Hello again! It's your favorite writer. This chapter will be intense and a little bit shocking so brace yourselves and happy reading!

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Author's note: I'm gonna tackle the issue of rape in this story. I know it's a touchy subject because some of my friends have been through it. They have survived and hopefully this chapter will shed some light on some of you who may have experienced the trauma.

Also, for and George Michael fans out there (if they are any fans at all), I know he's gay. In my current (and future) stories, he's gonna tangle with women.

An hour after the show...

"I feel so bad for Ames. Who was that saying her name on the speakers?" Maria asked.

"Beats me. Whoever it is, he really has it in for her," George said.

They were walking towards her hotel room after having a romantic dinner at a local Greek restaurant. The remainder of the night has been filled with emotion and fear. Ever since the voice came up on the speakers, calling out to Amy, things have been tense around everyone.

Vince told the superstars after the show in a quick meeting to stay together at all times, even if they are going home for a couple of days. Superstars and road agents are to travel in packs and they even stay in each other's homes if needed be.

Amy have been in fear ever since the footage came up on the internet and the person coming up on the speakers, saying he's not dead and he's coming back to get her. Immediately, she knew who that person was but she decided not to tell anyone about it. At least, not yet.

When Maria and George arrived at the door to her room, he took her hand into his and smiled. Despite what happened earlier, he had a good time with the sexy looking diva.

"I had a very good time with you tonight, George. I hadn't had a good time in ages," Maria said, breaking the silence.

He raised her hand to his lips and kissed it gently, causing her to shiver.

"It was my pleasure, darling. I love being around you," George said with a smile.

She loved being around him, too, but she was not sure whether or not she wants to pursue a relationship with the pop star. In fact, she hasn't been in any relationship since what her ex-fiancee did to her last year.

"Are you okay?" George asked.

Maria snapped out of her thoughts and smiled at him. "I'm fine. I was just thinking about something."

"About?"

"Something that happened to me," she revealed.

"You know you can tell me, darling. If you don't want to, I understand," he said with a grin.

She opened the door. "Would you like to come in for a nightcap? I have champagne."

"I would like that," he said as they stepped inside.

Maria dropped her keys on the table and went to the mini bar. There, she pulled out two champagne glasses and a bottle of Kabel.

"So, darling. Tell me what happened with you last year," George suggested while he sat down on the sofa.

After filling the glasses up with the bubbly liquid, she went over to where he was seated at and handed him a glass. Then, she sat down next to him.

She then cleared her throat. "Well, I was engaged to this man named Carl. Our wedding was a month away when I found out he cheated on me with his ex-wife. She was also pregnant with his child. I was extremely devastated and I called things off. But, he refused to let me go. One time, he came home drunk and got real physical with me...

"What are you doing, Carl? You shouldn't be here," Maria said firmly.

Carl stumbled inside her home. He was drunk, mean and bitter. Ever since she called off her wedding due to him sleeping with his ex-wife, he's been taking his anger and frustration out of his family.

"You have to go, Carl," Maria stated.

"I don't have to go anywhere, woman. This is my home, too," Carl said as he laid down on the couch.

"No, you lost it all when you slept with Laura. I want you gone. Go back to her and your child!" she ranted.

"I don't want her and I don't want our baby. She can get an abortion as far as I'm concerned. I want you, Maria. Leaving me was a mistake and you know it!" he yelled as he stood up and approached her with evil intentions.

"Just stay away from me, Carl. You're starting to scare me," Maria said, backing away from him with panic in her voice.

He grabbed her arms and pulled her against him. With fury lurking in his eyes, he was gonna make her pay for breaking up with him.

"You're mine, baby," he said. "You're gonna be my wife whether you like it or not!"

"Leave me alone, Carl!" she screamed.

That pissed him off. He reached over and slapped her hard, knocking her down. He grabbed her by the hair and dragged her upstairs to her bedroom.

"Please let me go!" Maria pleaded when they reached the room.

Carl scooped her up and threw her on the bed. She tried to get away but he slapped her again and pinned her body down.

"Stop it!" she cried while he ripped her clothes off.

"You made me do this, Maria. You should've never broke up with me. I don't like to be rejected. Now, you're gonna know what it feels like," Carl said as he removed his own clothes.

"Please don't do this! It doesn't have to be this way!" she cried again but her pleas fell to deaf ears.

"I'm taking back what's mine, Maria. And you're gonna help me," he said with a evil grin on his face.

He moved on top of her and pinned her arms over her head. Maria let the tears fall from her eyes when he slid inside of her. Up and down, he grunted while he pounded deeper and deeper inside. Blood was gushing out of her mouth and the core of her throbbed with pain. Soon, blood was gushing out in between her legs.

She just couldn't fight anymore.

