Loving a beast

The Truth Hurts

I OWN NOTHING</pre>

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Chapter 10:<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />Marcus' POV:<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />Alive. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />A term in which had become dead to me. This girl, or shall I say woman who was now curled up in her bed after a long day- made me this way. Her chocolate eyes, that burner with every emotion. Her soft lips, that eagerly pushed back upon mine. Her smile that made my long dead heart come back to life almost. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I sighed heavenly leaving her room after the many stolen kisses. She needed rest now and being around her would surely not do my situation well. I quickly adjusted my pants again and floated away in my cloak. It hides MANY things well. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I quickly made it through the halls to my Study. I had an urge. A strong one to just paint her. One of my angel sent from the heavens to show me the world again. Bright, colorful, alive! I fell back into my leather chair with a chuckle. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I felt like a teenager again. Young, in love... And hormonal. I groaned a bit at that. I had never had a problem with my age. Even with Didyme I was mature for any man my age. But Angela, she was completely different she made me young again. And this might even pose as a problem. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I'd need to be in extra control over my emotions for her. Sure she is my mate, but I cannot just pounce upon her like a newborn. I went to my cabinets in the back and I began to sort through the oil paints in my one cabinet. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I was about to grab some blue when the doors to my study busted open. "Master Marcus, Master Aro and Caius request you immediately in the throne room." <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />A small feminine voice broke through to me. Renata stood there anxious for my reaction. I only sat there bewildered for a moment. And in seconds I stood. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"What is this inquiry about dear Renata?" I asked calmly.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I came over towering over her as I stepped right up to her. She gulped and fiddled, it was an odd habit to an immortal. But almost understandable in Renata's case. She had been an abused serf and we took her in and valued her. So it was likely for her jumpy tendencies would follow her into this life. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"They just said to call for you Master Marcus, I-I did not inquire further. I am sorry Master." She stammered out her answer, shrinking back as if I were to strike.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I sigh a bit. "Calm dear Renata, I shall not harm you as you know well. We never intend to harm you so calm. I only asked, I did not demand you to know." I tried to assure her. Though it only proved to be futile. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"Y-yes Master." She bowed deeply and led me out.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />She followed along like a shadow in the darkness, silent all the way down. Just as trained. Soon enough I reached the throne room. I could here murmurs and some hissing going on. I busted through the doors and quickly made my way to my throne.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />Once I was comfortable I looked upon my brother. "Well, do explain to me why you so happily pulled me from my blissful state?" I drawled rather annoyed.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />Aro stood in the full room and turned to me. I hadn't even known the room had more than my brothers and myself. No each wife and the higher guard. Including. No. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />Demetri and Felix stood with flat faces and perfect pose. I perked up more within my chair becoming more erect. "Well brother?" I pressed calmer than before. "Did you find the person who hurt her?" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />Again silence, besides the sigh from Aro. He came in front of me with a grim face. His eyes wary. "Brother, it is..." He began hesitantly.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I felt my rage begin to perk again. "Well, tell me!" I demanded of him. How dare he keep this from me. "I will rip the vampire responsible for this to shreds!" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I stood red tinting my vision as I stood to fight. Aro though stood in front of me with his hands out wide. "Marcus, such cause would be suicide, it was not someone we can kill Marcus-"<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"Of course we can kill him! Watch me!" I snarled. Venom began to pool in my mouth.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"Such action would bring you death brother!" Aro snarled loudly, shaking the stone walls. "For her attacker was you!" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I froze completely at his words. He didn't just- I couldn't be... I-I can't be the one... I attacked her? No! I couldn't have! Sweet, innocent Angela! I-I didn't dare! Did I? Never! Not once had I attacked such an angelic creature... I completely froze again.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />That night before I met Angela. I had satisfied some 'needs' that evening... No...! I -I had hurt her! I'm a monster! For god sakes! I was the heartless monster who took her virginity. I fell to my knees then and there.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"Brother... Please tell me this is not so!" I pleaded in a horse tone. "How in all my centuries, could I have lost control and raped my beloved?" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I felt one of the guards help me to my chair. "I am a soulless monster truly, I condemned Angela to this!" I roared in agony. "How could I!" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"Oh Marcus, calm yourself," Aro tutted coming to my side. "She is your true mate, it happens. We were shocked you hadn't by now, but I guess you had my brother, though do calm. you are a monster yes, but you still hold your values Marcus. Try and forgive yourself." <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I sighed pressing my forehead to my hand. "Aro, I can never forgive myself for this. Truly, I am a heartless demon."<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"You are a monster, we all are but brother you must know you are not heartless. If you were would you feel the guilt you do right now?" Aro asked softly. