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Chapter 32-I Want Her

BPOV

Bodies. Bloody, mangled and meshed.

That's all I could see.

Charlie, Renee. Jacob. Carlisle. Esme. Alice. Jasper. Emmett. Rosalie.

Everything was spinning, the aftermath of their treacherous screams and desperate pleas ringing in my ears.

I turned towards Edward, he was looking at me fearfully.

"Your fault Bella," he whispered.

I shook my head trying to walk towards him, not understanding. The second I moved, a hooded figure jumped on him, twisting his head around until I heard a sickening snap. I screamed.

With a jolt I awoke, a thick layer of sweating covering my forehead, tangled in the blood red sheets. I felt the bile rise to my throat as I flew out of the bed, over the cold marble floor into the en suit bathroom. I heaved for a few seconds into the toilet, gripping the edge of it tightly. After I was sure that whatever was making me feel sick wasn't going to come out, I got up, closed the lid of the toilet and sat on it my head in my hands. I took slow deep breaths to stop the pounding of blood in my head.

Finally, I managed to stand up and make my way over the sink. I stared at my gaunt face in the mirror, the bags under my eyes. Ugh. My eyes were dead and distant. I felt like I didn't know the frail girl looking back at me. Because how I looked, wasn't how I felt. Inside a fire was burning inside me, and I was going to be damned if my dream came true. I hated this place. And I hated the people in this place. I thought back to yesterday.

"The Volturi are coming."

"What-"

"NOW!" Alice shouted.

All of the Cullens sprung around Edward and me.

I looked up at him, his eyes were black and blazing, his arms locked around me tightly.

"Bella, I will die before they hurt you," he growled. My heart stopped, for that is only what I feared.

And in a second, they were there, hooded figures, terrifyingly beautiful pale faces, two of them.

Do they have no common courtesy? Surely you knock on the door, I thought bitterly to myself.

The two monsters pulled their hood down. I realised with a swooping stomach, that the first was Jane. She had a smirk playing on her lips, her almost translucent blond hair tied up in a perfect bun, her red eyes narrowed slightly as they met mine and I cringed into Edward's arms.

My eyes moved to the second, I didn't recognise him, but he shared the same features as Jane, and looked upon me curiously.

"Alec. Jane. You are well I trust?"

Carlisle had stepped forward, opening his arms and smiling. God he was a good actor.

Jane stepped forward and tilted her head.

"A little impatient after such a long journey."

"Ah," Carlisle said, smiling pleasantly, "But why such a long journey? What could have possibly been so important that you were drawn out of Volterra?"

"We had some important business to see to," Jane's sweet sugar tone matched Carlisle's.

"But what business to do with us?"

There was a pause, and Jane lifted her head, her eyes finding me and Edward.

"Aro wants Bella."

Every member of the Cullen family hissed, and my heart stopped in my chest. I was right. Edward knew this, Edward could read their minds and still a growl rumbled through his chest at her words.

"Why?" Edward snarled.

Wait? Was he unable to read their thoughts?

"How do you not already know, with that wonderful gift of yours, torturatore?"

I shuddered at what she called him.

"Perhaps if you and your brother weren't reciting the national anthem backwards in your heads, I would," he snapped harshly. Jane smirked again.

"Why could he want Bella? We made a deal with him, Bella will be changed, you don't have to hurt her."

Alice had spoken up now, standing up and crossing her arms over her chest.

"Of course, Aro is aware of your accord. But he believes she could be great. One of the greatest weapons the Volturi could use-"

"SHE WILL NOT BE IN YOUR GUARD JANE-" Edward shouted, pushing me behind his back and out of their view, as he faced them. I hid behind him, holding on tightly to his waist, shaking.

"I believe after everything Aro has done for you, you should not even consider arguing," Alec sneered. Well I assume it was Alec, as I couldn't even see right now.

"Bullshit," Emmett interjected.

"Don't fucking give us that," Jasper snapped. No. Not this family. They were going to get hurt because of me.

"I believe this conversation would go better in…private."

Emmett let out a booming laugh.

