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Chapter 49:

Olivia:

"Olivia Schreave!" my Mother yelled into the yard.

I whipped around the corner quickly before she can spot me. Okay so I skipped another date? She's been hounding me since I turned seventeen last month. Just because I prefer to wait and find the 'One' doesn't mean she has to set me up on blind dates! But can't she do that to Alex? All Father's been doing with him is work, work, work!

Footsteps sounded on the stone pathway and I slipped off towards the kitchen. Running around the last corner I bump into someone and almost fall over. The person snaps an arm out to catch me and I look up.

"Hello beautiful." Sam says.

Smiling I steady myself before peeking around the corner. "Thank God you're here! I couldn't stand…"

He silenced me with a kiss and I melted into him. Wrapping my arms around his neck, I played with the small blonde hair at the nape of his neck and kissed him back. Pulling back slightly I looked into his light blue eyes. He stared back at me with so much love it took my breath away.

"Please don't go on with these dates. Tell your Mom please." he pleaded holding me close.

I let out a long sigh. "Sam…it's not that easy."

He pulled away slightly a little disappointed in me. "Alright, I see."

I cupped his face and forced him to look at me. "I'm trying, truly I am. Just give me some time."

Her wrapped his hands around my wrist and pulled my hands away. "I won't always be waiting Olivia."

Turning on his heel he stalked back to the kitchen. Before I could take two steps after him someone wrapped a hand around my upper arm.

"Come on young lady." my Mother said sternly.

Alex:

Trudging into the Dining Room I take a seat at my Mother's right hand. On my other side is Gavin, watching our parents closely. I nudged his elbow and he seemed jolted for a second before looking at me.

"What?" he whispered softly.

"You're staring." I mumbled as one of the servants placed a meal in front of me. "Thank you."

"Does Mom look…different to you?" he asks softly, motioning to her sitting beside me.

She turns her head slightly towards us and I know she's listening. I take this moment to study her pale face and hollow cheeks. She's also taking her time pushing her food around her plate and carefully hiding it in her napkin when Dad's not looking. Giving me a warning look she turns back to her half "eaten" plate.

"Maxon if you'll excuse me." she said softly, pushing her chair back.

He gave her a concerned look but she shook her head and swiftly left the room. After a few minutes he followed after excusing himself.

"What was that?" Olivia whispered across the table.

I shrugged my shoulders. "I'm not sure. But I'm sure we'll find out soon."

Maxon:

"America?" I asked, softly knocking on our bedroom door.

There was no answer and I opened the door. Lying in a crumpled heap at the foot of the bed was America. Swiftly I came over to her and kneeled by her side. Taking her in my arms I turned her over to see her pale face. Lifting her up I swept an arm under her knees and paused when I felt something seep through my sleeve. Looking down I noticed the pool of blood sitting on the floor and I rushed towards the infirmary.

America:

"Darling, come on you're alright. Just keep listening to me." I heard Maxon say.

I can't do this…not again…I knew I wasn't ready for this again…

"Stay with us, Your Grace." someone said. "Only a few more minutes."

"America stay with me!" Maxon pleaded.

Olivia:

I went into his arms willingly. He wrapped me in a tight hug and kissed the top of my head. "Shh, Viv it's alright. She's going to be fine." Sam said. "The doctor's said nothing's wrong but it'll take a while for her to recover."

"It was another baby." I cried into his chest. "This has happened twice now, Sam. It hurts all of us. My parents the most. Why does this happen?"

"Olivia it just happens." he tells me, tilting my head up so he can look into my eyes. "Everything will be fine and you'll get through this. You always do."

He leaned down and kissed me gently on the lips. I wrapped my arms around him and kissed him back. It was a short sweet kiss but left me breathless again. Sam had that affect on me. Thankfully he was someone who could make me forget everything when I'm around him.

"Olivia," he swallowed hard and looked down at me lovingly, "I love you."

"I…Sam…" I stuttered, hearing those words I've only imagined in my dreams.

"I truly do Olivia." he said passionately. "Tell me this isn't love and I'd prove you wrong." Pulling me close he kissed my neck. "I can't get enough of you. When I'm away from you I think of nothing else. When I'm near you I can't imagine being separated."

I lean against the wall and he presses against me. Easing his hand to cradle my head he brings his lips back to mine. I part my lips slightly and he deepens the kiss. I'm putty in his hands and can't seem to get enough of him either. But is this love or lust? There's definitely a fine line between the two…

"Olivia!" someone exclaims.

We both break apart and turn towards the direction of the voice. I almost freeze in terror when I see my Father staring at us. He looks shocked, angry, upset, disappointed, hurt, and so many more emotions. They all swirl through his expressions before resting on anger.

"Samuel I suggest you go. Now!" he snaps.

Sam shoots me a pleading look but I can't say a word. When my Father is mad he is fuming. Sam shoots me an exasperated look before rushing away. I turn and am immediately face to face with my Father.

"How long?" he whispers.

I understand what he means. "About a year and a half."

"You didn't think to tell us?" he asks, sadly.

I shook my head. "I knew you'd disapprove."

"And sneaking around our backs is any better?" he asks forcefully.

I shake my head. "It's the only way I'd get to see him."

"Damn right!" he snapped. "Olivia Katherine Schreave what were you thinking? Sneaking around my back? Your Mother's back?!"

"You don't think when you're in love." I said unconsciously.

He seemed taken aback. "Excuse me?"

Suddenly I realized what I just said. Turning my eyes towards him I see a quick glimpse of passion until a wall comes up between us again. Taking my arm firmly in his grasp he rushes me back to the palace.

"We have a lot to discuss young lady."

Sam:

Slamming the door behind me I sigh heavily. Not even bothering to address my Mother or sister, I rush upstairs and drop on the bed. Leaning my elbows on my knees I drop my head in my hands. What was I thinking? She wasn't ready! No! She was ready! She just was too frightened to admit it and also was letting my social status come in the way! Well if my Mother won I wouldn't let that happen! I'd pick her in a heartbeat!

"Sam?" my Mother asks, entering my room. "What's wrong?"

I sighed heavily and she sat beside me. I've told my Mom everything and I wasn't stopping now. "I told her I loved her. She has the same feelings, I know it. But she won't admit it."

After an awkward silence I felt her run her hand up and down my back. "Darling don't you know?" she asks softly. I shake my head. "She was engaged to the Prince of Spain this morning."

HAHA! Cliffhanger for everyone huh? Hope you enjoyed this interesting chapter ;)