"I- Thank you. Who knew talking to someone would help so much," she cast her eyes to the side.
"I'm just proud that you've been doing so well," he pulled her down so he could embrace her full figure. Her head rested on his shoulder while his hands gripped onto her love handles holding her in place. Aro and Amara stayed in that position for a while, each enjoying the other's presence until Marcus showed up in front of them.
"Aro," Marcus greeted his brother before giving his attention to his mate, "Amarantha, it's time for your dinner."
She raised her head slightly and peaked at her other mate, "Mmm, but I'm comfortable."
Aro chuckled at her and slowly began the stand with her in his arms, "Where shall we be dining today?"
"My room," she muttered with her eyes closed.
"Hold on tightly," he said. While protecting her neck he sped through the corridors. They reached her room in seconds and following them was Marcus with a tray of food.
He set the food over on the table while Aro was placing her on her feet. She smelt the air and her mouth began to water. She had a feeling what was under the silver lid, but wanted to be sure before she became too excited. Rushing over to the platter she lifted the lid and jumped for joy. "Marcus! You made me exactly what I've been craving. A chicken fried steak with cream gravy, steamed vegetables and a loaded baked potato. You know the way to my heart," she leaned up and enthusiastically placed a kiss to her mate's lips.
Marcus accepted the kiss with the same amount of enthusiasm. They pulled apart only because Aro cleared his throat reminding them both that he was still there. Amara looked sheepishly at both of the men. "Sorry, got carried away," she murmured as she stepped back from Marcus.
She went to sit down with the help of Marcus pulling out her chair and pushing it back in. He glanced at Aro motioning for him to have a seat on one side of her while he took the seat opposite. With them on either side of her she dug into the delicious smelling food in front of her. She could barely contain the moan of approval from the first bite. Chewing and swallowing she looked to her lover, "You did an excellent job."
Marcus smiled at her, "Well I can't take the credit. I learned from the best."
"You're just being humble. You watched me make it once and have perfectly recreated it for me," she replied with her own smile.
She took another bite before adding, "So Aro tells me that y'all have thought about changing me. So who knows this might be the last time for me to eat this."
"Oh, has he now," Marcus glanced from Amara to his coven brother. Marcus wasn't ready to have shared that news with her just yet. Not since they haven't come to an agreement on when. Caius feels as if it should have already been done, Aro wants to wait til after the mess with the Olympic coven is dealt with and he wants to wait another year or at least she loved them all. No one could agree.
"Yes I have. I figured it was time to tell her. We've all admitted she has been doing well," Aro defended.
"Aro, maybe we should have waited to tell her," he finally voiced his concern, "We don't know when we're going to do it."
Amara swallowed her last bite of potato before speaking, "Why don't y'all know when? Is it so hard to set a date?"
"One does not simply pick a date all willy nilly. Amarantha, you have a lot you still haven't experienced as a human," Marcus led with.
"Cara mia, there is a lot going on right now and having a newborn on our hands would be, uh, challenging," Aro added, his hand moving as he spoke, "But don't fret I said soon and I meant it."
"Aro," Marcus hissed his name as a warning. He didn't want to make a promise to their mate that they couldn't keep.
"It is only fair that she knows," Aro nonchalantly added.
Marcus scowled at his brother. He was the one telling them to keep the secret of the ongoing trouble in Forks away from their mate. Aro had said, "She would want to go down there for her friends which will put her in harm's way. We mustn't let her know." If Marcus was as petty as Aro he would let slip about Forks just now.
Amara wanted to pout about not knowing when, but then didn't worry about it. She would miss not being able to eat and drink what she wanted, she thought on a brighter note as she finished her vegetables. "So are we thinking like the end of summer or Christmas? That would be a present to get," she joked, nearing the finish of her chicken fry.
"Mia dolcezza, let us talk about something else," Marcus steering the conversation away from the topic.
Amara sighed before giving into her mate and began talking about the art she and Caius had been doing recently. Each of her mates listened to her every word as she spoke. They were mesmerized by her. "Talking about me," came the voice of the devil himself.
Amara had been drinking water and nearly choked on it. Caius came to her quickly and soothed her back with circles being rubbed on it, "Sorry, Amara, I didn't mean to scare you. I actually came to tell Aro that he has an important phone call from Jane," Caius held out a bulk flip phone out to Aro.
