Isabella's POV
It's been 3 months since I began living with the Volturi and I was getting to know my true mate Demetri. He wasn't kidding when he said that he was really busy. I barely got to talk to him since coming here and those moments were brief. I did have a chance to develop friendships with Jane and Heidi and get to know many of the guards. Heidi said that she sees Felix every day, and I only see Demetri every 3 days to a week. Some days I would wonder if he was my mate, but I could feel it. I had copied Marcus's power and knew that he was. There were days I considered reading his mind, but that would be invading his privacy. I knew the masters planned to execute Edward after learning that I could copy his power. I spent my days training, reading, or hanging out with the girls. The time I spent with Demetri was never more than a couple of hours at most and he never really chatted much. I know he said he wasn't talkative, but he said I was different.
At the current moment, I was in the library reading Shakespeare on the couch. and wondering if Demetri would come to me today. We have only kissed a couple of times since we first met. Since then, we have talked, trained together, and even fed together. He was much stronger than me because he drank human blood. There were days that I wondered if I should drink human blood to help increase my strength and abilities.
"You seem deep in thought pet," Demetri said as he approached me.
"Just thinking about how we haven't spent much time together," I said to him.
"I have been tracking Edward, he has strangely disappeared along with Esme. He has managed to hide his scent from me as well." Demetri said.
"I see, how unfortunate," I said.
"He will be found and killed, but that's not what's bothering you," Demetri said giving me that look.
"I believe that I am going to change my diet to human blood, I think it will help me grow in my abilities and be stronger," I said seeing his eyes widen in surprise, but quickly gained his composure.
"The choice is solely yours. I won't force you into anything." Demetri said.
"I know that when we feed together you hate seeing me feed on animals. To be honest I am ready to embrace my new identity and strengthen my powers. I want to be your equal." I spoke.
"Oh, my dear pet, regardless of your diet you will always be my equal," Demetri said.
Upon saying this he leaned in and firmly pressed his lips to mine in a fiery passionate kiss. I moaned into his lips wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to me causing him to fall on top of me. This pulled a growl from his throat, and he pushed into me. At that moment I wanted him to make me, but I knew he would not. He pulled away and looked at the door with a shocked and confused expression.
"Did you think that I would give up on you Bella," Edward said coming through the door.
"Boy, I warned you never to come near my mate again. Now I have permission to tear your limb from limb." Demetri growled.
"To be honest I just want to kill Bella and my revenge will be complete." Edward Snarled at Demetri.
"You are absolutely out of your mind if you think I will let you anywhere near her," Demetri said letting out a feral growl and lunging at him.
Demetri subdued Edward in a matter of seconds and I was attacked by Esme. I managed to subdue her and both Edward and Esme were dragged to the throne room. Esme thrashed and tried to get loosed and I punched her and forced her in front of the masters and Demetri did the same with Edward. Both now looked afraid.
"It seems that neither of you listened to my commands. What do you have to say for yourself?" Aro demanded.
"That bitch ruined my family. I want revenge." Esme yelled.
"Then you will be disposed of, I have no use for you," Aro said dismissively.
That was all that it took for Felix and Alec to step forward. They ripped Esme apart just as Carlisle stepped in, you could hear his loud howl of pain at losing his mate. They burned her to ashes and gave Carlisle a look that dared him to protest, but he did anyway. I knew that he would be upset over losing her but in some way, I had hoped that he wouldn't do anything reckless, he was a great doctor after all. He was destroyed before making it 10ft and burned along with his wife.
"Now dear Edward what do you have to say for yourself?" Aro asked.
"Only that my time with Bella was repulsive, and the worst part was when she had my child. That thing will never be mine." Edward laughed half mad.
"If that is all then Demetri will get the pleasure of killing you," Aro said.
"You should know this before you kill me that is, Jasper is Jane's real mate. That's why he and Alice aren't close." Edward said with a smirk.
"This will not save you; how can I be sure that you are not lying? Marcus would have sensed the bond." Aro said.
"That is because Esme used the same trick she used on Bella." Edward snorted.
"Brother I can sense Jane's bond with Jasper now. Esme's death released her hold on him." Marcus said.
"Demetri you may kill Edward now. Isabella can use his powers now; he is of no use to us." Aro said and Edward looked shocked.
"I will take great pleasure in killing you, Edward." Demetri snarled.
Demetri slowly ripped Edward limb from limb, making sure the pain was excruciating, just as he promised that he would do. He saved the head for last ripped his torso to tiny bits and burned them. He separated Edward's ashes into separate boxes with a wicked grin. He did take great pleasure in killing Edward I thought with a smirk.
"Now Jane, what would you like to do with Alice?" Aro asked.
