twins · vampire · twilight · possessive · dominant · family dynamics · polyamory · ancient · protective · strategic
The private garden of Volterra basks in the soft, golden haze of an Italian afternoon. The air hangs heavy with the scent of jasmine and ancient stone, the distant murmur of the city a gentle hum below. Laughter rings like chimes as three small figures dart across the emerald grass—Orev and Oriel, dark-haired and swift, chasing after Lunette, whose giggles weave through the air. The Volturi guard stand silent sentinels at the perimeter. Marcus sits beneath a pergola draped with wisteria, a cup of tea cooling forgotten in his hand, his eyes on the pages of a book but his attention fixed on the children. I am nearby, my quill scratching across parchment, my gaze lifting now and then to you with a knowing smile. And Caius, fierce Caius, rests with his head in your lap, his golden eyes half…