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Alena POV

The next day was no different; we were back out in the field, practicing again. Their skills and techniques developed severely. Even the Volturi ancient found new things to learn. They were practicing almost all the time. Alice had predicted that the Romanians had decided to cut their sluggish journey shorter, so it was predicted by the end of a month and a half they would be here. If only I could help.

"Lena, what's wrong?" A gentle voice asked as its figure sat down next to me on the couch in the living room.

It shook me out of my thoughts and back in reality, "What? Huh?"

Demetri took my chin in his hands and lifted my face closer to his, situating a soft kiss on my lips and rubbed my nose with his.

"Something's wrong. What are you thinking about?"

I sighed, "I was just thinking about how much I could help."

He raised an eyebrow.

"…if I was a vampire." I finished off.

He smiled grimly, "I know you would, and believe me, I'd actually like to change you right now, but there are some who'd stop me. But I've come to the conclusion that I'll let you graduate first."
I raised an eyebrow, "I have to wait until graduation?"

He laughed and shrugged, "Some advice from Edward, so we won't have to worry about your studies and your friends wondering where you've gone."

I laughed, "School, that, I would like to get rid of. Wait! School, friends! Oh, gosh! Chloe…!"

I grinned at his confused expression as I got up and ruffled his spiky hair, "I need to call her, so she doesn't think I was kidnapped by you."

He narrowed his eyes, "I can't believe you didn't tell them about me."

I snickered, "You weren't worth mentioning."

He got up and gave me a gentle shove, "I'd take that back if I were you." He hissed with an edge of a laugh in his melodic accented voice.

I scoffed, "But I'm not you." I picked up the phone and dialed Chloe's number, holding it up to my ear before he could say anything else.

"Hello?" A voice sighed on the other end.

A smile perched on my face, "Chloe? It's me."

I heard a gasp, "Oh my god! Ally! I thought something happened to you!"

I smirked, "Why?"

"Are you going crazy? I let some guy take you away from school and you don't call until two days later! No, I didn't worry. Are you crazy?"

With a weird feeling at the back of neck, I looked around, swiveling at the same time. Everything had become quiet and I was virtually aware that everyone was watching and listening on my conversation. I started to grimaced a rather guilty smile, took the wireless phone and stalked up to my room, closing the door gently and waiting until I heard the gentlest shuffle on the floorboards downstairs before I began to talk again.

"Hey." I took the phone to my ear again.

"What the heck? It went all quiet!"

"Sorry, I had to go to my room. What were you saying?"
I heard an annoyed sigh on the other end of the line, "Nothing, how is your weekend so far?"

"It was good; Demetri took me back home after that tiny incident. We hung out, reminisced and connected with the family." I lied. Like I was going to tell her about the 'little' Newborn accident…

"Oh, hang on! Why didn't you call me yesterday?"

I cringed; I might as well tell her part of the truth, it'd make me feel a little better.

"We, Demetri and I, went back to Italy on Saturday to bring some of his family back." That fact was pretty much true.

"Wow, you went to Italy again?! Lucky girl, by the way, why didn't you tell me about him? I mean, we're best friends."I winced as she stressed the words 'best friends.'

"Well, I met him a year ago with my family, when we went to Italy, we didn't like each other at all. Then he saved me from these weirdoes and well, after that, we just hit off. But then we had to leave. He wrote and all, but then things got a little complicated. I never heard from him in a whole year, it left me a little heartbroken. So instead of telling you and living with the sympathy, I thought I should toughen up and pretend it never happened."

I swore I heard a wince from downstairs.

"Oh, okay, I get it. Anyhow, if it makes you feel better, you're boyfriend is one gorgeous guy."

I laughed uneasily, "Yeah, sometimes, it's like he's not even human." I smirked to myself.
She laughed along with me and we chatted a little more. Finally I pressed the hang up button and clomped back downstairs and slammed the phone back in its place. I turned around and looked at the rest of them. They all gave me smirks and stares but after a second went back to being 'normal,' if that were possible… When I sat myself back down on the couch I quickly assessed the scene in front of me. I was on the couch with Demetri, tucked into a notch between Demetri's shoulder bone and neck. Rosalie and Emmett were in the same position on the couch in front of us. Other couples were scattered around the place, the more interesting ones to watch were Caius and Athenodora. Everyone had Caius known only for his cruelty. But there he was. Against the staircase, hand-in-hand with Athenodora, their heads were close together and they were whispering to each other, sappy smiles on each others face. It seemed love and lust was in the air right now. I couldn't imagine with Jasper was feeling right now. Oh. Jasper…. I quickly scanned the room and my eyes finally laid on a blonde male propped up against the wall next to the plasma TV. His eyes were shut and face twisted in pain. He was experiencing so many emotions. Poor Jasper… At least Alice was next to him, stroking her hands gently across his face. The lines creased in his brow loosened a little and he let out a little breath.

