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AMELIA'S P.O.V

"Like what you see, angel eyes?" He said as he smirked and pulled me inside the room closing the door behind me. He pushed me gently against the wall. His arms on either side of me. He was too close. And I didn't mind it.

His eyes sparkled with a strange tint of golden. His eyes seem different today. I've noticed his eyes before, many times, but I never noticed the little specks of golden tinting his chocolate brown pools. They almost look honey brown. It's so absurd. How can a person have two eye colours?!

I just rolled my eyes putting my amazement aside and said,

"I am ready."

"I can see." He leaned in and placed a small kiss over my collar bone. My heart thumped against my rib cage. His presence always did it to me no matter how much time we spend together. His hot breath fanned the side of my neck and he began leaving sweet gentle kises along my neck. I've never felt like this. I wanted him to keep going. Forever. Fire erupted in my veins surging through them like hot lova. My head fell back and I clutched his shirt steadying myself. My breath was heavy. His body heat surrounded me like a blanket, soothing.

"We are going to get late." I croaked out despite my hazy mind which was beating with desire.

Desire. I was so unfamiliar with this word, until now. He made me feel things. No one could ever made me feel like I would burst with a certain feeling of touch. His touch.

He hummed in the deafening silence surrounding us. Only my harsh breaths could be heard showing how much my body ached for him. If he take me right now, against this very wall, I wouldn't stop him. I know I won't be able to.

He pulled back a little. Eyes staring right into mine. But I couldn't keep the stare and dropped my eyes on his broad chest. His hand reached out and held my chin.

"If we stay here anymore minutes then I don't think we'd be able to make it to the ceremony." He said in a whisper. I nodded but he didn't move. He kept staring at me with eyes darkening by the time.

"Push me." He said. His voice stern as if he was in pain. I couldn't help the giggle that escaped my mouth.

"Why are you laughing?" He asked, a small smile creeping onto his lips. Here I was now practically laughing in his face.

Seriously? Why can't I stop laughing at the wrong time! I just ruined our moment.

"I really don't know. You can't move away from me?" I laughed again, "Do I really have to push you? So that you won't jump on me like a gorilla? This is so funny."

"You are laughing on this?" He chuckled slightly shaking his head,"and you're calling me a gorilla? You're unbelievable."

I pushed him away snorting.

"You're unbelievable." I mimicked him in his deep voice.

"You need to learn a lesson, Rose." He straightened his shirt and grabbed my wrist. I ignored his words as he pulled me out of the room.

"Are we going together?" I said as I tried to catch up with his long strides.

"Apparently."

"Where's Isaac and Layla?" I asked as we reached the car.

"They've left." I frowned. Wasn't Layla in my room? Whatever.

After twenty minutes of drive we were in front of the Knight's hotel.

Its appearance was all changed. The building was covered with different lights with a bright red carpet leading to the entrance. I could see Paparazzi all around. I stiffened. I blinked my eyes but didn't notice that Alarick was outside the car and now was heading towards my side. He opened the door and offered his hand with the faint smile on his full lips.

I smiled back and slipped my hand into his. Getting out of the car I was almost blind by the sudden clicks of camera.

"Who's the woman?!"

"Is she your girlfriend?"

I stiffened again. I wasn't nervous at all but these people were making me feel a little anxious. I was never fond of being center of attention. But it looks like I am going to be one today. I walked as reporters' questions bombarded on us. I glanced at Alarick who was calm and was still smiling. This man amazes me.

As we reached the front door, I saw the long red ribbon stretched across the door. Isaac and Layla were standing on the other side.

Layla stepped forwards with scissors placed on a small wooden tray. A small smile playing on her lips as she focused on my hand entwined with Alarick's.

Alarick gripped the scissors and in one swift motion, he cut off the ribbon. Applauses echoed around the place as a smile crept on my face too.

At last! Now I can go back home.

