Disclaimer: This supernatural world belongs to Stephenie Meyers. I don't own anything connected to the Twilight book or films.
I can't believe it's almost been a year since I met him, and my whole world changed within a blink of an eye, as our eyes locked across the room, in the hotel lobby. Thank fuck I had my own room, away from Mum and Phil, whilst they did their thing, I had my own space for once, space to get to know him. My beautiful, other-world, sometimes scary, and a little crazy mate, who just happens to be the King of the Vampires, yup, you heard me... I laughed in his face when he told me that, until I realised how serious he is, and he popped out the contacts he wore, then my jaw dropped, and it was his turn to laugh.
That's one of my most happiest memories out of the two week trip, for other reasons as well, other than the unexplainable magic when we first met. He had to leave early the next morning and that ended in tragedy. I was feeling sad and missed him so much to the point I was a little freaked out and I didn't fancy another posh dinner with Phil's new baseball team, so I decided to stay behind. I never once imagined I would return to Phoenix without my mother and Phil. A drunk driver, high on weed as well, drove into the path where they were walking, and killed them instantly, along with others in the restaurant that the car drove into. This all happened back at the end of December, we were supposed to spend New Year's Eve in the city, seeing the fireworks display. Instead, my father and godfather came to New York to be with me. I'm now seventeen and on my way to move to Forks Washington, having finally sold the house we had lived in since I was one.
I'm half surprised Charlie let me stay in Arizona by myself, and I'm shocked he has let me come to stay with him, and a large part of me wonders if it's because of the loss of them. I have asked him a few times over the years, and it's always been a big fat no, with no room for arguments. Charlie barely speaks as well, grunts and grumbles but no real words, feelings or emotions are shown. Part of me is surprised Uncle Billy managed to persuade him to come to New York. I don't think he's ever been further than Port Angeles or Seattle, to be honest. I'm glad they were there though, even if Charlie never even hugged me or consoled me like Uncle Billy did, he's been more of a father figure to me than he ever has, which has always confused me a little bit. My phone buzzed in my pocket and I lift my ass up off the seat and get it out of the back pocket of my jeans, to answer it.
"Hello?" I ask.
"Mmmm, I've missed your voice and my cock misses those lips that got so talented before I, unfortunately, had to leave."
"Finally, I feel better just hearing your voice, love. Texting isn't the same feeling as being able to hear you, I miss you so much. I don't really want to move but it's a win-win for us both." I say, knowing the plan we have.
"I know my Queen." My eyebrows shot up, upon hearing this. I don't think he's ever called me that before, he must be alone.
"I can feel your surprise, Cara, it's one of the only reasons I left you in New York. You are my mate, and you are my Queen, only we know that fact, and yes I am alone, are you?" He asked me and I blinked, shook my head a few times and pinched myself just to make sure I am alive and heard him right.
"No, I'm in the back of a taxi with a glass screen through the middle of it. I am guessing it's bulletproof, and there's this speaker thing only we can press to speak with the driver." I explain to him.
"Ah, kind of like limos."
"I wouldn't know, I've never been in one. I'm guessing you're by yourself?" I ask him.
"Yes, for once. Marcus knows something is up, and Caius is just Caius. I know you would rather move here but I also know how much it means to you, to finish your high school education at least. At least this way with Carlisle close by, if I feel you're in any kind of danger, then I will call him. I'm glad you mentioned Forks. His coven isn't like mine, and I trust them not to eat you." Shock would be an understatement.
"I appreciate the honesty, I miss you. Will you be back this side any time soon?" I ask him, sending him need and love.
"Possibly. There's been a dispute in Seattle I may have to deal with if their coven leader doesn't sort the three of them out. I feel like some of them think my coven is a myth and doesn't actually exist."
"Hu... Well, I guess it's just however they've been raised. So is it really their fault or the maker's fault, love?" I ask him. Surprise filled our bond as he thought about it.
"I'd never thought of it that way. I hope these next two years go quickly. There are a few trips to your side of the pond, but not many. I'm mainly based here, in Volterra. It's only within the last decade I've travelled more because I felt a pull to America, and now I know why, my beautiful mate."
"I bet that confused your brothers."
"You could say that..." he chuckled. "It's also interesting seeing how the landscape has changed over the years, and what our money can buy us these days..." I heard the start of a familiar argument and groaned.
"You know what my answer is going to be, I, unfortunately, have money now as well, even though I'd rather have them, like I'd rather have you here.. I don't want it love, and I don't particularly want there's either. I gave Phil's money to his family, I didn't feel right having it, even though he left it to me."
"And this is one of the many reasons as to why I love you, Bella. I'm glad you are my mate, and not some selfish money hungry, fashion freak. I want you to have it because then you'll be used to it when you will become my wife and Queen."
"Mmm, I can't wait to be by your side on a more permanent basis."
"Trust me, my love, I won't be letting you out of my sight. You might get sick of me."
"I highly doubt it. I'd never tire of that tongue of yours and I can't wait to explore more of our relationship. This distance will only make us stronger, and with other things, the trust will be stronger. I'm almost at the airport love, so I will have to go soon. Where are you by the way? We don't get to talk like this very often." I say to him.
"Currently in a hotel in Florence, my quarters are being done first, the workers are making it soundproof so I can hear out still but people can't hear in. I know how much you value privacy and like your baths, so I'm preparing for your arrival and modernising the castle." Surprise, gratitude and excitement rolled into one and he chuckles and sends me love and longing.
"Please accept the money, my love. It'll make me happy knowing you are fully covered, and that I'm providing in some way." I sigh, close my eyes and count to ten.
"Fine, BUT only because of what's to come. If this was any normal relationship, I'd flat out refuse, love." Then I thought about something he'd said earlier... "wait I thought making a room or area soundproof can only work both ways... how can one still hear out of it but the others can't hear in?" I ask.
"Good question, I still needed to hear in case we get invaded again, like thousands of years ago, and a few decades ago. This is another reason why I've started to modernise the castle, now it's not just me anymore to think about. My gift has also been handy as well, fishing out the spies."
"I bet your minions are loving this."
"They hate it, actually. The disruption and changes to Volterra Castle will be limited to Vampire activity, and we've got another home similar in the mountains, that ninety percent of my coven have moved to."
"Interesting, I can't wait to see the Castle. I hope you keep it as original as possible though, it would be a shame to see a big part of history get completely modernised."
"I'll do my best. I've now sent the money over my love. Do you still wear the necklace I gave you that I wore?" He asks.
"I never take it off, the cool heavy metal is another reminder of our times, and that it wasn't just a very good dream."
"Good! Remember I only want you to reveal it to my kind if you truly have to. Any one of them should know what that stands for if the Vampire has been raised right."
"Okay, I love you, and I don't want to but I have to go now. My godfather will be picking me up from the airport in Port Angeles. My own is too busy working." He growled, and I felt anger and irritation.
"Okay my love, text me when you land."
"Okay, I love you."
"I love you more than life itself self. Stay safe, and I'll see if I can see you soon." We hang up then, just as we pull up to the airport and the music stops. The dude had it up so loud I could just about hear it through the glass divider. Now's the start of a new beginning for the next two years of my crazy life, and I hope it goes smoothly.
That's not too much to ask for right?