A/N: We like to thank everyone for the reviews. This chapter is all about Aaliyah and Caius giving you a glimpse how their relationship plays out. "Girl like you," belongs to Edwyn Collins. Please enjoy the chapter.

"I've never known a girl like you before, Now just like in a song from the days of yore

Here you come a knockin', knockin' at my door

And I've never met a girl like you before

You've made me acknowledge the devil in me

I hope to god I'm talkin' metaphorically, Hope that I'm talkin' allegorically

Know that I'm talkin' about the way I feel

And I've never known a girl like you before

Never, never, never, never,

Never known a girl like you before."

~Edwyn Collins

Acknowledge the Devil in Me

"Make sure that everyone is prepare for the inspection tomorrow also warn everyone to stay away from the first throne room," her phone pressed over her shoulder as she looked at her iPad to check on the orders she sent out.

"Why? The master's aren't expecting to feed," came one of the supervisors under her.

"No, but there will be a commotion with a rogue and the guards and I don't wish any one's life being in danger. Any more questions?" she said staring at her wrist looking at the time to make sure she wasn't late.

That was the last thing she needs to hear come out of Caius mouth about her being late and that he needed to punish her. She mentally rolls her eyes at his suppose punishment he wanted to give her.

"No, Ms. Amir,"

"Good," as she ended the call placing the phone in her skirt pocket.

She was in the east wing of the castle where Caius chambers were located. Walking down the hall she was near the main doors to his chambers when she saw the doors opening.

Aaliyah silent curse herself it would be Caius style to go and find her after all it wouldn't be his first time to stop what he was doing and go search for her.

She held her breath ready for whatever Caius was going to bring to her as the door became wide and she saw who was coming out she let out a sigh. It was Gianna who was coming out.

There was no question as to what Gianna was doing in Caius chambers even a blind men could see it. Her cloths and hair was disheveled and if that wasn't proof in the pudding well the handprints over her arms, neck, and legs was all the proof she needed.

She couldn't help but to shake her head as a saying her grandmother would say to her…

"All women are good-good for nothing, or good for something and they always end up in the same road of self-destruction."

Aaliyah couldn't help but to agree with her grandmother as she looked at Gianna limping down the hall as she tried to straighten herself up. Aaliyah started to walk keeping the smile from showing.

"Good morning Gianna," she said walking pass Gianna causing the woman to gasp and stop walking.

"G-good morning A-a-aliyah," she strutted out as she stared at her.

"Rough night?" the smirk came to her lips as the woman became quiet.

Aaliyah opened the chambers doors when she stopped half way inside the door.

"I still expect your work you left unfinished from yesterday as well as the work for today on my desk," as she closed the door behind the dumbstruck woman.

She couldn't help but to shake her head out of sympathy…after all she had seen this scene so many times in her life. Placing her items on her desk she walked towards Caius personal chambers

She knocked on the door, not wanting to walk in to see a naked Caius only knew that it would stroke his insufferable ego of his and even more perverted comments directed towards her.

The door open and she was greeted with that infamous smirk that made up Caius personality she glanced down subtle to see if he was dress. He was dressed in a black robe causing her to mentally sigh.

"Aaliyah, you timing was perfect, I was going to take a bath it would be a pleasure if you join me," he said.

"Thank you Caius for the offer but I have to decline," he place his hand over his chest in a playful manner as if her comment hurt.

"Another time then, well since you don't want to take a bath with me well you pick my attire for today?" his crimson eyes seem to glow as he step aside for her to walk inside.

"Of course Caius," she walk passed him.

Stepping inside the room she could see that she was going to call the damage control squad. The rooms were in shambles and she couldn't help but shake her head at the mess.

"I see you had fun this morning?" as she inspected the room.

"Actually last night and early in the morning…are you jealousy dearest?" she could feel his breath hit her ear she could feel shivers come over her.

"Please Caius…jealousy of what?" she turned and look at him daringly in his eyes.

There were few people that had the audacity to stare bodily in the eyes of Caius Volturi if anything they try to avoid his stare to the best of their abilities. Those who dare to do such a thing gave the impression of being bode but their body language told another story.