Amara could have almost laughed at how outdated the thing was, but she was still surprised they even knew how to use cell phones. Aro took the phone and stood up, walking a distance so he could speak. Caius took his spot, "So what was I hearing about our art?"
Amara blushed slightly at being put on the spot and reiterated what he had been talking to Aro and Marcus about. Caius smiled, "Oh yes the-"
Caius continued speaking, but Amara tuned him out to attempt to listen to Jane and Aro's conversation. The only downside to it was they were speaking so softly that Amara could barely pick up anything, but what she did get was that it was dealt with and that the Olympic coven survived. That only confused Amara even more, but she kept her mouth shut.
"... right, Amara?" Caius finished saying whatever it was he said and called her out.
"Uh, yeah, right," she panicked and played with a few stray hairs.
"You weren't even listening," Caius smirked at her having caught her.
"No I was! You said- uh, well okay I wasn't listening. I zoned out, sorry," she blushed even harder.
"Are you tired," Marcus asked, reaching a hand out to her arm.
"A little," she lied, not wanting them to know she was eavesdropping on Aro's conversation.
"Time to get ready for bed then," Caius stated as he picked up the tray of food and took it to the door. He handed it off to one of the guards outside. While this happened Marcus got Amara out of her chair and headed toward the bathroom to get ready for bed. He stayed at the closed door to give her some "human privacy."
When she walked out of the bathroom dressed in a lacy black body uit lingerie with a sheer black robe tied around her waist. Her red and black hair was still pulled back and she still wore her makeup. The necklace she now always wore was tucked away into a part of the suit. All her mates were waiting for her, discussing matters quietly amongst themselves. Their eyes pierced her skin that was on display. Amara could have heard a pin drop within that room. She took the first steps in the direction of her mates. They all stood stark still, none of them wanting to make any quick movements to ruin their mate's bravery.
She walked up to Aro first and brought him down to her height. She teased him by ghosting her lips over his neck where his pulse point would have been. He sucked in an unnecessary breath when he felt her bite down and sucked softly, careful not to hurt herself in this game she was playing. While she had Aro by the throat her hands reached out for her other two mates to come closer. She wanted them, all three of them and not separately. Her body hummed when she felt herself get pressed against all three of them.
The feeling was like none other she had ever felt. It was as if she were complete when having all three of them there. She released Aro's neck from her sucking bite and kissed her way toward his lips. When they met he greedily accepted what she was giving him. She moaned in his mouth while her hands explored Marcus and Caius who began to lay kisses to her body. She didn't know whose hands were whose, but every inch of her was being touched and tweaked in just the right way to set her a flame.
She broke away from Aro for air only for him to be the one to trail kisses down to her neck. Her head fell back and turned so he had access to the side of her neck not scarred by a bite mark. Caius took this as an opportunity to seal his lips with hers and began to move his icy lips against her heated mouth. She groaned in his mouth when she felt someone play with her pebbled nipples, the bars in them only serving as an enhancement to the pleasure. Her body tingled from the shocks to her system from her mates.
She felt someone grip onto her backside and give it a light smack causing her to whine and squirm. Her lips were torn away from Caius, who growled, and was replaced with Marcus'. She enjoyed the sweet taste of each of their venom. Each mate has their own particular taste. Marcus tasted like the scent of fresh rain in the air on a summer's day, Caius had an earthy taste and Aro tasted like sin in a bottle.
Gasping she was broken from her thoughts, felt two icy fingers penetrate her warm tight quim. Her body reacted on its own and began to rock back and forth on the appendages. The fingers were quite skilled in their movements, finding the rough patch within her and quickly making her melt under the ministration. If she wasn't surrounded by the strong able bodies of her mates she would have become a puddle on the floor.
In the entanglement of limbs, Amara's hands found a way to one of her mates' pants and attempted to unzip them. "Ah ah ah, this is for you," Caius whispered to her in a low raspy voice, pulling her hands from his clothing.
She felt the fingers go impossibly deeper causing her to break from Marcus and whine out, "Please."
"Please what, cara mia," it was Aro's turn to speak, his voice husky like Caius'. Her breasts were squeezed along with her ass.
"I-I need, I need more," she moaned out.
"Mia dolcezza Amarantha, needs what exactly," Marcus played along his voice deeper with desire.
