( … ) — ruling others always felt a little like carving your own name into stone: eternal, merciless, and almost guaranteed to leave a scar when it crumbles. ❜ 002, VOLTERRA—ITALY.
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀Quem precisa me dizer se há algo errado é você , não é mesmo ? Já que é seu território , acredito que saberia caso houvesse , estou certo ? Mas pode ficar tranquilo , estou só de passagem .
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—— boa noite caius, mande lembranças ao aro ! ( carlisle ajeitou seu jaleco enquanto o encarava ainda desconfiado da presença do volturi ). —— esta certo, não é do meu interesse…. mas esta no meu território, preciso saber se há algo de errado ou apenas uma visita.
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❪The vampire dismisses her question entirely, doing so with such effortless nonchalance that it’s almost as though she’d never asked it at all.❫ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀Well… You’re not very good at keeping your secrets, are you? (+)
(Mentally scolding herself for her heart and composure giving her lies away. She knew she not hear the end of it.)
My guess is that one near the tree is one of yours. I felt them arriving.
(She sighs softly. )
I do have secrets but don't we all?
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀I suggest you learn to keep your composure, lest that absurdly human heart of yours betray you so easily. And do pay closer attention to your surroundings, for, as I’ve already told you, not everyone in my family is quite so… accommodating as I am.
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀Well, Cheryl, you seemed rather distracted, and frankly, you’re a terrible liar. ❪He offered her a smile, though there wasn’t the slightest hint of genuine warmth behind it.❫ (+)
(Her gaze left the forest. As her eyes met his again. Looking at his red eyes. Trying to think if she should say her last name. Pretty sure most won't know it. But she won't take the chance.)
All good. Lovely to meet you Caius. My names Cheryl.
(As long as he doesn't see the+
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀Good heavens , where are my manners? My name is Caius … And yours ? ❪ He introduced himself without moving any closer , watching her reaction with renewed interest . ❫
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀Hm … If you say so … ❪ His gaze returned to her face , taking in her apparent nervousness , the slight irregularity of her heartbeat , and her almost defensive stance . ❫ (+)
(Looking in the tree line she had that feeling the Cullens returning and told them in her head to stay away. Caius is here.)
Not one person at all. I thought i heard something.
(She had said looking at Caius. Cheryl made sure not to react scared even though if he learned+
❪ Caius followed her gaze , turning his attention to whatever had caught her eye , intrigued by the sudden change in her breathing . ❫ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀Are you expecting someone else , child ?
(Thinking to herself that it was believable. She nodded softly. She hadn’t realized she was holding her breath. )
I am sure I will. And I will keep that in mind. Thank you.
(Soon exhaling to catch her breath that she was holding. Her gaze altered when she heard a branch+
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀Angela… ❪Though he stood near her, Caius maintained a measured distance, his crimson gaze fixed on her eyes, as though searching for something hidden beneath the surface.❫ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀Well, I trust you’ll find your stay here pleasant… (+)
Yes my friend.
(At him approaching she tried to keep her heart beat steady. So it wouldn’t give her lie up. Thinking on what to say. She thought of the stories her sister told her. )
Her names Angela.
(She held her necklace out of reflex. And thought-a bit on what to say.)
Just until I find a place of my own. Im just crashing at a friend’s until then.
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀Ah, I see… ❪The vampire studied the human’s demeanor, his experience with her kind telling him that she might be hiding something. He just couldn’t tell what.❫ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀And how long are you planning to stay here?
(Cheryl stood up. Keeping her eye on him.)
Just visiting family and wondered to far into the forest.
(She was always told to say that to hide her identity from all except the cullen’s and Denali clans.)
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀What are you doing around here , child ? ❪ Caius caught the almost sickly - sweet scent of the human’s blood , which made him tilt his head , intrigued . ❫
The human girl felt a presence near by. Turning her head she looked around. Spotting him she froze in place. Her sister told her about the Volturi. And to not get seen by one when living with them. But she was out alone near the house while everyone was feeding.
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀♱ ⠀ Assim como , cachorrinho ? ❪ Um sorriso ladino toma conta dos lábios de Caius , que o encara diretamente nos olhos sem demonstrar nenhuma emoção . ❫