When it was all said and done, Carl had an orgasm. He withdrew himself from her body but he pulled her in his arms and kissed forehead gently. Maria was too scared to move.

"I love you, Maria. I'm so glad we're back together. Let's start planning our wedding again," Carl said before he fell asleep.

Not wasting any time, with tears falling from her eyes, she climbed out of bed and reached for the phone. Dialing the number, she needed to get away from her ex once and for all.

"911, how may I help you?" a receptionist asked when she picked up the phone.

With more tears falling from her eyes, Maria hesitated for a moment before she spoke in a soft, unsure voice, "my ex-fiancee raped me..."

"What happened to him?" George asked, looking upset.

"He's in jail. He got 25 years to life. As for Laura, she gave birth to a baby boy. She named him Preston. She told me she's gonna raise him by herself," Maria said before she broke down and cried.

He took her in his arms and held her close to him. His heart went out to this woman. She had been through so much and kept it inside for so long. It still haunted her day after day.

"I'm so sorry, honey. I wish I could've did something about it," he said.

"You are doing something. You're here," she said before she reached up and pulled him down for a deep, passionate kiss. George was shocked she made such a bold move but he responded by wrapping his arms around her waist.

Their tongues batted against each other. He moved his hands up and cupped her breasts. She moaned in his mouth when he caressed her swollen, sore nipples through the shirt she wore. She was losing control.

When they pulled apart, Maria was breathing heavily. George stared at her with wonder in his eyes. Not since Alicia has another woman capture his heart in a short matter of time.

"Wow," he said softly.

"Wow is right. I'm surprised," she said with a smile.

Then, to her shock, he leaned over and kissed her again. She gladly responded by wrapping her arms around his neck. Without warning, he scooped her up in his arms and carried her over to the bed. He didn't know what he was thinking but he didn't care. He wanted this woman more than anything in the world.

"I want you, Maria," George admitted.

She opened her eyes and looked at him. "I want you, too."

"I have protection. I know you're not ready for a child right now," he said before he placed on the middle of the bed. She reached out for him. She ached for him to make love to her. It's been so long since she longed for a man's touch.

"Don't make me wait," Maria whispered.

"Don't worry, darling. I won't," he said before he took his place beside her on the bed.

She melted in his arms when he kissed her again. She felt his tongue entering her mouth while he began removing her clothes. His hand ran soothingly over her exposed stomach, thighs, legs, feet, breasts and arms. She melted under his tender touch.

Before long, she was naked. George watched in wonder of her beautiful form. She was flawless and perfect.

"Am I the only one who's gonna be naked here?" Maria asked while she giggled.

"Sorry," George mumbled before he removed his own clothes and stood before her naked and aroused, much to her delight.

He climbed back in the bed and took her in his arms. He leaned down and kissed her with such a restrained passion. She reached down and, with her hand, caressed him slowly and gently.

He groaned from her gently touch. He reached over and retrieved a condom packet from the night table. After opening it and sliding it on his throbbing erection, he moved on top of her. She opened her legs for him, ready for his love assault.

"Do you know how much I care for you, Maria?" George said before he slid inside of her slowly.

She gasped as she felt him going all the way in. She wrapped her arms around his shoulders and relished the sensual moment. No words could describe the pop icon making sweet love to her.

"I don't care for you, George. I love you," Maria moaned. Fresh tears were falling from her eyes.

"I love you, too, darling," he said.

For the first time in over a year, she found true love.

X

"Adam's alive," Amy said as they walked inside their hotel room.

With Angie in his arms, Hunter looked at his wife with shock. He laid their daughter down on the bed, then he took her by the arm and led her into the living room.

"What the hell you mean Adam's not dead, baby? He was killed in prison!" he exclaimed.

"They never found the body," she revealed.

"What happened?" he asked as they sat down on the sofa.

"Turns out he wanted me to believe he was dead. I found out he had some help breaking out. I didn't wanna believe it at first, but when he said that he was alive and he was coming back for me, that's when it clicked," she explained.

"So, you're saying he could anywhere," he said, looking surprised.

"Exactly. And that's why I don't wanna be alone," she said before she broke down and cried.

He took her in his arms and held her close to him. They remained silent for a moment until she noticed a cloth laying on the table.

"Is this yours?" Amy asked as she picked it up and held it out for him to see.

"I don't think so. You know I don't carry a rag with me," Hunter said, his face scrunched up in confusion.

She took a whiff of the cloth, which smelled like lavender. Shocked, she dropped the linen back down on the table.

"What's the matter?" he asked, looking in my room.

She looked at him with fury in her eyes. She couldn't believe this was happening.

"The son of a bitch been in our room!"

We're getting to the end of vol. 1. And the next chapter will not be pleasing for some people. Adam attacks one of Amy's friends!

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