Aro was trying to keep his anger under control. He didn't want to lose suh a powerful individual. He feared that if James goes to Romanias then maybe they will try to take back the control of the vampires.

Aro took in a deep breath. "You will be stationed outside my and your Mistress' shared chambers. You will follow Mistress Isabella if she leaves the chamber to go to any place."

"I would have followed Mistress Isabella even if you wouldn't have mentioned it, Master," James said, subtly winking at Bella.

Aro clinched his fist by his side, wanting nothing more than to punch the man in his nuts. Bella placed a comforting hand on Aro's back, rubbing it up and down to ease his anger.

"Good. You may start your duty from 10," Aro said through gritted teeth. Even if Aro would never admit it, he was insecure about his and Bella's relationship and the presence of James only fueled the insecurities.

James sighed dramatically, looking at Bella through his eyelashes. "It seems I have to take a leave from your presence, Mistress Isabella."

The way he spoke Bella's name sent chills down her spine. It was smooth but yet, she could see the danger in his eyes, lurking underneath his flirtatious nature. This man scared Bella and amused her as well.

Aro dismissed the man, quickly, not wanting him to stay near Bella for long time. Aro turned to Bella, "does he makes you uncomfortable?" Bella tilted her head, trying to think of an proper answer.

He surely made Bella uneasy but he also amused her. His way of speaking and courage to disobey Aro made Bella wanting to know him better.

"No, he amuses me," Bella said. Aro let his eyes linger on Bella's face, trying to find hesitation but finding none. Aro nodded, extending his elbow nonchalantly.

The walk back to their shared chambers was silent with Aro and Bella in their own worlds. While Aro was thinking about James, Bella was thinking about Aphrodite. She wanted to know Aphrodite, to talk to her and to listen to her story.

I will talk to her tomorrow, Bella decided mentally. The guards opened the chamber doors and Aro and Bella strided in. Bella let go of Aro's hand and went to sit on the bed, slipping her heels off.

"So... now?" Bella asked after sometime. "Now what?" Aro queried back. "What will you do about the Wolf blood incident?" Bella asked. "We are trying to find the cook," Aro said, untying his tie.

"And then?" Bella asked, out of curiosity. "Then we will get our answers and execute the culprits," Aro said casually. Bella hummed, laying down on the bed. Aro turned slightly to see Bella.

"What happened?" Aro asked. "I just want to feel a bit humanness," Bella said, closing her red eyes and trying to calm her racing mind. Aro nodded, placing his suit jacket carefully on the sofa.

"What time is it?" Bella asked, her voice low. "Almost 9 in the morning, love," Aro said, sparing a glance at the clock. Bella hummed lightly. "Aro, do you sometimes wish you could sleep in night?" Bella asked.

Aro was stunned into silence. He wasn't sure of his answer. Yes, there were some times when Aro wanted nothing more than to sleep his worries away. But largely, Aro thought of this as an advantage.

"No," Aro admitted the partial truth. Bella stared at him, silently, before nodding. "How much I miss sleeping sometimes," Bella sighed, sitting up on the bed. Aro looked at her with guilt.

"I am sorry I never asked you before turning," Aro apologized. Bella nodded, staring at the red blanket lying neatly on the bed. "It never happened to me before. I never lost my control but when I smelt you."

"Can we not talk about this?" Bella asked, staring at Aro almost pleading him to agree. Aro nodded before walking to Bella. He placed a light kiss on her forehead.

"I have to leave because of some work, love. Don't leave the room with Warren," Aro said, straightening up and grabbing his suit jacket from the sofa. "What kind of work?" Bella queried.

"Remember our secretary became a meal for some?" Aro asked. Bella hummed. "We have some candidates for the post. Boring stuff all and all," Aro said.

Bella nodded, standing up and walking to Aro. She placed a kiss on his cheek, bidding him bye as he slipped out of the room. Bella sighed and walked to the bed, laying down on it again.

A.N.- Just wanted to know how you are feeling about the story and if you want to suggest an idea or two. Thank you