Only Aaliyah could stand in front of him and stare at him bodily her scent and body matching her stares…it was a trait that he loved about her. She wasn't easy to intimidate by any of the immortals in the castle which some admire and hated her for.

"That it's not you who's experiencing any such pleasure in the middle of the night and the early lights of the morning," he said as a slow smirk came to his lips his fingers playing at the end of her hair.

"Well if I wasn't so busy I could experience such pleasure but until I get my vacation time from you guys I won't be experiencing anything," she said walking away from him all together as he answers her with a chuckle all she could so was shake her head.

Walking into Caius closet was like walking into a department store everything was organizes from color to designer names. Since they were going to be in his studio it was naturally that he would prefer to paint in something less professional then his suit.

Grabbing a pair of black slacks with a dark gray cashmere sweater and loafers she moved to find him an under shirt and boxer briefs.

Walking back to into his chambers she placed his cloths on his clothing stand laying his loafers down next to it. Pulling out her phone she called one of the supervisors to tell them to have the damage squad to come to his chambers in the next hour.

When she was off the phone she could hear her name being called from the bathroom…that only meant one thing. Heading towards the bathroom she stopped by the threshold.

"Yes Caius," she lean against the threshold her arms fold across her chest a smile on her lips.

"Dear come here I need you to wash my back," she couldn't help but shake her head and roll her eyes at him.

"Is this away for you to get me in there to see you naked," she asked not trusting Caius one bit.

"Now look at you? Aaliyah I didn't know you had had such a dirty mind…but if my lady wish its… do you want to see me naked?" she could practically hear the laughter in his voice.

"Please Caius…knowing you, you might jump at the prospect if I asked," she whispered but she knew he heard her when a chuckle came out.

Aaliyah couldn't help but to smile whenever Caius laugh…especially the laughs that he only shared with her. Whenever he did laugh or chuckle it was coming from the cruel sadistic Volturi King that everyone feared. When it came to her, his laughs were that of a mischievous nature and she couldn't help to think of a young boy up to something naught.

"I promise you Aaliyah, you don't have to worry about me pouncing on you when you step inside. I just need you to wash my back and you won't see anything."

She could hear the truthfulness in his words.

This was one trait that she adores most about Caius…whereas Marcus would keep quiet and with Aro you have to go through serious mental mind games. Caius was very blunt and went straight to the point.

Walking inside the master bathroom she could see Caius lounging in the water his arms rested on the side of the tube his eyes were closed.

She stood beside him as he open his eyes turning his head towards her a smirk was on his lips.

"I need the towel," she said holding her hand out.

"Of course dear," he said as his hand roamed around the water as he grabbed his washed towel and a bar of soap.

Aaliyah took it from him as she seat at the edge of the tube crossing her legs Caius bent over allowing her full access to his back.

The feel of her hands on his flesh was heavenly…the warmth that radiated from her and the coldness mixed well sending pleasant shivers through his body. He let out a quiet purr knowing that if she heard he was going to hear some mess from her.

Despite the many women he has been with over the centuries no woman ever washed his back for him. He felt that was a duty only left for his mate it was a private intimate moment between your spouse/mate. And there was no woman that he ever saw capable to do such an action…all except for Aaliyah for she was the only woman he saw fit t to do such an action.

She was gentle as she washed his back rubbing in circular motions making sure she didn't miss anything…he couldn't help but to smile that she was a perfectionist in everything.

"I'm finished Caius, when your finish with your bath your clothes are place on the stand and I will be outside your chambers waiting," she said leaving out of the bathroom before he could protest.

Caius couldn't help but to shake his head at her little antics…as he closed his eyes again were imaging her in the water with him and her hands doing something more than washing his back.

Aaliyah had accomplished more in her forty five minutes while Caius took his bath. She redid all of Gianna's work and hers. Aaliyah couldn't help but guess that Marcus didn't get the chance to tell Caius about Gianna.

