Come to Me by Twilight: A Caius Volturi Story

Chapter 8: Come to Me

Chapter 8: Come to me,

Sometime later in the night I was in my room getting ready for bed when I saw Caius coming towards my bedroom window. It dawned on me he had indeed created a message for me to invite me to be with him. Now he walked to me, tall, lean in his long dark coat, graceful as a violin solo slanting across the white snow.

Snowy crouched beside me, the moment I opened the window, she leaped out and vanished, washed out in the color of the snow.

''Wait, come back, ''I called softly fearing that she'll freeze in the night.

''Let her go, ''Caius said. ''Hunters must be allowed to have their sport as well as their comfort in a warm home.''

He smiled as I reached my hand out for him to take. ''My dear, get your coat and hat the temperature is too cold for just a nightgown. ''

I gasped out at my stupidity and went to the closet and pulled out my Maxie coat and buttoned it down. I grabbed my Gray hat from the bottom of the drawer of the wardrobe and went to Caius.

Caius was perched on the windowsill with his hands resting on his lap. His fingers were long and thin, his nails neatly cared for. I looked down at mine and discovered that they were uneven and chewed.

''Raina, tonight I have come to you by twilight and the moon is rising so come to me.''

''Yes, I whispered. ''I longed for this moment. ''

We looked into each other's eyes and held it there for some time. That owl out in the woods called again tonight three times. The spooky sound made me shiver but Caius turned his head as if the call were for him and him alone.

When the last echo faded away into the dark beyond. Caius reach for me. ''Come for a walk with me, Raina. It's such a lovely night to be with the one you love. ''

Quickly fearing he changed his mind if I dawdled any longer, I took his outstretched hand as he helped me climb through the window. I heard of girls bragging about sneaking outside with their boyfriends, but I never dreamed of doing it myself. I looked back once, except for the candles, the inn's windows were dark. But I was sure someone was watching us.

''What's the matter, my sweet? 'Caius said as he slid his arm around me shielding me from the wind. ''Is the night too cold for you?''

''I think we're being watched.''

Caius shook his head. ''The Inn is quiet, everyone is asleep. ''

''How do you know? '' I whispered.

''Because, I checked before I came to you. ''He said confidently.

So, hand in hand, we walked towards the ocean. I tried to match his step, but his stride was longer, he seemed to glide without effort through the snow.

When we reached the seashore, the wind whipped at our hair and I was pulled close into his arms. He opened his coat and gathered me into it. However, I expected to share the warmth of his body but there was nothing but my heat alone.

''Caius, you are so cold. ''I said in amazement.

''Yes, my darling but you are warm, and I can only offer my coat to shield you from the wind tonight. It should be sufficient.'' he explained.

I encircled his neck with my arms, amazed how brave I'd become. ''I do anything for you, go anywhere you want me to. ''I say softly into his ear.

He smiled and drew me closer. I felt his hand going to the back of my head as his lips connected with mine. Not a quick kiss like before but a real kiss full of passion, so wonderful. I want it to last forever.