Helen pov
Victor and Jared?
Those names…
My heart almost stopped beating as shock overtook every one of my nerves. I could not believe my ears nor my eyes.
” Aria… It’s me, Victor.” The man accompanying Jason said, taking a step closer to me. He was tall, handsome and his body was muscular and well toned, even through his suit. His voice was deep and powerful, yet there was a tint of tenderness in it. He had black, shoulder length hair which was pulled into a low ponytail, a pair of beautiful black eyes, a strong jaw and a clean shaved chin.
” We have been looking for you everywhere. Aria, we finally found you.” He says, a smile on his face.
” No– that’s impossible. I looked for you after leaving the orphanage and found out that you passed away, both of you. There’s no way you can still be alive. ” I cry, taking a step back.
How can dead people suddenly show in front of you? Is this some sort kind of a setup? Are they using my past history to trap me into confessing that I am aria?
” That’s what they wanted everyone to believe. It was the only way they could take us back to the family and erasing our past.” Jason says. He is Jared from the past.
” We? Who are you talking about?” I ask, confused. The last I heard from Jared and Victor was the day they were adopted. Later after escaping that hell, I went looking for their adoptive family but everything pointed to a tragic accident that claimed all their lives. How can…
” My family. My biological family. ” Jason declares, a dangerous glint flickering in his eyes. His words however only add to my confusion.
” Your biological family? That’s insane. You are orphans. That’s why we stayed at the orphanage, right? ” I ask, trying to make sense of what he is saying.
” That’s right, but you’re wrong. We weren’t orphans or at least I wasn’t. I was abandoned by my family and that’s how I met Victor. We were later taken off the streets and brought to the orphanage. ” Jason answers, taking a step towards me.
” Years later, my family came looking for me and we reunited. I took Victor with me. Since they could not afford others learning that they abandoned their child because of poor health and thought he would die, they faked our death, erasing the past and gave us new identities. This is Dante, by then Victor. ” He points at the handsome man next to him.
” Yes Aria. I am Victor.” The man declares.
My head starts spinning and my knees wobble. I stumble backwards, hitting the wall behind me. I do not know what to believe. How can this be true? I feel a lump forming in my throat, making it hard for me to breathe. My lungs constricts as I try to take a deep breath.
” I’m not Aria.” I whisper.
” You don’t have to deny it Aria. We know that you’re Aria.” Dante says, coming to my rescue before I collapse on the floor. He catches me by the waist, his strong hands supporting me. I want to struggle out of his hold, but I do not have the strength.
” She is Helen. ” Jason says and walks to me, pulling me in his arms.
” The one who has been searching for you since the day I lost you. ” He whispers.
I look up, and the moment I do, he lowers his head, pressing his lips against mine. He kisses me deeply and passionately, as if he is pouring his whole heart into that kiss. As if he is saying that this is the one and only kiss he would ever share with me.
His tongue dances around mine, caressing, and teasing it. The kiss is sweet, passionate and filled with emotions. I have never felt so much passion, so much longing, and love from a kiss. The taste of his mouth is sweet and addictive. My knees are weak and if it wasn’t for his hand on my waist and the other around my neck, holding me, I would have collapsed long ago.
” Whether it was before or one week ago, my heart has always chosen you.” He whispers, resting his forehead against mine, breathing heavily. His eyes are closed and his cheeks are flushed, his lips slightly swollen.
” Jason…” I mutter, a warm feeling washing over my heart. I am confused and do not know what is happening or what to think. But the only thing I know is that being here in his arms, the way he holds me and the way his eyes look at me, I have never felt so important, so precious.
” Do you feel the same?” He asks, his voice hoarse, his eyes locked with mine.
I look into his eyes and a warm smile touches my lips.
” Yes, I feel the same. ” I say.
A smile lights his face, and the next second, his mouth crashes onto mine, devouring me. He lifts me, holding me tightly against his chest, his hands cupping my ass cheeks.
” I’ll be outside waiting.” Dante whispers before walking out.
Jason’s lips do not leave mine. He carries me to the nearest sofa, laying me on my back, his body hovering above mine. I moan, wrapping my arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. He groans, his hands sliding inside my top, squeezing my breast.
” You drive me insane. I have not been able to stop thinking about you since the moment you walked away from me. I wanted to run after you, to take you into my arms and never let go. I can’t. ” He says, his mouth trailing down my neck.
” What are you doing?” I ask, trying to catch my breath as his hands unzip my skirt and start pulling it down.
” Taking what’s mine. ” He declares.
His words send shivers down my spine. A gasp escapes my mouth when his mouth finds its way to my panties. I moan loudly, my hands reaching down and grabbing his hair. He growls, pulling the lacy fabric aside, exposing my wetness. His fingers slide through my folds, spreading my juices around.
” So wet and delicious. I’m going to devour you, and you’ll forget your name.