"I need a-all of y'all inside me somehow, please," she begged while squirming along with the fingers that only sped up within her.
Unbeknownst to her all three of the men gave each other looks. They had known they would have to share her and were not opposed to doing what they were doing right now, but what she was requesting would take a lot of restraint from all three of them. They each were anxious about hurting her by accident. At least one on one they were more in control of themselves, but together they could possibly be more animalistic. If she were a vampire they would hesitate, but for now they each were looking to each other for the right outcome.
"Please I need someone inside me," she whimpered, the emptiness becoming unbearable.
Out of the three of them Aro has had the least chance at being intimate with their mate and right now she was offering for any, all of them to take her. Aro's mouth salivated. His eyes pleaded with his brothers to allow him this one chance at pleasing Amara. Caius' eyes become slits before allowing Aro to touch him to get his answer. With Caius' angry and reluctant approval, Marcus only gave in when he heard the painful moan their mate released at the need to be filled by them. He nodded to Aro who slid his fingers out of Amara and made quick work of his pants. Aro moved her clothing to the side and began to rub his hardened member along her lips. She braced herself against Marcus and Caius. They both picked her up and held her legs open for her. She was surprised to suddenly be weightless and even more taken off guard when she felt herself begin to become filled.
Aro had lubricated himself enough to feel comfortable with entering her. He went slowly at first which drove her mad with lust. She felt his cool member slowly begin to warm from her heated tunnel as he stood there unmoving. Once he was fully inside Amara, Aro could help but take enjoyment with how well she hugged him. She, on the other hand, had become inpatient and began to roll her hips in an attempt for some friction. Aro purred, "That's it, Amarantha, show me what you want."
She gasped when she felt fingers twist one nipple carefully causing her to twitch around Aro. Amara began to attempt to bounce on his cock with her hands buried deep in her other mate's hair. She felt the delicious metallic chill of his belt buckle upon her clit which caused her to moan out. Marcus leaned down and began to kiss her as she rode Aro. Caius reached around and spread her lips wide and began to take over on giving attention to her clit. Though Marcus and Caius were not being pleasured, they were receiving it through pleasing their mate.
Aro grew tired of holding back and started to thrust in and out of her shallowly before picking up his thrust with the crescendo of her moans that Marcus was muffling. Marcus being daring, decided he would move his hand from her ass to her dripping cunt and with it being stuffed full of Aro's cock squeeze his finger inside. It caused Amara to begin to flutter around them. Aro didn't stop his thrusting because Marcus was now inside her as well instead be picked up his pace. When Marcus felt like he gathered enough natural lubricant his finger dipped from her cunt to her puckered asshole. He twirled the heated, wet finger around the tight orifice. He left her lips and growled in her ear, "I'm going to finger fuck your ass while my brother is deep inside you now, mia dolcezza. Please do scream for us."
"MarCUS!" Amara exclaimed when she felt him sink into her anus.
He didn't go slowly as one would think. He was knuckle deep and pulling out almost at the same speed as Aro and it caused Amara to buck down further into his hand, wanting more. "Do that again," Aro grunted to Marcus, feeling him through the thin wall that separated them.
Marcus began to rub not only Amara, but Aro's cock while inside her. Aro grunted as she tensed up under all their attention. She was getting close and they all could since it. "Aro, Aro, please," she babbled, "Cum deep inside me."
"Oh, Amarantha, you think I would cum anywhere else," his question was one not meant to be answered.
She leaned forward and clung onto him giving Marcus better access to her backside, but hard for Caius to continue at the speed he was going on her clit. She couldn't take it anymore, she commanded, "Bite me," as she moved her head to give him access to her neck.
Aro almost faltered in his thrusting. He hadn't gotten to mark his mate like the other two have and here she was giving him another gift he wouldn't dare pass up. He looked into her eyes with his dark iris' being sure he had her permission before sinking his teeth into her. He moaned as she screamed out his name. Her orgasm had approached as soon as his mouth latched to her neck and now it was his mission to keep her feeling the aftershock as long as possible. He pulled away, careful not to take too much of his mate's blood, but also making sure all the venom was out of her system. He pulled away from her neck and looked up at his brothers who both were impressed with his self control. He kept pounding into Amara while Caius abused her clit and Marcus fucked her ass.
