Samantha looked back at Aiden for a moment before letting go of his hand. She took a deep breath, turned around, and ran in the opposite direction. She didn't know where she was going, but she needed to get away from Aiden and his accusations.
As she ran through the woods, she realized that her heart was pounding not just from the physical exertion, but from the emotional turmoil inside her. She couldn't remember anything about her past, but Aiden's claim that they were in love felt familiar to her. And then there was Lucien, the vampire prince who claimed to be her mate. She felt torn between the two of them, unsure of who to trust or believe.
Finally, Samantha arrived at Lucien's castle. She ran up the stairs to his bedroom, collapsing onto his bed. She felt safe and secure here, surrounded by his familiar scent and the warmth of his embrace.
Lucien walked in and saw her sitting there, her face streaked with tears. He rushed to her side and wrapped his arms around her. "What happened, my love? Why are you crying?"
Samantha looked up at him, her eyes full of confusion and pain. "I went on an adventure with Aiden. He claims that we were in love and that he's my alpha. But I don't remember any of it. And then he accused me of betraying him for choosing you as my mate."
Lucien's expression hardened, and he pulled away from her. "You're mine," he said, his voice low and menacing. "Don't you forget that? You belong to me, Samantha."
Samantha shook her head, the tears still flowing. "But Lucien, I don't know who to believe. I don't remember anything about my past, but Aiden's claim felt familiar to me. And then there's you, and the way I feel when I'm with you. I'm torn, Lucien. I don't know what to do."
Lucien took her hands in his and looked deep into her eyes. "Samantha, I know this is all confusing and overwhelming for you. But I promise you that I will help you remember everything. And in the meantime, you don't have to choose between us. You can take all the time you need to figure out your feelings. I will support you, no matter what."
Samantha's heart felt a little lighter at his words. She still didn't know what to do or who to believe, but she felt like she had a lifeline in Lucien. She leaned into him, feeling safe and loved.
As they sat there, holding each other, Samantha couldn't help but feel like there was a missing piece to the puzzle of her life. She had no memories, no sense of identity or purpose. But in Lucien's arms, she felt like she was slowly piecing together the fragments of her past. She didn't know where this journey would take her, but she was grateful to have Lucien by her side.
As Samantha finished recounting her adventure with Aiden, she looked up at Lucien, tears still streaming down her face. Lucien's expression was a mixture of concern and anger as he listened to her story.
"I can't remember anything, Lucien. Aiden says he's my true love, but I feel this connection to you. I don't know what to do," Samantha said, her voice cracking.
Lucien sat down on the edge of the bed and took her hand. "Samantha, you know how I feel about you. You're my mate, my soulmate. Nothing and no one can change that," he said, his voice low and intense.
Samantha felt a shiver run down her spine at his words. She looked up at him, and their eyes met. At that moment, Samantha felt a surge of emotion, a passion that she couldn't explain. She leaned in towards him, and Lucien wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.
Their lips met in a fiery kiss, and Samantha felt as if she was being consumed by the flames of their passion. Lucien's hands roamed over her body, sending shivers of pleasure through her. She moaned against his lips, losing herself in the moment.
After a few moments, Lucien pulled back, his eyes dark with desire. "Samantha, I know this is all so confusing for you, but you have to trust me. You and I are meant to be together. Aiden is just a distraction, a roadblock that we will overcome together," he said, his voice firm.
Samantha looked up at him, her heart racing. "I trust you, Lucien. I know that I love you, even if I can't remember why," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Lucien smiled down at her, and Samantha felt a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that she was exactly where she was meant to be, with the man she was meant to be with. As they lay back on the bed, wrapped in each other's arms, Samantha knew that she had found her true home in Lucien's embrace.