"I love you Bella. I'm sorry for the pain. Please come back to us soon."
I moved to grab some clothes and quickly dressed in jeans and a red button up shirt. I heard footsteps coming towards our room, so I moved to the bed and tucked the blanket around Bella; no one needed to see her naked body besides myself. Once she was numb from the pain, Jane and I would dress her.
"Alec!" I groaned knowing it was Jane. Right after she yelled my name, she was banging on the door.
"Enter." I said casually. I did not plan to see Jane but I really wasn't planning on seeing who had fallowed her in.
"Alec, care to explain?" Aro spoke.
"She asked me to change her. She was ready and it was the right time." He nodded.
"While you were gone she had asked. I told her as long as you thought she was ready. Please let us know when she is awake." Then Aro left the room, leaving me with an angry Jane, and scared children.
"She will be fine. She's just not going to be human anymore." I spoke softly to them. Aless ran to me and jumped into my arms before I moved us to a chair beside Bella. Jane left, while Alex stood protectively over his mother. Alex was turning into a gentleman, always protecting his sister and mother.
Sitting beside Bella, time seemed to stand still, not even exist. Which is in a way funny, since for us, time pretty much does stand still. It don't mean much to us. I watched as my angel laid there, in pain, and there was nothing I could do.
The only time we have moved in the last two days were for the kids to eat and use the bathroom. Jane and I had dressed Bella in a simple black and red summer dress.
I was sitting there watching Alex and Aless play some learning game given to them from Aro when Bella's heart started to race.
"Dad, what's happening? Her heartbeat is speeding up." Aless spoke up from the game.
"She got angry about something. Anger speeds up the process." It was the only thing I could think of. I had only heard rumors of anger being able to do that, but I had never seen it first hand.
"Momma, if you can hear me. Please get angry, it'll go after." Aless begged.
Bella's heart seemed to calm down for a minute or so before racing again. She was angry about something, but I couldn't be sure onto what. I heard the final beat of Bella's heart and was glad she was no longer burning. We stood there, waiting for her to open her eyes, but she didn't open them.
"Love?" I spoke softly, not wanting to scare her with her new hearing. When she didn't respond, I tried again. "Love, open your eyes."
She opened one eye, and almost looked scared before it was replaced with excitement. Aless giggled causing me to look at her. She was staring at her mother in amusement while Alex was looking at her in awe. They smiled at her causing my dead heart to want to beat. I don't think I could love my children anymore then I did.
I finally really looked at Bella. She was beautiful before the change, but now, now words couldn't even be used. She filled out even more, and in all the right places. I am a man so my mind drifted off. She is so beautiful. I can't wait to have her all alone. I inwardly grinned, knowing Bella's body could handle a little bit more fun now.
"Alec, our children are in the room!" Bella hissed at me. Aless was giggling, damn little mind reader, and Alex looked confused. I laughed knowing my daughter had heard worse thoughts, but that same thought also made me cringe. Bella moved, bringing my attention back to her.
"Bella, I didn't say anything." Has she lost her mind? I saw Aless holding in her giggle and wanted to laugh as well.
"Yes, you did. I heard you."
"Momma, daddy didn't say anything." Aless spoke between giggles. "No, you're not." Looking between Bella and Aless, I now knew what my son felt; confused.
I stood there and watched my daughter and wife stare at each other. Aless looked smug and amused, while Bella looked confused. Bella shook her head, before both my girls started giggling. I looked at Alex to see him wearing probably the same look as me.
"Momma can hear what we are thinking. Just like me." Aless said proudly. Bella smiled proudly at her daughter and started laughing, only to stop when I spoke.
"Love, you must be thirsty. Let's go." I didn't want her to be in anymore pain then I knew she was in.
"No Alec. I need to do something first." I was confused at first, that is until my daughter skipped to me and grabbed my hand. I nodded my agreement. She wanted to take care of Victoria. I inwardly smiled, thinking of the last couple of days were Victoria was concerned. Members of the Guard were not exactly nice to her.
Once we entered the throne room, Bella walked straight to Aro. "Bella, I didn't think you could get any more beautiful. I was proven wrong." Aro spoke before hugging his daughter. Once she was finished hugging him, she hugged Caius and Marcus.
Just watching her walk around was making me hard. I kept shifting my feet, trying to find a comfortable position with my now large problem. I couldn't wait until I had her alone and to myself. Bella's voice broke me out of my own little world.
