ALARICK'S P.O.V

"So what are you going to do now?" Isaac said as he leaned back in his chair crossing his arms over his chest. An eyebrow raised as if mocking me.

"I don't know why but I felt like she didn't do it on purpose. She wasn't willing to do it, and that was the only thing stuck in my mind." I took a deep breath and continued, "When I saw her again in the office, I was shocked." And that was right I was more than shocked to see her.

...flashback...

I felt triumphant. I just signed a contract. Knight Industries skyrocketed the market in just a few years. Being the CEO of number 1 company in industrial lines was not a child's play.

This company, I just bought was going so low that I knew I could take it in a second. And here I am, CEO of this place. I don't want to brag but I just do it without any intention.

I greeted the annoyed ex CEO of this company and went straight out of the conference room. I glanced around the place. It was quite here, and I just liked that. Pin drop silence. It just lighten my mood.

However my lighten mood lasted only for a second when I heard tapping of foot on the floor. I had reached the elevator. I don't know if this redhead is blind or just a meshuggener because there's a sign board with 'PRIVATE' written in bold. And she is standing there foolishly.

I released a breath and said,

"That's for private use."

As on cue, her small frame was turned to me abruptly. She gazed at me wide eyed. Her green eyes sparkled as she kept staring at me. I was caught off guard. I never thought, I would find her here. I tried so hard for years to track her but failed miserably. Now here she stands with same rosy cheeks and plump red lips.

Oh Rose...

I clenched my fists, restraining myself from pouncing upon her and ravishing her right here. She still gazed at me innocently, not knowing what she is doing to me just by looking at me. Her eyes travelled down my hands and then snapped back to mine,

"You're the boss?" She asked frowning, confusion clear in her eyes.

I just wanted to roll my eyes. I was using the private elevator, of course I fucking am the boss! It wasn't a rocket science, was it?

"Yes he is." I heard from behind. I didn't bother to look back. It must be the same brunette sitting at the reception. Rose tilted her head to look behind me and furrowed her brows. She looked so adorable at the moment that I could kiss her right now.

I rolled eyes at my thoughts. I had to go before I do something, I would regret later. I gritted my teeth.

I was riled up and irritated. The girl I've been trying to find for so many years is right in front of me and she acts like she doesn't know me. Maybe she's playing a trick. Maybe she lost me my deal on purpose and she acted innocent. I wanted to ask her, rebuke her, why did she do that? Why is she acting like she doesn't know me?

I will ask her. Not this time but sometime soon. I am not going to let her escape this time when finally I've laid my hands on her.

No more running, kitten.

She rolled her eyes at me, which I found quite amusing, and stepped aside. I kept my eyes on her as I went into the elevator. I sighed when finally the doors closed breaking our stares.

I'll get you soon.

....End of the flashback....

"And the craziest thing was that she didn't remember me." I said as I played with my food.

"She has no idea who you are?" He asked bewildered.

"Not even slightest idea." I said stuffing my mouth with food.

"You-"

He was interrupted by my phone ringing and I pulled it out.

"Amelia." I stated and accepted the call.

"Hello?" I asked.

There was silence. I cleared my throat,

"Amelia?" I asked again glancing at Isaac.

Again there was silence before I heard a light sob.

"Amelia? Amelia?!" I asked getting up. Panic rushed in me as she kept sobbing.

Then I heard her light voice, "I..I..Roman..Roman Steele is here. In my room."

Anger flared inside me. Asshole.

"He..He..was trying to...I killed him."And again she broke into uncontrollable sobs,

I processed her words and realized what she just said. Blood rushed into my head as I asked again, "What did you do?"

"Flower pot....I smashed flower pot on his head." She said and I sighed in relief. Oh my innocent babe.

"Amelia where are you?!" I asked getting nervous.

"Bathroom.." She sobbed again.

"Okay stay right there. Don't get out. I am coming." I said and hung up.

"Call the police." I said to Isaac and he nodded.

Grabbing my keys I reached the car outside. I was fuming with anger the whole way. How could he lay a hand on Amelia. She was mine. Just mine.

In no time I was outside the hotel. I could see the police approaching too.

But I didn't wait for them and ran straight towards her room before grabbing the master key from the reception.

I quickly opened the door and stopped for a second when I saw Roman's body lying on the floor with blood oozing out of his head.

I cared less about him and reached the bathroom, passing over his body. I heard the police entering the room.

"I'll take care of this." I said motioning towards the bathroom and they began getting the body up.

I sighed and opened the door. She was right there. With her knees pulled to her chest and arms wrapped around her legs. She had buried her head in her knees.

She was crying as I could see her shoulders shaking. I sighed again.

"Amelia." I called out and her snapped towards me. Her eyes were red and puffy.

She looked down at her arms, "Blood. Blood!" She panicked and began rubbing her arms and clothes frantically.

"Amelia! Stop!' I rushed towards her and held her bloodied hands.

"No. Bloo-" she started but I pulled her into my arms before she could say anything and pressed my lips on her forehead, rubbing her back. Her frail body shook as she cried for a few minutes and then calmed down.

"Lets get you clean." I pulled her back. She wasn't looking at me but staring at my shirt. I have never seen such a beauty in my life. Sure, I have seen a lot of women with paints stuffed on their face which they call make up but not this girl.

Certainly, those paints can make you look beautiful, but only from outside. The only thing which can make you beautiful from inside is your soul. And this girl, had the most beautiful soul.

I guided her towards the sink and opening the tap, I began cleaning the blood on her arms all the while murmuring soft words so she won't panic again. I wiped the water from her hands using a towel.

My eyes went to her blood stained shirt.

"Its all done, Mr. Knight." I heard one of the policemen say and nodded. He left and I heard the door of the room closed,

I exhaled and went inside the room. Rummaging through her wardrobe which I found highly awkward, I just took the first shirt which came into my view.

"Here." I said offering her the shirt but she stood there panting hardly. I sighed and my hands automatically reached out towards the hem of her shirt. She stiffened and her eyes snapped towards me. I was going to remove my hands when her hands wrapped around mine and she removed her shirt.

Although she was wearing bra, I still kept my gaze away. I didn't want her to feel uncomfortable. I helped her wearing the shirt and guided her back into the room.

Her eyes went towards the spot where Roman's body was lying and a tear escaped her eyes,

"I killed him." She breathed.

"No, you didn't. He isn't dead...yet." my voice came out hard and she stared at me wide eyed. Relief went through her pretty face.

I reached my hand out and held her in mine.

She inhaled, "You...You couldn't protect me." another tear trickled down her cheek.

"I...know. I am sorry. I am sorry, Rose, but that will never happen again. Never. I'll never leave your side." I said as I rested my palm on her cheek and she leaned into it.

I continued, "Just this once. Please. I'll protect you. Forever."

She looked up at me and said a light okay before wrapping her hands around me. She trusted me and that was all I need to know.

I pulled back, "You should sleep now."

She nodded and laid down on the bed. She didn't broke her gaze as I pulled covers on her.

I was going to turn around when I felt her hand grip mine. I looked back at her.

"Don't leave me, please." She pleaded and I stared at her for a few minutes before nodding and lying down beside her.

Her head was on my chest and arm wrapped around my stomach.

"I'll never leave you. Sleep," I exhaled, "Rose."

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