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I sighed and stood up. "Aro it will take eternity for me to forgive myself for what I did. I harmed my beloved. I raped her and forced her to do what she did not wish to do." <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"Brother do try and forgive yourself." Aro urged a little annoyed. "Also there is another issue at hand brother. You do remember she is with child, your child to be exact." <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />His expression turned to one of thoughtfulness. His red eyes kept on me. I pressed my lips together as his last words sunk in. He was correct. Angela was pregnant with my child, OUR child. It was hard to believe but it was true. The thing that grew in her was half of my doing. I smiled a bit at this, but also held a frown. I had hurt her, yet I was going to be a father. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I frowned a little more. There was no hope in the underworld Angela would allow me near her or our child once she found out what I had done. My chest ached at this thought. I would never be allowed to see this child, or be with my beloved. I stood from my chair yet again and went to the doors.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"Excuse me for a moment brothers I need to be left to ponder my thoughts." I said quietly leaving the room.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I found myself outside of Angela's room soon enough. But the door was open. I unknowingly followed her scent down halls that led to a familiar room. The kitchen. I peaked through the doors spotting her.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />She was standing in a white night gown. Her stomach prominent as she walked preparing herself a meal. The room smelt horrid to myself but to her it probably satisfied her. I kept in the background silently observing her.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"I shall inquire then for some my sweet." Angela whispered quietly. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />She looked around slowly and sighed a bit. "Hello?" Angela called out. "I know someone is there, may I get a hand for a moment?" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I stepped into her view soon enough and came to stand beside her. I hid my self hatred to fulfill her request. "Angela, how may I be of service?" I asked quietly.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"I -I'd like to know if I can get some..." She stopped and blushed a bright scarlet. "I was wondering if I could... Get some... Oh my... Can I get some blood please Marcus?" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />Her innocent inquiry had her blushing furiously as if we would refuse her. I nodded and quickly snapped my fingers. In seconds a lower guard brought forth a few things of blood. Her eyes watched intently on the dark liquid. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"Would you like it heated up?" I asked.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />She nodded shyly and sat down on a stool at the bar. "It would be nice, it seems I'm craving blood lately, well at least they are." <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />This perked my interest a bit as I heated the blood in the microwave. I quickly put it in a metal cup with a lid and straw. So it didn't make her sick.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I sat down on the other side of the counter. "They? May I ask what you mean?" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"There is two, two little girls." She informed me. "One actually talked to me." <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />She blushed a bit as she ate and drank some of the blood. I just nodded slowly. I was a father of not only one, but two little girls. I tried to smile at such news but I couldn't. Not with the way they had come to be. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"That is remarkable, have you thought of any names?" I asked curiously.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />She blushed a little further. "No, I haven't. I was wondering you could help me with that..." <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I stared a little shocked. Then smiled a bit. "I would be honored Angela, what are some names you like?" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />She pressed her lips together but slowly looked up. "I was thinking over the names like Neavah or Aliyah..." <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"I like those names, Do you know what you want for their middle names or last?" I asked curiously.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"I've gone over that a bit as well, as much as I wish them to be weber... I know linking them to my past would not be good so, I was thinking perhaps I could use Volturi instead?" She asked hopefully.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I nodded with a small smile. It touched my heart how se wished for them to have our name. "That is a fine idea, you may Angela if you wish it. I might have a middle name if you wish," <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />She perked up at such news. I didn't even realize it until now. I had one. "How about Neavah Laius Volturi, and Aliyah Alessandria Volturi?" I suggested.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"I really love those Marcus. They have a very special ring to them. So, what brought you down here?" Angela asked out of curiosity.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />I sighed, going around to sit in the stool beside her. I took her hand and looked her in the eye. "Angela we need to talk, what I am about to say might change your opinion of me. You might not even want me around you or the children. I'd understand completely..." I looked down but slowly to her again.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />Her eyes widened a bit. "Marcus, the worst you could tell me is that you were the one who hurt me. But for some idiotic reason I would still not hate you." She exhaled once a little unsteady. "I would be disappointed and demand an explanation but I could never force you away from the children. You have been more than kind to me. But all I'd have to ask is why?" <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />Her brown eyes searched mine. I kept silent as I stared straight into her. She just stood there for what felt like forever. Until her hand clenched at her mouth. Her eyes went wide. She just stared as tears began to fall from her face. <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />"You did," <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />With that whisper I was gone.<br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />A/N: What do you think? Good, no? Yes the names have been decided, :). Be ready to meet Neavah Laius Volturi, and Aliyah Alessandria Volturi :) soon... Yes, Angela is upset with Marcus but for some reason she feels as if she should forgive him. Though she loses some trust it comes back soon enough, as soon as a certain Volturi helps her through it :). So tell me what you think, <br style="line-height: 17px;" /><br style="line-height: 17px;" />-Maddi</pre>