"She did?" I asked, unable to hide the surprise in my tone."Yeah," Lucas confirmed. "I thought you two knew each other. "I'm just surprised she did not talk to you.""Don't you think her voice sounded familiar?"He frowned. "Now that you mentioned it, I do agree her voice sounded familiar. It's just that I can't remember where I heard it before.""Same here." I murmured under my breath, agreeing with him."Look Bella, I don't know what's keeping you uncomfortable during the meal but I could lend you an ear." He gently spoke.I shook my head and met his gaze with pleading eyes. "Please… I don't want to talk about it for now… I just want to get home."Lucas looked at me, ready to argue. But then as though he changed his mind at the last minute, he sighed. "Alright, I'll drive us home." He whispered and laid a soft kiss on my temples.Sighing, I leaned my head on the leather seat. I couldn't wait to get home and rest. However, a short while later, as my gaze shifted on the rearview mir

Silence lapsed between us.I had so many questions swirling around in my head that it felt like they were going to burst out if I didn't find a way to express them.It took me a while to compose myself, but when I finally did, I cleared my throat to break the awkward silence that had taken hold of us. "I'm curious, when did you first realize that I wasn't Alexandria?"As Lucas gazed into my eyes, a gentle smile formed on his lips. "The first time I saw that beautiful tattoo on your back I had a suspicion you're not my wife. And the night I kissed you and something happened between us I confirmed my suspicions."Taking a moment to gather himself, he drew in a deep breath before continuing. "Bella, you have been a true blessing in my life, and if anything good has happened to me, it's because of you. I appreciate the way you care for my son as if he were your own, and I'm grateful that you came into our lives. Niall adores you, and I'm happy that he finally has the love that my wife ref

"Eros was so worried about you, Bella. He thought you're dead.""Oh my god. I felt so terrible. " I bit my lower lip. "How was he doing?" Sam took a deep breath. "Well, before I explained to him what had happened to you, he was utterly devastated. Somehow he was relieved to know you're doing fine.""Phew... I hope he understands that I can't just show up without knowing the situation there first. I wouldn't want to spoil our plans by revealing to Alexandria that my memory has returned.""Don't worry Bella, Eros understands. In fact he said it's better you stay here for a while until Alexandria is caught."Feeling a pulsing ache in my head, I begin to gently rub my temples. "She's as elusive as a fish," I mutter to myself, "I wonder where we should even start looking for her.""You don't have to search for Alexandria. Eventually, she will come to you to finish on her own accord."I raised an eyebrow in confusion, "What exactly do you mean, Samantha?"She leaned back in her chair, tak

"I just want to talk to you," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. "I know you're angry with me, but I think we need to clear the air.Ms. Hamilton crossed her arms and shot me a murderous glare. "And why should I talk to you? You slept with my fiancé.""No, we never slept together. I lied to you because I was envious of your relationship and I wanted to destroy it but after I learned you're pregnant I felt guilty and wanted to correct my mistakes.As the conversation between us started to heat up, Peterson finally got in between."Alexandria is telling the truth, Lily....Nothing happened between us!" He exclaimed, his thick brows almost meeting halfway in frustration.Peterson continued on, " She made everything up! She lied to everyone, trying to ruin my reputation!""I cannot believe what you have done," she said, her voice trembling with anger, her eyes never once leaving my face.I took a deep breath, aware of a countless pair of eyes watching us like a freak show. "Ms. Ha

"I have a gun, Bella. If you make so much as a scream, I'll kill Niall next door."I froze, my heart sinking to the pit of my stomach "No you won't." I gasped, "He's your son.""Do you think I won't kill him?" Her laughter filled the air with chill. "I once killed you… I won't hesitate to get rid of my son for the sake of revenge.""You're evil!" My teeth clenched."Is that a compliment?" Alexandria giggled. "Turn around, I want to witness the fear in your eyes when I get rid of you."I obediently did what she told me. She was wearing a servant's uniform, and concealed her hair color behind a brunette wig. No wonder no one noticed her sneak in, she blended well with her disguise."You won't get away with this." "Oh, really? I've done this before Bella. I was never caught and I'm sure not this time."Her lips curled into a smug smirk. "Lucas will take time to return, by the time he reaches here, you'll be dead."Shock reverberated through me. Panic threatened to consume me, but I ref