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I finally managed to break their hold on me and turn away I closed my eyes in horror. Deep down I knew that this wouldn't stop the images of my families deaths from being replayed in the minds of the assembled Cullen's were a coven that was well known, and the moment that we were taken into custody word spread. Some of the guard who normally lurked in the background made it their business to be here, as did covens who were either loyal to or feared the Volturi. They gathered to bear witness to the trial, and ultimately, our demise.