Chapter 20
Everything hurts so badly. Her eyes, her chest, legs, hands, body and her heart hurts. Yes, her heart hurts the most and she felt like nothing matters anymore. Right now, standing in her room, Angelique was holding a bouquet of red roses and her head was looking down. Angelique knows that her future was a few steps closer to her. A future that she never wants to be a reality but there was nothing that can do about it.
She realise that her presence on this earth wasn't meant to be hers at all. She was like a puppet where everyone could just control her and force her to do the things that she doesn't want. And now, she's going to live the rest of her life, paying for her cowardness.
"Miss Angelique, it's time." She heard her hairdresser calling her. She answered 'yes' and her hairdresser left her. She stood up and walk to the drawer near her bed. She pulls the top drawer and took the picture of herself and Paul at the bonfire. She tightens the picture to her chest and tears rolled down her cheeks. I promise that no matter what, I am yours as you are mine. We'll be together again, Paul. I won't let you be alone again. I swear.
She wiped her tears, put back the picture where she took it and grabs a sheathed diamond crusted dagger and hid it in her bouquet. Then, she walks out of her room. For now, she will suffer but later, it's time for her to say goodbye…
When she entered the wedding hall which is the throne room, she stood there motionless and the wedding song starts to fill the room. The huge room was decorated with red roses everywhere. The ceilings, the wall and flowers decoration lit up the room but in a rather darker vibe. She realise it was her queue so she slowly walks towards Alec and her father while Aro was standing in between the both of them as the priest that was going to unite them. The rest of the vampires however were standing there in their black robes and their red eyes focus on her. Even Jane's eyes were on her as she stood next to Alec. Hatred burning with it.
Aro was in his white and gold suit while Alec was in a black tuxedo and he was wearing a red shirt inside. Two small roses were tucked neatly in the pocket of his tuxedo. His hair was slick and comb to the side. A grin plastered on his face. His red eyes were glowing the entire time Angelique was walking closer. Meanwhile, Marcus was smiling happily in his dark robe and he was amazed how beautiful her little girl was. However, he notice that not a smile etched on her face. She looks…sad. Marcus started to worried about what was going to happen but he keeps telling himself that maybe she was nervous. Caius on the other hand was sitting on his throne and his hand was currently holding a glass of blood.
When Angelique arrived to the altar, Marcus hugs her and kissed her forehead, "I love you, darling." He whispered in her ears and tears rolled down on her cheeks. Angelique heart aches so badly. She knows that she was lying to her father by not telling him who Alec truly was but she was too scared to do so. And now, she was going to end her life so that she could be with her mate. Before he released his embrace, Angelique pulled him to her, "I.. I love you, father. With all my heart"
Marcus smiled and when he truly released his embrace, he wipes off the tears wetting her cheek and steps back. Alec's cold hand touched hers and she was forced to face him. Aro spoke, "Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of God to witness and bless the joining together of this man and this woman in Holy Matrimony. The bond and covenant…."
Angelique looked down and her eyes were closed the entire time. She took a deep breath and her thought was on Paul. Soon. Aro continued,"…Into this holy union, Alec and Angelique now come to be joined. If any of you can show just cause why they may not lawfully be married, speak now; or else for ever hold your peace." Everyone was quiet and Alec stare around to make sure no one was foolish enough to deny his wants.
Before Angelique was able to take the dagger from the bouquet she was holding, the door of the room was burst open and everyone turn to it with a growl. The sight that stood in front of her was so shocking that the knife she was holding fell on the floor. Clinking sound can be heard and Angelique covered her mouth as tears continue to fall endlessly.
Paul is here.
After hours of killing vampires and end up getting scratches, bruises and bleed a little, Paul was ready for the next task and that was to kill Alec. Luckily the rest of the wolves was safe and only obtain some mild wounds but they were ready to rip some head off. He was so pissed that Alec aka the coward ran right after he started the fight saying he had a wedding to attend. It shows how pussy he was to run away from a fight that he clearly started.
His shirt was torn and blood wet his chest. Dirt also covered parts of his body and face that gives him an even deadly, masculine yet safe vibe. Leah, Seth Jared, Sam, Jacob and the rest of the pack was here in their human form and they were in the same state as Paul. The sight of Angelique in tears looking at him was amazing. She was in a white wedding dress and every part of her was so beautiful. He heard her whisper his name and from the sound of it, Paul know Alec must have lied about him to her.
Paul smile and reached out his hand to her. "I told you, you were mine, Angel. I will never let you go." Angelique holds her skirt and ran towards him. Alec was too late to hold her and Angelique ran to Paul where she wraps her arms around Paul tightly. Her head was rested on his chest and she was sobbing uncontrollably. Paul caressed her back and whisper gently, "Shush Angel. I'm here. I'll never allow anyone to hurt my mate. Ever."