"I love you." I heard a sugary voice whisper into my ear.

Tilting my head the very slightest, so I could look up to Demetri's face, I lovingly kissed his chin, closed my eyes and snuggled more into his cold embrace.

"I love you." I murmured into the air knowing full well he could hear me.


Three weeks passed with barely any difficulty, Carlisle, Edward and Bella took the Volturi out of Forks to go hunting. Fortunately, the Volturi were kind enough to kill humans who had raped or killed. When they came home, I could see the twisted expression on Carlisle, Edward and Bella's faces. This definitely didn't feel right for them, but it had to be done. The Volturi would hunt no other way. Demetri sometimes went, and sometimes hunted with Emmett, his newfound hunting-buddy. It seemed both liked quite a good fight, Emmett with his grizzlies and Demetri with his wolves. Sometimes Carlisle would generously give them donated blood from the hospital, but there was only so much he could give. Before I knew it, I was graduating.

"Oh, my god…! Alice! I liked the first outfit!" I winced as she surveyed what seemed like the hundredth outfit I tried on.

"Really…? I mean that one looked good, but you never know. I mean, you're graduating! You need to look good!"

"Alice, I also need to look like me." I stressed the last word.

She took and step back and frowned, "Yes, you're right."

She went back to my bed that was covered in dresses, shirts, skirts and the lot. She dug through the pile for less than a second before she pulled out a simple, but beautiful strapless white lacy frock. I pulled off the ridiculous yellow dress I had on and slipped into the comfortable dress.

"It's going to be covered up by an ugly yellow graduation thingy anyway."

She smirked, "Ah yes, I remember that. They were so uncomfortable."

I laughed, throwing my head back the slightest bit.

"You guys are coming right?"

She pursed her lips and looked into the future, "Most of us, Carlisle, Edward and Bella can't. They have to keep an eye on things. But Jazz, Esme, Emmett, Rosalie, Nessie, Jacob, Demetri and I will come."

I nodded, "What about Alec?"
She sighed and looked in the future briefly before she sighed, "Yes him too. I'll have to give Demetri and Alec some contacts before we leave okay?"
I grinned, "Thanks Alice," I looked quickly at my watch and did a severe double take, "Holy crow! Alice! It starts in twenty minutes! We have to leave!"

She smiled, "Don't worry; we'll be there on time, trust me."
I rolled my eyes, adjusted my dress, brushed my hair and then slipped on my black ballet flats. I grabbed my ugly yellow graduation slip on, hanging over my arm and clomped downstairs.

"Wow-wee…! Little one's graduating today!" A teasing voice rang out.

I laughed and rolled my eyes playfully at Alec, a huge grin plastered on his face. Demetri cracked a smile and was in front of me in a heartbeat snatched a kiss.

"Happy Graduation, Love." He grinned momentarily before handing me a small square blue box. It had a little shade of the blue on a ribbon tied around it. I gasped as I opened the box. Inside was a silver chain. It was simple, but genuinely beautiful at the same time. The chain link sparkled brightly in the sun that had seeped through. He took the bracelet from the box and smoothly tied it around my thin wrist in one swift motion. I held up and gazed at it.

"Oh, Demetri, it's so beautiful!" I whispered softly.

He leaned forward even closer and rested his forehead against mine, his hands slipping around my waist and latching together.

"Oh gross! Mushy moment!!" A loud, obnoxious voice bellowed out.

I head back a rather loud groan and whipped my head to the direction the voice called out from.

"Shut up Alec." I huffed.

He chuckled as I picked up a box of lenses and threw them at him. He neatly caught them and turned the box over in his hands.

"What's this for?"

I grinned, "You're coming."
A look of surprise overtook his face, "What? Seriously…? You want me to come to your graduation?"

I nodded.

He laughed happily, "I'd be honored to."

In fifteen minutes I'd arrived in the school with Demetri in tow. Rosalie was walking with Emmett towards the hall where our graduation. She was smirking at all the wistful looks she was receiving, while Emmett, on the other hand, with an annoyed expression, looked even more terrifying in his bulky state than usual. Alec was following close behind, ignoring the stares of the girls in my grade.

