Chapter 5

CPOV

Anger quickly flooded me and a snarl ripped from my lips as I looked over my shoulder at the door to the bedroom knowing that the disturbing person, or people, were most likely in my study on the other side.

I felt a warm hand cup my cheek and it turned my head back to looking at my mate. Bella smiled softly and began running her fingers through my hair, causing me to close my eyes and bury my face into the crook of her neck and begin to purr again. The rhythmic stroking of her fingers made me forget about the matter of the disturbance mere moments ago, but I couldn't help the growl that escaped when the knocking came again.

"Shh Caius, you need to calm down before you speak to whoever is outside." ah, my Sweet Bella, a soft smile on her face, however there was a look of nervousness in her eyes, I always knew a look like that may enter her whenever she saw me lose my temper. But she continued to stroke my hair and run her nails over my scalp, drawing another purr from me.

"Go see what they want, then come back." Bella says, pulling her hand away from my head, causing me to groan at the loss.

Seeing as I had to, I rose and placed a kiss on the top of her head, before going to the door and pulling it open roughly before glaring at my brothers.

"What is so important that couldn't wait until tomorrow?" I say through gritted teeth.

"Caius we must discuss the matter of the Cullen's." Aro say in a low voice so Bella does not overhear.

I let out a huff before answering, "Alright. What time is it?"

"Just after one in the afternoon, I would suggest taking her to the kitchens and get her some food and then take her to the library and let her browse through the books while we discuss the matter of the Cullen's." Marcus says in the same low voice, shocking us again by speaking.

"Yes brother I think that would work best. See you in a while brother." Aro says before leaving as quickly as they came.

I closed the door and looked back at Bella, to see her propped up against the headboard looking out the window. I walked back towards the bed, drawing her attention back to me. I quickly got onto the bed alongside her and gathered her into my arms, pressing my nose into her neck, drawing in her heavenly scent.

"Hey, what did they need?" Bella asks, leaning back to look into my eyes.

"They need to discuss a matter with me, but it can wait until I have fed you." just as I was saying that, her stomach grumbled, causing Bella to let out a small giggle.

I got off the bed quickly swinging my mate into my arm and carried her bridal style out the room. I sped down the many hallways that led to the kitchen before placing Bella on a stool beside the island in the centre of the kitchen.

I noticed that Bella looked a bit unsteady, and I mentally cursed myself for not thinking about the speed of which we were travelling at. As if sensing my raging thoughts, Bella pulled me closer and wrapped her arms around my waist, hugging my body to hers.

"It's fine Caius. You couldn't of know about my reaction. Just give a warning before you do it again okay?" Bella says, humour underlining her tone.

I chuckle slightly before kissing her head whispering into her hair "Of course. Now what do you want eat Sweet?" I ask before pulling away from her warmth and began pulling out the ingredients for Spaghetti Bolognese at her answer.

After Bella had finished her dinner, I take her on a tour of the castle on the way to the library. Seeing my sweets face light up when she looked at the amount of books on the any bookcases in the library.

"I take it you like the library then." I say, wrapping my arms around her waist from behind.

"Yes, it's fantastic."

"Well, it's yours for a few hours. I have to discuss somethings with my brothers. But I will be back in a hour or so okay." I say, turning her so that she faces me.

"Okay." my Sweet says softly. I peck her nose quickly before swiftly leaving her to her own devices among the books.

Once outside, I call for Alec, hearing his footsteps, I quickly slip on my mask of displeasure, as not to reveal my softer side that is only for my mate. Upon arrival, Alec bows and awaits instruction.

"Alec you are to guard my mate with the utmost care and discretion. Do let her know you are there; do I make myself clear?" I say, it was more like a growl really, but I had to keep the appearance of a merciless Lord up. It worked as Alec nodded quickly.

With that I stalked off to go and talk about what to do about the Cullen's.