Isadora smiled as Marcus sat beside her. He kissed her cheek as Caius sat on the other side of her and Aro beside him.
Around the whole living room was the Cullen coven and the Volturi Coven. Everyone was relaxing and joking around.
"What are we watching?" Jasper asked as he passed Isadora a glass of water.
"IT." Emmett said excitedly. Isadora groaned
"Guess I'm not sleeping tonight." She said as Emmett and her brothers laughed.
The guards growled at him as Santiago yelled:
"Don't laugh at our Queen!" Santiago threw a chair at him, but it missed and smashed on the floor.
"Emmett!" Two voices yelled from Carlisle's study as the kings glared at Santiago. Isadora could have sworn that she heard Caius mutter:
"So fucking stupid"
"Dude. Not cool. Getting me yelled at for no reason." Emmett grumbled as Isadora giggled at her older brother.
"Come on. Let's start the movie before Jane and I die of disinterest." Rosalie said, sitting beside her new found friend. Their friendship was based off of their hatred for Isabella Swan.
Throughout the film, Marcus had Isadora's face hidden in his chest as he whispered reassuring things into her ear while stroking her hair.
Caius let out a low growl every time that stupid clown came on the TV. Aro just found the film insanely funny and made it his favourite film.
By the end of the movie, Isadora was out cold. Marcus carried Isadora to her room and layed beside her. He kissed her head as she subconsciously snuggled closer to him.
In the morning, Isadora woke to Marcus telling her him much he loves her.
She smiled and kissed his cheek.
"Good morning my beautiful mate."
"Good morning Marki" she smiled. Marcus chuckled
"Marki. I don't like it." He cringed, Isadora giggled
"I'll think of a better nickname for you." She replied, smiling at him as she snuggled closer to him, he gladly wrapped his arms around her.
"Caius was rather giddy when you returned." Marcus said.
"You love us?" He smiled. Isadora nodded, her cheeks a rosie colour
"Yes. More than anything in the world." She smiled. Marcus kissed her cheeks
"That makes me so happy mia amore!" Marcus beamed happily. As he stood up and then helped Isadora off the bed.
"I got you something." He said, turning around and picking up a small box she smiled and opened it to reveal
She smiled.
"Marcus, it's beautiful" she smiled. She turned around and Marcus put it on her.
"Because you are the light of my life, my light at night and the star that I wish upon that I have been waiting to come true for centuries." He said and kissed her cheek.
"That was beautiful" she smiled "thank you"
"I hope you don't mind, but I picked out an outfit for you." Marcus said showing her the clothes.
"Not at all. It's a great outfit." She smiled and went to the bathroom to get ready.
Marcus smiled as she came out.
"You are absolutely beautiful, tesoro" he said, holding her in his arms.
"Thank you. You look very handsome" Isadora smiled. He kissed her head and they walked downstairs.
On the sofa sat Edward and Athenodora in a rather risqué position.
Isadora squealed as she saw exactly what they were doing. Marcus turned Isadora and pulled her into his chest, shielding her precious eyes.
"If you are going to complete the mating bond, might I suggest you do it IN THE PRIVACY OF YOUR OWN ROOM!!" Marcus yelled with closed eyes. Athenodora ran upstairs embarrassed while Edward apologised profoundly
Marcus sighed and let Isadora out of his grip.
"I am scarred for the rest of my life." She said in shock
"Izzy, I am so sorry that you had to see that." Edward said, walking into the room.
"Uh huh. Yeah. Got it." She said, not looking him in the eye
"You can't get it out of your head. Can you?"
"No Edward I can not. That is not what I would want to see. Ever." She said as Alice and Jasper walked in.
"What happened?" Jasper asked, making sure his sister was okay
"Edward and Athenodora were doing it on the sofa" she said, her hair turning dark green
"What? I didn't see that?" Alice said
"Yeah! Lucky you!" Isadora exclaimed. Marcus chuckled lightly.
"Oh come on. Like you won't ever complete your mating bond" Alice said defending Edward, who right now looked at Alice shocked at what she just said.
"Of course I will, but not on the sofa of the family room"
"No. You won't ever complete the mating bond. You are way to young" Jasper said.
"I'm turning 18 next week Jasper." She said defensively. Jasper rolled his eyes
"Come mia cara. I think we should head off." Marcus said, taking her hand in his and leading her out to the car.
He opened the door for her and went to the other side and began driving.
"Where are we going?" Isadora asked
"It's a surprise my darling." Marcus said as he took her hand in his, keeping one on the wheel.
"So. Tell me. What do you want do after school?" He asked. She smiled
"I'm not sure. I do still want to come to Italy, so maybe a collage in Italy?" She asked
"There is a collage in Volterra, their fashion and art courses are the best in Italy. It certainly is an option." Marcus smiled. He was so happy that Isadora wanted to go to Italy. Volterra for collage.
