The Alpha and His Cursed Princess

Chapter 5

The DJ stopped playing the music and Archie losing his arms around her, looked down with a smile that was a pure male challenge. “You should come to Denmark it has fascinating flora and fauna superb scenery and some of the best tourist places to go around.”

“What a cheesy way to invite her to Demark, you pig,” Casper spoke with amusement and Archie could only shake his head.

“So I believe and perhaps one of these days I will visit it,” Amelia said flatly.

“I am going back tomorrow. Why not come with me?” Archie suggested eagerly.

“Oh boy, aren’t you desperate,” Casper growled.

“Shut up Casper! Archie warned his wolf.

Amelia was startled, she flashed him a confused glance, wondering at his unexpectedly keen scrutiny. Why on earth would had he suggested such a crazy thing? Yet she had to resist a fierce desire to agree to his offer and whatever else he was offering.

I can pack a small bag and go along with him.... it wouldn’t be that bad she wondered.

But of course, she could not. Reluctantly she said. “Thank you very much for your offer but, I can't just head off like that even if I want to.”

“Is there anything keeping you on this side of the world? Any occasion you don't want to miss?” he paused before continuing. “Perhaps a boyfriend” And somehow he didn’t like that idea.

“No she admitted reluctantly “but I can't just disappear.”

“Why not” Denmark is beautiful and you will not have any problems visiting that country as it's my territory and if you are interested in visiting the tourist spots I can take you around.” when she looked at him inquiringly he explained.” Although it is a small territory, it has many historical places and it would also help you if you are going to start up a company.”

He smiled down at her with such a charm that for a moment she forgot everything but a highly suspicious desire to go with him.

It was the middle of the summer and the small duplex that she owed was getting hotter day by day, the streets were crowded with tourists, and then she remembered the blogs and videos she had seen about Denmark she wanted to go there and surround her with beautiful scenery.

“It sounds wonderful but it was impossible, I don't do anything impulsive just like that.” she returned lightly.

“Then perhaps it's time you did. You can bring your brother along with you if you want.” Archie suggested.

A trip to Denmark might divert her brother from his increasingly annoying habit of vanishing all the time from the house instead of paying attention to his studies. He was very impulsive and he loses interest in anything as quickly as he had found but lately, he had been fascinated with some outdoor activity and was going out and visiting the countryside and it worried Amelia as she wanted her brother to pay attention to in his studies and do something for himself but he was always running away from home. Amelia had barely seen him seeing him during the past few months.

A holiday would be very good for him to take him away from his annoying habit.

It suggested a way for her to avoid the frustration of these past months, too. The headlines about her in the media and unspoken sympathy, the rudeness of media people demanding to know how she felt now that her heart was supposedly shattered into pieces, the headlines that would write anything and everything and it had all been getting to her nerves slowly and she admitted it bleakly. 

If she went to Denmark with Archie everyone would assume that they were lovers. And how she would enjoy hurling a supposed affair in every smug face! That excitement almost persuaded her to agree.

For the moment she wavered, only to rally at the return of common sense. Just how would that prove she wasn't hiding a broken heart or shattered hopes?

It wouldn't. Gossips would accurately pinpoint and therefore further confirm their suspicions.

“That's very kind of you, she said carefully and I'm sure my brother would love to visit Denmark.”

“But?” Archie said ironically.

“We cannot afford a holiday right now.” she tried to fend him off by giving him a very valid excuse.

Alex lifted his shoulders slightly but his eyes did not waver his attention on her “I have my own private jet so the transport won't be a problem. And I have an appointment with the prime minister after a fortnight so I can drop you back home when I return. “He looked down his eyes glittering and challenged softly. “ Are you feeling scared Princess”

“Archie my name is Amelia,” She stated a little furiously as she was annoyed with the mockery in his voice. “And is there a reason, I have to be afraid of you?”