"Alena!" I heard two unwanted voices call out.

Iris and Louisiana. According to Bella, they were the Lauren and Jessica of her times.

"No, go away." I muttered mainly to myself.

"We don't like them?" Demetri's smothered a grin. I nodded.

"Yes, we don't."

The two bubbly girls made their way over, but it was clear to see that they had no eyes for me, but only for Demetri and Alec.

"Oh gosh, can you believe we're done?! I mean, this is it!" Iris gushed out.

I frowned and awkwardly hugged her back, "Uh yeah, uh huh."
"We have to stay in contact okay." She begged until I nodded.

Louisiana, not-so-subtle-one gave a halfhearted smile, nodding in agreement.

"Yeah, we do. By the way, you never really introduced us to your family." She said wryly, biting lip. She touched Demetri's arm who gave a slight flinch away from her.

"Who's this, you're brother, cousin?" Louisiana tried to pick off.

I raised an eyebrow and gave her a dumfounded look, but Demetri beat me to it. He casually slung an arm around me and kissed my forehead. Damn it, he probably wrecked my hair!

"I'm her boyfriend." He smirked as Louisiana and Iris's looks widened, but they kept their mouths quiet until they remembered there was another beautiful figure standing next to Demetri.

"Well, who's this? You can't possible have two boyfriends." Iris giggled, eyeing Alec in a way that wanted me to vomit.

Alec frowned, but I determined to beat him.

"Sorry, he's gay."

Not only were two girls astounded, but so was the boy in question.

"WHAT?" They all cried out at the same time, making me shake with laughter and Demetri joining in.

"I'm kidding. This is Alec."

Alec gave them a breathtaking smile which literally took their breaths away.

"Really…? I love the name Alec." Louisiana coyly said with a cat-like smile. I groaned inwardly.

"I'm sure you do." Alec smiled charmingly at them. He knew that he was annoying me… just because I called him gay.

Leaving Alec for the smallest second with Iris and Louisiana, I desperately looked around for my two friends. I quickly spotted corkscrew curls wailing in the air. Ah, Chloe. She was practical and levelheaded. As if she knew I was looking for her, she looked around from where she was with her parents and caught my eyes. Grinning, she patted her father's arm and made her way over to me.

"Alena, you look great." She praised and I returned the compliment to her pretty black sundress.

"Hey Demetri, glad you could come." She said politely.

He nodded, "And it's nice to see you too Chloe. Congratulations."
She nodded and grinned, "But we haven't graduated yet."

I looked over to Alec, who looked like he was having the time of his life…hmmm, not really.

"Help me save him." I muttered to Chloe. She gave me an unsure look but nodded subtly anyway.

"Sorry ladies, but I've got some friends I want Alec to meet, we'll see you later."

Iris and Louisiana shot me pained looks, "Well, wouldn't Alec like us to come with him?" They replied in a flirty tone.

"Alec," I interrupted before he could answer, "Meet my best friend Chloe."
He turned around to look at Chloe with a bored look on his face. However, as soon as he set eyes on her, his pupils widened and his mouth dropped open slightly. I looked at Demetri who shrugged back. With a slight look of adoration he held his hand out gently and waited until she shook his hand.

"Alec." He introduced himself, his voice a little lighter than it usually was.

"Chloe." She smiled mildly back, her face flushing a deep shade of red.

Alec grinned like a goof and turned back to Iris and Louisiana, "Ladies, I'd prefer it if you didn't come."

I smothered an unladylike laugh that could have included a snort and led Demetri away, followed by Chloe and Alec who were continually glancing back and forth into each other eyes.

I found Alice and Jasper, talking quietly to Rosalie and Emmett. Leaving the rest behind, I ran up to the four and directed my attention on Alice and Jasper.

"What's wrong with Alec?"

They both frowned but looked in Alec's direction. Jasper flinched as they came slightly closer and Alice looked quickly into the future. Her mouth dropped open and she gasped a laugh.

"Oh. My. God…" She snickered.

I frowned, "What? What happened? Does he want to kill her, cause of her blood or something?" I struggled to keep my voice low.

She shook her head, "No, exactly the opposite." She looked at Jasper who gave her a laugh, turning her attention back to me, she grinned.

"I think Alec just found his soul mate."

My eyes opened visibly, "WHAT?!" Once again, I struggled to not screech.

Alice shrugged, "What do you want me to say? When you know, you know."

I groaned as Demetri was finally beside me, he had to go human pace with all these people around, "No! Not with my best friend! No! It's too dangerous!"