Around two hours later, Marcus pulled over in the forest.
"Marcus? Are you gonna kill me?"
"Trust me, mia amore." He chuckled and got out of the car and opened her door then helped her out.
He locked the car before picking Isadora up and telling her to cover her eyes. She nodded and buried her face in the crook of his neck. She was hit with the scent of his aftershave. She liked it a lot. It smelt like leather with hints of rose. Isadora found it comforting because it went well with Marcus. It was his scent.
"Tesoro, we are here." Marcus' husky voice said as he lowered her down. She smiled and looked at him, taking in his appearance. She loved everything about him. She loved how his eyes held millions of stories as well as admiration, protection and love. She loved how Marcus was compassionate and firm. How when he held her when she was cold, he somehow provided warmth. She loved how his voice brought her an immense amount of comfort. She loved Marcus Volturi.
"What is it, cara?" He asked. She smiled
"I'm just looking at the man I love. I haven't really looked at you, Caius or Aro." She said. Marcus chuckled and kissed her cheek.
"You can look all you want, my heart." He said before she turned and gasped in awe
"It's very simple. I know, but-"
"It's perfect" she said and kissed his cheek
"It is?" He asked. Isadora nodded
"It is." She said as they walked to their picnic. Marcus smiled as she sat close beside him. He poured Isadora a mug of tea that he had made in a thermal before leaving.
She took a sip and sighed happily. Marcus chuckled and picked up a book.
"I hope you don't mind, but I saw your library wish list and I couldn't help it. It is a classic book. An old book that just so happens to be my favourite and one that I just happen to have owned since the 14 BC, though it is all in ancient Greek" He said holding an ancient copy of Odyssey.
Isadora's jaw dropped.
"May I?" She asked. Marcus smiled and carefully placed it in her hands.
"This is amazing." She marvelled.
"It's just a book" he shrugged. Isadora looked at him and rolled her eyes
"It's more than 'just a book.' This book is probably older than you and it's literal history." She said in awe.
Marcus chuckled at the sight of her geeking out.
"So sweet." He said as he pulled her onto his lap. Isadora smiled contently as he purred.
"Why do you purr?" She asked, curiously
"Well, when a vampire has their mate close by, we get a very content feeling and that sometimes makes us purr. Sometimes it's when our mate is hysterical and needs to be calmed down or if we feel their excitement. Right now I feel your excitement and I'm very much content with you in my arms." Marcus explained.
"But my family purr when they hold me" she said, thinking to when Alice was purring when Isadora hugged her.
"They all have a strong family bond with you, so if you were to go to them for comfort then I suppose they would purr. I know that when Jane was first turned, she struggled to be around anyone other than myself and Alec. Whenever she got hysterical I would comfort her by purring."
"Do you have a bond with Jane and Alec?" Isadora asked. Marcus nodded.
"Aro, Caius and myself share a fatherly bond to the twins and most of the Coven. Much like your father, we turn those who are dying or who have found out about our kind. You have a faint motherly bond with Jane and Alec as well as sibling bonds with the guard. I know for a fact that Jane and Alec are both thrilled that they have a mother figure." Marcus said informatively. Isadora smiled
Marcus kissed her cheek as he opened the book. Isadora laid down and put her head in Marcus' lap. He smiled and began to read in Greek. After a paragraph of reading in Greek he would translate it so Isadora could understand. She smiled the whole time.
After a while, Marcus was also laying down and Isadora was in his arms. He played with her hair as they spoke about everything and nothing. That was when Marcus' lips found Isadora's.
The kiss was sweet and passion filled. Marcus was a sweet man, but his kiss held dominance. It was as if Isadora naturally knew that he was the dominant one. By the time she pulled away, she was a blushing mess.
"Don't hide your blush from me, Piccolo fiore. You are absolutely stunning, especially when I have caused you to blush. And just to let you know. You are a fantastic kisser." Marcus chuckled and squeezed her cheeks.
"What does Piccolo fiore mean?" Isadora asked
"It means little flower. Because you remind me of a flower coming into bloom, so beautiful and so delicate" Marcus said and pecked her lips.
That was when the heavens opened and rain came pouring down. Marcus picked up the book and put it in the pocket of his cloak. Isadora smiled and looked up to the sky. Marcus gathered everything, picked Isadora up and sped to the car. Isadora was soaked to the skin and was smiling constantly.
Marcus opened the car and placed Isadora inside before putting away the picnic blanket and basket. He then got in the car and turned the heater up full blast.
"Let's go get you dried off." He said before driving off.
On the way home, Isadora had somehow managed to get Marcus' phone and began playing some music. She smiled as she seen the background picture. He had somehow managed to take a picture of her without Isadora realising.