Angelique looked up with tears flowing down her cheeks and Paul heart aches looking at the pain that etched in her eyes. "I th..thought you we..were d..ddead. He to..ld me th…that you were g..gone." She stuttered uncontrollably. Paul smirked and wipes away the tears with his thumb and said, "Do you think it was that easy for him to kill me? You should've known that you have a strong badass man as your mate. Bunch of vampires don't kill me easily, Angel."
She nodded and kissed him like there was no tomorrow. The warmness of his lips and the coppery yet sweet taste of his cavern were so soothing that she felt like she was on cloud nine. However, when she hears the sound of footstep moves in front of her, she let go of the kisses and quickly turns to face the sound behind her even though she was drowning in fear. Aro looked angry and Caius was already off his seat and his expression was ratchet. Marcus however, was speechless and he stayed where he was. Alec on the other hand was fuming with anger and he looked so deadly. Angelique knows that this was it. Paul and I have crossed his line.
Alec walks to them angrily but Aro holds him off and stare at them, "What is this, Angelique? How dare you bring bunch of animals to this coven? Are you asking to be punished?" Paul holds Angelique to his chest and said bravely with a hint of annoyance, "Punished? Seriously? Why don't you punish the coward next to you, huh? If you are so just and fair, then you wouldn't have allowed him to hurt her or make her suffer let alone forced her into this loveless marriage!" Paul growled angrily.
Alec glare at him and snapped his sharp teeth to Paul, "I dare you to come here, mutt and I will shred you to pieces!" Paul smirked, "Heard that before but what of the odds, I'm still here am I?" Aro snapped at both of them, "Enough!" Aro glare at Angelique and said, "I expect more from you, Angelique. Doesn't matter who you are, you will be punish for your betrayal." Some of the vampires marched in front and the wolves were ready for the attack. However, Bella and Edward suddenly stood in front of them and the rest of the Cullen arrived as well. Renesmee stood next to Jacob that hold her tightly to his side and stare at the situation right in front of them. "I can't have you do that."
Caius snapped and suddenly stood right in front of Edward, "Why the hell not? Have you forgot who's your king, Edward? Do you wish to die? Is that it?" Edward stared at him without a sense of fear and turned to Marcus, "I know how much you love your daughter, Marcus but you must know that Angelique has never betrayed you or this coven." Marcus stood there quietly as he observed the scene in front of him.
Aro spoke again, "Do pray and tell, Edward because as you have seen, I'm tired of dealing with your family antics over and over again. Makes me want to destroy all of you once and for all." Aro gritted right after Edward said again, "There is definitely a lot to say but I believe that pleasure belongs to Angelique and not me as it is her rights to do so." Angelique gulped and turns to Paul for assurance in which he gave her a smile and a nod. Angelique sighs and turns to Marcus. Tears watered her eyes and she said, "Father. I'm so sorry. I never meant to hurt you but I don't want to marry, Alec. I just can't." Tears start to flow and she walk closer to Marcus and says, "I'm in love with Paul, father. He's my mate and I…I can't live without him. I love him so much."
Alec growled from aside, "NO! YOU ARE MINE! I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO BE WITH THAT FUCKING BEAST!" Felix that stood next to Alec, elbows his stomach after a nod from Aro and Alec moan in pain. Marcus steps in front of Angelique. He holds both of her shoulders with a serious gaze and asked, "Tell me the truth now, Angel. Did he hurt you? Did Alec ever lay a hand on you?" Angelique bit her lips and slowly nodded. Marcus face twisted in rage and he glare at Alec. He growled at him, "What did you do to her?" It seems like Alec respect for him was gone as he grin and answered, "I discipline her. Your so called 'daughter' almost became a whore when I found her so I beat the life out of her so that she won't ever betray me."
In a blink of an eye Marcus suddenly stood in front of Alec with his hand wrap around his throat as he was thrown across the room with a crack form around his jaws. Another attack came to his chest before Alec was able to stand and as he was slammed on the floor, Marcus repeatedly punched his gut in anger but Felix and Demetri hold him before Marcus was able to do more damage. Alec was left on the smashed floor and his body froze. Jane went to help him.
Angelique ran to her father and hug him, "Stop, father. Please! That is not necessary." Marcus turns around and shook her shoulder, "Not necessary? How can you say killing the man that hurt you is not necessary. You are my daughter. Mine! The second he touched you is the day he disrespected me." Angelique looked at him and holds his cheeks. "I know, father. I know, but everything is fine now. You see, Paul saved me. He protects me, love me and cherish me, father."
