Noah was stunned at Leah's revelation. He couldn't believe she agreed to whatever he said. He still wanted her to be innocent. But all the signs showed otherwise. He doesn't know when he started caring for her or when his heart started craving for her attention. But it didn't matter now. His duty towards Ric will always be his first priority. No matter who is standing in front of him. He masked his disgust with an expression of interest as she told her father's feeling towards Ric.

"My father hates his guts. He had tried three times to kill him. But that bastard has a tough luck."

"Three times? "

"Yeah. Remember the night when his car brakes failed, it was my daddy's hard work.. Or the fight in Vegas where he was attacked returning after meeting the Chair.. And shots fired in gala was also lead by my father. He is super smart. "

"But the man we took said something else. He told me he worked for the Connecticut clan"

"Oh yes. They all thought they did. But it was my father who recruited them disguising as a member of Connecticut. For safety purpose of course."

"And you let it happen even after knowing Ric is your only chance of becoming the queen?"

"Oh silly. As Arthur have already given up his right to the throne and his father has retired, the power would transfer to the Black's greatest ally which is my dad. And tada I'll be the one with reigns."

"Was this your plan from starting?"

"No. I hated how Arthur dropped me like a toy and got married to that bitch he knocked up. I mean I allowed him to keep her as his mistress even after marriage. But still he didn't. Even his father let it happen. All because he was getting a grandkid. They insulted me and hoped I was okay with marrying Ric which I was to an extent."

"Then what happened? "

"He is fucking insane. Who would ignore a woman dressed in lingerie? I tried everything to get him interested, to connect with each other but he acted like he was a robot. At first I thought he was gay but then I learnt from my father he had a girlfriend before. I got tired of this bullshit. I am Leah Roscoe. I wouldn't let him treat me like that. So I planned everything but to my dismay he always got away. But now I have you with me."

Leah wrapped her hand around his neck and started kissing his throat. Noah was doing everything in his power to stop himself from throwing this woman out of the window. She was crazy and unstable.

"When am I going to meet your dad? "

"Shh.. Less talking,more kissing."

Her phone rang saving Noah from her torments. It was her dad. She quickly picked it up and went outside to talk.

Noah was furious at her. He quickly sent the recording of Leah's confession to Ric. It had enough evidence to make Leah's life hell. She returned in her room with a scowl on her face.

"I don't get it why is she still here? "

"Who? "

"That bitch Amara. It was because of her, Ric is still alive. All my efforts in vain. I swear the moment you kill Ric, I'm going to fucking tear her limbs apart. She would curse herself for saving him. I'm going to make her pay. Maybe make her one of my father's bitch."

"Is she back from the hospital?"

"Yes. I saw her with Ric's guard but Ric wasn't with them ."

"Okay. I'll take my leave. Its already late."

"Noah?"

"Yes."

"My father wants to meet you tomorrow at his mansion. You'll come right? "

Noah nodded at her and left before Leah kisses him again.

As soon as he was in his room he punched the wall bruising himself. He was angry and hurt. His blood boiled when she talked about Amara. He was seconds away from doing something irrational. He breathed heavily as he thought about all those time she was trying to kill his best friend. The brother who looked after him when he had no one. If it wasn't for Ric, he would've died too.

Ric came back later that evening. He had to meet Noah but he needed to see Amara was fine. He went straight to his hallway , only responding to the greetings he got in the way. He was happy with the current situation with Angelo but he knew Roscoe wasn't going to make it easy. Needless to say he was ready to face everything.

Amara stood in front of her window looking over the moon lost in her own thoughts. Ric stared at the beauty in front of him. His heart skipped a beat. His little butterfly. He quietly went and hugged her from behind. Not expecting anyone Amara screamed bloody murder.

"Calm down Love, its me."

Hearing his voice, she relaxed.

" You scared me ,Ric."

"I am sorry. What were you thinking about?"

"Nothing. Just looking at the moon. Its so flawed but still looks magnificent. Whenever I missed you, I looked at the moon . It comforted me. Its funny how much I hated and loved you at the same time."

" I found my comfort in beating the hell out of a person. I trained myself all the time. The physical pain usually helped me to forget how much it hurted being away from you ."

" I wish you had told me the truth."

"As much as I wanted to tell you, I couldn't. Your safety is my top most priority. I could tolerate your hatred if it meant you are safe and sound."

" How was the meeting?"

" Better than expected. I'll introduce my queen to everyone very soon."

" Richard."

Amara turned to look at him. She was thinking about what happened at the studio. She couldn't help but feel guilty.

"What is it baby? "

" Leah is still your fiance. I feel like I'm the other woman. I don't know how to say but I feel like a home-wrecker."

"Amara Wesley, listen to me. You are my home. You are the one and only woman in my life. I wish I could show you how much I love you. We made love Amara. Nothing's wrong in it apart from me not using a protection . If you knew how cunning she is, you'll never feel like this. Although she was a part of the clan ,Leah was never a part of my life."

Amara smiled at his words.

"I had taken a contraceptive injection before the day of the fundraiser ."

" See.. Now nothing is wrong. Stop being worried. You look like the green witch in the OZ when you worry."

"I know.. Wait What? "

Ric's laughter boomed in the room. Amara smirked at her idea of getting back at him. Picking up the jug full of water, she splashed it down on his face.

Now it was her turn to laugh. Ric was drenched in water. He stopped laughing the moment water met his face.

" Now you have declared war. "

That being said, he picked her up and placed her on the bed. Amara laughed nervously.

"Tsk Tsk.. Bad bad Amara. Now tell me what should I do with you? "

"Umm.. Maybe You should let me go."

"You deserve punishment Amara. I feel like its your turn to get soaked . Don't move."

Amara watched intently as he went and took out a tie from his closet. Walking like a lion to his prey, he got near the bed.

" Ric—

Ric shushed her with his finger on her lip.

" You have been a bad girl,Love. And bad girls get punished."

He tied her hand gently with his silk tie to the bed. The intensity of his eyes making Amara shiver in anticipation.

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And yet another moral occurs to me now: Make love when you can. It's good for you." — Kurt Vonnegut

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