"Aless, what's wrong?" I quickly looked at my daughter to see her looking scared and confused. Duh dumbass! Your daughter can hear your thoughts! You should really keep them clean when she's around.
"Momma, I can't hear anything. In my head I mean. What's happening?" I was worried for my daughter, and Bella looked confused.
"Father, what is happening?"
"Bella, did you do or think about anything before Aless wasn't able to hear us?" Aro spoke.
"Yeah, I wished I could block the thoughts floating around this room." She scolded, looking at all the men, leaving me for last. I smiled at her before looking down, earning chuckles all around the room.
"Yes, well dear, you are beautiful, and there are men in this room. However, I believe you are a shield, and can protect those that you wish with it." Aro chuckled.
I stood there shocked. My wife could hear peoples thoughts as well as block peoples minds? Hell yeah! My wife is fucking awesome! I heard the main door open and stood up straighter. Victoria enter with Felix and Demetri. I looked at my wife and just stared. She is fucking sexy as hell when she is pissed! When Bella's smile grew, I had to admit, I was a little scared. My wife could be mean if she wanted to as a human, now she had newborn strength. Victoria wasn't going to get it easy from Bella. Victoria flinched away from Bella before straightening herself up to stand proud. Not sure what she was standing proud for, I mean she was about to fucking die.
"Well if the little baby-sitter didn't get someone to change her. Now you're not good for anything. You're not their human toy anymore." Victoria said smugly.
Growls were heard from all around the room. I was pissed. I stepped towards Bella, ready to keep going until her glare stopped me dead in my tracks. This was her fight, I would be there if she needed me. I bowed my head in understanding before stepping behind my wife. Still in a protective manner mind you.
"Wow, maybe you are good for something. Making the men around here little bitches that bend at your will." Victoria giggled out.
"You will leave my husband and family out of this. This is between you and me, not you, me, and them." Bella snarled.
This new voice on Bella was enough to erase the pissy mood I was currently in. Again, can't wait until I get her alone. Bella turned enough for me to see her wink at me before turning her attention back to Victoria.
"What is this really about Bella? I mean you had this coming. You killed James." Bella looked at her confused. Hell, I was confused. This bitch knew Bella before she killed Bella's father?
"How could I kill James? I was a human." Bella questioned.
"You and your good for nothing Cullen coven. If you had never met them, then James would be beside me right now, and I wouldn't be looking at you. You took away the only good thing that this life of hell brought to me. You were a pathetic human. You were nothing but their play toy. That's why they protected you, just so they could keep playing with you. Although, I will give you props. You must have been good in bed to keep Edward around. Did they have fun passing you around?"
The whole room erupt into growls. I crouched down ready to attack. Bella hissed at me, making me straighten myself up. How dare she imply that my angel is a whore!
"Your nothing but worthless whore. I mean really, how many guys have you slept with since your beloved James died? Yes I said died, not killed!" Aless spat at her. I looked at my daughter shocked. She had never spoke that language before. Not that I could or would punish her for it this one time.
"That's none of your business child. Didn't your worthless parents teach you anything? They should punish you and put you back in your place on the ground." Bitch, you just pushed it for the last time.
"You will not disrespect my children." I growled out.
"Heidi, Felix, please take Alex and Aless out of here." Bella asked them. They nodded and stepped forward, before fallowing my children out of the room.
"Victoria that was the last straw." Bella snarled.
Bella stood frozen in her spot. I could see pain clear on her face, before anger took over. I watched Bella crouch ready to attack Victoria but stopped. I kept my eyes on my wife, only being drawn away when I heard a screech of pain. I looked to see who it was from, but my eyes stopped on Victoria, writhing on the marble floor in pain.
"Jane, this is Bella's battle, step down." Aro said.
"I'm not doing anything master." Jane whispered, clearly confused.
I watched as Bella slowly made her way to Victoria, never taking her eyes off her face. I wanted to laugh when Victoria squirmed trying to get away from Bella.
"How is the pain Vicky?" Bella asked.
"You bitch!" She screamed out.
"You are paying for everything you've caused in my life." Bella whispered to her. I knew it was time. I pulled the lighter out of my pocket, and told her I was going to throw it at her. She turned and caught it easily before laughing out loud. I couldn't help but chuckle, as well as a couple other people. We all knew if Bella was still human, she would have only caused herself harm trying to catch it.
"This world will be a better place without a bitch like you wasting air and space." She said as she lit the lighter and threw it on her. "This is for you daddy." She whispered.
I saw Bella start to sway on her feet. I rushed towards her and wrapped her in my arms, where she belonged for the rest of eternity, before she was able to fall.
