-1I.M.S. POV

I woke up for the first time in ages, to soft sheets and blankets around me. There was a delicious smell in the room. I sat up, looking around. The room was richly decorated and very large. There was a tray on the bedside table with some hot food. I ate it quickly, finding that my stomach churned a bit at first. There was a note on the tray too.

Isabella,

I have to go and visit some friends today but I took the liberty of stocking out a wardrobe of clothes for you. Also, there is a box in the bottom. I expect to get back and find you wearing the contents. I will be back by ten.

Jasper.

I decided to investigate the wardrobe. There were a few in the room so I didn't know which one to open. I went for the closest but it wasn't the right one. It was full of men's clothes. The next one freaked me out. It wasn't a wardrobe, it was a case full of weapons and whips. Argh. I wanted to stay away from that. It was third time luck and I found some very nice dresses and things. There was also the box but a quick look at the grandfather clock in the corner told me I still had hours, so I left it there. I picked a nice blue dress. Now what was I supposed to do? Could I leave the room? I didn't want to risk the anger of anyone but it would be nice to stretch my legs. I decided to risk it. I opened the door and found an ensuite bathroom.

"Oooh. Nice" I said, then tried the other door. It was unlocked so I assumed this was allowed. I had…three hours. I would just get back here for half nine. Easy.

I started to walk around. There were a lot of rooms. I wandered into a large cavernous room that looked familiar. Oh. There were two thrones. Both were, mercifully, empty. I was crossing the room when I heard a voice whisper my name.

"Isabella…" I spun around. The blonde vampire-their father?-was standing there. I'd only seen him twice, when I first got here and when I was tied up one the floor being whipped.

"Oh…hello"

"I did not mean to startle you. It is very nice to see you…up, and about"

"Is this okay? I didn't know if I was allowed to leave the room but the door was unlocked"

"Of course this is okay. We do follow the unlocked/locked door rules, so anywhere unlocked is free for entry unless stated otherwise. If Jasper does not wish you to wander he will tell you when he returns" he walked towards me, stopping when he was closer. His red eyes didn't seem to go with his handsome face. He took another step forward, and I moved backwards. He smiled when he saw that. I'm sure he could tell how scared I was. I looked around. We were totally alone. But I'm sure the vampires wouldn't have cared if there had been twenty of them taking it in turns to do me different ways while the others watched.

"Well…err, I'd better go"

"What's your hurry?" he asked. I detested the way his red eyes watched me.

"I need to go get some things ready. Jasper's instructions…"

"I know what you've been instructed to do. You still have two and a half hours left"

"Well, I will probably get lost on the way back so I figure it was better to get a head start"

He moved forward again, backing me into the wall.

"What are you going to…" he put a finger to my lips, shushing me.

"Isabella! There you are!" a small female vampire came into the room. She was a brunette, and looked about…thirteen? She nodded at the male.

"Thank you so much Carlisle for finding her. She wasn't meant to wander off. Jasper won't be pleased when he finds out. Will he, Isabella?"

"I…err…no" she took my hands and pulled me away from him.

"Thank you again Carlisle. Come along Isabella" I waited until we are away, and halfway down a corridor before I spoke.
"Who the hell are you?"

"Don't talk like that. I just saved your butt from being raped by Carlisle"

"Wouldn't make much difference. Every other vampire in the bloody prisoner seems to do it. What's one more?"

"That, Isabella, is quitting talk"

"maybe I want to quit?"

"No you don't. accepting this is one of the worst things ever. Trust me, I know"

"Who are you?"

"Jane. I was brought here the same way you were, years back. And eventually, I was 'taken in' by another vampire. It's better then being the toy of as many who want you. I was the toy of an entire coven before I was 'claimed'. I heard how long you resisted it and I must say I'm impressed. I gave over during the 'charm attack'. anyway, it's not better to accept this. I tried it, it's worse then before because you begin to think that it's all you are good for" we reached Jasper's room.

"Here's some advice. Just, do what they say…and don't leave the room unless instructed or accompanied by someone trustworthy. There aren't that many of them. I like to think I'm one. Edward is one too"

"No he's not. You didn't see him. He attacked me worse then the other two"

"Oh. I always thought he was the nicest. Oh well. Here's some paper and a pen. Write a letter to your family, let them know you are okay. I'll get it to them for you. Just…don't let Jasper see it. Or anyone else. But Jasper especially" she handed me the paper and left, giving me a brief parting smile.