Amelia Knight - Bound to the Vampire Prince (Released April 20th)

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

I can sense the sincerity in his voice, and it catches me off guard. My heart rate increases as I struggle to process his words.

"What do you mean?" I ask softly.

He looks up at me, his gaze intense. "I mean that I care about you, Amelia. More than I should."

His confession sends a surge of emotion through me, but I try to keep it in check. "You can't say things like that, Alexander," I say, my voice barely above a whisper. "It's not fair to either of us."

"I know," he says, his eyes searching mine. "But it's the truth. And I needed to tell you."

I'm not sure what to say, so I just nod silently. We sit there in silence for a few moments, the tension between us palpable.

My heart is racing as Alexander looks at me with pleading eyes. His words echo in my mind, "Just give me a chance. I promise I won't hurt you. No more secrets, no more lies." I can't deny the intense pull I feel towards him, even though I know I should.

I take a deep breath and try to gather my thoughts. Alexander has been keeping so many secrets from me, and yet, I can't seem to resist him. I know I shouldn't trust him, but there's a part of me that desperately wants to believe him.

"Okay," I say softly. "I'll give you a chance."

Just as I'm about to lean in towards him, my gaze flickers to the side, and I see the Queen walking towards us. My heart sinks as I realize that she's never approved of me, and I can't help but feel nervous as she approaches us.

"Alexander," she says, her tone cold and formal. "I need to speak with you. Alone."

Alexander's expression changes immediately, and I can tell that he's not happy about this. He steps away from me, his eyes avoiding mine, and follows his mother out of the room.

I'm left standing there, feeling embarrassed and alone. I know that I've overstepped my bounds by speaking with Alexander like an equal, and I can feel the Queen's disapproving gaze burning into my back.

I try to compose myself and act like a proper pet, but I can't seem to remember the rules. I know that I should refer to Alexander as "sir" or "master," but at that moment, I forgot. I just wanted to talk to him, to apologize and make things right between us.

But now, I feel like I've made everything worse. I've angered the Queen, and I've probably disappointed Alexander.

My heart races in my chest as the Queen's eyes meet mine. I try to maintain eye contact, but her gaze is so intense that I have to look away. I know I have crossed a line, but I can't help feeling a twinge of resentment towards Alexander's mother. After all, it was her own son who had left me alone in that room, causing me to forget my place.

"I am deeply sorry, Your Majesty," I stammer, trying to keep my voice steady. "I didn't mean to overstep."

The Queen sniffs with disdain and narrows her eyes at me. "You should know your place," she says sternly. "You are not here to converse with my son. You are here to serve him."

I feel a rush of frustration and anger building inside me, but I know better than to let it show. I am merely a pet, a possession, but I still have my own thoughts and feelings.

"Yes, Your Majesty," I reply, keeping my tone neutral. "I understand."

The Queen turns to Alexander, and I can see a hint of affection in her expression. "You must keep your pet under control, Alexander," she says, her voice softening. "She must be taught her place."

Alexander's jaw clenches, and I can tell that he is seething with anger, but he remains composed. He knows that his mother's word is final, and he has no choice but to comply.

"I will make sure to keep her in line, Mother," he says, his voice tight and cold.

As the Queen walks away, I let out a sigh of relief. I am glad the conversation is over, but I can't help feeling a longing for answers.

The Queen nods, then turns and leaves without another word. I am left standing there, feeling small and powerless. I hate the way she treats me, but I also know that I have to be careful. The Queen has a lot of power, and I don't want to end up on her bad side.

Alexander follows his mother, but before he leaves, he leans in and whispers to me. His voice is low and filled with sympathy.

"I'm sorry about my mother," he says. "She can be... difficult."

I nod, grateful for his words, but still feeling the sting of the Queen's words. I know that I must tread carefully around her, but it's not always easy. Alexander seems to understand this, and for a moment, I feel a glimmer of hope.

But then, Alexander's next words take me by surprise. "You don't deserve to be treated like that," he says softly. "You're more than just a pet to me, Amelia."

I feel my heart skip a beat at his words, and for a moment, I allow myself to believe that he might actually care for me. But then, I quickly push those feelings aside. I can't afford to get too close to Alexander, no matter how much I might want to.

I see a mixture of confusion and pain in his eyes, and I can't help but wonder what's going on in his mind. I take a step towards him, wanting to comfort him, but he steps back, putting some distance between us.

"I'm sorry," he says, his voice barely audible. "I shouldn't have said that. It's not fair to you."

"It's okay," I reply, trying to ease the tension between us. "I understand how you feel. But we can't change the rules."

Alexander nods, but he still looks distant, lost in his own thoughts. I want to say something to make him feel better, but I don't know what to say.

We stand there in silence for a few moments, and I can feel the tension building up between us. Finally, Alexander takes a deep breath and looks at me.

"I should go," he says, his voice low. "I don't want to make things harder for you."

I nod, feeling a sense of sadness wash over me. I know I shouldn't be feeling this way, but I can't help it. Alexander is more than just a master to me; he's become a friend.

As Alexander turns to leave, I feel a pang of regret wash over me. I long for things to be different between us, for our relationship to be more than just master and pet. But I know that it's impossible, that our worlds are too different for anything more to happen between us. I can only hope that one day, maybe in another life, we can be together.