When Ends Meet (Marcus & Aro Volturi)

Chapter 19: Double It.

Hello everyone! I'm sorry for the delay. I've been focusing on my OG book and had creatively exhausted myself. I had finally found the time to sit down and work on this chapter, so I hope that you all enjoy it.

Meeting the bottom of the jet's stairs, I look back at the guard who had carried me here. Henry of the Volturi. A young-looking man, with dirty blonde hair. He appears to be just as cunning as Demetri, but he seems rather shy...it may be due to the light grey colour of his cloak that shows his low ranking.

"Thank you for bringing me here, Henry. Thena was right to say that you are one of the fastest in the Volturi." I smile at him, but he just bows deeply.

"I do not deserve such a compliment, Mistress. My speed earned me a place within the Volturi, but the masters do not deem me so valuable." He says quietly, making me chuckle.

Placing a light hand on his shoulder, I make him straighten to meet my gaze. "Do not discredit yourself. You are valuable. It may not seem like it, but anyone that is granted a position in the Volturi is cherished."

He stares at me blankly, before a small smile reaches his lips. "Thank you, Mistress. I am often overlooked."

"You don't need to thank me. Just remember to cherish yourself as well. Your value does not depend on the opinions and thoughts of others. I know that quite well." I say sadly.

"Mistress...if I could be so bold.... why are you...?" Henry looks away, seemingly embarrassed by his own curiosity.

I shake my head. "Escaping? Truthfully, a part of me doesn't want to...deep down I am hoping that my mates will suddenly appear and stop me. However, I know that it is better if I go—for all of us." I smile wistfully as I scan the forest beyond the asphalt.

"I'm afraid I still do not understand, Mistress." Henry says.

"You do not need to. But Henry, please make sure to keep yourself hidden when you return. I don't know what will happen when my mates realize I have gone. Much less what they will do to those who have helped me escape." I say carefully, making Henry look at me with widened eyes.

"M-Mistress. I'm afraid that it won't be so easy when I return. The masters will smell your scent on me...and with Master Aro's gift..." Henry's head drops, knowing his inescapable fate.

"No...that won't do. You've helped me, I cannot abandon you." I think over other solutions when I finally agree to the most obvious one. "Come, Henry. They cannot hurt you if they cannot reach you." I extend my hand to him. Henry looks at it sceptically, but I give him a reassuring smile. "Listen, if either of us have to worry, it would be me. I mean, I'm not the one who actually bites." I say teasingly, making Henry's expression soften. With a nod, he takes my hand, and we lead up into the plane. "Oh, and by the way...don't call me Mistress. Ana is fine."

"Yes...yes, Ana."

I would be lying if I said that the plane ride wasn't all that painful. My chest was convulsing so much that it actually made me nauseous. In total, I think I have thrown up at least three times. Nothing is staying down, and nothing can even be smelt as it already makes me overwhelmed.

"Ana...is this normal? Should a tear in the bonds be this ailing?" Henry's voice sounds from outside of the bathroom door.

"Honestly...I don't know. It might just be because of my awareness of Aro being my mate that my body is starting to react to the separation." I manage to say before throwing my head back into the toilet bowl. I am finally able to come to my feet and wash my face and rinse my mouth in the sink. "Henry, get my phone." I command, with him not even taking a millisecond to retrieve it. I scroll through my contacts and groan with the realization that Athenadora does not own a cellphone. There is only one other person I can call without being intercepted by my mates. I tap onto the name and listen to the ringing. It only takes four rings before the phone is picked up.