Aro took Edward's outstretched right hand and activated his Mind Reading ability. Edward's memories flashed before his eyes one scene after another like a slideshow.
At the same time, Daisy, huddled beside Aaron, curiously examined the vampires of the Volterra Family across from them. "There are over a hundred of them. Which one are you looking for?"
"The female vampire standing behind Aro. Jane Volturi."
"The blonde one?"
"That's right."
"She looks pretty, but she seems a little cold." Daisy curled her lip. "Wait, you didn't choose her just because she's pretty, did you?"
"That's part of the reason." Aaron did not deny it. After all, female vampires were the most suitable for the Moon Path. "I originally wanted to choose one between Bellatrix and Alice, but neither of them seemed willing. I wasn't interested in anyone else, and then Jane Volturi appeared in my sight. Maybe it was a whim, but I immediately realized she was the best fit."
Aro released Edward's right hand. His astonished expression carried a trace of anger. "Interesting. Truly interesting. I can't remember how long it has been since I encountered something like this."
Edward frowned slightly. "You saw it. Renesmee isn't an immortal child."
"My dear Edward, I was referring to something else." Aro smiled faintly and glanced meaningfully back at Jane. "I truly didn't expect someone to set their sights on the Volterra Family."
Edward froze for a moment. He had read Aro's thoughts and knew that Aro had learned Aaron's purpose.
Although they had signed a contract that prevented them from revealing Aaron's true identity to others, and Aro's Mind Reading could not access that information, Aaron's intention to subdue Jane and Alice's claim that they were the key to a truce with the Volterra Family were not protected by the