𝕄𝕪 𝔸𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕝// 𝔹𝕖𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝕊𝕨𝕒𝕟 𝕩 ℂ𝕒𝕦𝕚𝕤 𝕍𝕠𝕝𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕚

My Angel: Chapter 5

Note: Bella was upset last chapter, but to those who have expressed concern - fear not! She will not be moping around for large amounts of time, feeling sorry for herself.

Her pain is a culmination of memories/feelings - ranging from the breakup with Edward, missing the Cullens, AND the events following their departure - plus dealing with long term loneliness.

Marcus POV

Emotions, denied for so long, were assaulting me mercilessly. I had to help her - remove her from the source of so much pain. No doubt leaving my brothers either befuddled or bemused I lifted Isabella and took her from the room. I have no interest in the Cullens at present. My only concern is seeing to this girl.

"All will be well. Trust in us young one. We will see you through." I murmured to the silent young woman cradled in my arms as we traversed the most expedient route to her private chambers.
Once inside her room, I sat upon the bed, placing my back to the headboard. Her head came to rest on my shoulder, the skin of her forehead pressed to my cheek - causing warmth to bleed into my face and neck. I draped her legs across mine, and softly wrapped my arms around her.

"I can see it child." I spoke lowly, keenly aware of the tension that riddled her small frame. "I see the source of your pain."

"Real and deep it is indeed, though not without hope of recovery. You held - perhaps still hold - great love for each of the Cullens, a love that has been denied - left unfulfilled. I saw the withered connections when I first laid eyes on you. Just now, I both saw and felt the strained pulse of those damaged bonds burning your heart."

The girl in my arms did not stir or speak, but I know she can hear me. The rhythm of her heartbeat fluctuates as I converse with her.

"I know all too well the pain that comes from losing a great love. I know you have been told of my Didyme. When I lost her Isabella, only the fact that a vampire among the guard could manipulate relationships kept me from finding a way to destroy myself - by binding me, with every ounce of her strength, to my brothers."

That had still barely been enough.

"In time, I came to find a small measure of comfort by realizing that Aro and Caius kept me here, not because they need me, but because they want me. They truly see me as their brother. Their steadfastness has pulled me from the brink of desolation and allowed my heart to begin healing in small ways. They have softened the jagged edges of my despair making it not so impossible to live from day to day. There will never be another romantic love for me, but I am coming to see that perhaps I do have a measure of love to to give - to those I acknowledge as family."

"Isabella, there is one I would like to add to that category if she would consent."

At that, she finally stirred. I witnessed a tiny light enter her eyes as she turned her pleadingly hopeful face up just enough to catch my gaze.

"Indeed, There is no doubt in my mind that you are meant to be here, that fate herself has delivered you to us. You must try to trust in us my dear. We shall not fail you."

Her breath shuddered and increased in speed.

"As such, and not knowing if anyone has broached the topic with you, I would speak, so that you know without question that you have a home here Isabella, for as long as you should desire it."

Her heart thudded violently.

"I pledge to you now, on my honor, that we kings wholeheartedly desire your company and happiness as long as you will bestow them upon us."

She made an attempt to reach the notebook lying on her side table, so I procured it for her, along with her writing instrument.

'Human or vampire?' She queried, an odd look painted across her face.