The Volturi's secret Angel

Chapter 20: Forever is a Long Time

Chapter 20: Forever is a Long Time

(Alec's POV)

A second after Vladimir entered the room with Raven, Caius was by him reaching for his daughter. To my great relief Vladimir handed Raven over without hesitation.

"Why do you have my daughter?" Caius demanded once Raven was safely in his arms, "what did you do to her?"

My question exactly.

However, before Vladimir or Stefan could speak Raven did.

"Father," she said exhausted, "they saved me."

I couldn't hold back the shock on my face; I could tell the rest of the room felt the same way I did. Aro walked up to Raven taking her hand. A moment later he released her hand looking confused.

"Alec," Marcus said gaining my attention, "can you take Raven to her room and stay there?" I nodded and walked up to Caius and Raven. I had to walk slowly though because Nessie was still clutching onto my cloak walking with me. When I grabbed Raven from Caius, I noticed Vladimir and Stefan staring at me. If they continued to stare I would be tempted to tear their heads off.

When I walked out of the room, Nessie followed still holding onto my cloak. When we reached Raven's room I set Raven down on her bed and she sat up leaning against the head board of the bed. Raven finally noticed Nessie when she poked her head around me to get a look at Raven.

"Who's your friend Alec?" Raven asked softly.

"This is Nessie," I said, "the Cullen's child."

"Hello Nessie," Raven smiled kindly, "it's nice to meet you."

I knelt down and picked up Nessie placing her on the bed by Raven. "I'm going to get Raven some blood," I said, "why don't you stay here with her." Nessie smiled and turned to Raven.

I ran to the part of Aro's wing where he keeps blood packs. After filling up a large glass of blood I ran back to Raven's room. When I entered the room, Raven was cradling Nessie who was fast asleep in Raven's lap.

"I'm glad you made a new friend in my absence Alec." She said taking the glass of blood with a free hand and drinking it quickly.

"I didn't make any friends." I said leaning against the wall.

"Nessie would disagree." Raven said placing her empty glass on the side table. Her eyes were once again the bright red color I was used to.

"What did she tell you?" I asked a little panicked.

"Everything." Raven smiled brightly.

"That was..." I was at a loss for words, "...I was just trying to be polite for Aro."

"I think it's cute." She said. When Nessie stirred in her arms, Raven hummed a lullaby rocking the child. I closed my eyes listening to her as well.

My Raven was finally home.

After an hour Edward entered the room to get his daughter. "I should put her to bed, sorry for troubling you." He said to Raven.

"It was no problem at all." Raven smiled handing over Nessie.

"Aro and the others are talking with Vladimir and Stefan in Aro's office," Edward said, "but I think they're almost done." I nodded as a response. A few minutes after Edward left I sat at the edge of the bed by Raven.

"Are you ok?" I asked concerned.

"I'm fine." She said looking down at her hands.

I grabbed her hands with one of mine and placed my other on her cheek making her look at me; "don't you dare lie to me Raven." I said softly, yet sternly.

Raven broke into sobs at my words, "I was so scared and worried about all of you." She sobbed. I wrapped my arms around her and leaned back on the bed allowing her to sob softly. I stroked her hair with my free hand trying to calm her. After another hour or so, Caius and his mate walked into the room and I stood up.

"Thank you Alec," Lady Athenodora said, "You may leave, Aro wishes to see you."

I nodded and reluctantly left the room.

"Thanks for coming Alec." Aro said when I entered his office. Marcus, Vladimir, and Stefan were all sitting around Aro's desk.

Aro stood form his seat and looked at me, "It would appear we owe our thanks and apologies to Vladimir and Stefan," he said, "Alec, will you show them to the empty rooms in my wing. They're welcomed here as our guests from now on." Aro smiled at the Romanians.

"Master?" I asked confused.

Aro sighed, "don't argue with me Alec, you're in no position to do that, I will explain this to the guard tomorrow."

I nodded; I haven't forgotten about my punishment for attacking John. I was hoping he would though, but I guess memory doesn't go with age for vampires. Marcus and the Romains had left to give me and Aro some privacy.

"Alec," Aro said as I turned to leave, "I will give you one week due to Raven's return, but after that it's back to the dungeon."

"Yes sir." I said tuning to leave.

"And Alec," Aro continued, "be polite."

When I exited the office Marcus was gone and the Romains were talking to each other.

"This way," I said using my cold detached tone, walking towards Aro's wing.

After a while of walking Vladimir matched my pace and spoke.

"So I'm curious," he said, "how long have you and Raven been mates?"

I stopped dead, "What?"

Stefan stepped next to Vladimir, "who is she to you?"

I stared for a moment before answering, "Raven is a friend." I hissed.

They frowned looking at each other.

"I told you," Vladimir said to Stefan, "the boy is clueless about his feelings."

"You're always right about this stuff." Stefan replied.

"What the hell are you talking about?!" I demanded.

"Nothing." Stefan replied.

"Weren't we going somewhere?" Vladimir asked.

I glared for a moment then continued walking towards Aro's wing. Their rooms were right next to each other and a few doors down from my room. Stefan entered his room right away saying he wanted to take a shower. I was about to walk to my room when a cold hand on my shoulder stopped me. I turned to see Vladimir.

"What now?" I hissed

"You can't fool me boy," he said, "so drop the though boy act."

"It's not an act." I said glaring.

"So I've heard," he said, "I've heard a lot of things about you Alec and I believed all them until now."

"What are you getting at?" I asked annoyed.

"I've heard that you were nothing but a heartless monster. I believed that until I saw you with the Cullen's child and the way you looked at Raven."

"Well you're wrong," I said coldly.

"No I'm not." He said, "you're just portraying yourself that way to hide who you really are. I've seen it a thousand times." I narrowed my eyes at him while he continued, "the thing is I'm curious about what made you and your sister the famous and feared witch twins."

"That's none of your business." I hissed lowly.

"No it's not," he said sighing. "Alec forever is a long time to live."

"What does that mean?"

"It means that living without someone you love is the worst thing in this world. So I would suggest you think long and hard about your feelings for Raven. She won't be single for forever and you will regret it when you lose her to someone else. Trust me I know" Vladimir didn't give me a chance to respond because he walked into his room and shut the door.

A few minutes later I was lying in my bed thinking about his words.

So maybe I do like Raven a little, but that didn't mean anything...Right?