Chapter 5 - Aro POV
It had been two weeks since Edward, Alice and Isabella had arrived. Isabella had been fitting in nicely around the compound. She'd made friends with Jane who was ecstatic to have someone to talk to besides Heidi and the boys. I loved watching her find her place among the coven. I'd set her up with her own office and library. She'd been so excited that day. Alice and Edward on the other hand weren't acclimating very well. Alice was sticking to her animal diet or trying to and Edward…well Edward was starving himself. He was refusing to eat the meals that were brought to him (Human blood of course). He was still claiming that he'd done nothing wrong. Kept insisting that Isabella was his mate and that we couldn't keep them apart.
Carlisle finally arrived about three days ago. He was immediately brought to the throne room where Isabella had joined us. "Carlisle, thank you for coming so quickly." I greeted him.
He bowed. "It was no trouble Aro, although I am unsure of the reasoning behind being summoned." Carlisle said. It was then that he noticed my mate. "Bella?" He said, which got the attention of the rest of the coven.
She gave him her wicked smile. "Carlisle, so glad that you all could join us." Isabella said.
"Us?" Carlisle's mate asked.
Isabella nodded. "Hmm. Yes. I found out that I was nothing more than Edward's singer. I'm not his mate. I'm Aro's." She told them. I smiled with pride.
The entire coven except for the blonde girl looked down at the floor. "May I speak freely?" She asked.
Isabella turned and looked at me. I nodded even though it was her decision. This entire trial would be her decision. Isabella waved her forward. "What is it, Rose?" Isabella commanded.
The girl Rose kneeled in front of Isabella and I. "I know that I haven't been the nicest person in our coven to you but I want to congratulate you on finding your mate. As the mate of one of the Kings; I kindly ask that you show mercy on my brother and sister." Rose said.
Isabella rested her head on her hand while she thought. I'd come to know that look. I also knew the history between Isabella and this girl. We'd talked about it. Isabella wanted me to have all the information that she knew about the coven for the trial. After a few minutes (or what seemed like it), Isabella snapped her fingers. Soon Demetri was by her side. "Dem, darling, would you kindly take Rosalie into custody along with the others and escort them to their quarters to await trial?" Isabella asked him.
Demetri nodded. "Bella, what is the meaning of this?" Carlisle asked.
Isabella stood up. "The meaning of this is that because of Edward things have changed. Would you care to see your other two children before the trial or not?" She demanded.
Carlisle bowed his head in defeat. "I would greatly appreciate it." Carlisle said.
Isabella nodded. "Jane dear, please escort Carlisle to the dungeon so he may see his children."
Jane bowed. "Of course mistress." Jane said before leading Carlisle out of the throne room and down to the dungeons.
Everyone was about to clear out of the throne room when Isabella spoke. "Jasper, wait. I'd like a minute." She said. This surprised me because of what had happened during her disastrous birthday. He kneeled in front of her. "I want you to know that I never blamed you for what happened that night." She said.
"Your too kind Bella." Major Whitlock said.
"I have a proposition for you." Isabella said. Whitlock looked confused. "After the trial, I wish for you to stay on as my personal guard. Demetri needs to get back to training the new recruits." She said.
He looked shocked at her request but hesitantly nodded. "I would be honored."
Isabella clapped her hands. "Great. See Demetri about your quarters. Tell him I sent you." She said.
Jasper Whitlock nodded before he excused himself.
A/N: SO glad that everyone is liking this story. As always not sure what will happen. I don't plan my stories out. Thanks.