Amara was puddy in their hands. Caius caught her lips in a searing lip lock. They weren't letting her come down from her high which was causing her to see stars in her vision. The noises that came from their mate caused Marcus to become desperate for her blood, her taste. He brought his hand from her leg up to Aro and brought the male vampire in for a kiss. He simply wanted to taste Amara and found an easy way to do it while she was busy. Marcus and Aro didn't have any romantic feelings toward each other, but in the heat of the moment this was Marcus' only way to have Amara on his lips.
Amara turned from Caius to open her eyes to a sight that shouldn't have turned her on as much as it did. It was so pleasing to her she had a mini orgasm from the sight alone. Caius' brows rose, but he just shrugged, having an inkling as to why this was happening. Aro, having felt her milk his cock a second time, couldn't hold back any longer and started cumming inside of his mate. Venom splatter against her uterus in copious amounts.
Amara was breathing hard as she stared at her two mates who had blood, her blood, running down their chins. Marcus pulled out of her followed by Caius pulling away and finally Aro who took his time to exit her body. She was set down on her wobbly legs, but held steady by all three of her mates. Still breathing hard, Amara speaks, "So is it always going to be like this?"
"Is what going to be like this," Caius asked.
"This craving, no need, for all three of you. Am I always going to feel like this," she questioned. She literally just had a four-way for the first time just not in the way she expected it. She had hoped there would have been real double penetration. She almost kicked herself. She should be freaking out about what she just did, but no panic raised. Instead she stayed pretty calm considering everything.
"Now that you started the process with all three of us, yes, Amarantha, you will feel the desire to want all of us," Marcus answered truthfully.
She could at least always count on him to tell her the truth, she thought. Biting her lip before asking, Amara looked between Marcus and Aro, "So what was that about?"
Marcus glanced at Aro who looked smug from knowing why he had just kissed him. He turned his attention back to Amara and began to explain himself. "My need to taste you was too great and you were preoccupied with Caius, so I used Aro to get what I wanted. I'm sorry, mia dolcezza, for lacking restraint."
She cupped his cheek, smiling cheekily, "Don't be sorry. I thoroughly enjoyed the sight."
He nuzzled her hand, placing a kiss to her palm. Amara teased, "Just no kissing without me."
"You do not have to worry about that, cara mia. We don't feel for each other in that way," Aro answered while turning her around and grabbing her from behind.
Marcus held her hand out as if she was about to kiss her arm while her other hand went to cup Caius' cheek. Aro licked her dripping wound causing a shiver to roll up her spine. "Look at how gorgeous you look after being ravished by us," he stated to her.
Her eyes glanced up at the mirror they stood in front of. She was surprised she still looked presentable after all that just happened. Her hair was still fixed up like she had it, makeup still intact, and outfit mostly covering her body. The only difference was the new bite mark, still weeping blood, and her hazy tired eyes. Aro held her head with one hand while the other remained on her waist.
"Do you see what we see," he purred in her ear.
Her eyes focused on her mates instead of herself. There was Marcus looking at her lovingly, Aro slightly arrogantly, and Caius looked pained. Amara shook her head. She didn't see what they saw.
"We see an amazing woman who will soon be ours forever," Aro purred against her skin as he leaned in to kiss the mark he had left her.
Caius moved closer and kissed her forehead. This caused her to look up at him, his eyes spoke of his desires especially when he glanced down at her blood. She bit her lip before dropping her hand from his cheek to pull him in front of her. She looked into his eyes when she presented her neck, "Just a little, please. I don't know how I'd handle it if you took too much."
"Oh, Amara," Caius mouthed before dipping his head down and began to lick at the spilled blood.
She gasped at the sensation of being cleaned and leaned into Aro this time. He happily held her there for Caius to be able to get a taste of their mate. When he had licked all the blood off of her body Caius stood up to his full height, his eyes had grown darker. She just didn't know if it was from hunger or desire. Her eyes began to droop.
"No sleep yet, Amarantha. We have to get you cleaned up," Marcus cut in through her haze.
They shuffled her to the bathroom and started the shower for her knowing she would feel better after one. Marcus stripped down and bathed with her to make sure she didn't fall asleep standing up. Once she was cleaned he dried her off and dressed her in a baggy shirt and clean underwear. Dressed and ready for bed he walked her to her bed where Aro was with some bandages for the bite mark. She sat down and he wrapped it up for her knowing it would heal quicker if it remained clean. That night she was lucky. She slept peacefully while all three of her mates surrounded her.