We stepped inside the huge lobby of hotel and headed towards the hall room. I was so proud of my work. My designs hugging the huge walls were bringing me ultimate happiness. Today was a perfect day. The hall room looked incredibly amazing with round tables and chairs on one side and a large chandelier hanging in centre of the highest ceiling ever. The room was crowded in no time.

"What are we going to do?" I asked as I was practically clinging to his arm. Not that I did it by myself but he told me to stand by him clinging to his arm. I don't know why.

"Nice evening Mr. Knight." I heard a female voice and turned around only to get shocked.

"Thanks Mrs. Romero." Alarick said as he grabbed the champagne from the waiter and sipped it.

"Aunt Mara?" I almost murmured. I was beyond shocked. I gulped. Is it real?

"Amelia?" Her small frame was covered in a nice dress with her silver hair in a tight bun. The wide smile on her lips was emphasizing few wrinkles around her eyes, "Oh my! You're here." She pulled me into a tight hug, "I can't believe I am seeing you again."

I nodded frantically and hugged her back tightly. She was the only hope for me when my mom died and dad began torturing me but dad never let me see her. She was my mom's sister and she used to sneak into my room whenever dad was out. When we left Greece, he didn't allow me to see her for the last time. Now seeing her after this long time, is just so soothing for me. At least now I know, I have some relatives around me too.

She pulled away from the hug and stared at me and Alarick.

"Oh my dear! Finally you found each other. I am so happy for you." She beamed at us.

I frowned, "What?"

"Oh don't 'what' me little lady! I knew from the day this boy appeared on my door years ago looking for you, that you both will be together sometime soon." She chuckled lightly and here I was dumbstruck.

My head snapped towards Alarick and he was looking away. No he was avoiding me my scrutinizing gaze.

"Gimme a minute." Alarick mumbled and left.

"Aunt Mara. I have no idea what you're talking about. Can you please explain." I asked looking back at Aunt.

She looked at me for a second and then her eyes widen as if she remembered something.

"Oh you must be sedated." She said sadly.

I just frowned again. She blew out air and practically dragged me to a corner of the room.

"Aunt Mara-"

"Listen to me. I think you don't know what happened years ago. And Alarick hasn't told you anything yet." She said as she looked around to see if anyone was looking, "Amelia dear, do you remember your nineteenth birthday?"

I nodded, "I just remember that there was my birthday party and dad dragged me out of the house in the middle for some business party or something." Calling him dad always left bitter taste in my mouth, but I decided to put that aside for now, "Everything else is just hazy. I can't really remember. Maybe I passed out."

"Do you know who's business party was it?" She asked tilting her head.

"um...no." My grip tightened on my clutch. I hate this feeling when current like waves travel up my spine, invading into my brain.

"It was Alarick Knight's party. He had to make his first deal on that day and he had succeeded but-" A saddened look crossed her face.

"What happened?" I was growing anxious. I always knew Alarick was hiding something. I thought he would tell me when the right time came. But that time never came. Now I know this is the day when I'll get my answers.

"Your dad happened." She continued pouting her lips, "He forced you to...seduce the boy because of the small conflict between your father and his father. You did as you were told." She sighed loudly, "People caught you two in the room and you accused him for forcing himself on you. He lost the deal."

"What? I accused him? Why don't I remember anything?!" I asked bewildered. My head spinned with all the information.

"Your dad forced you to do it and then he injected you so that you wouldn't remember anything." I knew sometimes he would do that but very rarely. She looked at me with pity, "He lost the deal and after few days he appeared at my door with your picture in his hands."

"What happened then?"

"You had already left for New York but before he left he said that whenever he will find you, he will get his revenge."

I gulped visibly.

"Don't worry he is not going to take any revenge. He is head over heels for you. He is in love with you, dear." She chuckled as she finished her sentence.

"What makes you think that?" I frowned,

"I can see it in his eyes. That day, when he came looking for you, I didn't see any anger in his face but discomfort and worry. Like he didn't want to lose you." She smiled at me. I loved the way her smile always reached her eyes.

I chuckled awkwardly, "Well that's a lot of information."

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