"Not likely-"

"Wait," I found myself saying. I didn't even realise the words were leaving my mouth. Everyone froze. I untangled myself from Edward and came to stand next to him, all eyes on me.

"I agree."

Alice gasped.

"Bella-"

"I will not have all of you hurt because of me. Please. Don't be here," I pleaded desperately.

"But-" Emmett started. I shook my head.

"Please. For me. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if you got hurt. Please." Tears were pooling my in eyes. Jasper nodded reluctantly and took Alice by the hand. Rosalie did the same to Emmett. Their eyes never left me as they walked out of the room. I felt so guilty, but it was the right thing to do.

"Edward you go too-"

The look he gave me was enough to shut me up and leave it. I knew there was no way he was going to leave my side.

Esme and Carlisle stood side by side. She looked at me proudly and I smiled weakly in return.

"A smart girl you've got there," Alec smirked. His voice sounded almost exactly like Jane's. Then it struck me. They were just little kids. About fourteen. They got turned at fourteen.

"Cut to it now," Edward urged, "Explain why."

Jane shrugged.

"We are not entirely sure. It was sudden. But we will not question his orders."

"We were just told to bring her, at any cost," Alec said, stressing on the word any, almost threatening us. Any cost.

"But know no harm will come to her and Bella will be treated with reverence." Jane said, as if reciting something she had previously been told, almost sounding bored.

Edward's stepped forward towards Jane, looked her square in the eye and said,

"Tell Aro, he can fuck himself."

Then Edward fell to the floor, his back arched, no sound escaping his lips, anguish twisted all over his beautiful face.

"No," I whispered, staring at Jane. I knew what she was doing. Her eyes bored into Edward, as he writhed on the floor.

I looked at Carlisle, who was restraining Esme with all his might as she dry sobbed and tried to pull against him. Carlisle's expression was torn and pained. There was nothing he could do.

Without thinking I leapt onto Edward's stone body, shielding him, cradling his body in my arms. He went limp, his eyes flying open in shock. I pulled him upright gently, so I was sitting next to him and glared at Jane.

"Don't think by covering him you can protect him," she laughed mirthlessly. She set her eyes on Edward again and this time, nothing. I wasn't even covering his body this time. Edward had his eyes closed as if expecting the pain.

"Don't ever do that to him again," I hissed. Jane looked dumb-founded. Take that stupid bitch.

"Bella you shouldn't have done that," Edward whispered, locking his gaze with mine. I shook my head.

"So you would sit there and watch if it were me?"

That shut him up, we both knew he'd never let anyone do that to me.

Edward sprung up and pulled me up with him. He turned to Carlisle.

"Carlisle?"

Carlisle shook his head sadly.

"Please Carlisle, there has to be a way?"

"There is no way out of this, son."

Edward inhaled sharply and pulled me to his side.

"You're not taking her. I'll fucking fight the lot of you before I allow you to-"

"I'll come."

Everyone froze again at my words. Jane looked almost pissed off at my compliance. Alec was staring at me with open curiosity. I didn't dare look at Edward.

Jane turned towards Carlisle.

"There is to be no argument. Carlisle, Aro hopes that this will not effect your friendship."

For the first time, I saw Carlisle almost lose composure.

"Bella is one of mine now, therefore this is an insult to my family. He will not be easily forgiven. Tell him, if any harm comes to Bella, to damn with our friendship."

I looked at Carlisle and tilted my head towards the door and gave him a tiny nod. I prayed he'd understand what I meant without Edward catching on.

"Can I speak to Edward alone?"

Carlisle nodded and took Esme by the hand. She hesitated than ran up to me and engulfed me in her arms.

"Please Bella, I don't know what kind of a decision you've made and why, but I beg of you, for your sake and my sons, be careful," she whispered. I nodded. There was no way I could talk. Her and Carlisle quickly left. I turned to Jane.

"That includes you" I said, crossing my arms over my chest. I knew she was a vampire and technically I should be terrified her, but at this moment I didn't give a shit. She was about as terrifying to me as a toddler.

She hissed.

