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Sniffling softly, she nodded and then left us alone.
“Don’t take long.
I’ll wait outside, watching over.”
She closed the door behind her.
Striding closer to her bed, I sat beside her.
My eyes bathed in her enticing beauty.
Those turquoise eyes that had stolen my heart were firmly closed.
Long eyelashes shadowed over her rosy cheeks as her eyelids fluttered occasionally.
Raising my hand, I tucked some strands away from her angelic face.
As if in a trance, my fingers glided over her soft skin.
From her cheeks to her pouty lips, and then down her slender neck.
She slept soundly as I watched her.
I could do it for the rest of my life without getting tired.
Leaning down, I buried my nose into her hair and inhaled deep.
As if like a touch of ice, her presence distinguished the fire of my soul.
My heart finally found its serenity.
My beautiful Rosebud.
Now turned into a tempting rose.
A groan left me.
Her sweet scent, like honey and citrus, her silky porcelain skin, and her soft breaths fanning my skin, were tempering with my senses.
My lips touched the place where the vein of her neck pulsed.
My eyes followed the curves she hid beneath that oversizedT-shirt of mine.
Not being able to control myself, my hands roamed over her tiny waist, to her hips, down her legs.
My little vixen didn’t wear any pants under that T-shirt.
It ended just below her mid thighs, showing her long killer legs.
Clenching my fist, I moved my hand away from her inviting legs before I lost total control of myself.
But I couldn’t help but feel her soft lips against mine.
A sigh left through her lips as soon as mine met them.
Pulling away, my thumb brushed over her cheek.
Mine.
If I hadn’t seen her tonight, I wouldn’t be able to equip myself to reveal everything before her tomorrow.
I needed her touch to keep myself sane from my fears.
Fears of losing her.
Resting my forehead against hers, I shook my head as a steely determination cut through me.
I won’t lose you.
I can’t.
Not again.
Not if I wish to live.
I let out a shaky breath.
“Without you, my life is incomplete, my rose,” I whispered, kissing her forehead.
I won’t let anything come between us ever again.
Everything will be destroyed that will try to become a hindrance to my way of getting you.
I won’t allow anything to take you away from me, not even my past.
I need you like I need my next breath, and I’ll make you mine at any cost.
Because Achilles Valencian is obsessed with his Rosebud.
THIRTY-FOUR: THE DATE
EMERALD
P lacing my hand over my chest, I took a deep breath.
He wasn’t even here yet, and I felt like my heart would jump out of my ribcage at any moment.
The vicious war of butterflies in my stomach didn’t help either.
Calm down, Em.
It’s just a date.
A friendly date.
It’s not that it’s the first time you’re going out with a guy.
Yes, but this time it’s the guy I lo—
My breath hitched in my throat.
Shock and surprise crashed over me.
Was I just about to admit my… feelings for him?
I shook my head.
No, no!
Yes, he did affect me a lot, but I didn’t do the ‘L’ word.
Not wanting to chew over my treacherous mind, I padded into my closet and reached for the maroon dress Cassie sent me.
A very short and backless one she wanted me to wear on this date.
Give him some tease.
Were her exact words.
Though the dress was beautiful, I didn’t know where he was taking me.
I asked him so I could wear something accordingly, but he said to get into anything decent I wanted.
He didn’t care as long as I was with him.
A blush rose up my cheeks.
Mr.Valencian could be cheesy sometimes.
I didn’t know he had it in his bones.
But of course, I wasn’t going to listen to him.
As I didn’t know if it was a public place or not, I grabbed for a jacket to wear over the dress.
Then my eyes fell on the red gown he’d gifted me.
It called me to wear it, but like every other day, with difficulties, I gave it my back and walked out of the closet.
Once I was ready with light makeup and a low bun just above my neck, I inspected my look once again in the mirror.
Brushing away some loose curls from my face, I tugged the ends of my dress a little lower.
A breath snuck through my lips.
I was ready.
And just at that moment, the doorbell rang.
So did my heart.
I glanced at the watch.
Seven P.M.
sharp.
My mouth went dry, and my hands turned clammy.
God, why was I so nervous?
It’s okay, Em.
You can do it!
Chanting the mantra in my head, I grabbed my purse and trudged downstairs.
Once at the door, I found him tackled into Mom’s bear hug.
As surprising as it was, a soft smile was stretched across his face as he returned Mom’s affection.
Flaunting a black tux and his usual rough look, he didn’t fail to take my breath away.
Like always.
“I thought you forgot the way to our house.
The only times we get to meet you if there are some occasions or parties,” she said, pulling away.
Affection shone in her?eyes.
“Though I’m extremely happy to see you here after so many years, can I ask the reason for your sudden visit?”
Before he could answer, I butted it.
“We have a business party to join, Mom.
That’s why he’s here, to pick me up.”
Along with Mom, his stormy grays also moved to me.
They stilled on my face until they traveled to the rest of my body.
Slow and lingering touch of his intent gaze had me breathless.
“Oh my!
Look at you!
My baby is so beautiful, isn’t she, Ace?”
she gushed, casting a glance towards him.
She was the only one who called him by his nickname other than me.
And he didn’t mind.
But it was only reserved for the two of us.
Not removing his stare from me, he gave a slow and tight nod.
“Indeed, she is.”
Heat crept up my neck at his words while Mom watched the interaction with her wicked eyes.
“Well, honey?
You didn’t mention any parties like that to me,” she queried, her tone teasing.
Of course, she got some hints from all the flowers everyday and gifts.
I cleared my throat.
“Uh, it was a sudden invitation.
So we have to attend.”
“Oh, all right then.
I won’t keep you guys any longer.”
She put a hand on Ace’s shoulder.
“I would like to ask you for coffee, but clearly, you’re on a run right now.
So go, and… take care of her.”
Giving her hand a firm squeeze, he nodded.
Sincerity engraved in his eyes.
“I will.”
“Where are we going?”
Fastening up the seat belt, I turned to him.
Something tugged at my lower region when I found his dark gaze on my legs.
With a grunt, he put his big callus hand on my knee.
“You enjoy torturing me like that, don’t you?”
he groaned.
A shiver ran down my skin, raising goosebumps across.
Noticing it, his hand raised sensuously to my thigh.
With my breath hitching in my throat, I removed his hand.
My heart thudded in my chest.
The temperature of the car ambience suddenly peaked.
“K-keep your hands to yourself, will you?
And don’t think that high of yourself.
I didn’t wear it for you.”
I gulped.
“I wore it because I liked it.”
Liar.
The twitch of the corner of his lips was the evidence of my lie getting caught.
Biting my lip, I averted my eyes.
“You didn’t answer my question.
Where are you taking me?”
Ignoring my warning, he took my hand in his and placed a kiss at the back of it.
“It’s a secret.
So let my secret surprise you, shall we?”
Huffing, I tried to snatch my hand from his, but his grip was firm.
His knuckles caught my attention.
They were littered with cuts and bruises.
I gasped, taking a hold of his hand.