Healing Hearts

Chapter 4: Months Later

Eeee! came the high pitch squeal. aro was walking by when he heard her. he opened the door and walked in. Katerina was standing up in her crib and bouncing slightly . Da she squealed hello my beautiful girl. Aro picked her up and kissed her forehead. He changed her diaper and changed her clothes to a green dress and booties. Come Katerina Marcus is waiting for us. He carried her down to the throne room. he walked inmarcus and caius were debating about an issue from Roman times. Mar cai she squealed with delight Marcus looked up and walked over to her. Aro handed her to him how are you my little princessa Marcus hugged her then walked over to his throne and place her down in front of his throne with some of her toys. She began to play with the blocks and her doll. He sat down and an continued debating with caius. Suddenly the doors opened and in walked a guard and Irina denali. Marcus stood up and hid Katerina from view. Aro turned ah to what do we owe the pleasure of your visit miss Denali he said I have come to report a crime. The Cullen's have done something unspeakable. Let me see my dear Aro asked as he took her hand into his he closed his eyes for a few seconds then opened them oh my what an interesting turn of events. Thank you Irina. Guard please show Irina to a private chamber while we discuss what we will do about this issue Katerina peaked out from behind Marcus cloak Marcus turned around and picked her up and placed her on his lap. We will have to gather witness that are loyal to us. We and our elite guards will come with us. Marcus you will have to leave Katerina here with the wives then we will return to pick them up on our way to forks. We will have to bring her with us Marcus we have no other choice. I'm okay with leaving her here with the women but I don't feel comfortable with bringing her to forks. Marcus replied brother she will be safe out wives will hold her and there will be at least six guards around them at all times. Caius reassured fine but if she is harmed in any way I will rip off the heads of the ones who hurt her. Marcus replied I would expect anything else. Aro replied Marcus stood up with Katerina in his arms he left the throne room he walked to his room and entered he place Katerina on his bed and gave her some toys. She started to play as he sat down beside her. He was worried about the up coming events. Katerina kept on trying to get his attention by handing him one of her toys she looked up at him and saw the worry in his face she crawled into his lap and put her hand against his cheek. He looked back at her and into her eyes. Then he heard a small child like voice in his head saying it will be okay. She then let go of his cheek and crawled back to her toys. He tried to process what just happened but couldn't because he wasn't even sure if it was real. He pulled out his journal that he kept to keep track of her growth. He wrote about the incident then put it away. Foo she said reaching up for him. OK princessa let's get you some dinner. Marcus picked her up and took her to the kitchen. When they arrived caius was already there blending up some carrots and peas along with applesauce. He took out two bowls and empty the food into them. Katerina saw him Cai she called he turned around if caius was human he would be blushing she reached for him he took her and placed her in the highchair. I thought you said you didn't care about the quote baby thing Marcus asked teasingly I do. It's just I don't want my reputation ruined by others seeing this side of me caius replied oh yes we can have our most vicious king being known for having a heart. Marcus replied sarcastically he sat on a bar stool and watched as caius feed Katerina he was laughing inwardly at the sight of caius trying to get her to eat opening his mouth like a fish out of water and doing train and airplane noises before putting the spoon in her mouth Katerina was eating everything and giggling in delight at caius antics. As he watched he checked the bond between caius and Katerina he was shocked how could this be. Running between Katerina and caius was a small faint golden cord. Marcus didn't want to jump to conclusions just yet maybe his bond reading was off. He didn't want to dwell on it now. Ten minutes later she finished caius I think she is wearing more of the food on her face than she actually ate. Marcus noted yeah she is always a messy eater caius replied as he cleaned her face and hands.he took her out if the highchair. Here she needs a change and a bath Marcus laughed not a word to anyone he warned my lips are sealed Marcus replied smiling caius started to leave bye cai Katerina said and waved caius waved back then left. Marcus gave her a bath and got her dressed in a sleeper that was warm. He sat in the rocking chair in the nursery and pulled out a book to read. She sat in his lap and listened quietly when he finished she was still awake gen she said OK one more time princessa. He restarted to read again half way though she fell asleep. Marcus closed the book the place her in her crib he kissed her forehead then left and closed the door he went to his study he said Aro and caius name in seconds they were in his study. What's wrong brother. Aro asked I had an interesting thing happen today with Katerina. When I had her in my room I was sitting on the bed worrying about the upcoming events when she suddenly sat in my lap. She reached up and touched my cheek and looked at me when I looked at her it was as if I could hear a small childlike voice in my head saying it was going to be OK. Marcus explained Aro perked up at the information she may be gifted brother. Imagine how powerful her gift will be when she is turned. I would like to see if she will do it to others. Aro said my mate is not one of your experiments Aro and she's not a trophy like Alec and Jane for you to use at you expense. Marcus defined of coarse not brother I didn't mean to imply that it's just that it is exciting to think she will have a gift. Aro replied caius just listened he was intrigued as well he would always go into her nursery at night to watch over her as she slept he would talk to her softly telling her about everything. She was like a silent listener always there. But was it possible that she understood everything he told her he hoped so. Now brothers we depart from here to gather witness in two days I suggest you prepare everything you will need to leave for Katerina in the tower she will stay up there for safety. Aro instructed I will see you tomorrow.he left. Caius left right after. Marcus sighed to himself he was going to miss her so much this separation will be a test of how strong their bond is. He just needed to prepare himself mentally he left his study then went back to his room for the rest of the night.