BPOV

"It is settled," Aro said, returning to us. "Felix, Alex and Jane will accompany you to this compound, along with a few of our elite squad. This abomination will be wiped clean."

Aro smiled, with his hands folded, he walked closer, eying Jasper and Edward. "You will need to fed, and I'm afraid your bear blood will not suffice."

"I won't kill a human," Edward said, his shoulders back and eyes glaring.

"Of course you won't," Aro said and clapped his hands. A blonde woman walked in pushing a silver cart arrayed with crystal goblets and a decanter of red liquid.

My throat burned and I dashed to the cart causing the women to jump back.

Aro laughed. "Ahh, how I love newborns."

The rich liquid soothed my throat, and I drank the entire decanter, not even thinking of anyone else. Jasper and Edward joined me, both silent. I watched as they glared at each other.

She was mine.

When Edward came to see me, I lost control. Part of me wanted to blame my newborn desires. I didn't understand these crazy emotions coursing through me. I wanted to talk to Esme, but I couldn't tell her about Jasper or Alice. There had to be someone here I could talk to, preferably a girl. I glanced at Jane who silently watched us. Something told me Jane wasn't the talking type. The only other girl in the room was the blonde human who knew nothing about vampires except what they ate.

"What's wrong, Bella?" Jasper stepped beside me, ignoring Edward's presence.

"Nothing, I just want to talk to someone about being a newborn."

"You can talk to me," Edward said.

I shook my head. "No, I'd rather talk to another girl."

Both boys stared at me with perplexed expressions.

"I'm sorry to interrupt, but I couldn't help overhear. Come with me, my dear," Aro said, pulling me away.

Edward tried to intercept but I glared at him, letting him know to stay away.

When we were out of the main chamber he led me through a maze of staircases until we ended at a large door with ivy carved into the sides. Aro knocked and a woman with a gentle voice said, "Come in."

If genies existed, this is where they would live.

Every inch of space was covered with red, orange and maroon cloth. The walls draped like curtains with a big golden chandelier hanging in the center. There were no chairs, or beds, just cushions and giant sized pillows with low cherry-wood tables.

A woman with powdery skin and light ash-brown hair sat amidst the pillows stroking a spotted wildcat.

"Il mio amore," Aro said, holding out his hands.

The woman rose, and glided to him, kissing his lips as soon as she reached him.

Aro stroked her hair and waved his arm in my direction.

"Bella, this is my wife, Sulpicia."

I bowed my head. "Hello."

She smiled warmly. "Ciao, Bella."

Aro wrapped his arm around her waist, moving her towards me. "It seems our little newborn is in need of some womanly advice.

Sulpicia, nodded.

"Good. I'll send someone for her when it's time to go." Aro kissed her check and smiled at me as he left.

"Come, sit," Sulpicia said, motioning me to join her on the pillows.

Normally, I'd feel anxious in a situation like this, but being a vampire took that emotion away. I sat next to her, sinking into a large velvet cushion. If I had lots of money and decades of time, I think I could spend it in a place like this.

"Tell, Sulpicia, what bothers you, child."

Where do I begin? There were tons of questions I wanted to ask, but I felt she needed to know me to understand my…predicament. I told her about Edward, how he left, how I came here and Jasper. She listened, never saying more than a few words, and when I was finished, we sat in silence. Her wildcat stretched out between us.

"Vampires hunger," She said. "We are creatures of immense hunger, for blood, for vengeance, love and desire. Our emotions are intensified. We want and we receive. Logic, does not matter when it comes to thirst or lust. When you mature, you'll be able to master your emotions but now all you know is the hunger."

She stroked the wildcat's mane. It yawned, revealing rows of sharp deadly teeth. "Newborns are strong and chaotic. Your emotions rage like the sea. Your desire is great and longing. Have you ever been with a man?"

I don't think vampires can blush, but my shy expression said it all.

"Hmmm, so young and beautiful. It will not be long before the desire takes over. "

"So, I'll just sleep with anything that attracts me?"

She laughed a sweet sound like wind chimes. "No, child, you are not a wild beast, but your feelings for those boys are strong.

The wildcat rolled on its' side, its large black eyes staring at me. I reached over, daring to stroke its coat which felt like silk.

"When vampires mate, isn't it for life?"

She nodded. "Our love is forever."

Forever.

"You will have to choose."

I didn't want to choose. I couldn't. Edward was the reason for me wanting to be a vampire. I loved him more than I could breathe, but Jasper…I didn't know what was happening between us. The more I fought against it, the more I wanted him. What if Edward was never meant to be mine?

"They will kill each other."

Her words snapped me into reality. These weren't two high school boys fighting for my affection. They were brothers with a dark history, and vampires.

"They wouldn't…" I said the words with little belief in them. Would they really kill each other over me? I couldn't let that happen.

"What if I leave? Then they won't have to fight over me."

Sulpicia grabbed my hand, her touch soft and gentle. "Leaving will not stop them. When vampires love, they will fight for it."

A knock at the door interrupted our conversation. "Enter," Sulpicia said.

Felix stood in the doorway. "It is time."

Sulpicia nodded, rising with me as I stood. She held both my hands and kissed both cheeks. "Choose and choose soon."

Hope you enjoyed this chapter, even though it is a tad short. Everyone still hating Bella?: )