"We will be outside. Don't bother trying anything, I will slaughter this family-"

"I said I was coming didn't I?" I interjected. With a scathing look from Jane and a tiny look of amusement from her brother, they both also disappeared.

I took a deep breath and turned towards Edward. He was looking at me like he's never looked at me before, still frozen to the spot. I walked up to him and threw my arms around him, soon he melted into me, and we both fell to the ground, softly, our legs tangled together.

"Why did you jump in front of me Bella?"

"What a stupid question," I whispered softly, touching his face, my eyes never leaving his.

"You shouldn't have. I could take it."

"Edward, I can't. I can't see you in pain, if anything hurt you, I just-" I was talking so fast I was almost hyperventilating.

"NO! Bella listen to me. You were only touching me and you managed to stop Jane from using her power on me. She will tell Aro. This is what they want Bella. They're going to use you as a guinea pig in an experiment. See how far they can push you. You're extraordinary, there never has been a human like you."

I didn't know what to say, I looked down and bit my lip, the tears threatening to explode.

"I have to go."

Edward's eyes darkened.

"What do you mean?"

"Edward you were just here, I told them I'd-"

Edward stared at me, his eyes widening.

"You were being serious? You weren't buying us time?"

I shook my head.

In a second Edward had rolled me onto my back and pinned me down to the floor.

"Bella, you're not going anywhere with them. I will die before that happens."

"Edward please. If this is the only way they wouldn't hurt your family, this is what I'm going to do."

"Please Bella. I have another way, just-"

"Edward no."

His eyes were panicked, his nose touching mine, his mouth wide open. I wanted to kiss him. I wanted to feel him before I left. I pushed my lips against his harshly, he reciprocated by forcing his tongue in my mouth.

"Please Bella," he moaned in my mouth. "Please don't do this, don't go."

I couldn't reply, it would hurt him too much. Instead I kissed him deeply, the tears leaking from my eyes into our mouths. He growled at the salty taste.

Then I knew enough was enough. With all my restrain and willpower, I pulled away from him. He tried to latch onto my lips tighter.

"Stop baby," I mumbled softly, using the nickname he sometimes used for me. He stiffened against me for a moment then pulled away abruptly.

"Why are you doing this to me Bella?"

"I need to save you and your family. They'll take me anyway. You know they will."

"I need you Bella, I'm not letting you go with those cunts," he whispered. I looked at him sadly and stroked his cheek. My beautiful angel.

"You're right. I've ruined you."

Before he could retort I called out, "Carlisle now!"

Edward's eyes widened in realisation at what I had just done, but it was too late. Emmett and Jasper were on Edward, pulled him away from me, Carlisle pulled me up to my feet. Edward snarled against his brothers, pulling against their restraints. I could see the struggle on Jasper and Emmett's face. Edward was putting up a fight.

"CARLISLE NO," Edward roared.

"Bella, what do you want me to tell Charlie?" Carlisle muttered to me, ignoring his son.

"Find Jacob. Jacob will figure something out," I said frantically, feeling a stab of guilt.

Carlisle nodded.

"Bella, what you're doing for us-"

"Carlisle please. You're my family now. Tell me you wouldn't do this for your loved ones?"

Carlisle understood.

"Thank you Bella," he said quietly, as Edward howled with rage and anger. I didn't dare look at him yet. I'd lose my nerve. I'd forget my selfless act and never leave him.

"We'll get you out of this. No harm will come to you," he vowed. I smiled weakly in thanks at him and turned on my heel.

"ISABELLA SWAN. LOOK AT ME," Edward cried desperately. I stopped, took a deep breath, still staring at the door. I couldn't.

"I love you Edward," I whispered, before running out. As soon as I was outside, I saw the black car that awaited me. I ran to it. The door opened for me and I sat inside, leaning out to close the door, but didn't manage to

before I heard the terrifying roar coming from the house.

The recount of the anguished cry Edward had let out made me snap out of my reverie. I had to do this. I couldn't deny the Volturi at the expense of Edward and his family. I loved him. Surely, he would hate me now. I left him, almost ran away from him, without a second glance. It had killed me to do it and it ripped me apart each side. Our soul mate connection made my chest constantly yearn for him and my night was laced in nightmares about him, as well as beautiful dreams.