Alice raised an eyebrow, "It's not like it's my decision! He fell for her!"

I groaned, "I know."
I looked at Demetri who was looking at me with a concerned look, "Soul mates, huh?"

I nodded, "Well, this is perfect. What am I supposed to tell her? That you guys are vampires?!" I hissed under my breath.

"Absolutely not," An angelic voice hissed, I turned to Rosalie, "No one else will find out about his. Whether or not they have a soul mate or whatever, they will not find out."

"Find out what?" A new voice cut in. I turned around quickly, bumping into Chloe. She let out a small gasp and her arms flailed out as she lost her balance. Just as she was about to fall over, a pair of strong arm caught her and propped her upright.

"Oh, uh, thanks Alec." She mumbled into the air, her face flushing red again.

He grinned quickly, "No problem."
She turned her attention back to me, "Find out what?"
I opened my mouth, hoping desperately for an answer to come to me, thankfully, Cherish bounded over and grabbed both Chloe and my hand.

"Guys, what on earth are you doing? We're starting in less than a minute! Oh, hi Demetri, how are you?" The good thing about Cherish was she didn't pine, she knew when she couldn't have someone.

He smiled pleasantly at her, "I'm good, thank you."

She grinned and gave me a look then jerking her head quickly to Alec and Chloe. She winked and gave me a knowing look. I narrowed my eyes.

"Let's go, we'll see you later." I sighed as I slipped into the ugly yellow robe.

The graduation went by quicker than I expected, before I knew it, my name had been called out and I went to get the things they were handing out. The Valedictorian speech was long though, with numerous people yawning immensely during it. However, not long after that, it was over.

I couldn't believe it.

I was done.

Finally done, I was finally done.

High school, it was over.

Bulbs flashed as Alice was determined to take pictures. Many of them were of Demetri and I. Oh well, at least it was proof that he was real and mine.

I looked over for Alec as we were heading home.

"Where is he?" I wondered, Demetri latching himself on my arm. He immediately pointed in the west direction of us. I looked with curiosity that dispersed as I saw him a meter or so away chatting with Chloe. She was forever blushing and he was laughing. I sighed, oh well; all I wanted was her to be happy. Now all I had to figure was how to tell her…

"Don't worry, everything will work out." Demetri muttered into my ear. He slung his arm around me and pulled me closer.

"How do you know?"

He smiled so gently I thought my bones would melt.

"Because we're together right now, because we both believed that everything would work out."
I smiled as he leaned down and captured my lips so gently with his. His tongue gently protruded my lips and I willingly and decisively opened my lips so my tongue could once again meet with him. I narrowed my eyes and pulled away, though it killed me.

"What?" He said. Not only was his tone a little annoyed, minor panting was evident in his voice.

I chuckled and hugged him close, "Focus. We've got to stop doing that. Addictive as it is."
He chuckled, chest vibrating rather thrillingly, his silky voice agreeing.

"It is quite addictive. But you're right, especially not in public."
I laughed quite loudly, "Yes, I do suppose your right."

"Well, then, seeing as you have no school anymore, and well, we're not exactly needed, why don't we head home?" He had a mischievous glint in his eyes and I caught on immediately.

"Okay." I fell under his spell and let him tow me towards my Audi and as soon as we got in, I saw the venom disintegrate his lenses. His granite lids crushed the contacts under the next blink and his brilliant red eyes gazed deeply back at me. I was glad he was in the driver seat; I probably wouldn't have been able to concentrate with him next to me.

"I thought your eyes were changing…" I pondered as the car squealed skillfully onto the highway.

"They were," He sighed, "But I've been hunting more with the Volturi than with Emmett."
I nodded. I knew what he meant when people said: 'old habits die hard.'

