As Edward arrived at the Castle, he decided to shut down his mind to stop those feelings from drifting in. That feeling of regret and guilt. He decided to follow the front way; perhaps, someone could follow him again. First, he noticed some of his blood clan brothers discussing on the lawn each, carrying a glass of wine.When he entered the large hall that led to the first floor, he could see more people neatly dressed. Ladies wore dinner gowns while the guys sported themselves in well fitted jackets and trousers. Lights shimmered inside the hall from the chandeliers that hung from the roof and he could feel a whirl of exhilaration mixed up with the different scents of the cologne from people in the crowd.He was taking in the air around him with bewilderment, wondering why there was a party. He narrowed his eyes for traces of any of his family members. But there was non.As he squeezed himself through the crowd, his eyes caught a glimpse of an old friend that he grew up together wit

He narrowed his eyes and saw them, the veiled woman and the four men standing as if they had finally seen a prey that they had long waited for. The veiled woman hissed for the four men and they leaped towards Edward. When they were just a few miles away from where Edward was standing, they halted and began to display their various acrobatics and skills in the same manner they were trained. Edward ignored them and allowed them to finish their show.The four men attacked him at the same time, throwing punches which he dodged and now threw them off, one after another. It seemed as if the veiled woman was seeing clearly as she didn't flinch, despite watching the way he punched and threw them off. Edward wasn't putting any weight or using any of his numerous skills yet the four men were finding it hard to reach him, not even a mere bruise could be seen on any part of his body as they couldn't catch up with his speed.Edward became more pathetic for the men so he decided to save them their

Edward furiously stared at her as he had now realized that she was an enemy. He couldn't help imagining that Alice would have gotten hurt all because of him. No, all because of this woman. Layla smirked and cracked her neck showing her readiness again. She leaped onto his body aiming to bite his neck but Edward Shaked her off with a hard punch that crashed her against a tree. He rushed towards where she lay, carried her up and began to bang her against the tree. His mind went blank as he continuously battered her against the tree.Layla almost puffed out. She realized that this man was more powerful than she could have ever imagined it. She closed her eyes, trying to shake off the too much pain that she was getting. The thought that she was finally going to die in the hands of their enemies struck her heart. Rufus's words were almost coming to pass.Her eyes teared up when she envisioned herself burning just the same way her Drudge Vampires had burnt and the fact that she won't see L

As Layla stood before other Grand Elders of the Volturi, there was a series of thoughts that flowed into her head. She thought of the punishment which she might receive from Lord Ray for not doing what he had asked. She was dressed in her usual black garment and her wounds had already healed.There was a deafening silence while they were all anticipating for him to come at any time. Rufus shot his eyes at Layla and smirked. He couldn't wait to see her get punished.They all stood and bowed their heads as Lord Ray approached his seat. He took a glance at Layla and drew into the conclusion that she failed her assignment. He was not that kind of man else he would tortured and locked her up for many days. "I see that you didn't bring Luciana's daughter with you." He said in his usual calm manner. Layla bowed her head in shame and pain.She didn't want him to lose his trust in her. She felt like stabbing herself in the heart as she couldn't make use of the chance she was given. She faile

Above, an enormous moonlight overshadows, illuminating the countless numbers of Vampires that dispersed themselves in a large field with green grasses. There were quite a few number of Humans as well, playing the roles of a waiter as they peeked through the crowd hoping for someone to call on them and buy a drink or two.The hungry horde licked their lips excitedly as they looked up at the stage, their razor-sharpened fangs glinting menacingly in the candlelight.The stage revealed a young girl that hung half-naked on a pole, her translucent skin sparkled like marbled meat in a butcher's window. She was performing a pole dance and a cloaked man stood nearby. He started tying black ropes around her lithe limbs, binding them together. The people were amused as they watched on with curious faces. With every hard tug he gave her, her arms and legs twisted further behind until only her taut torso and her face came into show.A clapping and cheering ovation reigned in the atmosphere for the