I remembered the journey here to Italy by private jet. Jane and Alec pretended I wasn't there the whole time. I didn't show any emotion, I was too numb with pain to even register our whereabouts. I didn't even cry. That would give them satisfaction. No way would I show the Volturi any weakness. They could go to hell.

I tore my eyes away from my gaunt face and removed my clothes quickly, stepping inside the shower and letting the water run down me. I had got here last night. A human had silently shown me to my bed quarters and bought me food, which in the end remained untouched. I should have been at least slightly comforted by the non-vampire presence so far, but if anything, it irked me more, as if they were waiting for something.

When I was done, I grabbed a towel off the rack and stepped out, letting the steam clear. The Volturi building was ancient on the outside, but luxurious on the inside. Everything was marble, and the ceilings and walls were painted blood red everywhere. Stepping into my room I noticed a robe set out on my bed, I gasped and tightened my towel around me. A vampire had been in here without me noticing. I inhaled deeply through my nose, trying to counteract the panic stirring within me.

Control, Bella.

I assumed the robes were for me to wear now, so I slipped it on and looked in the mirror. This was nothing like the dark, hooded robes Jane and Alec wore. This was maroon, patterned with gold and fitted tightly at the waist.

I dried my hair and left it loose around my face, appearances not bothering me right now. I already knew I looked like a wreck.

I took deep breath, preparing to leave the locked confines of this room. But there was a knock on my door, making me jump slightly.

"Come in," I said, trying to stop my voice from quivering. With a creek the massive wooden door was opened slowly and a woman in a hood stepped inside and closed the door behind her with a dull thud. She turned to me and let the hood fall. I gasped. A vampire, beautiful (no surprises), with brown hair, a heart shaped face and a slender figure. If it weren't for her blood red eyes, I would have imagined her to be kind. She had that motherly air about her that Renee and Esme did.

"Isabella Swan?" She sang in an Italian accent, smiling comfortingly.

"Bella," I corrected robotically, out of habit. I tried to relax. It could have been worse, it could have been Jane in here right now. I fucking hated Jane.

In a millisecond she flew towards me, arms outstretched. I tensed and closed my eyes, until I felt the whoosh on either side of my face. That's when I realised she was simply air kissing my cheeks. I looked at her apologetically as she let out a tinkling laugh.

"Sorry, it's er, whenever one of you coming flying at me like that, I end up on the floor," I babbled stupidly.

"It's no problem, Bella." She then pointed to herself and said, "Mi chiamo Camilla Volturi."

I blinked.

"Your name is Camilla Volturi?"

"Si. You know Italian?"

I almost snorted and shook my head.

"No, it's me trying to assert my common sense."

She let out another laugh and smiled warmly. God, five seconds with her and I was already starting to like her.

"You are funny. And most beautiful. You are, 'Bella Bella, no?"

I blushed at the compliment and noticed whoever this woman was, tensed her jaw, and her eyes darkened.

"La tua cantante indeed," she muttered almost to herself. Then she looked at me.

"There has been much speculation amongst us about you Bella."

"Why?" I said, biting my lip. That can't be a good thing. If there is one thing I understood, it's that you avoided getting the Volturi's attention at all cost.

"You are La Torturatore's mate, that's enough to make us wonder."

"Wonder what?"

"How the one that most struggled to reign his control, spends all his time with a human so intimately without killing her."

"Edward is a lot stronger than you all think."

"And you possess a very rare gift. You are able to resist my husbands power-"

I blanched.

"Aro is your husband?" I said, trying to keep the tone of disgust out of my voice.

She nodded. My eyes widened. She was so young looking, kind and…basically everything Aro was not. She seemed to read my expression of confusion.

"You wonder how?" Camilla said softly.

"Kind of…"

Camilla smiled.

"No one knows him like I know him, Bella. He is a fair man. He appears to be ruthless and cruel, because that's what he needs to be in order to rule over our kind, but although he doesn't show it, there is a heart there."

