✨Amora's P.O.V

I didn't know where I was going but what I did know was that anywhere would be better than here. I wasn't going to put up with William's behavior anymore. Our last argument a clear indication that he'll never change. Dora said I was being selfish when in reality I was only trying to protect my unborn child. If he could speak to me in that way anytime he gets upset what would stop him from doing the same to our child. I didn't know the answer to that but I wasn't going to stick around to find out.

The only assurance I had came from the torn piece of paper I clutched with an address scribbled onto it and the sleek phone I was given with important numbers stored on it. I chose to ignore my aching heart and focused on the life I had to make for my child and I. Shifting uncomfortably in the leather seat I peered out the small round window into the expanse of blue that was being accented by the bright yellow ball and fluffy white clouds which caused a smile to tug at my lips. I was free. Free to make my own decisions I no longer had to worry about living up to expectations. I was never going to be what he needed nor what he wanted in a woman and I refused to lose myself so he would be able to accept me.

It wasn't a secret that I was never going to be accepted by his mother and sister and in extension the country because of the color of my skin and I didn't want my child to grow up in such an environment no matter who their father was. With me out the picture they could all get what they wanted; someone of higher esteem. Now all I will be is the woman who carried his child a child he'll never have the opportunity to meet if I had anything to do with it.

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"Why are you following me?!" I snapped now irritated at the silent bearded man that has been following me ever since I got off the jet a few minutes ago.

"Answer your phone Your Highness." He said calmly before gently taking hold of the small suitcase I was holding.

"Hello." I answered while glaring at the muscular man who blatantly ignored me choosing to look at passersby that went about their business grabbing their bags from the baggage claim carousel.

"Hello my dear how was your flight?" He asked his smooth voice automatically helping me to relax.

"It was okay." I replied tightening my grip on the phone as if it would bring us closer.

"Good. Now by now you should've met Giovani. He's in charge of looking over you and the baby. There's a driver waiting out front for you and he'll carry you to your new home. Call me once you arrive." He rambled in his thick Italian accent.

"Thank you." I forced out trying not to cry.

"It's not a problem my daughter I'll hear from you soon okay chao." He mumbled before ending the call leaving me alone with Giovani. A man who I didn't know and had to trust. He didn't speak much which was something I wasn't sure I was grateful for or not.

"Ready?" He asked catching me off guard as my eyes wondered around the beautifully decorated airport.

"Yes." I answered shortly walking ahead of him taking in the happy faces of the people around me. Exiting the warm air of the airport and into the frosty air made me instantly wish that I'd put on a jacket over my sweater.

"Good evening Your highness and Merry Christmas." A lanky blonde greeted pushing himself off a black SUV.

"My name is Amora not Your highness." I corrected him not wanting to be associated with him and his family.

"I'm sorry Ms. Amora. Beautiful name I must say now get in we won't want you to catch a cold." He said opening the door for me before I climbed in all under the watchful eyes of Giovani.

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"Do you like it?" He asked anxiously over the phone which made me smile.

"I love it." I replied taking in the two story white and black house that stood before me.

"I'm glad you do. You must be tired so I'll call tomorrow to check up on you. Goodbye." He said before quickly ending the call before I could get a word out. Allowing a contented sigh to leave my lips I trudged up the wooden stairs and into my new home.

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Three weeks later

👑William's P.O.V

I stood glaring at my suit cladded reflection in the mirror. The emptiness I felt inside permanently showcased itself in my dull eyes. It's been three weeks since she left and it seems as though she just disappeared from the earth's surface without a trace. Dora claimed to have tried to dissuade her when she approached her for help to leave when in reality it seems she didn't need anyone's help leaving seeing that our best investigators couldn't find her. That didn't mean that I was going to give up though, she didn't steal money so she couldn't get that far without a cash supply I was hoping.

"What color do you think I should wear peach or pink?" Beth asked holding up two horrible dresses against her pale skin.

"I don't care Beth." I growled glaring at the woman my mother insisted should accompany me to the ball.

"My name is Faith." She corrected me sharply.

"I don't care to remember your name. The only reason you're here is to keep up appearances not for me but for my mother because truth be told I could care less about what people think about me right now. I just don't have the energy to fight my mother or retain unimportant information." I explained lazily shrugging at the awestruck woman before me leaving the room.

"Aww I can't wait to visit! I wish I could've been there for Christmas you must be so lonely." Rose babbled on the phone falling silent once she saw me.

"Who are you talking to?" I asked moving to the bar originally I thought about pouring myself a drink but then decided to take the bottle instead.

"My friend from boarding school." She answered glaring at the bottle I held to my lips.

"You're going to be drunk at Papa's ball he's already angry with you I don't think you need to add anything to that." She scolded me which earned her a shrug of my shoulders before I left the room walking down the empty hallway of the palace.

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"You're drunk." My father whispered patting me on my shoulder.

"I'm not in the mood for one of your lectures father." I slurred leaning against the wall to keep my balance.

"You seem not to be in the mood for anything these days since Amora left." He laughed which earned him a glare. "Son the truth is women take as much as they can and clearly you pushed her to her limit and now that she left you you're feeling sorry for yourself. Attempting to drink your problems away solves noting William and until you face your demons you need to remember that life goes on. With that said get yourself together because nobody has time to wait on you to get over your heart break especially not your country. I would ask why you brought that girl with you but I'm pretty sure it's your mother's doing." He whispered before disappearing behind the golden doors that lead back to the ball.

Straightening my back as best as I could I walked down the corridor stopping in my tracks when my eyes landed on the two. Her olive brown complexion seemed to be glowing as she looked up at him smiling as he talked about whatever. She looked breathtaking in a gold dress that complemented her complexion perfectly and her straight dark brown hair fell neatly down her shoulders and back. One thing that I was sure of was that over our two year relationship she never looked at me the way she's looking at him right now. She loved him that was for sure and when he looked over at her the love they shared was undeniably.

In this precise moment I wished that I had drank myself to sleep by now. Ria claimed that she made a mistake by sleeping with him yet looking at them it was clear that the only mistake she made was staying with me for as long as she did and not going with him earlier. I wasn't capable of loving anyone. I've spent most of days trying to convince myself that Amora wasn't right when she said I was a monster but she was. Maybe she and our child was better off wherever she was away from me.

"Hi William." Ria greeted smiling up at me while my loving cousin looked at me unsurely moving so he stood behind his wife.

"Hi Ria. Louie." I greeted halfheartedly desperately trying to avoide Ria's eyes.

"So why are you running away from the party?" Louie asked which I chose to answer with a shrug opting to be the bigger person and not point out the elephant in the room.

"Are you okay?" Ria asked stepping closer to me which pissed me off. I didn't need anyone's pity especially not hers and her loving husband's.

"I'm fucking fine Ria the happiest I've ever been no thanks to you." I growled instantly regretting my words when I saw a frown settle on her face. A frown I knew all too well.  Stepping around the two I continued down the hallway slipping into my room where I did what I should've done at the beginning of this horrible party. I drank myself to sleep the thick darkness that covered me allowed me to finally feel something related to peace which I was grateful to the whiskey for.

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A/N

Hi guys I know this chapter is a bit long over due and I'm sorry for that. This chapter was just to show what happened when Amora left the next chapter will have more details and drama I promise.

Bye for now
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