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Chapter 10- Unwelcome Visitor

I opened my eyes slowly as I shook my head. How could I know what was real or not? Everytime I thought I was awake I found out I was actually dreaming. "Your awake." A velvet voice mused.

"I don't know." I said honestly. "What do you mean?" He asked with a hint of amusement in his voice. "Let's just say that I've been having a lot of dreams lately." I confessed. "Let me help." Edward chuckled.

Edward pressed his lips against mine. I pulled back and stood up from the bed. "Bella." Edward cried. "Let's go see what bizarre thing I dream of next." I sighed. "Bella. Wait." Edward called out.

I walked down stairs and scanned the perimeter. "Coast is clear." I whispered to myself. I walked outside and inhaled the fresh scent of air. "Bella. What is it?' Edward asked concerned. "I keep having dreams. But everytime I think I'm awake I'm not." I answered.

Edward pulled me into his arms. "You've had a rough couple of weeks." Edward said. "I just want to be awake." I told him. "You are awake now." Edward reassured me. I looked up at the gray sky and closed my eyes.

I heard foot steps approaching. My eyes opened as Edward crouched in front of me defensively. "A human girl." The mystery vampire smirked. I stepped back until my back hit the door. "I won't bite. Not yet anyway." The stranger grinned sheepishly.

Edward let out a loud growl. "Now Edward. That isn't the proper way of treating your guest." She corrected. "Forgive me for being so rude. My name is Heidi." She greeted. She was gorgeous, she had dark brown hair. But her red eyes sent chills up my spine.

Her skin was almost translucent. She was very lean and tall. "Aren't you going to introduce me to your pet?" She asked smiling. "Leave." Edward snarled. "I traveled all this way just to see you. And you want me to leave. Oh my." Heidi said as she dramatically placed her hand on her forehead.

"I'm going to grab a bite to eat." She told him. "Perhaps you would like to join me?" She proposed. "Oh wait that's right. You only feed on animals." She laughed. "Heidi. You are not welcome here." Edward hissed.

Heidi stepped closer and slapped Edward. "How dare you?" She snapped. "Just leave!" I yelled reflexively. "Ah. You do speak. What an obedient little bitch." She provoked. I grabbed Edward's arm and held it firmly.

"Heidi. Hello." Carlisle smiled as he placed himself at Edward's side. "Carlisle. Buongiorno." Heidi extended her hand as Carlisle took it. "Its nice to see some vampires haven't lost their sense. Or how to treat a women." She praised.

"What brings you this way?" Carlisle asked politely. "Truth is I wanted to see Edward." She winked at me. "And Aro also has a message for me to pass along. One I'm sure will affect Edward very much so." She stated.

Edward stood up from his defensive pose. "Just read her mind." I whispered. "I'm afraid that won't be of any use." She informed us. "Being that Aro is well aware of your gifts. I have not read the letter therefore reading my mind won't reveal his message." Heidi smirked.

"Give us the letter and leave!" Edward gritted through his teeth. My blood ran cold at Edward's tone. Edward was fairly a kind and polite person. Even to Jacob when he didn't deserve it. But I knew when it came to me he was extremely protective.

"I'm afraid I can't do that." She snapped back. "You will welcome me into your home. And when I feel the time is right." Heidi paused. She brushed Edward's cheek. My fists clenched automatically.

I couldn't contain the rage that was growing rapidly inside of me. Heidi stepped back and titled her head slightly. She gawked as me as my expression became crystal clear. She broke out into a cynical laugh as her eyes flickered at Edward.

"A human girl in love with a vampire." She giggled. "Oh wow. Its been decades since I've had a good laugh." She mused. "I think its best if we prepare for your stay." Carlisle said kindly. "Always a proper gentlemen." She said pleased.

"Maybe I should have set my eyes on you." Heidi said as she caressed Carlisle's face. "But then it would of all ended the same." Esme shot back. "You would have ended up with neither." She smiled.

"Ah the lovely Esme. Tell me how does it feel to never bear your own children." She asked harshly. Esme stood next Carlisle and kept her head up. "Why are you so cruel?" I asked innocently. "Can't you tell your not welcome?" I blurted out.

"You better watch your tongue." She snarled. "Good bye. Heidi." Edward grinned. He extended his arms out protectively. Heidi hissed as she left. "Who is she?" I asked angrily.

She had offended Esme and made Edward upset. "Her name is Heidi. She belongs to the Volturi." Carlisle explained. "They are what you humans would consider royalty." Esme added. "Their purpose is to enforce our laws." Edward stated.

"I thought vampires were free willed creatures?" I asked intrigued by the subject. "Yes but to an extent. You see Bella, our only law is to remain unknown by the humans." Carlisle informed me.

"I see." I nodded. "But why is she here?" I asked. "Heidi likes to play games. She believes she is above everyone else." Edward commented. "When she craves something." Edward paused briefly. "She'll stop at nothing to achieve it." Edward confessed.

I didn't have to be a mind reader to know Heidi wanted Edward. "Well she can't have you." I said sternly. Edward smiled a crooked smile and kissed my lips softly. Esme and Carlisle were gone by the time our lips parted.

"I love you Isabella Swan." Edward announced. "I love you Edward Cullen." I smiled back. "Nothing can tear us apart." I whispered. "Not even death." He added.