I watched as a few of the guard members stepped forward, opened the drain cover, and swept what was left of Victoria down it.
"Love, it's done. She's gone." I whispered in my wife's ear.
Bella relaxed into me, almost as if the weight of the world was lifted off her small shoulders. She sat there for a moment, before standing us up, and brushing off her clothing.
"We have a ball to get ready for. And I'd like to see our children." As soon as she said children, the boor bust open. Aless jumped into my wife's open arms and Alex hugged her.
"Momma, can I pick out my own dress?" Aless asked causing Bella to laugh.
"Yes baby, you can." Aless giggled and jumped back to the floor, then ran out yelling for her aunts.
"Bella, are you alright? I have never seen a person in more pain then Victoria was, and that's including the pain Jane can cause." Marcus spoke softly. He was always so gentle.
"I'm fine. In fact, I'm wonderful. I'm finally free of everything that has ever bothered me. Victoria just got the ending result." Bella laughed.
Before anything more could be said, the women of the castle and guard were in the room then rushing out with Bella. All of us men just stood there shaking our heads.
"And it begins" Aro chuckled.
"Alec, you have quite a powerful wife there." Marcus said.
"Master, as you may know, Bella was powerful when she was human." They all chuckled, knowing exactly what I meant.
"The newest member of our family, and by far, the most gifted." Aro said aloud.
"Well, we all know not to piss our princess off now, don't we." Felix joked, only we all knew it was true. I was proud of my wife. She was able to move on from the past and embrace the future.
Before I knew it, the girls had shoved all of us guys out of the throne room so they could put their dresses in there. Then they cornered us into the large party room to help them decorate. They wanted formal yet fun. It wasn't much fun decorating. I was anxious to see my wife in her dress, and to be announced Princess to the entire Vampire world. I was nervous however about the Cullen's. I wasn't sure how Bella would react.
Once the decorating was done and everything was set up, we were told to go get ready. We were told our vest colors would match the dresses of the woman we were escorting. Which left me in white, Alex escorting his sister in red, Demetri in teal, Felix in gold, Afton in black, Santiago in tan and our newest guard member, Mike, in red-orange.
We weren't able to see the girls until they were announced, it sucked, but nothing we could do about it. Once we were dressed, we all met in the hallway then made our way to the party room. The music was already going and the room was already full. As members of the guard, we stood tall and kept a look out for trouble.
I saw a lot of people I knew, as well as many new people. Everyone seemed to be having a good time, and enjoying themselves. I was finally working my way up to Aro with my son, when I felt him tug on my tux jacket.
"Dad." He whispered.
"Yes Alex?" I answered.
"There's someone staring at you." Then he nodded his head towards a group that I knew quite well. I motioned with my head for my son to fallow me while I made my way over to them.
"Alec! How nice it is to see you again." Mary spoke to me.
"As it is you Mary. How are Samuel?"
"I'm well thank you. You have done a wonderful job this year. Well done." He praised.
"Yes, well you will have to thank the women in charge around here." I chuckled.
"So when will you be getting married young Alec?" Mary asked.
"I already have." I didn't want to give away who I was indeed married to.
"Oh, when will we meet her?"
"Soon. If you'll excuse me, we must get ready for the announcement." I said before excusing Alex and myself. When the rest of the guard joined us, we were all anxious to see the women.
"Gentlemen, are you ready?" Aro asked. We all nodded our heads, and getting in line onto how the women would be announced. "Alec, people will be surprised when we announce who the princess it. As her husband and her personal guard, be ready." Aro spoke so only I could hear him. I nodded, knowing that if the Cullen's were to show up, it may very well be a mess.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, if I may have your attention." Aro stood and waited until the music died down, and all attention was on him. "As you have all probably seen, we do have human blood in here, they are not to be attacked. If done so, death will be given to the attacker. I would like to thank you all for coming to this ball, and hope that you all enjoy yourselves. Now it is time to announce the women who help keep us all in line." Everyone chuckled, we all knew it was true.
"First, we have Mrs. Chelsea Volturi, escorted by her husband, Afton Volturi." I watched as Afton stepped forward, and Chelsea started her way down the stairs. She was in a black dress with gold beading on the bottom, and gold going through the top, matching with a black and gold perl necklace with a black flower on it. When Afton held his arm out for her, the room started clapping.
