22.

Amelia

I couldn't help but keep the wide toothy grin on my face as my mate and I danced around the living area to our favorite songs. It was a moment of freedom nothing to taint our moment just Angelo and I. A throaty laugh escaped me as he sang a line from a Moldy Peaches song ' Anyone else but you' it was a quirky song not many people gets it but we did. It made me happy and relieved that I'm not the only one who has a weird sense of humor and weird taste in music. Angelo and I were celebrating our survival of nosey employees, uncomfortable stares, persistent reporters, and limited time spent with each other.

Though we worked closely, intimate moments were rare, back at home Angelo was pulled into meetings with surrounding Alphas and for me, meetings with the Lunas and learning my duties as a future crowned princess. It was a lot to learn but the rules and decorum of royalty were really interesting. According to Jonah the rules and decorum meant nothing to the new generation but they uphold them with respect for the elders. When Queen Emma took her rightful place as queen things changed drastically. As he told me of his sister who to him was the most beautiful and sweetest sister ever I saw the adoration he and Angelo had for her, I was eager to meet the very esteemed queen of the wolves.

"I wonder where my baby's mind has wandered off to." Angelo's calm velvety voice brought me back to reality. I blushed as I heard the song in the background and saw the same emotion the artist was feeling in my mate's eyes. "Dirty thoughts?" he teased.

"Nope" I answered back burying my face in his neck. Vibrations of his laugh ran through me causing me to smile wider, I was happy, really happy. I found myself a prince. My very own Prince Charming. Every girl wishes for it to happen to them and it did for me. I tightened my arms around Angelo as he sensed my desperate need to have him closer to feel the realness of him. I will never let him go, Hades can come and try to take him from me I will fight him tooth and nail to leave my love by my side.

I would do anything to have him stay by my side.

'Anything,' my wolf said with great confidence. He pulled back slightly to look me in the eye. "I'll do the same for you" he whispered before pressing his delectable lips against mine. I didn't hesitate to kiss him back. The kiss was slow and sweet, all random thoughts were out of my head only he was on my mind. I gave his pouty bottom lip a slight tug which caused him to growl in pleasure. His fingers were making themselves at home in my hair, eliciting a groan of pleasure from me, I smiled against his lips knowing how he loves to see my hair down and lengthy. Our kiss became much more intense, I jumped up and wrap my legs around his waist in which he held me securely in his strong arms trailing kisses from my jaw leaving a trail to my neck. "Angie..." I moaned out loud. He groaned tightening his grip on my ass. "I know baby. I know," he rushed out while moving us to his room. He didn't let go of me to open and close his room door nor to draw the blinds of his room not even to put on dim lights in his darkened room.
The use of his gifts was a major turn on.

Gently he placed me on the bed and didn't move when he stood before me. I saw the movements of his eyes, a blush took over me as his gaze moves from my eyes to the length of my body. Slowly he undressed me kissing every spot his fingers brushed, with each kiss I gave him a moan in return. I was on cloud nine heck I think maybe higher. I never had this, a man worshiping my body like his own sacred treasure, cherishing the one thing that he loves in this world. When he finished undressing me and was about to undress, I stopped him. His eyes soften as I stood before him unbuttoning the green polo shirt, I took in every inch of tanned flawless skin I uncovered, with my touch against his now heated skin his breathing became harsher, my duty now came to undo his pants. I paused for a second, the realization hit me this would be the second time with us being this intimate, it was like my second chance to do things right. Making love to the man that I truly loved.

Letting his shorts drop to his feet, my hand went straight to his manhood, the cotton material of his briefs was the only thing hindering me from the natural feel of him. I made different movements with my hand on him and held his gaze, the feeling of power surged through me knowing that I have the power to weaken this powerful prince with one touch. With our gazes locked, he pinched my nipples instead of pain I felt a welcoming amount of pleasure causing me to moan out loud. "I love to hear you moan. I will please you every day to hear it over and over again." Angelo's words pleased me greatly. He sure as hell knows how to get me weak in the knees.

