Healing Hearts

Chapter 9: Conversation in the Dark

Katerina was amazed at the sight in front of her it was if she had been transported to another time. The three men looked like they had jumped out one of her painting of king Louie and a ball he had thrown. The man in the middle spoke with eloquence from another time. After he spoke the dancing picked up where it left off she danced with a fee other men she began to feel hot and uncomfortable. Her corset was a little too tight she walked out to the outside balcony to get some air. She looked out past the balcony there were lamps lit through out the garden. She was trying to memorize it so that she could paint it later. She sat on a bench there was a single lamp next to her. She pulled out her locket and held it in her hand when the door opened she put it back under her dress and looked up to see one of the kings had walked out. She wasn't sure if she should make herself known or to try and quietly make her exit. She was about to move to leave when he turned around and faced her. Are you enjoying yourself milady? He asked oh um yes your highness I am. It's nothing I have ever been to before. It felt like I had stepped into a different time. She replied that's good so how did you get an invitation to the party he asked he took his mask off but she couldn't see his face only the platinum blond hair that shined in the light from behind him my roommate was invited and she brought me and her brother. She replied well I must say you are probably the most beautiful woman I have seen tonight. He said as he sat down beside her she blushed lightly. Thank you your highness. Are you not enjoying the festivities.she asked no I'm not my brother throws this party every year for the last 17 years it's in honor of a member of our family we lost. It would be her 19th birthday today. Plus I needed some alone time.He replied I'm sorry for your loss. I find that silence is the best when you really need to be alone. She replied yes it is he agreed they sat in silence for a few minutes. What do you do for a living he asked oh I'm an art student.she replied really what kind of art do you do? He asked I major in neoclassicalism painting. She replied that is a strange most students are more into the more modern art. I live a woman who appreciates the old ways of painting. I am a painter myself though I haven't done any since the member of our family left us. Most if the paintings in the hall are done by me. He replied wow really they are amazing I was admiring them when I walked in. I accidently ran into two young teenagers because I wasn't looking where I was going. She replied blushing in embarrassment. Oh well it happens sometimes my painting tend to do that to people.he said anyways my name is caius volturi. He introduced himself it's very nice to meet you. She replied my name is ka... There you care Liam and I have been looking for you for 15 minutes. We were worried someone kidnapped yo... Oh your highness Sarah bowed to him I didn't see you there Katerina turned back to caius to seeing she could see his face but he had put on his mask. Thank you for inviting me to this party it's absolutely stunning. Sarah said as she curtsied your welcome I hope to see you at the grand feast later on miss he bowed to Sarah then took Katerina's hand and kissed it her silent voice went to his I hope to see you again caius. She blushed then let go of his hand. He walked back inside oh my god Kat you have to tell me all the details when we get home. Come on the feast is about to start. Sarah said as she started to pulled her inside actually Sarah I was going to go home I'm really tired and I have to get up early to go to class. I'll just take a cab home. I'll be fine don't worry I'll text you when I get home safely. Katerina replied oh OK I'll see you later then. Don't forget I want details when I see you again. Sarah said as she hugged her goodnight. Tell Liam I'll see him in class tomorrow Kat said as she walked to hallway. She made it just before they closed the doors. It was very quiet as she walked to the front door. It was as if there was no party going on at all. She once more admired the paintings as she passed by them. Now that she knew who painted them she had even more appreciation for them. She came to the end there was a painting of a young girl she couldn't have been more than a year old. She had bright blue eyes and dark black hair. She seemed oddly familiar but she couldn't put her finger on it. The doors were open there was two guards standing there. One of them was very tall and muscular the other one was more lean but you could tell he was built. Goodnight she said as she passed them goodnight miss they said at the same time. She called a cab once she got out he gates it arrived ten minutes later she got in and couldn't wait to get home to relax.

Caius walked back into the ballroom the grand feast was about to commence. He couldn't stop thinking about the woman he met on the balcony. She was different than most woman he met. Most of them threw themselves at him hoping to sleep with him. He kept think of her words of how she hoped to see him again. He kept repeating the sound of her voice when he kissed her hand it was soft and delicate like a rose petal. He realized he never got her name her stupid friend inter u opted before he could get it. Damn that stupid girl he thought to himself. He searched the crowd from his seat but there was no sign of her. He saw her friend but not her. He closed his eyes as he listened to the music after a few moment his eyes shot open. He turned and saw Marcus looking at him strangely. What is it now Marcus he asked your bond it's glowing again. He said in a shocked voice what do you mean my bond is glowing again caius asked your mate bond it's beginning to glow gold again. What that's not possible our mate is still missing caius replied I don't think so. I think you spoke to her and didn't even know. Marcus said did you speak to anyone out of the ordinary tonight Marcus asked caius mind went straight to the woman in the garden. Could it be that the woman in the garden was Katerina he thought he looked back at Marcus I think she was the woman I spoke to in the garden but I'm not sure. I didn't get her name her friend interrupted us before she could tell me. caius replied i have to find her. but after we ate I'm starving. He replied as he stood up along with Aro and Marcus. Aro signaled for the doors to be closed. friends and guest i am so glad that you have all enjoyed the night. but the best has yet to come please join us in our great feast. Friends and allies the time to feast is now. Soon the whole ball room was filled with screams and blood.