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I guess there is always the chance that I could live to regret my choices if I did end up letting her go. It was not something that I just decided in a day, more so I believed it was something that I would have to grow to know. I hated the idea of even thinking about something so heinous because I truly believed that I would end up moving on and taking it one step at a time.
Besides the fact, Adam wouldn’t agree. I need to keep reminding myself that because I don’t really want to be on the short end of the stick with his wrath. When he is pissed, there’s nothing that I can do to stop it. I know how protective he is of her and I don’t blame him considering all of the facts. If I had it my way, she wouldn’t be around anyone who could even remotely have a chance at hurting her because I know there is a bastard out there who would try. I can only imagine how she feels about me right now because of it because I can’t keep doing it this way.
I guess one way or another, it’ll figure itself out.
I let out a breathy sigh, running my fingers through my hair as I ignore the women giggling all around me. I ignored them for the most part, hearing whispers of how big my biceps were and much, much more. I could almost smell their pheromones, figuring some of them are about to go into heat. It makes me wrinkle my nose in disgust because I have no idea why in their right minds they would start lusting after someone who is not going to give them the time and devotion that they want. None of them can even compare to my Amelia so what do they have the right to pine for my attention.
I shake my head as I think that. My Amelia… I have no right to even think of those small words because she’s not mine. She doesn’t belong to anyone and I have no right to want her like that. I keep wondering if maybe I should assign one of my workers to my position, to protect her. But any time I see someone even near her, it makes my blood boil to a point that I almost can’t control it. I’m not saying I would end up hurtingsomeone over it, it’s just more so I know that I’m really the only person who can protect her in the way that she needs.
“You’re so damn lucky.” I hear someone murmur.
I looked over and that’s when I see her co-star had approached me. I think his name is Elliot and something just really is rubbing me the wrong way. I want to push him away from me, to yell at him to leave me alone and how could he even think about being around me right now when he smells of her. I know it is really wrong to think right now but I can’t stand the smell of someone like him. He’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing and one wrong move is going to get you devoured.
“Can I help you?” I grumble, keeping an eye on Amelia.
He cocks an eyebrow at me, sipping on his wine, “no, but I think that we can help each other, Joshua. I know you’re really close with my woman even though we are going through a rough patch right now, but I do hope that you realize it won’t look good for her if your relationship becomes more… You do know this, right?”
I want to hit him but I do know that would cause more problems than what it is worth, “I don’t really see how it is any of your business what we do. I think the only person who should be worrying about anything is you because we haven’t done anything. I’m her guard.”
He laughs an emotionless laugh that even makes me tremble in fear because something isn’t right, “yeah, right. I can smell her on you from all the way across the room. Even if she hadn’t realized it, she has staked her claim on you and more people are going to start to figure that out. I don’t think she truly knows the repercussions of her actions until it would be too late, Joshua… I’m sure you understand now.”
I’d love to punch him in his grimy face for even talking about her like that but I know it won’t do me any good, “it’s fine. We are around each other a lot of it must have been a mistake.I don’t think it’s a good idea to be spreading rumors about someone who isn’t here to defend themselves.”
“True…” His eyes dart around as if he is looking for something, “seems to me that you are a pretty shitty guard though… I thought you would have already caught on.”
I look around and my stomach immediately drops when I realize that Amelia is nowhere to be seen. My heart starts to pound erratically in my chest, letting my eyes dart around and try to keep a lookout for her. I know it might sound a little ridiculous right now but I had no idea where she ended up being. I turn to look at Elliot and ask him what he has done with her…
The bastard is gone though.
Chapter Seven
Amelia
I’m not sure what happened.
The last thing I remember was going to the bathroom and then being struck in the back of the head. I couldn’t even yell out because it was like instantaneous darkness that seemed to overwhelm me and take over. I didn’t even want to remotely think about who had taken me because I’m already sure it would freak me out. I just had to keep reminding myself that no matter what, I was going to get out of here and protect myself.
But when I open my eyes, I’m not even surprised at who I see sitting across from me.
“Elliot.” I whisper, my voice coming out a lot more raspy than I would have liked, “why am I not surprised? I didn’t think you had it in you to attack me like that but I guess there is a saying that goes you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.”
He has a satisfied grin on his face like he is enjoying every second of this, “I’m surprised you didn’t figure this out sooner. I know what we have gone through and everything but it kind ofhurts that you never even expected me to be your stalker. I even left you clues to prove it was me.”
I fight the urge to roll my eyes because I highly doubt that would have left a great impression, “what do you want from me, Elliot? Is this some sick ploy or game? I don’t have time to be dealing with these games and I don’t think that you do either. Why don’t you just let me go and we can figure this out… The right way?”
His eyes narrow to slits as he glares at me, “do you really think that is going to work on me, Amelia? I’m not a child. I’m not the person who’s just going to back down and give you whatever you want. I’m a man. I’m a man with needs and I’m tired at the fact that my MATE is cozying up with a Tiger! Someone from a lower class? Are you stupid?”
I glare at him because I don’t like anyone talking badly about him, “what does that matter? Who I mess around with, I don’t see how it is any of your business! I don’t know how many times I need to yell at you to butt the fuck off because you’re honestly getting on my everlasting nerve.”
His jaw clenches with more frustration as his eyebrow twitches, “I really wish you didn’t make it come to this, Amelia. I could have given you everything if you would have just been a good girl and listened the way that you were supposed to… He’s never going to find or rescue you either… You’re screwed.”
I don’t care what he has to say at this point, “he will find us and I promise it is not going to end well for you, Elliot. Do the right thing and let me go. I’ll persuade him to be lenient.”
Elliot bursts out laughing as he looks at me, as if I had just said something so hilarious, “is that supposed to scare me, Amelia? I have to promise you this that it doesn’t. Honestly, I have men who are waiting for him to try and do something. I can promise you in this moment that I’m not going to be nice. He tried to pretend like he is some kind of hot shot when all he isgoing to do is piss me off. You should know it’s definitely not a good idea to make me mad because then, you’re the one who has to deal with the repercussions.”
How did I not notice that he has a few screws loose?
“Listen, Elliot, I’m sorry if I ever upset you but I can’t do anything about it now.” I tell him a bit hoarsely, nervously gnawing on my bottom lip as I look at him, “I can honestly imagine that you’re upset that we didn’t work out but this doesn’t’ t mean you have to do this… This can all change and we can do something better if you’ll just…”