His fingers and tongue teased me to the point of an oncoming climax with the rapt teasing of my breasts to the invasion of his fingers in my core. Angelo knew how close I was and stopped, I growled in frustration he laughed while kissing me. "Hush now my gorgeous princess. You can't have it all at once" he said against my lips.

"No my prince" I breathed out feeling his thick member pushing its way into me. My grip became tighter as the pressure of his shaft went deeper inside of me. He let out a sharp hiss and buried his face into my neck. "Fuck." I heard him mutter. I too was overwhelmed in pleasure to say anything the re-entering of him in me caused me to scream out in ecstasy. He wasn't in a hurry I can tell as he hovered over me, holding onto my hips as he slowly pounds into me, he held my gaze not caring for his hair falling around his face. I reveled in his sculpted body his muscular chest and strong jaw oh how I loved this man. The deeper he went the more intense his gaze became on me. Tears pricked behind my eyes as our lovemaking showed everything we felt for each other. Our commitment to each other.

"Amelia," he breathed out wiping away a tear that fell from eyes.

"I love you" I croaked out pulling him in for a kiss. That kiss muffled my scream of ecstasy as I reached my orgasm. He was near his when he flipped us over causing me to be on top, he began pounding into me upwards biting his lips, my name escaped his lips as he spilled his seed in me. Falling slowly onto him, Angelo tightened his arms around me our breathing labored. "I love you too," he said kissing my head.

We stayed in comfortable silence with him placing soft kisses on my shoulder and head while playing with my hair. My stomach growled loudly breaking the silence, Angelo laughed out loudly as I hid my face in humiliation "Let's get you fed. How bout a nice night out? We haven't been on a date since we found each other".

I sat up and looked down at him watching for any signs of worry but there was none. I knew he was worried everyone knew he was, we were all on alert for any sign of Bryan or my father.

"We can't let them hinder our lives forever. I want to take you out. Spoil you," he said reading my mind with the doubts. Reluctantly we came out of each other's hold to go get ready before I left his room he hinted to me that he would love to see me in blue with a slight blush to his cheek. I shook my head in disbelief, no longer was he the quiet and feared CEO I met initially, in front of me was a playful loving man whose main focus was on me. I was truly a lucky girl. Back in my room, I found a blue lace dress which I knew would be above my knee it looked both casual and formal, the back was bare the sleeves were up to my elbow. I spun around looking at my body in the snug dress, my hair was in curls pinned randomly away from my face and neck, to top off my look I slipped on a pair of black suede peep-toe booties and matching clutch.

"Perfect," I said pleased at how splendid I looked. Walking out into the living area I literally paused to look over my handsome mate. Dressed in a grey Armani suit and white button-up shirt he was the epitome of sexy from his posture to the way his pants fit him so nicely. He was texting on his phone while his other hand was in his pocket. His jacket was open revealing his shirt which was unbuttoned at the neck, his dark locks were let loose giving him the superb model look. I will be the envy of every woman I said to my self.

'Ours and only ours' my wolf said possessively. She was right. He sensed my arrival and looked up from his phone, Angelo's eyes turned black immediately, a lustful growl escaped him as he strode across the room to me. He said nothing but just held me in his arms with our foreheads pressed together, he took in every detail of my face then my body using his fingers as his guide, he placed his other hand on my bareback sending sparks up and down my spine.

"You are mine, no other man is to touch you nor hold you. Do you hear me?" he growled in my ear. It was an order and a huge turn on for me.

"Yes, my love" I answered shivering in delight as he kissed my shoulder. As we made our way to the restaurant he chose not once did he let go of my hand, giving my knuckles and cheeks light kisses and showering me with compliments. It was all still new to me. All the positive attention was what I longed for and now I have it. Angelo made it all possible.

The restaurant was ironically the one I used to work at it felt weird being a patron and not a worker here. When we arrived Angelo's mood changed drastically, paparazzi lined the entrance taking pictures of our vehicle hoping to get a glance at us. We didn't leave the car only sat there in silence waiting for Angelo to calm his wolf. "We can cancel I won't mind staying at home with you" I voiced out.

