Third POV

Athenodora's Chamber

The blonde king walked into his wife's chamber. Athenodora sat on the plush, black sofa reading a book. Her red eyes looked up from the book falling on her husband.

An elegant smile broke on her face as she closed the book and placed it on the coffee table. She stood up and walked towards her husband. Her walk so elegant that it seemed that she was floating over to Caius.

Caius opened his hands to embrace Athenodora. A small smile gracing Caius' pale face. Caius leaned in to kiss Athenodora lovingly.

After a few minutes, Athenodora broke the kiss, looking at her husband and caressing his cheeks with her hand.

"I assume everything went well today," Athenodora said. "How do you know?" Caius asked. "You look in a good mood," Athenodora said. "Am I becoming that predictable?" Asked Caius, looking at Athenodora.

Athenodora let out a hearty laugh, her head falling back in the process. She shook her head negatively. Caius' smile widened at the view of his wife and mate laughing like that.

"Come and sit," Athenodora said while grabbing Caius' hand and walking towards the sofa. Caius and Athenodora settled on the sofa, facing each other.

Caius' face turned into a pout. "What happened?" Athenodora asked. "Why are you sitting so far away?" Caius asked. Athenodora let out another laugh and moved to sit on Caius' lap.

Caius' hands secured their place at her waist. A dreamy smile on his face. He meet her red eyes. Both staring at each other with love and affection, thanking the lord that they were each other's mate.

"What happened today?" Athenodora asked, breaking the silence. "It seems Aro has found his true mate," Caius said nonchalantly. "When am I meeting her?" Athenodora asked, squealing in excitement.

"She is a human, Dora," Caius informed her. "I don't think Aro will keep her human for long," Athenodora wondered. "Neither do I. Now if we are complete with Aro's topic, can we do something?" Caius asked.

"What do you want to do?" Athenodora asked. "How about something immensely pleasurable?" Caius suggested in a very suggestive manner, his hand running up and down her waist. Athenodora giggled shyly.

Aro walked in his chamber, walking straight into his bedroom to check on Bella. He saw Jane standing up from the chair.

"You may leave now dear," Aro said. "As you wish, Master," Jane said. Aro nodded his head and Jane walked out of the room and his chamber.

Aro went to sit beside Bella. He looked at the sleeping brunette with love filled eyes. A small, genuine smile appearing on his face. His cold hand went to rub her head in a comforting manner.

A small hum of approval fell out of Bella's lips. Aro smiled softly at her. "You like it?" Aro asked, voice barely above whisper. Bella let out another hum.

Aro's dead heart felt like it would start beating again. Aro never liked humans before unlike Cullens who liked to be in between humans.

Aro saw humans just a way to quench their thirst for blood. But Bella was different. Bella made Aro feel like he was not just the leader of Volturi but something else.

Something which no one has ever made him feel like. Not even Sulpicia.

Aro frowned when his mind diverted to Sulpicia. He knew he have to keep Bella safe. With everything he is.