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I felt like a deer caught in headlights. Alex's eyes burned into mine with an intensity that made my breath catch."Your lips can lie, but your eyes tell a different story, Princess," he said, his voice low and rough.There it was again. That term of endearment that used to make me melt every time he called me that.But it didn't make me want to melt now. Most certainly not.Alex's face drew ever closer to mine. "Tell me you didn't feel anything when I kissed you. Tell me you didn't feel as drunk on my lips as I felt on yours. Tell me you don't want me to kiss you again, Emma."I opened my mouth to say exactly that, to tell him he was wrong about everything, but the words stuck in my throat like they were made of sand. My heart was pounding so hard I was sure he could hear it."I love you," Alex breathed, the words hitting me straight in the chest. "I love you so much it hurts. And I know you're afraid I'll hurt you again, but that will never happen. How can I ever hurt the person who

I did not dream of Stefano.Instead, my sleep had been filled with images of a hard body, firm arms, and persuasive lips that belonged to a completely different man.I woke up with my heart racing and Alex's name on my lips, which left me feeling rattled and confused.I thought I was long past the years where Alex dominated my dreams, where he was the first thing I thought about when I woke up and the last thing on my mind before I fell asleep.So what the hell was this?I sat on the edge of the bed for a full minute, pressing my hands to my face like I could scrub the heat off. This was ridiculous. It was just a dream. Just a dream… right?Pushing away every lingering effect of the dream, I forced myself out of bed and went through my morning routine. Once I had freshened up and gotten dressed, I headed downstairs.My parents and Celia were already gathered around the dining table, waiting for breakfast to be served."I was just about to come up and call you," my mother said, looking

"Okay. What are you thinking about, sweetheart?” my mother said. “What has got you so pensive?”We were in the backseat of the car on our way back home, being driven by the chauffeur.I startled slightly at my mother's voice, realizing I'd been staring out the window without really seeing anything. "Nothing. I'm fine."My mother's knowing smile told me she wasn't buying it for a second. "Is it about Rachel and her boyfriend? Their situation reminded you of what happened with Alex years ago, didn't it?"I winced before I could control my reaction, but I tried to cover it up anyway. "Why would it remind me of that? It's not the same thing at all.""It is the same," she said calmly, her voice gentle but certain. "You loved Alex dearly, and he broke your heart by believing something about you that wasn't true because he was deceived into believing it. Just like Rachel and her boyfriend.""It's not the same," I insisted, my voice coming out sharper than I intended. "Six years have passed,

The kiss caught me completely off guard. For a couple of seconds, I was too taken aback to react as her lips pressed against mine.They felt unfamiliar, and they evoked nothing in me.When the initial shock wore off, I broke away abruptly, stepping back to put distance between us."What are you doing?" I demanded, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand."What I've dreamed of doing for so many years," Hillary breathed, her eyes shining with unshed tears. "I missed you so much, Alex. Now I know you missed me too."I stared at her in disbelief. “Hillary, what the hell are you talking about?”She blinked. “You helped me. You helped me be free of Robert and..."I vehemently shook my head even before she was done speaking. "Hillary, helping you doesn't mean I still love you. I only wanted to help because it was the right thing to do. I would have done the same for any other person in your situation."Disappointment flashed through her eyes. “So you don't love me anymore?”The mere thought

“What about you, Alex? Aren't you going to congratulate us?”Everyone turned to look at Alex, and an uncomfortable silence stretched through the room. I held my breath, my heart hammering against my ribs as I watched him.His jaw was tight, his hands clenched at his sides, and for a moment, I thought he might say something hostile.Then he stepped forward and flashed a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "Of course. Congratulations to the lovebirds."He and Stefano stared at each other, and the silence that followed was thick with unspoken tension. I felt like I was watching two predators sizing each other up.Thankfully, the silence didn't last too long. One of the househelps walked into the living room."The table is set," she announced cheerfully, completely oblivious to the atmosphere."Perfect timing!" my father declared, clapping his hands together excitedly. "We should celebrate this wonderful news with some good food."I half expected Alex to excuse himself and leave. That would