"Bella!" Aro exclaimed, stepping down the podium to greet the young girl. Everyone in the room except Bella knew that Aro was taking an interest in Bella.

Aro turned his gaze to Edward. You knew she was my mate, Aro thought, knowing Edward will hear. Edward nodded his head, extending his hand. Aro took Edward's hand greedily, looking into his memories.

Aro's gaze turned to Bella. He looked at Bella with astonishment. "You can't read her soul," Aro said, still looking at Bella but addressing Edward. "Indeed," Edward replied.

Bella didn't felt uncomfortable in his gaze. Aro's eyes surely made her a bit uncomfortable but it wasn't as uncomfortable as she thought it would be.

"Can I?" Aro asked gently, extending his hand. Bella was confused. "Aro can read every single thought you ever had with one single touch," Edward said, clearing Bella's confusion.

Bella hesitantly placed her soft hand on his cold one. A warm feeling embracing Bella. Aro let out an inaudible sigh of comfort. Aro started to focus on Bella's mind but he saw nothing except dark.

Aro looked at Bella with interest. "I see nothing," he whispers. Aro let go of Bella's hand and raided his left hand to caress her cheek. Bella shivered at the sensation. It was so soft and gentle. She could barely feel the touch.

"You don't know how precious you are, agápi mou," Aro said gently. Bella was, once again, left confused. She felt a strange pull to Aro but she wasn't aware of what this was. "What does that mean?" Bella asked no one in particular.

Bella looked at Edward. Edward couldn't look Bella in her eyes. "What does this mean Edward?" She asked again. "I lied to you," Edward blurted out. Bella blinked her eyes.

"I lied about you being my mate," Edward said. "Then what am I?" She interrogated. "You are my blood singer but not my mate. In fact, you are Aro's mate," Edward informed her.

Bella's mouth opened but no words came out. Of course the fact seemed to fit well. It answered why she felt the pull, the spark, the feeling of home. Her eyes filled with tears.

"Agápi, no need to cry," Aro comforted. "How can you?" Bella asked, ignoring everyone and talking to Edward. "It was for your safety," Edward argued back. "I almost died because of you," she said. Edward was left speechless.

"Agápi mou, you need to come down," Aro said, running his hand up and down on her arms in a soothing way. Bella visibly relaxes. Bella leaned against Aro. Aro smiling at this little action, knowing she will accept this.

"Now, for the important matter. Shall I think you will stay with me?" Aro asked Bella. Bella wanted to stay but there will be a lot of questions if she decides to stay. "I want to but what about my father?" Bella asked.

"If you want to stay here then you will stay here. Your family will be taken care of," Aro said. Bella smiled and nodded. "Jane, escort Bella to my wing," Aro ordered.

"Yes Master, " Jane muttered and stepped forward and gestured to Bella to follow her. Bella ignored Edward and went to give Alice a light hug. Alice hugged back and smiled at her.

With that last smile, Bella started following Jane, starting her new life. A life as the mate of the most important Volturi. A life without Cullens. A life with Aro.

Translations

Agápi mou- My love in Greek

Agápi- Love in Greek