Melody stared ahead of her at the man, gripping her mothers hand firmly. "What?" She choked out, feeling overwhelmed by all the attention turning on her. Harmony didn't like it either, and pushed her daughter into her side. The atmosphere had changed, and became thicker, and uncomfortable.

"The gift of fire..." Aro breathed, walking toward the young girl. "And the gift of a special mate within my guard."

Catori growled, warning Aro to stop his advances, but that signaled a echo of more. "What are you getting at, Aro?" She demanded, stepping in front of him, taking his gaze off Melody. The others soon circled around her, keeping anyone from growing closer.

"Oh dear, you do not understand? A mate bond is very special. I am afraid I cannot allow Melody to leave with you ladies." He spoke in mock sadness. Catori knew not to fall for his bull.

"Well, that sucks for whoever it is, because if they want her, they'll have to follow her." Harmony finally spoke, glaring hard at each male, trying to figure out who it was. "I refuse to leave my child, my daughter here with you people." She growled, getting in a defense pose.

"That is not possible." Caius all but shouted, his eyes growing darker. Marcus watched at the mate bond between Melody and the guard became more visible the closer the vampire grew towards the throne room.

"Come now, I'm sure we can all come to an agreement." Aro joyfully speaks, his smile causing a shiver to run down the women's spines.

"We all know there's no such thing as an agreement with you. You take what you want, no matter the feelings of others. I have seen it all just by seeing you. The way you've recruited each member in this cove, even faking love for the twins to make them feel as if you cared for them. When in reality, if they weren't of use to you, you'd have left them to die that night." Abigail's voice reached Aro's ears, causing him to look over as she stepped forward. He took note of her eyes glossing over, nd turning white. "But the results won't be the same with us. We will not bend the knee and give our sister up for you to use as a little weapon."

Aro smirked, clapping his hands together. "I really hate having to harm people, but if it must happen, then it must." He signaled for his guards to move in, but before anything could happen, the doors to the throne room opened.

A sweet scent caused Melody to quickly turn, and make eye contact with the most beautiful man she had ever seen.