"Next, we have Miss Victoria Volturi, escorted by fiance, Santiago Meraz." Victoria was in a tan dress, with a tan shawl. As she walked down the stairs, I could see she was wearing tan high heeled boots, and wanted to laugh. That was just who Victoria was, always wanting to wear her boots.
"Next, we have Miss Crystal Lutz, escorted by Felix Volturi." When Crystal stepped out of the doorway and started her way down the stairs, I was shocked. She was in a very form fitting blue dress that came into a halter top. For Crystal, there actually wasn't a lot of skin showing.
"Next, we have Mrs. Heidi Volturi, escorted by her husband, Demetri Volturi." Heidi was wearing a dress that was a teal tube top. It was simple, just like Heidi liked it.
"Next, we have Miss Jane Volturi, escorted by Mike Welsh." When my sister stepped out, I was speechless. She was wearing an orange colored dress. Around the waist, was a bow that flowed down the pouffy dress. The top was made into a halter top, with silver flowers embedded into it. But what caught my eye, was our mothers red diamond necklace. I felt my chest tighten at the thought of how proud our mother would be to see Jane right this moment. I was pulled out of my thoughts by Aro speaking again.
"Next, we have Miss Alessandra Volturi, escorted by her brother, Alexander Volturi." I heard gasps all around me as people looked at my daughter and son then me. I smiled but kept my attention on my daughter. I wanted to cry, my daughter was growing up. She was in a red dress with black designs on the bottom. The top was black with red designs on it. Her earrings, necklace and ring were blood red diamonds. When she lifted her dress, I chuckled to myself when I saw her in flats. She may be half vampire, but she took after her mothers human balance. She playfully glared at me, and I knew I had been caught. She rolled her eyes and took her brothers arm.
"And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, the reason we are having this ball, I'm pleased to announce the Princess of Volturi, Isabella Volturi, escorted by her husband, Alec Volturi." I heard gasps and talking as I stepped forward to meet my wife. When I saw her, if I needed to breath, I'd be dead. She took my breath away. My beautiful wife stepped down the stairs wearing a white dress with red flowers around the bottom, a fitting top, and red straps. She paired the dress with a diamond necklace and ring.
"Love, there are simply not enough words to tell you how you look." I whispered before giving her a quick kiss. As planned, we all went out to the dance floor, the Guards, and the Kings.
As I heard the music starting, I pulled Bella against me. The guys picked this song, we all had a different reason for it.
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
"Bella, before you, I had no life, no reason. The first time I laid eyes on you, we were my everything, you are my everything. When you gave yourself me me, all of you, you opened my eyes. I want you for the rest of eternity. You gave me you, as well as our children, making me the happiest man alive." I whispered in her ear, making her shiver. She looked me in the eye and I was lost. I was lost in love, understanding, and lust. I lowered my head and captured Bella's lips, and we got lost in eachother.
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
"Soon love, soon, I promise." I winked at her before pulling away. We turned to find our kids when I saw Mary walking up to us.
"Alec, you didn't tell us your wife was the Princess. Hello Princess Isabella, I am Mary, this is my mate Samuel." They both bowed at Bella, and I wanted to laugh.
"It's Bella, please. It's nice to meet you." Bella spoke.
"So, how long have you been married?" Mary asked. Before Bella could answer, our children found us.
"Momma! Alex said we weren't allowed to dance to more then just that song!" Aless whined to Bella. I looked at my son, just to see him holding in a laugh.
"Mother? Child, you must be mistaken." Mary spoke kindly.
"No, I'm not. Bella is my mother, Alec is my father, and Alex is my brother." Aless explained as if she were talking to an infant.
"How is that so, are you an immortal child?" I groaned at the name of immortal child. It gained a lot of attention as everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at us.
"Um... I don't know what that is. But my momma was human when she had us. Then my daddy changed her. Now mommy is just like us and daddy. Well I guess not really just like me. I mean Alex and I are half human, half vampire. So that's our story!" Aless finished in a sing song voice. Everyone sighed in relief and continued on with what they were doing.
We danced and had fun. We all enjoyed ourselves. Halfway through the ball, the music was loud, and I knew it getting time to get Alex and Aless to bed.
"Bella, love, we should get the children to bed."
"I agree. Alex, Aless time to go to bed." They both groaned but fallowed us. As we got to the doorway to leave, a voice stopped Bella dead in her tracks.
"Bella, is that you? What are you doing here?" Bella turned, causing all of us to turn.
Bella had pain on her face, but what caught me off guard was Aless hissing. She grabbed my hand showing me what her mother was seeing; Edward.
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