Chances Are: CaiusXBella

Chapter 28: Savoring Time

Chapter 28: Savoring Time.

Caius POV...

The next days were filled with much activity. The whole Volturi coven came to Bella's aid trying to bring comfort hoping to help in anyway the could. My heart could have cracked apart at the sight of my mate's suffering. I sat helpless as I watched how the pregnancy took its toll on her fragile human body. The baby was now going too fast and taking all her bodily resources. I lay next to her and watch her sleep. I adjusted the heating blanket around her so she would not have a chill. It was late and the clocked ticked by the hour and the room was dark and still.

The door creaks open slowly, Jane and Alec peered in before entering. They bow to me and I nod. Jane moved over to the candles on the tables and lit them one by one. Alec handed me a goblet of blood, which in truth I needed, but with one look on my beloved's form lying there beside me again, I just couldn't. I simply place the cup on the nightstand and thanked the boy. Jane joined him after the last candle was glowing dimly into the gloom. I watched as the shadows came alive and danced on every surface as the flames flickered on the wicks.

"A package has arrived for you Master," Alec said, handing me the small brown box and I took it from him, tucking it safely into my pocket.

"Thanks to both of you. Now please leave us for the evening and tell Aro there is no change." I say dismissing them and watched them leave not without seeing them look on my mate with such sorrow that I had to close my eyes and sigh. The pain was getting to me.

There was real danger now. A pang went through me again as I thought of the worst. I had the good sense to call Carlisle and he, along with his dear wife will be here soon. Also, Jasper and Alice will be accompanying them for emotional support for Bella's sake.

I was on the edge as I waited for them to arrive. Time, I took it for granted for so long before it seemed plentiful as a vampire this is a natural thing. But now with Bella pregnant and this baby growing so fast, time is of the essence and a new enemy that I can not fight. It reminded me that human lives were short and goes so fast. They had no time to do anything or see anything. They had but a season and they were gone. It made me sad to think about, I never really gave it any thought before. Before her. Now my love, this beautiful mortal woman had me wishing, almost praying for more of it. It would bring us more chances and experiences, more memories. I had to stop time from doing its damage, soon I will. I have at least that control. I kiss her forehead and got up. I am too restless to stay at her side and I take to my habit of pacing by the fireplace.

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Bella's POV...

When I woke, I could tell I have slept for hours, judging by the increasing sunlight spilling through the curtains. I blinked and sensed I was alone in the bed. I searched the large bedroom with sleepy eyes. Caius. There he was, leaning with casual grace against the ancient, Italian mahogany mantle. He stares into the fire with his head bent low. The light plays upon his form shading one side and illuminating the other that caused me to gasp at the unexpected illusion that he was somehow my angel of both darkness and light. A brooding, intense vampire god of both terrible power and fiery passion. The comforting fire crackled in the grate and I could hear voices pick up and fade as the Volturi coven busied about the corridors going about the duties.

I watched him a moment longer and then the spell was broken. Soon, Caius looked up and around at me. His gaze was gentle as he glided toward me with grace grinning as he hid something behind his back secretly keeping me from seeing what it was. He came up to me and sat with me in the bed. Still with that sideways charming smile he produced a tiny box from its hiding place. I knew I was smiling like an idiot, but I did not care. I watched as he opened the purple velvet box. He pulled out a Volturi medallion that winked and twinkled in the morning sunlight. He held it high and let it dangle above my heart. Then slowly, he let it slip down to my awaiting open hand. As it fell all the way in my palm, I closed my fingers around it and examined it. Along with the classic Volturi crest, Caius added something special. There in the center of the V, hung a dove, and in its beak dangled a ruby heart. I looked up on him with such love, and the expression etched on my face left him no doubt of my thanks.