Chances Are: CaiusXBella

Chapter 32: A Matter of Life and Death

Chapter 32: A Matter of Life and Death,

Bella POV ...

Carlisle rushed to my side. His gentle compassionate eyes held such concern for me, and he had a sense of urgency that made me sit up and take notice. Caius took my hand in his to provide support and braced himself and me for the words that Carlisle had to say. I watched as Esme let go of her mates' arm and came to my side of the bed, then wrapped her motherly arms around me and held me close. The couples, Jasper and Alice, Jacob and Bree stood together looking on taking in what Carlisle was about to say.

''Caius and Bella, Alice had a vision concerning the birth.''

I hold my breath, for the news of what Alice's vision contained. Her visions were so mysterious, and I wasn't sure if I was prepared to hear it. However, anxious as I was now, it was coming no matter how much I dreaded it.
''Bella will deliver tomorrow and if we do not intervene it will be very devastating to her body and be dangerous, and we could lose her. Alice also sees the babies rip out of her abdomen with their teeth, rather than a normal birth.''

I gasped involuntarily and Caius dropped to his knees at my side and buried his face in his hands. A soft but harsh gasping sound came muffled from his lips and I knew without looking into his sorrow-stricken face that he was crying. It was just too much for me to bear. Carlisle dropped to his knee next to Caius and patted him on the back for comfort.

''I know this is a blow but listen to me, ''Carlisle urged on with compassion.

Caius raises head to look at me. I saw a man so crushed by fear and sadness that I wanted to cry out. But I wouldn't for his sake. So, instead I laid my head on his shoulder and comforted him in my embrace. My own feelings almost all forgotten as I saw my love in such despair. It was hard for me to see this strong, formidable, ancient vampire that I come to love with my whole heart become so vulnerable and truly emotional without restraint. Now, all I wanted to do was take away his pain.

''Caius, Bella will not suffer such a fate if I take action and do C-section right now.''

Caius straightened up and looked at Carlisle in the eyes searching his face as he spoke words of hope we all needed so desperately to hear.

''Will this effort save them all? 'Caius asked, his voice hoarse and it came out a bit harsh.

''Caius, it has a better outcome then just doing nothing at all. Bella will not experience too much pain and the babies will be better off too without all the stress.''

Caius exhaled then turn to me. He gently took my face in his hands and leaned his forehead against mine.

''My dear Bella, this is our only course I'm afraid I think we should trust Carlisle. I will be by your side every moment,'' he whispered and watched my tears fall then wipe them away.

''Will you be strong enough to be able to handle all the blood? ''I ask him, hoping for a yes.

''I know that my history of blood lust does me no credit but my love for you and my children sake I should. You see, my love is greater than my needs, and it is more powerful than the hunger could be. I promise you that I will be strong, and I will have the will to change you as soon as our children are out in this world safe and sound. I will not lose any of you.''

At that moment, my heart swelled with so much love. Any fear that I had was replaced by an acute determination to be brave for everyone's sake. I just had to make it through okay. Caius nodded to me and then stood up to call Aro, Marcus, and the wives to our room. They rushed to us without delay and stood before us as the room wrapped in silence as he explained what was happening. A frown of worry split Aro's brow and his jaw was set as he crossed his arms.