Chapter 80

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Everyone had gathered in the living room even Alistair as he stood beside Dorothea who gazes out the window as the snow fell gracefully on the ground

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Everyone had gathered in the living room even Alistair as he stood beside Dorothea who gazes out the window as the snow fell gracefully on the ground. Emmet had started a conversation by questioning Volturi with witnesses, "Why does he need witnesses?"

"To spread the word that justice has been served. After he slaughters an entire coven." Dorothea had glowed a little bit at Alistair's words for creating a scene while the man merely gave a smile apologetic smile which Dorothea knew wasn't that genuine.

"Benjamin, Tia, we're leaving." Amun stood up, giving up as quickly as Dorothea had expected him to.

"And where will you go? What makes you think they'll be satisfied with Alice, Jasper, and Thea? What's to stop them from going after Benjamin next? Or Zafrina or Kate or anyone else with a gift? Anyone they want. Their goal isn't punishment, it's power. It's acquisition." Wow! This is the only thought that developed in Dorothea's mind as Edward speaks. Her brother has developed maturity over the past few weeks that Dorothea has never been so proud of.

"Carlisle might not ask you to fight, but I will. For the sake of my family. But also for yours. And for the way you want to live." Psychologically, cheering and clapping for his brother knowing Edward undoubtedly overheard her.

There's a moment of silence as the vampires look at each other, and then Jacob stands. "The packs will fight. We've never been afraid of vampires!" Not long after Jacob's words made the Delani's stand up too. Tanya, "We will fight."

Slowly, one by one, the powerful coven with gifted members stood pledging their words to fight for the Volturi which made other vampires join in. Vladimir: "That didn't take much."

Dorothea turns to look at Alistair not startled at the man's disapproving look. She starts wondering if there's a way to prove Alistair to stay and loosen up the man's anxiety.


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Dorothea anticipated Kate and a few vampires to leave the Cullen's house to help and see Bella's improvement in power before walking up to Carlisle, signaling him to go inside the office. Esme had followed suit at this, worried seeing Dorohthea's pressing and grieved look.

Once the door is secured, Dorothea gave her parents a regretful smile, "Toshiro. He won't make it. The Volturi caught him before he could come." Esme had let out a soundless gasp, while Carlisle frowned, the situation had become serious.

If Aro killed a vampire who put his loyalty on Carlisle that would propose, that the Volturi has a mindset to destroy them. There's no point in this if Aro won't listen to them, the Volturi will come and anticipate a war.

"Thank you, Thea. Why don't you go join the others."

Dorothea agrees, remarking how Carlisle and Esme needed a moment to mourn their friend's death. Embracing Esme while giving Carlisle an encouraging smile before walking out of the house to join in Bella's training.

Instead of assembling the rest of the vampires on the ground, Dorothea easily spots Alistair on the tree staring at the training from afar. With a quick, swift yet graceful step, she easily landed next to Alistair, giving the man her cheeky smile which earns him an eye roll. "Why watch from so remote Ally, when you can join them below?"

Alistair didn't answer, but Dorothea can read her friend like an open book. Without even speaking Dorothea can tell want's going through the man's crazy and messed-up thoughts.

"Dude, you're not motivating her." / "You want to try?!"

Dorothea giggles seeing Emmett puts his hands up and back off while Edward controls himself mentally for Kate's next bolt. "She's so weak. Why should I defend a helpless little lamb that naively steps foot into a lion's den."

Dorothea and Alistair watch as Bella yet again fails to protect Edward from Kate's never-ending electric shock through his body making Edward scream in pain. "I won't say she's vulnerable but naive and dense does match her description. Reminds me of someone, won't you say, Ally?"

Dorothea gave Alistair a mischievous smile indicating that Bella is just like the young Alistair. "All she needs is a little motivation to boost up everything she lacks,"

Before Alistair could object that Bella is nothing similar to him, Bella manages to bring up her shield and protects Edward from Kate's power when she touches him which shocked Alistair greatly since he never believed the vampire could be able to.

"It's painful, but it's bearable." / "Okay, we should go again."

They saw how excited Bella become for taking merely a small pain away, but she's so motivated to improve and train more. "Just like the young Alis," Dorothea giggles before disappearing, leaving Alistair alone to think about everything.


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After Bella had dropped Jacob and Renesmee at her father's, she quickly drove the truck away to Seattle. The drive was peaceful until a thud could be heard and right beside her on the passenger seat, sat an unbothered Dorothea grinning like a Chester cat, "Hey!~"

"Thea! Where the hell did you come from!"

Dorothea wasn't affected by Bella screeching her ears off, preferably started scanning through Bella's truck for anything fun while explaining her sudden visit. "I see you have found Alice's hidden note. Going to see J. Jenks? Of course, you are."

Dorothea didn't say anything after as she opened a magazine permitting Bella to enjoy her peaceful car ride.

Bella arrives at the restaurant she's meeting Jenks and is directed to his table, Dorothea had stayed in the car since Jenks knew who she was and it would be weird since the task is for Bella to handle. "I'm so happy you called. I always meet my private clients here. It's more comfortable than the office."

Jenks had moved the chair for Bella, giving the girl a sweet smile while Bella starts a conversation, "What type of work do you do, J.?" / "Oh, you know, this and that. It's always different, which keeps it interesting"

"Have you known Alice, Dorothea, and Jasper long?" Bella noted how Jenks had a shiver a little at the name being spoken off.

"I've been working with them for more than 20 years. And my late partner knew Jasper and Dorothea 15 years before that. They are, uh, unusually well-preserved." Bella awarded a laugh at this, not knowing how to answer the question.

"I assume that his order is ready?" / "Of course. I've never been late with a delivery." Jenks slides an envelope towards Bella, she opens the envelope to find forged passports and documentation for Renesmee and Jacob.

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