Chapter 33

BPOV

I run out into the forest and fall down in a heap on the ground. It hard to believe how much of a 180 my life went. Edward and I were the perfect couple. We were so happy and I even got a second family. And it only took a blink of an eye for that to change. If I wasn't so weak, if I had let Edward in and help me like he wanted to when I was attacked, just maybe none of this wouldn't happen.

My life was over, yet I still had forever. Contemplating what I should do next, I hear rustling leaves. Immediately standing up, I turn to see three figures that I was hoping not to see ever again.

"Hello Isabella, what are you doing out here all alone?" the hooded figure stepped to the front, revealing himself to be Cauis.

"Thinking. What's it to you, and why are you out of here?" I spit out not caring too much of the consequences at this point.

"We were coming to see if your little human problem had been taken care of. And we see it has." Aro made his presence known.

"But, my sweet Isabella, we have a new problem on our hands don't we?" Cauis sneered. I had no clue what they were talking about, but I was getting a foreboding feeling of trouble about what was to be said next.

"Um..I don't see any problem."

"Actually Isabella, we've caught wind of your dear Edward exposing himself in a bar near Montana state line. And that, is a bit of an issue I'm afraid. Your whole family seems to have trouble with secrecy, maybe we should just take preventive action and eradicate the whole Cullen coven. How does that sound Aro?" Marcus spoke with an air of authority, but not the same enthusiasm as Cauis.

Whatever happened, Edward couldn't be harmed. He would not have exposed us if I had been faithful. I knew that the Volturi would see me as valuable and was willing to do whatever in my ability that could rectify this.

"I have a better suggestion. Something that would appease both sides but more specifically, you guys. Did you know that I have the ability to shape shift into anything? Including a human or even an animal. Think of how that could help you with whatever. Leave the Cullens….and the Denali coven alone…and I will gladly go with you." I mumble the last part. The three brothers crowd around each other in deliberation.

Moments pass and the Cullens and Denalis arrive. They all look worried, except for Tanya who was eerily calm. Edward was about to make his way to me when Aro turned back around.

"Alright Isabella. We accept your offer, it's now or never. You decide."

"Bella, what's going on? What offer?" Edward had reached me, holding on to my hands. Taking a quick look at the rest of my family, I take a deep, regretful breath and push out of Edward's hold.

"I'm sorry. I have to do this, maybe I'll belong better with them. Just forget about me okay?" I leaned up to give Edward a final kiss and ran to the Volturi's side. Just to spite Edward I'm sure, Cauis grasped my hand possessively and tugged me closer to his side.

"I'm not letting you go Bella! We're supposed to have forever and we're going to have it!" Edward shouted in a passionate rage. I had to averted my eyes before I completely broke down.

"Edward, I'm afraid you won't have Isabella. She's ours now, and I must say that I'm going to enjoy my time with her. But a word of advice, enjoy your existence. Oh and thanks for working with us Tanya!" Cauis laughed at the end. Tanya's face dropped and I didn't need Jasper's gift to know what she was feeling.

"We're not going to just let you take Bella, Aro. She's a part of our family, and we protect our own." Carlisle threatened. Everyone formed a line, crouched and ready to strike. Aro bent down and whispered into my ear.

"Tell them this is what you want. If they don't believe you, the deal is off and you will still be in our service."

I knew that Aro would follow through with this threat, and mustering up as much courage as possible, I tell a lie that would have won an Oscar. "I'm sorry for lying to all of you this whole time and using you. But the only reason I wanted to be with you Edward was so I could get into the Volturi coven. You were nothing but a stepping stone that I used as I saw fit. If you come after me, I won't hesitate to protect my family."

Edward sinks and I can practically feel his pain. As much as I hated hurting him, it was the only way I could save him and the ones I love. Gasps escaped from everyone's throats. Waves of pain and disbelief were easily identified on my family's, my ex-family's, faces.

"Well, I think that settled things nicely. Until next time, have a nice life." Marcus said. Still holding onto my hand, I was forced to run and soon we were out of the view from the only ones that could make this life worth living.

((AN: So, I'm still in D.C. but I managed an update. I'd say I earned a pat or two on my back. But you can send that in the form of a review or two or a million! Lol))