Hated Love (Alec Volturi Love Story)

Chp 17: Replacement

Maria's POV

I'm still extremely shook up at the fact that Demetri came just a few hours ago. But I'm more angry at myself. Why couldn't I fight him off? What's wrong with me?! 

But if I wasn't changed, then he would have killed me for sure. 

Right now, Alex and I are going to meet the hopeful "replacement."

I really didn't want to go because I didn't want to leave Elizabeth alone. But he said that if Demetri comes back, there's no idea what he could do to me now. But the Cullens are with her  so it's ok...I hope...

My hand moves up and I pinch the bridge of my nose. Ugh. I'm getting that strange headache feeling again. 

"What is it, love?", Alec pulls me out of my stupor.

"Huh-what?", I ask, genuinely confused. We're in the car driving right now and I haven't really paying attention to anything.

"What's wrong?", he asks.

"Nothing, I'm just confused, scared, stressd out.", I begin,"How was Demetri able to almost kill me when I'm a newborn?? I'm supposed to be strongest right now..."

"Maria, listen to me.", Alec puts his hand on mine while one rests on the steering wheel,"Every single person on the Volturi is extremely trained to handle anything that comes at them. Especially newborns. Demetri has been fighting and training for centuries and you haven't. Don't underestimate any of them."

I nod slowly because it does make sense. But honestly, it doesn't really make me feel any better. I squeeze his hand and lean over to give him a kiss on the cheek. 

He smiles as we pull into an abandoned parking lot. It's really late right now and this place is literally a death wish to any human.

As soon as we get out of the car, the smell of blood and rust fills my nose. However, it's such a repulsive smell, it doesn't tempt me. It just makes me wrinkle my nose in complete disgust and turn away.

Alec puts his arms across my waist and pulls me close to him. Even though there's not really any danger here, for me at least, he's still protective. 

"Are you sure he said to meet him here?", I ask a little unsure of this place.

Alec nods and narrows his eyebrows, looking around this place suspiciously.

Suddenly we see a tall figure coming out of the shadows. This makes me cringe, but Alec just relaxes.

"Hello, Logan. Long time no see.", he says as if they are very good friends, which I would assume they are.

Logan quickly runs over to us and speaks,"Hello. Now tell me what the plan is." He had just a hint of a southern accent. Very similar to Jasper's.

"The Volturi will be here soon. Very soon. Demetri came just now, but he was the only one.", Alec begins,"But are you sure you want to be a member of the guard."

Logan tilts his head,"Well I am sure that I am good enough and would be well wanted in the guard. So...yes. I am very sure."

His eyes move towards me,"And who is this lovely young lady."

"Maria.", I speak for myself,"And I'm not as young as you think."

Logan smirks and laughs.

"Show me your power.", Alec demands. 

Logan walks away from us. Until he's about 30 feet away. A few silent seconds pass until he says,"Now come. Walk towards me."

Confused, we do as he says. We get a few steps, but after that, we aren't able to go any further.

"So you're a shield?", I ask.

"Yes.", he answers,"It's invisible. And it's not like a glass that will make if you fall if you run into it. You just won't be able to move past it."

That's a very impressive power, I must admit. 

"You will definetely prove great use to Aro.", Alec admits,"We should have you meet the Cullens as well."

Logan narrows his eyes, but nods his head. 

The car ride back home is much faster than it took to actually get there. And it was kind of silent and awkward at times. 

As we step outside of the car, I can instantly tell that something is not right.

"Alec....", I say,"Something's....something's not right."

We quickly walk towards the door and rush inside.

And my breath is almost taken away as soon as I see who it is.

Jane.