When you moved to Volterra at the beginning of summer to live with your father, you could not have imagined how your life would turn out in the future and that it would literally be divided into before and after.

The climate in the city could be characterized as hot, sometimes even sweltering, so the first wave of tourists came right at the beginning of June. You knew that it was a tourist city and that it would be difficult to get around at times because of the large number of people. Despite this, you walked a lot and enjoyed the feeling of being carefree. However, as time went on, you began to feel that someone was following you. These thoughts seemed intrusive to you, but it was as if something inside told you they were true.

You became more cautious and chose more crowded streets, near cafes. But one day, crowded out by a huge crowd, you wandered to the clock tower. You could see her from all over the city, but the feeling of unease in your chest told you to leave. And it wasn't wrong-you witnessed two men in black capes attack the girl, sinking their fangs into her neck and literally sucking the life out of her. That's when you learned about vampires.

You probably would have died that day if he hadn't shown up. Gracefully and quickly, Aro Volturi frightened those vampires away, handing them over to his guards. They were vicious intruders, who faced only one thing: execution. And then Aro turned his attention to you, surprised that you stood still, not shouting or making a noise. Only the rapid beating of your heart gave away your fear. But the vampire didn't just like you, you were part of a new story. Marcus, one of the Volturi, felt the connection between you and Aro, and it was so strong that he himself remained confused. Aro has not left you since, following you like a shadow when the weather permits.

“You can't run from me forever, sweetie.” the vampire reminded again, walking slowly beside you down the street. It was evening, the sun had dipped below the horizon, and there were fewer and fewer people, allowing him to keep you company. “You're turning eighteen at the end of the summer, and by vampire law, at that age you can already become one of us.”

He liked to remind you of that. And he was also dead serious about his intentions. There were at least two reasons for your conversion: you'd seen and known too much, and one of the most powerful vampires in the world likes you.

This is just the beginning of your story, which has a much more colorful sequel.