The Missing Link

Chapter Three: First Meeting

|ARO POV|

Insufferable, that's how I would describe Carlisle's first companion. Asking for death because the mortal woman he was infatuated with and believed was his "mate" killed herself. Revealing himself to her and then leaving her would be punishable by our law, but since she is already dead, him living is a much better punishment for him.

From his thoughts I know he is going to provoke and force our hands. My brothers and I wait for Felix and Demitri to bring the young arrogant Cullen back.

While we wait, I take the time to observe my soul brother's, Marcus stares at the far wall deep in his own thoughts. He hasn't been the same since his wife, my sister, perished at the hands of the Children of the Moon. While she may not have been his mate, he did love her and her death nearly destroyed him.

Caius glares at the wall more volatile than usual because of Edward. He doesn't understand how he could have loved the human girl. He sees humans as food and entertainment only. Usually he would go and see his own wife, Athenodora, but she finally found her true mate. They both knew it would happen one day and separated on good terms.

As for me, my own marriage to Sulpicia has been over for centuries. We remain close friends and confidants. She still resides in the castle and performs some coven duties.

Soon enough, Jane opens the doors to the throne room. She walks in with a young girl holding her hand. I watch as she moves the young girl to a pillar in the corner of the room that's within her line of sight.

Strange, Jane doesn't usually care about anyone other than her brother, especially humans.

I pay them no mind and focus on Carlisle's first creation and his human pet. She looks to be extremely dull and from his memories, she is.

The only interesting thing about the girl is her silent mind. and the fact that she is his blood singer.

Letting go of Edward's hand, I look over at young Bella. If she can block Edward's gift, I wonder if she can block mine as well. She takes my hand and I focus on her mind. Unlike with every other person I've ever touched, I don't get the instant rush of memories or thoughts. Her mind is static, there is nothing.

Deciding to test a theory about Isabella, I give Jane the okay to test her gift on her. Before she has the chance, Edward steps in front of his pet.

I watch the young woman Jane brought in while she demonstrates her gift. She watches in awe and I can't help but smile at the fascination on her face.

I look away from the red-haired beauty to redirect Jane. She once more directs her power at young Isabella, who doesn't react at all. A gleeful smile makes its way onto my face. Of course she can confounds us all. She seems to have some sort of mental block. She would make a beautiful immortal.

If only Edward would plan to make her a part of our world. The poor boy leaves me no other option. I give Felix my command, ready to be done with this meeting.

Before anyone has a chance to blink, Edward attacks Felix. A gasp and the smell of salt water makes me turn to look at the red-haired beauty that Jane brought. She's sitting on the floor with Jane crouched protectively in front of her. For whatever reason, I feel compelled to protect her as well. something about her young innocence draws me in.

"No. No, Please! Kill me... kill me. Not him!"

I turn my attention back to Isabella and Edward while keeping awareness of Jane's friend.

I walk towards them only to stop when the small angel moves with an air of confidence I have yet to see in her. She marches until she is in front of Isabella, before going on a tangent.