He shook his head and squeezed my hand reassuringly but no words came out of him. I looked into the rearview mirror meeting Zhee's eyes who let out a deep sigh. Angelo was shutting us out again, I learned over the week that it was his coping mechanism. When someone invaded his privacy he steps back further into his own sanctuary he won't speak to anyone nor show any emotion not even to me. It hurt the first time he did it with me, heck it's hurting all now, I was looking forward to a great time in public with him but things didn't go as planned. The tugging of my hand brought me back to the matter at hand. Angelo's door was open his foot already out the majority of his body was turned to me waiting, his green eyes held regret and an underlying hint of anger. "Angelo. We don't have to do this." I said my voice breaking. He heard the hitch in my words, his face soften as he brushed away my hair from my cheek. "I have to face this" was all he said under his breath. Nodding in agreement I followed him out of the car. He pulled me to his side instantly eyes forward, questions flew over our heads, cameras flashing taking pictures of us at every angle. It was overwhelming to say at least but I was focused on the man beside me. I can feel the tension in his body physically and emotionally when we made it to the inside of the restaurant it got worst. All eyes were on us, the manager herself came to our assistance, she went straight to Angelo, ignoring me completely.

After not getting much response from my mate only subtle nods I stepped in. "We will like to have a private room please with a chilled bottle of your best red wine. One server would be much obliged," I said in my snobbiest tone. I heard someone snicker behind me knowing its one of our sentinels I bit my lip from laughing along as the look on the manager's face was priceless. She finally recognized my existence and came to the realization to whom she was looking at.

"Certainly Miss Starkov" she answered in a mock professional tone motioning for the host to show us to the private room. I smirked at her then turned to my Angelo, his eyes were cold taking in every rude stare. "Tonight will be great," I said running my fingers through his hair. He visibly relaxed at my words and action kissing my cheek in response. The private room was at the back of the main dining room which meant we had to pass by other guests, we were halfway there when I heard a familiar voice call my name out loud but not the name everyone calls me. This person's pet name for me.

My body ran cold as I stopped in my tracks afraid to turn to the voice of the man that haunts my memories. Angelo picked up on my fear and turned me towards him immediately looking into my eyes. Uncontrollable silent tears ran down my cheeks, "Mia? You don't recognize the love of your life? Fame and Fortune sure changes a girl huh, how much he's paying you to be his whore" his voice was loud across the room. Angelo's grip tightened on my arms but he kept my gaze I was helping him to keep Lykos away from the surface while he was giving me the strength to stand strong. Zhee and his men moved closer to us gently pushing us to the private room, they all were tense and trying their best to keep their wolves from surfacing, it will be total chaos for everyone if any of them shifts before the humans.

"When he's through with you, you know where to find me. You always do. " Bryan said out loud. I can hear the malice in his voice with his last statement. I was too preoccupied with my own thoughts that I didn't realize that Angelo's hands were replaced by Zhee's until I was escorted inside the room.

"No. Where is he?" I asked frantically. "It's okay your majesty. Jace is with him. He won't cause a scene" Zhee said stepping away from me after giving me a reassuring smile. I began to pace to the floor. "I should have pushed him to stay home. Of all the restaurants in New York Bryan chose this one to dine at. Unbelievable" I rambled on. I was nervous about the outcome with those two outside I was more worried about Angelo. He can take care of himself I knew that part but its the complications after what he may do to Bryan. The minutes felt like hours till I heard the door opened, all my worries faded away as I saw the one person I truly needed to see.

His eyes lit up with happiness as he saw me I knew the same was shown in my eyes while I slowly made my way to him. "So much for a night out just the two of us" he joked opening his arms wide for me, I didn't hesitate in falling into them. "Let's just grab a pizza and go home. We can do this another time" I suggested.

He pulled back and gave me a sad smile. "Sure anything you want, princess," he said stroking my cheek. I wanted to ask him what happened between him and Bryan but I decided to keep my mouth shut. Jace came in and stood to the side, Angelo's eyes glazed over which meant he was talking to his sentinel with a nod of his head he took my arm and led me out of the room through the back way of the restaurant. No one paid us no mind as we walked through the kitchen and into the alleyway where our car was waiting.