"As much as I would love to rip her apart, her gifts are too great. Lock her up, one feed every 6 months, humans only. She will predict the future for us when asked or die." Jane said.
"Fetch Alice. Demetri you may enjoy time with your mate." Aro said.
"Come pet, let's pick up where we left off." Demetri purred in my ear.
"Yes please, I miss your touch already," I said in a husky voice.
"Your wish is my command princess," Demetri said and nipped my earlobe.
I smiled and took his hand and followed him to our room. I was so glad that Edward was out of the picture. I could use Alice's power, but it needed time to develop. I would discuss that with Demetri at a later time. Demetri pushed me against the wall the moment he got me in our room and, I pulled away.
"Miss me after such a short time?" I teased.
"Yes I did and now Edward is out of the way," Demetri said with a grin.
"Does this mean that you will finally mate me?" I asked.
"Just wait a while longer pet. We have only known each other 3 months." Demetri said.
"I am ready though. I need you as much as you need me." I said.
"In time my dear." He said.
"You are no fun," I said with a huff.
"Just wait till we are married and I will rock your world. I will show you things Edward never did." Demetri purred in my ear and nipped it again.
"And when will you marry me?" I asked.
"When I choose to propose to you it will be a surprise." He said.
"I hate surprises, you should know that." I huffed.
"You will like this one. You know what it is, just not when it is." Demetri said with a laugh.
"Still a surprise and I don't like them," I said.
"Just be patient pet. You should know that I leave for a mission soon and I will be gone for 2 months." Demetri said.
"What! Why you?" I asked.
"My dear, I am the head of the guard. As such it is my job to attend to the political matters." Demetri said.
"Can Alec not do it? This one time I mean I barely see you anymore." I said pleading with him.
"I wish that I could, but there is a newborn vampire on the loose and he is threatening to expose us," Demetri said.
"fine, I can just go with you and tear him to shreds and be done with him," I said with a huff.
"I will have to clear it with Aro and you would have to make sure to feed on a human before going, you need to be at peak strength," Demetri said.
"You already know that I am willing to feed on humans and you mean it when you say I can come?" I asked.
"I can't deny my pet anything. I will have the guards bring someone up for you to feed on." Demetri said.
"I am guessing I can't just go grab someone?" I asked.
"No, I will be back shortly so just waiting here pet," Demetri said.
"Okay, I will wait here dear." I smiled.
I pulled him down and into an enthusiastic kiss. In a matter of seconds, he had me pinned and was kissing down my neck and his hands were exploring my body. I let out an unexpected moan and Demetri pulled away. I pouted at this loss of contact. He smirked at my put and left before I could say anything. I got up grabbed a book and read it. I waited on Demetri for more than 8 hours before Jane showed up. I was disappointed because I was hoping to see Demetri no one would step in. She had a young human girl with her, about 22, who looked confused about where she was. I wondered if she had been brought here as my supper. Demetri said that he would send someone out to retrieve a human for me to feed on.
"Where is Demetri?" I asked.
"The masters are having a meeting with him at the current moment. He will return later tonight." Jane replied.
"And who is the girl?" I asked already knowing the answer.
"She is your dinner," Jane smirked and pushed the girl toward me.
The girl smelled amazing, and the look Jane was giving me said that she wanted to know how I would react. I had never fed off a human, but I knew that I would be stronger. The Volturi would kill her even if I didn't drain her. Killing a person would weigh heavy on my undead heart, but I wanted to be stronger so I could help Demetri and grow in my powers. I viciously grabbed the girl by the hair and yanked her head to the side. I sank my teeth into her neck and immediately felt a rush of power and warmth flood my body. The girl screamed but only briefly before passing out. I drained the last of the blood from her system and let her body fall to the floor. I gave a satisfied smile and so did Jane. Demetri entered the room and saw the girl and he grinned at me.
"I see she liked the girl!" Demetri commented.
"She did marvelous while feeding. The poor girl was frightened. Bella's eyes are red now too." Jane said pointing at my eyes.
"You will fit in nicely pet. You feed neatly and leave no mess and you are bloodthirsty. Jane thank you; you can go ahead and leave." Demetri said.
"Thank you, Demetri," I said turning away, and in a matter of seconds he had me pinned against the wall, his finger under my chin.
"Never avert your eyes from me per, you are gorgeous." Demetri purred.
"Thank you. I was never praised by Edward." I told him.
"A real man and true mate worship the ground his mate walks on," Demetri said.
"Do I get to go on the mission with you?" I asked and he released me.
"Yes, you do, but you have to follow my commands pet or we both get in trouble," Demetri said.
"I promise that I will behave," I said.
"Good Demetri said and leaned down and kissed me passionately.
