To Bewitch the Mind

Chapter Nine

by ShipperGirlky

AN: It has been over a year since my muse moved out. Thanks to everyone who has read then re-read the story and followed it. SM owns everything-as usual.

Cullen Family/Volturi

"We have to go to Italy! Carlisle, you have to talk to Aro and then we can get Bella back. She does not know what she will become if she stays with that filthy tracker!" Edward paced back and forth across the floor. He gestured wildly as he spoke, "Aro should know the truth of the matter. He let us leave the city with her."

"Edward," Carlisle stood up from the couch he shared with Esme. "I can try to call Aro but once a decision is made then we have to abide by it. Are you really sure that now is the time to ask him for a ruling?"

"Yes! He won't betray your friendship." Edward stopped in front of his vampiric father. "Please. This is as much for her safety as it is for keeping our family together."

Carlisle went to his study. He paused before picking up the phone and dialing internationally to the castle.

"I need to speak with the masters Gianna."

"Of course. Who is calling?" The secretary was very professional.

"Carlisle Cullen."

"One moment." There was a short pause.

"Carlisle, my dear friend. I take it Edward has returned to you with news of Isabella." A soft chuckle was heard on the other line. "You must know of course that she is now a part of the Volturi. Demetri has claimed her as his mate."

"Aro, I would ask that Isabella return to our family. She desired to follow our diet and join us. Edward is her true mate. Perhaps Demetri has let loneliness affect his mood."

"Marcus has seen her new bond. It is one shared by Demetri since she first came here. She is part of our coven now. Demetri turned her before arriving here. As for Edward, he was in love with her blood and mind. That is not the mark of a mate."

Carlisle paused. "What of Caius? He hates newborns as much as werewolves or humans?"

"Isabella is being punished for the transgression. Her idea, of course. Such a selfless creature. Even Caius admitted to being impressed with her loyalty. A loyalty that will serve the Volturi."

"Is there nothing that I can say?"

"No Carlisle. The decision is final." The phone clicked off as Aro hung up on him. There was no need to repeat the conversation to the rest of the family. edward shot him a dark look before running from the house. Esme comforted him with a side hug.

"It's for the best." Rosalie sat across the room on a beige chair. "She has been nothing but trouble for this family from the beginning. Let her become the Volturi's problem." Emmett edged away from her as she spoke out loud.

"How can you say that about our Bella..."

"She is not OUR Bella." the blonde vampire hissed. "She is someone ele's mate. How would you feel is Garrett or Felix claimed me?"

"I would tear them apart." Emmett flexed his muscles.

"Exactly!"