In the silence of the car, Angelo and I held each other hands allowing the comfort of each other to wash over us. "I'll kill him and it shall be a slow death. He would be tortured for every vile thing he did to you. He signed his death contract when he called you a whore in front of me. His fucking prince," he spat out in the silence.

"What happened?" I asked softly.

"The usual. He threatened me. Lies and accusations flew out of his mouth. Insulted my family. Oh and I think he was delusional when he said you were his true mate but I figured it out it was a front when your father showed up...."

"My father was there?" I all but shouted.

He gave me a weak smile and brought me closer to him holding me in his arms tightly. "Things are not what they seem. Remember that." was all he said before going back into silence. I turned his words over and over in my head as we made our way back home and going up to the penthouse. I was in a daze heading straight to my room to undress I thought about how close I was in meeting my real father. The man who helped brought me into this world.

I was seated on my bed looking out at the night sky when someone knocked on my door, honing in on my senses I deducted that it was Leah and Danielle. "Come in" I shouted still not turning to face my visitors.

"We heard what happened," Leah said preamble. I scoffed at her statement. "It won't always be like that. You and Angelo will have your moments outside these four walls soon. The press is finally getting to see the Silent Prince away from his company and family." Leah said sitting beside me. She was right but that wasn't the reason why I was so lost in thought. We stayed in silence till Danielle broke it. "Have an open mind little princess" was all she said before getting up and motioning for Leah to follow her. With comforting hugs they both left, it was near ten o'clock as it was displayed on my bedside clock and I was a bit tired and hungry, too lazy to go out to see if food arrived I called out to Angelo via mind link but he shut me out on my first try. Confused as to why he did that I sat up and was about to go out the door when it was opened by Prince Caleb.

"Umm... hi?" I answered.

"You have a visitor" was all he said with a serene smile.

"Me?" I squeaked and followed him down the hall. Getting closer my wolf began to get antsy making me stop in my tracks. "Where's Angelo?" I asked in a shaky voice trying to make out what my wolf was saying but she was talking too fast, she also was giving me a headache. "Right here my love," I heard him say but he sounded far away. Caleb looked at me with worry fill eyes then he glanced beside him, there I saw my mate. "She's not listening to me. Who is it? Who is the visitor?" I asked wincing in pain.

"I think you should see for your self. Your wolf knows who it is. Time for you to know" he said holding my hand and led me to the living area. The air in here felt different but in a welcoming way, 'Alpha' my wolf said in awe. Going more into the room, a tall strapping man stood facing the New York nightlife with his hands clasped behind his back. From the back his blonde hair that was kept short, his shoulders were broad showing his still muscular form and power.

He sensed my arrival and turned around sharply, I gasped at the sight of him. He was ruggedly handsome his blue eyes shone brightly under the light they were so identical to mine. He looked me over and a wide smile graced his face. His smile was also identical to mine. Tears came to my eyes, this is him. In the few years I knew that my father was alive somewhere in the world I never thought I would be feeling so elated. To finally meet him.

"Moya malen'kaya printsessa Mariya (My little princess Mariya)" his deep Russian voice was a comfort I found myself walking towards him. I wanted my father to hold me to tell me everything is okay now. All the anxiety and tension that were in the air the past few days disappeared. Having Nikolai Starkov here, in a non-threatening manner and my mate simply relaxed, I knew there was a reason for all of this.
Before I knew it I was in his arms, him kissing my head speaking between Russian and English, he was crying now and looking me over from head to toe. Kissing my knuckles, giving that smile only a proud father would give his child.

"Tak krasivo (so beautiful) I've been searching for you, for such a long time Mariya. Finally found you" he said kissing my head. His English words were heavy with his Russian accent, I found it very endearing.

I smiled up at him and cupped his cheek, "My father" I said in awe before wrapping my arms around his neck.

"I've finally found the gift my love has left me," he said. With those words, I knew he was talking about my mother.

A new chapter has started yet again.