In the coming weeks since that night, Amara couldn't shake that something was off. Felix had returned during that time and had remained tight-lipped about where he had been. The brutish vampire would budge with a hint or clue as to what he possibly could have been doing and it infuriated her. She even tried cornering Jane who would always successfully dodge the topic at hand or her entirely.
She was presently in the library with all three of her mates lounging in Marcus' lap with a book in hand. Her mates were looking over some sort of paperwork when the doors of the library opened. Amara looked up to see a very timid human come in with a silver platter. On top of the platter lay an intricate envelope with wispy handwriting. Whatever it was looked important.
"M-Masters, Mistress," she greeted them.
Amara winced not being used to the title still. Aro was the one to look up from his work at the timid dark haired woman, "Yes, Sofia?"
"Y-You received this in the m-mail today," she barely got out.
Aro stood quickly and zoomed to the other human in the room. He picked up the envelope but not before touching Sofia's hand. She heard Aro growl before opening the mail in front of him. Amara's eyes turned to slits when she watched Aro touch the other female. Why would he do that unless he was reading her? What could she possibly know? Amara didn't have time to ponder more on that when Aro looked at the paper within with a cruel smile.
"What is it," Caius sounded bored from his seat, not putting down his work.
"It seems that the Cullens will be welcoming a new member to their family," he stated.
"Have they finally changed her," Marcus asked, above Amara. Who were they talking about?
"I am not sure, but this is a wedding invitation so that means it will be happening soon," Aro smirked.
"Good," Marcus put simply.
Caius, on the other hand, snarled, "We should have punished them while we were there. They clearly broke the law."
"Wait, are y'all talking about Bella," Amara finally asked, causing everyone's gaze in the room to turn toward her.
"Yes, cara mia," Aro answered.
Amara got up and walked over to Aro. She took the invitation from his hands and read it. It invited her mates as well as her to come to the wedding. This got her excited. She hadn't been to a wedding in a very long time. "When do we plan to leave," she asked with a hint of excitement in her tone.
The three men shifted uncomfortably. None wanted to be the bearer of bad news. "Amarantha, we can't go," Marcus broke the news to her.
"Why," this confused her. They were invited, it would be rude to not accept.
"There will be humans there and the shape shifters will more than likely not appreciate more vampires on their lands," Marcus reasoned.
"Well I'm not a vampire," she said after a long pause. She had a light bulb go off above her head, "I'll go to make sure she is being changed. It will give me a chance to see everyone again anyways."
"No," they all said simultaneously.
"What do you mean, no," she glared at them.
"Exactly what was said. No you can't go," Caius set his work aside and was ready to argue with his mate.
"Amarantha, mia dolcezza, if you go we can't be there to protect you. You would be on your own and that can't happen," Marcus stood from his seat. He made his way over to his mate.
Aro took the invitation away from her, "Cara mia, please understand we can't have you go unprotected."
Amara stood her ground though, "I'll be safe.. I'll have Luke. Besides y'all can't dictate everything I do. If I say I am going, I'm going, whether y'all like it or not."
She stomped her way out of the room angry that her mates wouldn't give her a chance of freedom. She sputtered angry words the whole way out and even in the hallway as she left the area. "Well, that went well," Marcus rubbed the back of his neck to release some stress.
"We can't let her go alone," Aro pressed.
"We can't let her go," Caius rebutted.
"Let's be honest with ourselves, she's going whether we like it or not," Marcus butted in.
"Marcus, you can't seriously be caving into her demand so easily," Caius dead panned.
"No, Caius, Marcus is right, she will go. Which is why I said we can't let her go alone," Aro added. He was going to use his mate to his advantage in this situation. She was going to be his warning to the coven.
"You're a bunch of idiots if you think this will end well," Caius muttered.
"Be optimistic for once Caius," Marcus said to his companion.
They were about to start planning when a cough from the human female was heard inside the room. How could they have forgotten about her? "Jane," Aro called out.
The vicious teen walked into the room, "Yes, Master."
"Please show, Sofia, is it? To the exit," Aro said the code words. Adding to where only the vampires could hear, "oh and don't make too much of a mess."
"Yes, Master," the teen showed Sofia out of the room and down the hallway they could hear a faint scream from the human before silence.
