Aurora
By AimeexLauren
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A/N: I'm sad to say that it's time to start tying up loose ends in Aurora as it's coming to an end. Enjoy :]
Points Of View (POV): Aurora, Edward
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"Always have liked an egotistical jealous jerk." I retorted. He pulled away and I smiled harder.
Now who was winning?
My smile became smug.
"Ouch." He muttered, I shrugged. Slowly I turned to face him and his eyes captured me. I would have
to fight to win this.
"But I guess I deserved it. Clean slate?" he raised his eyebrows and I melted.
Sod it! I told myself, unbuttoning his shirt and nodding. His lips found mine and soon our clothes were dropping to the floor.
Hey, I could always win tomorrow.
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Chapter Fourteen – Doubt
Aurora's POV
"Why are you getting up?" I moaned as Edward pulled the curtains open, I didn't sleep anymore but the morning sunshine burnt my eyes like I had been sleeping for ages.
"Bella returned yesterday and I still need to talk to her." Edward's tone was warm, nothing like it had been last night when we were arguing over Aro's intentions.
Again.
I rolled over and slammed my head down into the pillow closing my eyes. I wonder if I tried hard enough would I be able to train myself to sleep.
I giggled silently at this thought, even if I could sleep I wouldn't give up my time with Edward.
I tried to block out the sounds but the movement of his body trying to find clothes always reminded me that I was indeed awake.
"See you later." He whispered as he kissed the back of my head, I turned over and pressed my lips against his.
Maybe I could persuade him to stay...
"Nice try." He laughed against my lips but all too soon he pulled away. "Later Aurora. Patience."
I tried to look annoyed but Edward saw through my façade and placed another chaste kiss against my lips before leaving the room.
I laid in bed staring up at the ceiling licking my lips. They still tasted of vanilla and cherries; like Edward.
"Aurora!" Alice's voice called upstairs, I could hear her almost silent footsteps as she climbed the stairs. Two moments later she popped her head around the door.
"Esme , Emmett and I are going hunting. Carlisle is at work and Jasper is in his study, Rosalie is somewhere in the garden. What are you doing today?" her smile was contagious and a huge gin plastered over my face.
"Edward is going to speak to Bella then we're going to do something."
Alice left with another large grin leaving me to dress in peace. I dragged my dirty jeans off the floor.
Clang.
I looked to the floor at the large amulet that had fallen out of my pocket. Slowly I picked it up and turned it over in my hands.
Curious.
It was clearly centuries old, maybe not long after my conversion. One side was decorated with precious stones while the other held a crest, there was a clasp on the side that hinted that it had been broken.
As I stared at the design I recognised it but I couldn't remember where I'd seen it. Maybe I had seen it in my human life?
I put the amulet under the mattress along with my other few keepsakes and dressed humming a soft tune to myself.
Edward's POV
As I drove the Volvo down the freeway towards the town of Forks something familiar crossed my nose.
Growling I pulled over and stepped out of the car.
They were supposed to have left.
On foot I followed the trail, freshly laid. I always knew that Aro had carried a hidden agenda why was Aurora so naive when it came to him.
"Edward. How good to see you." Aro stood some way into the forest surrounded by his guard staring at a large piece of parchment, his milky bugandy eyes roamed over me.
"Arn't you leaving?" I snapped, the time for pleasentaries had past.
Felix growled and stepped forward. I didn't need Jeasper's gift to feel teh jealousy that emitted from every crater and crevice on his bulky body. His mouth was contorted into a fierce and deadly look that surely was meant to frighten.
I merly smiled.
"Oh yes Edward we are. But can I have a word? I need to give you some advice." He indicated over to a small clearing set inside this jade undergrowth. I nodded involuntarily and followed him.
"Edward, I think Aurora is leading you on." His words were clear and I couldn't help but laugh. "Edward, Edward, Edward..." his tone turned pitying and I stared at him in disbelief.
"Excuse me?" I asked politely and Aro smiled.
"Aurora is still involved with dear Felix. I also think that she is only remaining with you out of convenience, you see she doesn't want to be alone and as Felix appears to have become captivated with another one of our kind I think that Aurora has settled for what she can get. No offence Edward of course." I smiled politely.
"Aro, as you are award Aurora and I are engaged to be wed..." I started but Aro cut across.
"Yes but affairs of the heart are often changed as you know yourself."
Aro mouthed Bella's name and I hissed.
"As I thought..." Aro laughed meekly. I saw how Aurora had behaved with me when we met, how as soon as the wolves attacked she seamed to grow close. To dig her claws in...
No! Aurora loved me, just as I loved her.
She was my mate.
"Your lying." I whispered and Aro shook his head a pitiful look set on his marble features.
"Sorry Edward, i'm afraid i'm not. Trust me I wish I was." Aro looked truly torn, he let out a long elaborate sigh.
"Your proof?" I asked in a small voice.
"Aurora, likes to be reminded of things. What about a keepsake? I don't know whether she has one with her, she doesn't likes jewellery so it may be something priceless." Aro let out a small laugh. A nagging voice in the back of my head told me he was right.
As soon as she had arrived I had been pulled under her spell.
Maybe she was a siren.
After all, Jasper suddenly turns jealous and I am ready to give up my entire future with Bella to be with her.
I had to be sure, I had to check.
"Excuse me Aro. I have something I need to do."
