Bella's life was going great. Her mother Renee just married a baseball player who made the pro leagues. Renee and Phil offered to send Bella to a private boarding school in Italy for a year. So now Bella was on her way to Italy to start school for the next year. After this year she had to go and be with Charlie in Forks. Bella vowed that she was going to make her trip to Italy unforgettable.
Bella arrived in Italy around mid-day. She caught a taxi to her dorms and began her life in Italy. Bella's mother pulled strings and was able to get Bella her own dorm room. Bella unpacked all her supplies and personal things and set up her room. Bella felt a happy a feeling inside her stomach that was telling her this was going to be a good year. Classes didn't start until next week so Bella decided to go out and explore the city of Volterra. The sun was beginning to set and Bella could feel herself becoming comfortable in this city.

Bella decided she would go and get a cup of Coffee from a nearby coffee shop. Bella entered the coffee shop and noticed it was almost empty except for a group of people around her age sitting in the corner of the store. Bella paid no attention to them and went to take a seat next to the window to admire the city. She ordered a small black coffee to go and gazed out the window waiting for it to arrive. Her eyes drifted back to the group of people. There were four of them. Between them there was only one girl, she seemed to be the same height as Bella but she had blonde hair that was tied up in a tight bun. Next to her sat a dark haired boy who seemed to be her brother. They both seemed to be around the age of 19. Bella couldn't make out the next two boys; they both had their backs to her. Bella was startled to see that the dark haired boy was looking at her. Before Bella could blush, her coffee arrived and she left the small shop. She couldn't get the boy's face out of her mind. He was different to her, something about him made Bella want to be with him forever. Bella ignored her feeling and continued walking, it was getting dark soon and something in the pit of Bella's stomach was telling her to go back to her dorm, so she did. Bella walked back slowly to her room. It was night now, but the street lights allowed her to see enough to get home.

"A girl as beautiful as you shouldn't be walking alone at this time of day. " A hoarse voice said behind Bella. Bella could feel something bad about to happen; she started walking faster and faster. She could still feel the footsteps of the man behind her. Bella was relieved the dorms were up ahead. Before she could turn the man was in front of her, Bella noticed his eyes were a bright red. Bella was scared and within seconds he had her pinned against a wall. Bella was shaking with fear this wasn't how she wanted to die. She tried to pull away but he was too strong for her. There was a growl from behind the man, and within seconds the man was gone. Bella was startled and tried running, but she couldn't move. The man sprained her ankle when he pinned against the wall. Bella tried limping to get back, but before she could move she felt someone pick her up.

"Where do you live? I'll carry you there. You obviously aren't in any position to walk," A soothing voice said in Bella's ear. Bella wanted to move from his grip but was filled with a sense of safety in his arms.

"That building over there, second floor room 126," Bella found herself shocked at how easy she found it to trust him.

"I'm Alec Volturi by the way." Alec said opening the door to the building

"I'm Isabella Swan, you can call me Bella though," Bella said.

"The name suits you," Alec said climbing up the stairs.

"Thanks," Bella said with a small blush creeping up her cheeks. Alec chuckled as he looked for the room.

"It's to the right, all the way at the end of the hall." Bella said pointing towards the direction of her room.

"You attend the school here?" Alec asked walking to the room.

"Yes, well for the next year or so," Bella was surprised at how easy she could talk to him.

"Do you want me to carry you in?" Alec said reaching her door.

"No, I think you've been nice enough, but if you want you can come in for a while." Bella said as Alec carefully put her down.

"I'd love to, but won't you get into problems?" Alec said entering the room.

"No, I don't think so." Bella said as she limped to a nearby chair. "Do you also go to this school?"

"No, I live in the Volterra castle with my family." Alec said as he took a seat beside Bella.

"Really, I was going to take a tour there soon," Bella said.

"I'd be happy to show you around if you'd like," Alec said trying to prevent Bella from going on the tour.

"I'd like that," Bella said with heartwarming smile.

"I'll take you tomorrow, I'll pick you up at noon, but right now I have to go and find my sister. Excuse me Isabella." Alec said

"Bella," Bella corrected, "Tomorrow at noon then."

"Goodnight Bella," Alec said as he kissed Bella's cheek and left the room. Before she could say goodbye, he was gone. Bella's cheek still tingled from where he had kissed her. Bella limped to her bed, and sat down. She pulled out a small ankle brace from her nightstand and strapped it on her ankle. Bella was surprised how often this brace came in handy.

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Alec walked out of the building, he was sure he had found his mate. Isabella was a beautiful name and it suited her perfectly. Alec continued walking and then reached the spot where she was pinned against the wall. Alec growled and anger overwhelmed how dare someone try and hurt his mate. Alec didn't know who it was, but he was sure to find out from the scent. It was familiar and he would figure out who had hurt his Bella.

"Alec! Where have you been?" His sister Jane yelled as she now stood in front of him.

"I was taking care of something Jane, where is the rest of the guard?" Alec asked trying to change the conversation.

"They went back to the Castle, Demetri said you attacked him when he was going to feed on a human," Jane said not knowing her words would anger her brother.

"It was him! I'll kill him!" Alec yelled.

"So it's true, why would you stop him Alec, it was just a human," Jane asked trying to figure out the reason behind her brother's actions.

"It is none of your business Jane! Let's head back to the castle, I need to speak to Demetri," Alec said as he raced off to the castle in vampire speed. Jane didn't follow; she stood there thinking of her brothers actions.

"Alec never gets this angry over a human, she must be his mate for him to hurt one of his closest friends," Jane thought for a second before racing off behind Alec.

The castle was silent except for shouting and fighting in the backyard. Everyone was there except the kings.

"Stay away from her Demetri!" Alec yelled as he tackled Demetri to the floor. Before Demetri could say anything Alec was gone.

"What's got him all crazy, it was just a human," Demetri said getting up from the ground.

"You attacked his mate," Jane said stepping forward to face Demetri.

"Alec found his mate!" Felix and Demetri said in unison.

"Yes, it seems it's that human you attacked. That's why he was acting all weird after we left the coffee shop," Jane said calmly.

"This is news! We must tell the kings." Felix said as he raced to the Throne room. Jane and Demetri followed quickly.

The three waited outside the throne room before entering in together.

"Jane, Felix, Demetri, how did your hunting go?" Aro asked.

"It went fine master, but we have some exciting news to share about Alec," Jane said as she held out her hand for Aro to take.

Aro waited for a second going over everything he was thinking. "Oh this is spectacular! It seems Alec has finally found his long lost mate! Can you see anything Marcus?" Aro seemed excited for finally have someone to stop Alec's moping around the castle.

"Well, brother it does seem like Alec has found his mate. It's a very strong bond between the two; they are definitely meant to be soul mates." Marcus said sounding amazed.

"Jane my dear can you get Alec for us please," Aro said as he sat back down on his throne.

"This is amazing, just when everyone was giving up on Alec finding her, she shows up out of nowhere," Caius said.

"Yes, it seems that she is quite extraordinary as it is already," Marcus said, "There seems to be a strong bond connecting the two, I doubt anything will separate them from each other now that they've found one another."