Come to Me by Twilight: A Caius Volturi Story

Chapter 16: Athenodora

Chapter 16: Athenodora,

''Mistress Athenodora leave, Master Caius will punish you. You are defying him.''

''I do not care, and I wanted to meet the little whore my husband chose to carry his baby. '' Athenodora said viciously.

As I stared at both of them, I shivered from my fright. She was fierce and all the tension in the room made me so anxious. All I wanted to do was crawl under the covers in hide from this angry woman.

''This girl is none of your business Mistress, Master Caius was very clear that he and he alone will deal with her. You go now! ''Corin bravely demanded.

The woman before me was perfect. She had an hourglass figure, dressed in a blue gown as if ready for the prom. Her shimmering Golden hair reached to her lower back. Her ample breasts stood perky and full. I was crushed, Caius never told me he had a wife.

Suddenly, a whirlwind of commotion filled the room and snarls and growls were heard and I dashed under the covers to protect myself. Which was a foolish move because vampires can kill me as quick as they can move. Covers are sadly insufficient shielding.

''How dare you enter here and threaten what is mine! 'he roared, smashing his fists against the wall as he pinned Athenodora there holding her by the throat.

''I am your wife! Your Queen. I have been by your side for over 2000 years. And now you make love with another and she thinks she can take my place. She has another thing coming. ''She Fumed. ''I will not stand by and lose you, she's nothing but a mortal.''

As if my mood could not get any darker. Athenodora was right after all she had every right to feel that way. I know I would if the positions were reversed. I saw her struggle against Caius's immense strength. She seemed so small now and equally as helpless. Her eyes narrowed as her gaze hasten in my direction and then snap back at Caius. A growl erupted from Caius's chest.

''If you so much as lay finger on her I swear by the gods I will rip you from limb to limb! ''

With that, he threw her in the direction of the door. Corin opened it just in time as Athenodora went through and slammed against the corridor wall. With a cry of despair Athenodora flitted away.

''How did you know I was in danger? ''I say quickly pulling covers under my chin.

''I am a vampire, as you know. I can hear you anywhere in the Castle, I will always know what is going on, so keep that in mind.'' he states as if it was the most natural thing in the whole world.

''You are married?''

My voice I hope would come out with more confidence and anger, but it was more nervous and smaller than anything.

''Yes, ''he finally said. The way he said it felt like I was being dismissed.

I felt betrayed, lied to. Why did these things always happen to me? This new life, this world, I just felt like I was too naive to accept it. To live it. I was so stupid.

''This is all your fault, ''I fumed. ''So, I'm a threat to her, will she kill me? '' An anger like I never felt before gripped my heart. ''Has it ever occurred to her that she can kill me with a flick of a wrist? She need not fear me.''

He sighs and comes towards me not looking at me he sits on the side of the bed opposite me. ''Because she knows. ''He said simply. She knows how I feel about you. ''

I gulped. These creatures were like animals. Violent and truth be told territorial. I had a taste of it through Caius and throughout our relationship. He is very possessive.

''I would like to know where I stand in all this. ''I ask feeling misery creeping through my veins.

He turned to look at me now, anger etched on his face. I feared the words he would say. He could see my face a spectacle of sorrow and tears leaking from my eyes.

''All I can say is this is how it is. My life is a complicated one, and I'm not going to apologize for it, ''he paused considering me for a fraction, ''at first you were an experiment, a mere curiosity. But I have grown to love you. That should be enough for you. Athenodora was my wife for a long time, and I will not dishonor that, I love her as well. ''

I didn't know what to say my heart crumbled from his confession. His eyes neutral, hard to read. By the look of things, I had no say in the matter. How was I going to accept this?

Darkness fell in the room because of the sudden clouds covering the sky hiding sun. It was ironic because that was how my heart felt like. You could have heard a pin drop in the silence as he now exhibited an emotional torture by not speaking to me. Does he even realize that he is hurting me? I buried my head in my hands and sorrow. His lack of feeling left me empty with that punch in a gut feeling. I miss my dad. He would protect me, hold me until my tears were spent, and my ache was gone. How regretful I became at that moment I should have never left my family.

Suddenly a stern voice brought me out of my wretched thoughts only to be consumed by hopelessness.

''I will speak to you when you are well. ''He said as he got up and I felt the weight decrease from his side of the bed.

And with that he was gone, slipping out without a sound. When I uncovered my eyes, Corin was there next to me and no one else remained. Seeing how distressed I was Corin clicked her tongue.

''Poor my mistress, I know you are devastated but what can I do to comfort you?''

Corin Asked.

''Nothing Corin, just leave me be. ''I say through my tears.

I saw her hesitate for a moment but in the end, she seemed to understand me. Nodding she left leaving me on my own. I lay now looking up at the cream-colored ceiling lost in thought feeling beyond sick, my guts were in a twist. I knew one thing, I still loved him no matter what he had done. He admitted his feelings and I had to accept them, what else could I do? Hold it against him? Punish him the way he punishes me? I decided to be cold him until he changes his ways. However, something inside me told me when hell freezes over.

The next day found me in my lover's arms. His face buried into my hair, every now and then I could hear him taking a deep breath as it is taking a long drag from the flower. I didn't want to move; I didn't want to shatter the moment. But as I thought about yesterday my feelings bristled and I became instantly indignant.

''Let me go, ''I say to him.

''I will never let you go, my love. ''He whispered softly.

''You betrayed me, ''I said trying to wiggle out of his powerful hold.

''I never did, Raina. ''He sighs tiring quickly of my attitude. ''I only never spoke of my life to you, back then it was not relevant. ''

''Not relevant! ''I shouted, as soon as the words exited my mouth before I could think the better of it, he turned me on my back and hovered over me without touching me. He growled, a sound that frightened me deeply.

''You will not speak on this matter again, is that clear, ''he's spat. ''I'm not just your lover, I am your King and you will fall in line and accept your life with me like your better has. ''

''You mean Athenodora? ''

''Yes, she was also put in her place and you, a human will comply or else. ''

I did not like how he said the word human. It belittles me as if he was a superior creature. Soon as I gazed into his narrow crimson eyes and I relented. The feeling of defeat washed over me like a killer wave.

''Alright Caius, I will accept my fate. ''