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Suddenly, my back thumped against the wall in my bedroom as Demetri forced me against one. His lips crushed mine forcefully, making my body shiver. I gave a soft moan as he slid his cool fingers up my shirt and down my back. Oh, one point for Demetri. His unnecessary breaths grew more haggard, as mine did as our hands twisted and flicked in each others hair. I could feel a corner of my mirror stick slightly into my back, but I pretended not to notice. I pulled back and gulped in a deep breath before I lunged for his lips again. I pressed my lips against his and my tongue felt for his. He eagerly opened his mouth and I fought madly against his for dominating. Almost out of pure instinct, my leg came up and hitched itself over his hips. Then my other leg copied and I found myself latched onto him, I smiled cheekily as he moaned and pressed a hand against the wall. I think I heard the wood dent. One point for me… His hand clutched wildly into my hair and somehow shifted his position so that his back as pinned up against the wall. I presume out instincts took over, because the next thing I knew I was done with the buttons on his shirt and he impatiently shrugged out of his shirt with a growl attached with that. I leaned back slightly and gaped for a second at his athletic build. His defined stomach was hard as I pressed against it and the V line on side of his lower pack, below his hip bones seemed to be a perfect crook for my legs to be hitched against, and so enticing. The intensity of my feelings grew so much more prominent and I drew in a sharp breath as he caressed my back and then neck softly. I drew kisses up and down his neck and surprisingly, found a scar located on his neck. I took a fascination with that and kissed that roughly, my teeth grazing against it. He hissed severely and groaned, filling me with satisfaction. Demetri, one, Alena, two… That score didn't last for long and his sharp teeth gently nibbled my earlobe and I gasped wildly in surprised and buried my head in the crook between his shoulder and neck, a moan emitting from my mouth. Damn it. Demetri chuckled and whispered, "Two points" into my ear. I giggled, but that was cut off as his ice cold lips demanded mine again. I happily gave him what he wanted; anticipating and enjoying the cold searing toll his granite ice flesh took upon my skin. I tangled my tongue with his again and continued this for a few long seconds. His back was steady against the wall and I pressed myself closer to him. His skillful hands gathered up the fabric at the bottom of my dress and started to shimmy the fabric up, his cold fingers skimmed over my thighs, sending convulsing shivers up and down my body. I whimpered again and he snickered.

"Another point, I'm winning." He purred into my ear.

"OH, MY GOD!"

The room spinning, the pleasuring feeling disappeared like quick sand at the unfamiliar voice. My hands still cupping Demetri's face didn't move as my head turned quickly to my door. Oh no.

"Oh god, um, sorry, I'm really sorry. I had no idea, oh sorry." The usually gentle voice of Chloe was filled with panic and uncertainty as she stared flabbergasted into the room. I looked at the scene in front of her. Oh crap.

Demetri's shirt was scattered carelessly on the floor, his much defined athletic build was shown to the world. His tall figure loomed over me, who had her dress halfway up her stomach and hair fuzzy. To Chloe's eyes, this was not good.

"I think I'll leave now." Her horrified voice gasped through the air.

I shook my head, "No, it's okay. Stay."

She looked at me as if I were rather crazy, "What?"

I looked around, trying to gather my wits, "I mean, um, just wait down stairs. Sorry."

It was quiet for a split second before Chloe gathered her wits.

"Oh god, I don't even know why I'm still here, I'm leaving sorry. Um, Alena, I have some of your stuff. Uh, I guess I'll just wait down stairs. Oh my god, I'm so, so, sorry. Sorry, I just, sorry." She mumbled as she closed the door and hurried down the stairs.

I looked back into Demetri's eyes. They were wide with disbelief and embarrassment. He sighed and closed his eyes, carefully picking me off him and gently setting me on the floor.

"That was very bizarre." He muttered.

I nodded in agreement and fixed up my dress. I went over to the mirror, picked up my brush and ran it steadily through my hair until it looked… presentable. I watched him as he picked up his shirt from the floor and easily slipped back into it. He did up his buttons quickly and he ran a hand through his hair.

"We should go down stairs though."

I nodded, we had been up there for a long time, no matter how short it'd seemed. I looked out the window to see that it looked like it'd be an hour or so until the sun set. Wow, time flies by when you're having fun.

As we headed down stairs into everyone's view he muttered something to me that made me laugh out loud.

"Three-two..."
Everyone looked at me like I was crazy when I laughed. I cleared my throat and quickly saw Chloe by the front door, in the hallway, talking to Alec. I sighed and ran a tired hand through my hair and made my way over to her.

"Hey Chloe, look I'm really sorry about that. I couldn't have timed it worse."

She caved an uneasy grin, "No, it's my fault; I didn't exactly tell you I was coming. I didn't know you were otherwise… uh, preoccupied."

I shot a dark look at Alec as he guffawed. Chloe giggled a little and then gestured over to Esme.

"I um, had some of your books. I gave them to your mom."
I nodded, "Thanks."

It was awkwardly silent for a while then Chloe looked around and cleared her throat, "There are a lot of people here."

I nodded with a smile, "Yeah, friends of family… for graduation, you know."

I frowned as I saw Alec rolled his eyes.