Marcus surprisingly liked some of the music that Isadora was playing. He smiled as with some songs she sang to. She had a lovely voice. The song was so rudely cut off by Caius calling.
Isadora had to laugh at the photo of Caius that popped up on the screen. Marcus chuckled and answered.
"Marcus, please tell me you and Isadora are not sat outside in the rain" Caius' voice sounded throughout the car.
"We aren't. We are in the car, heaters on and Isadora is currently laughing at a picture of you." Marcus said.
Isadora tried to stop, but just snorted and began laughing again.
"Hello love." Aro's cheery voice said.
"H...hi A...Aro" she said, laughing.
"What picture is she laughing at?" Caius asked.
"Halloween three years ago."
"He looks like a blonde Lord Farquaad!" Isadora laughed.
"I'm offended." Caius huffed.
"There is a video of Caius on there quoting Shakespeare rather enthusiastically" Marcus chuckled as Isadora went to find this video,
"When will you be back?" Caius asked
"In about two hours if I speed, but I don't want to do that-" just then Marcus slammed on the breaks as a deer was stood in front of them. Marcus looked to Isadora, who had hid her head off of the window, which caused her nose to leak out a little bit of blood.
"Marcus amore! what happened?" Aro asked
"Are you alright tesoro?" Marcus asked Isadora
"Yeah, yeah I'm fine." she said, covering her nose with tear filled eyes.
"What happened. Hang on, we are on our way." Caius said and hung up. Marcus got out of the car and sped over to her side. he got her out of the car and held her in his arms.
"I'm so sorry, amore. I can hear your heart pounding." he said, holding her tightly.
"I'm fine, I promise." She said, looking him in the eye.
That was when Aro and Caius appeared with Carlisle.
"What happened?" Carlisle asked as Isadora wiped away the blood.
"A deer decided to join the party." Isadora said.
"Yeah, she is fine." Aro smiled and winked at her while Carlisle came over to her. Marcus growled, knowing she was still in shock.
"Marcus." Aro said warningly, but Marcus began snarling.
"Marcus, I'm fine." She said calmly. He looked at her like she was going to disappear.
"I just need to look at her head, make sure that it isn't serious." Carlisle said. Marcus sighed and nodded.
As Carlisle checked her over, Aro and Caius stood by Marcus. It didn't take a Genius to realise that Marcus was caught up in guilt.
"It wasn't your fault, Marcus." Isadora said as she looked passed Carlisle, who had just finished up.
"Il mia amore, you could have been hurt badly" Marcus argued. Isadora sighed and walked over to him. She held his face in her hands.
"But I wasn't. And I'm fine." She said then pecked his lips. He smiled and hugged her.
"You know what would make me feel less guilty?" He asked
"What?"
"Getting to spoil you rotten."
"No. You don't need to. Marcus I'm fine and it's not your fault." Isadora insisted
"Trying to convince us otherwise is entirely pointless." Aro said, smirking.
Isadora rolled her eyes before being picked up by Marcus.
"I'm running you home. Aro and Caius can handle the car." Marcus said before running off with her she in his arms. When they arrived back at the house, Marcus walked into Isadora's closet and picked out some clothes to change into, seeing as they wouldn't be going anywhere, she might as well be comfortable.
Isadora smiled as he passed them to her.
"Go get a nice warm shower while I make you a hot chocolate and how about we put on a movie?" Marcus asked. Isadora smiled and pressed her lips to his.
"Sounds amazing." She smiled and went into true bathroom. Marcus began to make the bed, turn the television on then sped downstairs and made her a hot chocolate.
When Isadora came out of the bathroom, Marcus was no longer in his usual black suit, but was dressed down in a pair of jeans and he kept his shirt on. She smiled and snuggled next to him. Marcus kissed her head.
"So. What are we watching?" She asked
"I don't know. I think it's called Coraline."
"Fun." She smiled. Halfway through Coraline, Isadora moved Marcus so he was in front of her. She began to put a French plait on his hair, giggling at how he thought it suited him. Aro and Caius burst through the door around two minutes later, frowning.
"You stole our mate." Aro pouted
"It's our day together." Marcus shrugged
"Is that why you have a plait in your hair?" Caius asked. Marcus chuckled.
"Indeed." He answered.
"Well Marcus I think you look very pretty. Would you like some flowers for your hair?" Aro teased. Marcus rolled his eyes
"Yes, he can be the princess of Volturi." Caius laughed.
"Isadora Il mia amore, you are my favourite mate." Marcus said, looking up at her. She pecked his lips.
"I'm honoured" she smiled as she tied off the plait.
"Hey!" A jealous Caius said. Isadora smiled and kissed Caius then Aro.
God she loved her mates.