Chapter 7: All it took was one phone call

Paul pov:

Paul ignored Bella's shock as he continued his story. They needed to tell her this. They needed her to understand what they were about to say.

"All we knew was that we were in a den full of cold ones, so with all the strength we could, we attacked the red eyes that were too close. What we didn't know was that some of these cold ones had powers, but they didn't work on us. we tore more than half of the red eyes into pieces before one of the kings stood up and told them to back up. As soon as they did, I turned to him. He had long dark hair and bright red eyes. he wore an expensive black suit and so did the other kings.

He asked who and what I was, and it was at that moment, I changed back into two legs. Andres and I were finally on one page.

Flashback:

Paul felt his body shimmer. His mind was no longer split in two. He was finally one mind. Andres was him and he was Andres. They didn't just share a body, they were one.

"What do we do?" Paul asked Andres.

"We stay calm young one. These are not regular cold ones; they have power and authority but so do we."

"Dios Mio! You are a human!" the tall and eccentric cold one exclaimed.

"We are more than just a human cold one, we are a spirit warrior born to kill your kind. Now why have your brought us here?"

"You dare question us?" another king spoke. This one had silver blonde hair and a permanent scowl.

"You brought me here; therefore, I have the right to ask questions. Now once again, what do you want with us?"

"you say you can kill our kind how? And why? What have we done to you?" the last king asked. This king had long hair as well and a bored look on his face.

"I personally don't care what your kind do, however, when they come into my territory, that is when we have a problem. I just want them away from me and my family and the human in my vicinity. By the way, there was a cold one who was raping and torturing your kind. I killed him."

The eccentric cold one clapped his hand and began to laugh.

"My, my, my. brothers, we have a new comrade in our midst. Young man, I admire your brave spirit. My name is Aro, and these are my brothers Marcus and Cacius. Can we offer you a proposition? Of course, we should get you some clothes first."

End flashback.

"You see Isabel, we have been partners with the Volturi for seven years. They fear us and will give us almost anything. We help them and they help us. All I have to do is pick up the phone, call Aro, and tell him back off. I can't stop him from punishing the Cullens but I can take you out of the equation. Please tell us Isabel would like us to make that phone call?"

Paul caught her before she hit the floor. He knew it would be a shock to hear but as soon as she said three kings, they knew exactly who she was talking about.

Their only goal in life was to protect their family and protect their territory. He could care less about anything else. Their partnership with the Volturi wasn't one he talked of often or even one he enjoyed but it got the job done. Their home was cold one free and his pup would grow up to live a long life. But now, things were different. They had found their mate. At least someone they wanted to be their mate and that chosen mate was being threatened.

Paul scooped Isabel up and brought her to the guest room. he laid her down gently and took off her shoes. They wanted to put her in their bed, but they needed to slow down. They would go at her pace. If it were up to them, they would marry and mark her tomorrow but that wasn't how life worked. They needed to give her the space to choose.

Seeing that she was settled, Paul went back downstairs and turned the soup on simmer. He then went upstairs to his office and sat in his chair.

For a moment they closed their eyes and allowed the scent of their chosen mate and their pup to fill the room.

It was peaceful.

They were at peace. Just having her around was enough. However, they had a phone call to make.

It had been two months since their last mission, but the kings would answer their every beck and call.

He pulled out his phone and dialed the number with ease.

"Mr. Lahote!" a thick French accent greeted him.

"Felix put King Aro on the phone."

Within seconds Aro was greeting him.

"Mr. Lahote! It's been a while. What can I do for you?"

"Aro, I believe we have a human woman in common. A young lady somehow caught up with the golden eyes."

"Ah! Isabella Swan yes! it is unfortunate, young childish Edward caught a whiff of her scent and became obsessed. There was a day when he thought she was dead and was going to kill himself. He'd rather die than live without his drug. However, it came to our attention that she wasn't dead at all. We sent Demetri over there to scare the Cullens. We used the human girl as bait of course. They broke the law and we are giving them one chance to fix it. but may I ask what she has to do with you? Have the Cullen's been a bother to you as well?"

Paul restrained a growl at the thought of Demetri's hands on his chosen mate.

"yes they have actually but you have also been a bother to me unintentionally as well."

He held back a laugh as Aro swallowed hard.

"and how may I fix my wrongs?"

"Well, you see that human girl is my chosen mate however, I will not take away her choices. If she desires to stay human she will be allowed to do so. She will be my mate under my protection therefore she will also be an extension of you. do you understand what we are saying… King Aro?" they mocked.

"Yes. yes. of course, Paul, you have my word. if she chooses to stay human, we will not harm her. She will be added to our treaty."

"Very well. When she makes her decision, I will let you know. Oh, and Aro feel free to do whatever you want with the Gold eyes…"

"your wish is my commanded"

And with that said Paul hung up. With everything set in motion and a burden off his chosen mate's chest, Paul closed his eyes and allowed himself to rest.