I looked at her as if she was an idiot, I'm sure of it. She's either seriously deluded or…nope there definitely couldn't be another explanation. I decided to not even say anything on the matter, for I'm sure whatever words about Aro that would leave my mouth, would not be kind ones.

"What am I doing here?" I asked quietly, looking down at my robe, picking at a loose thread. She stared at me for a split second as if considering something.

"Aro wishes to speak to you."

I gulped, this was the bit I was dreading.

She led me out of my room, down endless marble corridors, lit by torches. God this place didn't forget about the medieval castle element.

She stopped me in front of a room with a huge door similar to mine. She swung it open easily and walked me inside. It appeared I was in some kind of study, books covering every inch of the wall, with different coloured bindings. Aro was at the far end on a desk talking to a vampire with jet black hair and a strong jawline. I could have called him extremely good looking, but he was nothing compared to Edward.

Aro's ancient face spread into a wide smile, flashing the row of dagger teeth. My made sure my face appeared passive, no weakness. He stood up.

"Ahh if it isn't the enchanting Bella."

He held his hand at to me and I walked forward and took it. He gently pressed his cold lips to my hand and I suppressed a shudder. He paused for a moment then looked up at me, his red eyes shining.

"Always a mystery. I trust you are well?"

"About as well as someone could be under the circumstances."

"Ah of course, I understand this cannot be easy for you," he looked upon me the most ungenuine look of sympathy I have ever seen. My eyes landed on the dark haired stranger at Aro's side, who was staring at me in curiosity and malice alike.

"This is Demetri, a member of my guard."

I gave him a small smile of acknowledgement but he hissed and stepped back. What a dickhead. Aro merely chuckled.

"And I see you have also met my lovely wife, Camilla."

At that instant Camilla flew to Aro's side, and he wrapped his pale white hand adorned in rings around his waist. It was disgusting to watch, even as a vampire, Aro looked old enough to be her granddad.

"You got lucky," I muttered sarcastically. I wanted to irritate Aro in some way, but this however only seemed to amuse him.

"My my, someone's not in the best mood are they? Please, sit," he motioned towards a sofa in the centre of the room. I obeyed.

Aro whispered something in his wife's ear and she smiled at him and left the room in a flash. I tried to regulate my breathing as I realised the only vampire I actually had some form of liking towards in this was nowhere near me anymore. Aro sat in a chair opposite me, Demetri sunk into the shadows of the room, his red eyes never leaving me. Creep.

"So tell me Bella, Edward is treating you well?" He asked pleasantly. Anger seethed through my and I gritted my teeth and smiled.

"He proposed to me, actually."

Aro looked taken a back.

"So soon?"

"If you had a soul mate, it wouldn't be difficult to understand."

"You wish to marry him?"

I pursed my lips. I had only told Aro that Edward wished to marry me to make it very clear where my loyalties lay. I had replayed the way he looked at me, kneeling, whilst asking me to be his again and again, and honestly, it panicked me. But Aro needn't know this.

"I wish for anything he wants."

Aro picked up on my avoidance.

"But you Bella, what does your heart desire?"

This fucker was really starting to get at me now.

"Edward forever." I said firmly, crossing my arms over my chest.

Aro chuckled and rocked back and forth, pressing the palms of his hands together.

"He has marked you, has he not?"

I stopped short. How did he know…?

Aro seemed to read my expression.

"We can all smell it Bella. A part of him flowing through you. How he managed to do that without draining you is beyond me. Especially seeing how his blood calls to you."

I shrugged. I didn't know either and secretly it terrified me, but I was going to remain indifferent.

"You know of his profession, am I correct?"

My blood ran cold at his words.

"If you mean I know of the sick things you make him do, then yes, I am aware."

"Not sick Bella. It's for our kind's sake."

"To torture your own?" I retorted. Aro's eyes flashed.

"Do your kind not do the same? Your government tortures those that have information that could threaten their security. We aren't any different."

"Do it yourself then!" I hissed angrily, "Do not make Edward do it."

"He is the only one of our kind who poses that ability."

"Oh sorry, how could I forget! You collect vampires. You would know," I said scathingly.