Which she was glad, she knew there was only one way that Gianna was going to be dealt with and that was death. Like the Volturi don't give second chances they didn't tolerated fuck up's either. It's a lesson that everyone knew in the castle.

But there were few who were hard head and needed to be taught the hard way…after all a hard head makes an hard ass.

Aaliyah was eased out of her musing by the sound of doors opening only to see Caius stepping out of his chambers.

In all of his sickeningly glory Caius looked good; Aaliyah knew it and Caius sure as hell knew. But she wasn't going to say it out loud to him and blow up his insufferable ego.

"Don't tell me that your turn on dearest Aaliyah," he said walking towards her.

"Nope, I was just thinking that I should have chosen a profession in fashion then what I'm doing," she said turning around head towards his studio.

"And not have the pleasure of being near me?"

"Let's weigh it out, seeing one half-naked immortal or hundreds of half-naked male models…I'll take the models."

Caius could feel the annoyance rising at the thought of her seeing any males naked the feeling when she paid any male attention other than him and his brothers caused a sense of jealousy to build up. Just the thought of any guy other than him and his brothers with Aaliyah brought a deep incited rage.

Aaliyah was the pure definition of perfection in a woman to him and the thought of any lesser male being with her whether immortal or human didn't set right with him.

"But then again I love working here with you guys," she said causing a smile to come to his lips as they walked towards his studio. As they talked about his personal financial deals that he was planning to make and how everything was coming out.

When they reached his studio Aaliyah knew all too well that meant all conversation ended until Caius felt like speaking. His studio was his only place to himself where he wasn't anybody else except himself.

The studio was an artist dream; big open space the ceiling was high with large windows on the left hand side of the room. On the northern wall were shelves that held all of Caius leather bound sketched books over the centuries, marble and granite blocks were placed on the right hand side of the room.

He kept his personal favorites in his studio while the rest he disposed in the store room. Just like Marcus when it came to his study…Caius hated when people look at his work before it was finished. And no one was an exception to it not even Aaliyah.

She move to one of the window seats laying her items down near her she begin to start on balancing the budget as Caius went to work.

Every now and then she would look up and notice him at work. All the intensity that was built in him was coming out in his work. He was relaxed to the point that his hair was in a pointy tail. She went back to her work a small smile still on her lips all the while Caius was paying attention to her.

A few minutes passed when Caius decided to speak up.

"I didn't compliment you today you looked absolutely beautiful dear," his eyes all the time on the painting.

"Thank you Caius," she said looking up at him.

"But there has been a question I've been waiting to ask you?"

"And that is Caius?" she knew all too well where this was leading up it was the only question he asked her a thousand times.

"When are you going to allow me to immortalize you on canvas?"

"Caius…you know my answer to that question."

Aaliyah knew Caius reputation for immortalizing woman on canvas she knew where it ended up and she had no plans of doing such.

"Come on Aaliyah…I could make you the next Mona Lisa or Birth of Venus…why do you always turn my offer down?" He looked at her with a playful expression as if he was hurt.

"You know why Caius," the vibration of her phone turn her attention from him looking at the text message on a situation that needed her attention.

"I'm sorry Caius but there has been a problem in the castle that needs my immediate attention,"

"If you must go you must, but make sure its quick I have you for the whole day," he said she shook her head as she gather her items in her arms and walked passed him.

When she was stopped by him, his hands was attached to hers she looked up at him.

"About the Gianna situation Marcus has brought it to my attention and it will be dealt with. I do not like the fact that you are overworking yourself and that she has been neglecting her work. Understand?"

She looked into his eyes and telling by the seriousness there was no doubt what he meant how he was going to deal with the problem.

"Yes, I understand," she said

"Now hurry back if you don't want me to carry you back in here and lock you up for the day."

"Are you like this with your other secretary's?" she said to herself as she walked towards the doors.

"Nope,"

"Such a devil," she whispered as she walked out.

"Aaliyah you are the only one to acknowledge the devil in me," he chuckled as she closed the door behind him.

Hope you enjoy this chapter the next will be Aaliyah and Aro….you're going to love their interaction.