Chloe grinned, her confidence returning, "Right. Anyway, I think I'm needed back home. Little brothers and all… anyway, I told Esme I'm taking you out tomorrow, so please, don't be… preoccupied."
I smothered a giggle.

"Demetri can come too, if you want." She graciously regarded.

I grinned, eternally grateful, "But what about you? There's no reason you should feel like a third wheel."

She laughed out a nervous smile, "Um, I invited Alec as well. I mean, if that's okay with you…" Her voice sounded pleading and it made my heart falter.

"No, that's fine! Why wouldn't it be? So, I guess I'll see you tomorrow, at Port Angeles?"

She nodded, "Yeah, be there at seven, okay? Then we can go out for dinner as well."

I internally cringed.

She opened the door and bid me goodbye.

"Bye Al, I'll see you tomorrow. Um, you too Alec…" She bit her lips hesitantly and then broke out a bright smile and he nodded eagerly in agreement. She shut the door and headed down the steps. Alec turned to me with a ridiculous smile plastered on his face.

"Yeah, I know! Soul mates, whatever…" I sighed as he gazed wistfully out the door.

I looked back the family and found Demetri. He was donning a rather pleased smile when I looked at him. I rolled my eyes and went over to sit on the couch next to him.

"What took you so long upstairs?" Emmett laughed out after a moment's silence.

Demetri and I both cringed.

"Shut up Emmett!" I hissed out.

But this only made him laugh louder.

"No way, hey, Demetri, did you break anything else up there, other than Alena?"

I frowned in shock and held back a tumble of profanities I was about to hurl at Emmett and turned to Demetri, "What?"

He smiled guilty, "Possible a corner of your cupboard or something. At least it wasn't you."

I nodded and shot a death stare at Emmett.

"Oh dear god, I'm so scared. Somebody help me." He teased jovially while I muttered curses under my breath.

"Now, now… Emmett, what Alena and Demetri do with their… personal lives, does not concern you. So, please stay out of their personal lives, as we do not wish to know." Carlisle gently reprimanded his son and was met with a 'fine.'

There was a snicker somewhere in the room, and it didn't take me long to realize it was from Felix. He was sitting on the couch opposite to us, arms crossed and bit down on his lip to hold back a laugh. Then I looked around and apart from my family who were giving me disapproving looks, I saw everybody else holding back laughs. Tanya was silently shaking and Kate was pushing back a smile as well. The Irish were shooting each other looks and other like the Nomads were pressing fist to their mouth to conceal their laughs.

"What?" I sighed to everyone.

Edward bit his lips before he answered, "Everyone is just wondering how you did it."

I frowned, "Did what?"

He shrugged nonchalantly, "How you tamed one of the most dangerous vampires in the world."

I snorted out a laugh and buried my head embarrassed into Demetri's shoulder.

"Oh god, that is so embarrassing. You guys could all hear?" I said, my voice muffled in his shoulder before I finally straightened up.

Emmett snickered, "We're vampires! What COULDN'T we hear?"

Rosalie giggled with him, but no, that wasn't the end, Emmett had one more thing to say.

"What was that score? Three-two…?"

I groaned out a relatively loud groaned and then buried my face in my hands. As I looked up, I even see Caius biting back a grin and Aro whispering and laughing to Sulpicia, both shooting lots of looks to Demetri and me.

I whimpered and slapped Demetri on the shoulder, even though it didn't hurt him at all, he flinched back anyway.

"What was that for?"

"This is your fault." I whined playfully back at him.

The incredulous look on his face made me burst out a giggle, "How?"

"Cause you suck!" I huffed.

The phone rang and I ran over to pick it up. On the third ring, I snatched it out of the holder and pressed it too my ear.

"Hello?" I answered, with a hint of a laugh in my voice.

"Alena, is that you?"

My breathing stopped for a second and my heart hitched into my throat. I could feel Demetri's concerned gazed lingering on me. I knew Jasper would be able to feel the fear in my chest and Edward, my every thought.

"Alena?" The voice called out again.

That voice, it was too familiar. It was a voice I wanted to forget.

"Yes?" I answered timidly into the mouthpiece.

"Alena! Oh finally!"

I fought back a snarl of curses back into the depths of my throat.

"What do you want?" I growled with hate and contempt bubbling into my system again. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw both Edward and Jasper stiffen, feeling my emotion and hearing my thoughts.

"Alena dear, I want you back! We want you back! And now we've found you, you are coming back." The voice was gentle and firm at the same time.

I held back a yell and composed my voice, directing all the hate, anger and dread into it.

"No, mother, I'm not."