Aro still remained calm. None of my digs seemed to be having the desired effect. I knew messing with a vampire could have dire consequences but I'm pretty sure if Aro had gone to the trouble of keeping me here, he wouldn't want to discard me so soon, or so I hoped.

"Bella. I'm not ashamed of having the most powerful vampires at my disposal. A family like the Cullen's is a treasure trove. Each member incredibly special in their own way. Alice, Jasper, Edward. Of course they have talents. But have you noticed Emmett? His strength surpasses that of a normal immortal. Rosalie? Do her looks not allow many men to bow to her will? Carlisle, his brains and control combined makes him almost as valuable as the rest put together."

"Esme?"

Aro seemed to smirk at this.

"Perhaps you could enlighten me to whether or not she has a gift. If she does, Carlisle would guard it with his life."

I shrugged.

"Not that I know of."

"You could be lying."

"Funnily enough, even if I was, you wouldn't find out."

Demetri let out a low chuckle. My eyes flickered towards him, narrowed.

"Which brings us back to why you're here."

"Do enlighten me."

"Surely you have noticed that you are no normal girl, Miss Swan. You defy the powers of Edward, Jane and even me. However you are susceptible to Jasper, Alice and Marcus."

"The powers that can not cause me harm," I said, understanding what he was getting at.

"Exactly. You could be the perfect weapon Bella. An extraordinary vampire."

"The fact that I can do this now, doesn't mean I will be able to when I'm one of you. I'm sure Edward couldn't read minds when he was human. This could work the same way."

"There is a chance that could happen. But even if you're defensive ability does not work anymore, it will still give us some insight. Jane told me what you did, you protected Edward merely by touching him. Astounding. It's like you were created to defeat us."

I knew I should think myself an idiot for defending Edward, but I couldn't stand there watching him writhe in pain.

"Or I could be created to help you," I countered.

"Exactly. This is what we want to find out."

Edward was right, they wanted to test me. But I could tell it would be like a fifth grade science experiment, where they poked and prodded me until something happened.

"So you just want to see if I can withstand some Vampire's abilities?"

"Yes."

"That's all?"

"Yes."

"And after that…"

"You will be free to leave."

"Really?" I asked sceptically.

"Bella. I wouldn't hurt you."

"What's stopping you? I'm a vulnerable human who could put your entire race at stake."

"You're Edward's soul mate."

"What's Edward to you? Jane walked straight into Carlisle's house, and within seconds Edward was on the floor in agony. Shows how much you care."

"Edward needs to be kept in check Bella. And Edward is the son of my dear friend Carlisle."

"You actually value your friendships? I got you all wrong, Aro. You're a saint," I mocked. I was seething now. How dare he do this? Fuck him. Fuck all of them. I stood up and walked to the door. I swung it open and before I left I turned to where Aro hadn't moved an inch.

"When I get turned, and if I possess any sort of power, I'll be damned if I go anywhere near your guard. And one more thing, keep Jane the fuck away from me."

APOV

"When I get turned, and if I possess any sort of power, I'll be damned if I go anywhere near your guard. And one more thing, keep Jane the fuck away from me."

I chuckled. Edward Cullen had got himself some woman. The door slammed and I heard Isabella's fast paced footsteps echo down the corridor. There was something about her, a fire within her. I knew she was going to be great, that much was apparent.

Demetri let out a growl of frustration and was bowing by my side, looking up at me in fury.

"You let her speak to you like that?"

"She's young Demetri, she know's little of respect. Give her time, she'll soon understand the extent of my power, and will bow to me."

"Let me teach her," he hissed. I looked up at him. There was something in his eyes that I had never seen before. He was staring at the door where Isabella had just been standing. I knew something was wrong. Demetri never involved himself unless he was asked.

"Demetri," I warned, standing up, "What's gotten into you? If it's her scent making you weak, I suggest you go and feed."

His eyes flashed towards me a hunger apparent there.

"It's not just her blood. It's her body. Her soul. Her voice."

I felt myself turn cold, surely not…

"I want her, Aro."

Getting in there with Demetri. Let me know you're thoughts and what you think is going to happen. Leave me some love.