Marcus breathes heavily and his eyes fall on Paul. He looked into Angelique's eyes again and said, "This man?" She smiled and said, "Yes, father. He is." Angelique holds his hand and said, "Remember you told me to accept who I truly am despite my bloodline? Well, I did, father. I'm happy and glad. I finally know what I am and I love me, father. I love myself and the wolf in me."
Even so, Marcus expression was still the same and Angelique felt worried. She took his hand and hold his palms to her cheeks, "It's still me father. I'm still your, Angel. Despite everything that happens, I'm still the same. I'm still your little girl." Tears dwelled in her eyes. Marcus expression softened but Jane interrupts them, "Seriously? Forgive me master Aro but should we just let all of this be by gone?" Everyone turned to her as she spits out her anger. The rest of the wolves including the Cullen's came closer to Angelique as they felt threatened by Jane's words. Jane came closer causing Angelique to steps forward as well.
All her life, she fears Jane for she was the most powerful female in the Coven and the hatred she bore for her was too great but now, all Angelique felt was anger knowing that every one of these people feels like she was a doll that can be stomp on all the time. Angelique was confident that the wolf in her has had enough of all the crap. Jane smirked, "What's wrong? You actually think you're tough? You think you can defeat me? Fool. I always knew you were nothing but a no good beast that hungers for Master Marcus's sympathy."
Angelique was angry and despite the words that come from Paul trying to stop her, she refused him knowing that she just had to claw out Jane's eyes or anyone that tries to get in her way doing that. She could feel her fangs threaten to come out from her lips and her eyes were starting to glow. Jane continued to harass her, "I knew that your beast will show up sooner or later. I can't wait to kill you and your pack here. You are nothing but a piece of mutt that I shall cut down to small pieces." Angelique just had it. She roars and throttle Jane's throat. She throws her on the floor and strangles Jane. Angelique growls loudly, "How dare you! No one hurts my family. I kill you. I swear I will destroy you and make you pay!"
Jane glares at her as she suffocated. Her eyes focused on Angelique and suddenly, Angelique released her hold as she felt a sharp pain piercing through her brain. She screamed in pain and Paul was quick to get to her. Angelique still held her head when Paul hugs her to him and Jane grinned. The rest of the vampires attack and the wolf attacked as well. However, Marcus voice filled the whole room, "ENOUGH!" Everyone stopped and stare as Marcus makes his way to Angelique. Her pain was gone but the shocked still pains her body as she has never felt that kind of sensation before.
Marcus holds Angelique and slowly helps her to stand on her feet. Marcus kissed her forehead and spoke to her softly, making sure she was alright. Then, he turned to Jane with rage, "Who do you think you are? It seems like you and your brother has yet to respect me. Insolent fools." Marcus steps closer to Jane in which she also steps back slowly. She turned to her side continuously yet no vampire wished to help her. Angelique was breathing hard beside Paul and she recognized his father's tone. He was beyond mad and everyone knows it. She might not have witness it but she knew that this situation was similar on the day where her father lost his dear wife, Didyme.
Jane tried to run but Marcus hold was already on her throat. He holds her neck on the wall and said, "You will rue the day you didn't die on that flame, Jane. You and your brother was a fool thinking that you survived that horror but how wrong were you?" His hand was starting to tighten her throat and cracks formed around her necks and Jane was suffocating. Alec screamed and begs from afar as Felix and Dimitry hold him. Jane's neck was half torn and before the rest of her neck almost came off, Aro holds Marcus shoulder. "That's enough, Marcus." Marcus gaze was still on Jane and he said, "I will destroy her, Aro. This bitch needs to know her master. She is ungrateful."
Aro answered back, "I know, Marcus. She will be punished but not by death. We need her, remember. She is a valuable asset and it is important that we keep her. Her gift is too precious, don't you think?" Marcus angry gaze softened and he said, "Fine but 'tis only her gift matters right?" Aro nodded. In a blink of an eye, Marcus other hand holds Jane right arm and tore it away. Jane screamed in agony and pain. She struggled against his hold but she did not move an inch. Jane whimpered and at that second, Marcus let her go for her to mourn for the loss of her hand and holds her wound.
Marcus turned to Angelique and hugs her to him. He holds her shoulder with Paul standing next to her and led them out through the entrance. The rest of the wolves including the Cullen followed but they stooped when they heard Alec's screamed, "Angelique is mine! She belongs to me and I will never let her go! Never! I will kill all of you! I will shred you all to pieces! I swear!" Marcus continues to walk away with the rest of the visitors. As Angelique turned around, she watched as Aro punched Alec's gut repeatedly but what really scares her was the deadly gaze that Alec still held for her even when he's in pain. He was a nightmare. But now, he is no more. She was free.