The King's Return

42| CONNOR WAS RIGHT

LOGAN'S POV

I couldn't believe my luck when I saw Amira working at my company. For weeks, I searched for her without success, and now she was right before me. I didn't even realize I had missed her more than I had ever thought possible when I was back in Manchester. Every day I thought about her, wondering where she was and what she was doing.

I knew that I should apologize to her, but I didn't know exactly why she was angry at me. I had assumed she would understand, but now I know I had been wrong, I should have spoken to her about everything.

As I made my way to the office, I tried to think of the best way to start a conversation. What do I say to her? I know that I should tell her the truth about Kiera but I can't help but think that isn't the only thing that I have to explain to her.

I know I was the one who asked her to join me but I couldn't believe that Amira was standing right in front of me, in my own office after all this time. I had missed her so much that I couldn't help but feel like I was finally whole again. I couldn't help but flirt with her, hoping to ease the tension between us and make her smile. I know I must be pushing her but there's nothing else to think of right now other than putting a smile on that beautiful face of hers.

"Is it just me, or have you gotten even more beautiful since the last time I saw you?" I said with a smile, leaning back in my chair.

Amira rolled her eyes but I couldn't help but feel a flutter in my chest as she tried to hide her smile at my compliment. "You're just saying that because you want to get on my good side," she replied with a smirk.

I chuckled. "Maybe," I said, and I knew my eyes were twinkling. "But I mean it. You look amazing."

Amira looked up at me, and I could see the emotions in her eyes. She was affected by my presence just like I was affected by hers and I could smell her arousal.

She may have tried to hide it and pretend like my being here meant nothing but I could still smell all of her. Her efforts were in vain.

I slowly rose from my chair and made my way to her without breaking eye contact. I only stopped when our faces were just inches apart, and I could feel the pull between us getting stronger.

"Logan," she said, trying to keep her voice cool. "What brings you here?"

"I work here," I replied, trying to stop myself from kissing her. "I'm the CEO of this company." God, I wanted to kiss her so badly and being near her, inhaling her scent didn't help my case.

She rolled her eyes before she spoke again. "I know that Logan, I just want to know why exactly are you here?"

"I have to conduct the evaluation and even though my father would've loved to do it, this is my company and I have to be responsible for it." She looked at me like I was lying or trying to hide something from her.

Connor was right, I didn't trust Amira and I had made her lose trust in me too. It was written all over her face that she didn't believe any word I said.

She looked up at me again, her expression guarded and I couldn't take it, so I did the only thing I had been thinking of doing from the very first moment I laid my eyes on her again. I brought my lips to hers.

It was a soft kiss but it was like fireworks went off in my mind, and I knew that I was right where I was meant to be.

My heart was racing as I pulled away from Amira's lips. I couldn't believe that I had just kissed her in my office, but at the same time, it felt like the most natural thing in the world.

Amira looked up at me, her eyes dark with desire. "Wow," she whispered.

I couldn't help but grin. "Yeah," I said, my voice husky. "Wow."

We stood there for a moment, catching our breath before she tried to take a step back. I caught her wrist and sparks erupted. I could hear her trying to catch her breath.

I took a deep breath, summoning my courage. "Amira, I know that I messed up. But I want you to know that I'm committed to making things right between us. I want to be there for you, to support you, to love you."

She looked up at me, and I could see the emotions playing across her face. "I want to believe you," she said softly. "But it's hard."

"I know," I said. "But I promise you, I won't let you down again. I'll do whatever it takes to earn your trust back."

Amira looked at me for a long moment, and I held my breath. But then she looked away, and I felt a wave of panic wash over me.

"I won't rush you into anything." I decided to add. I can't risk losing her again and I fear if I don't say anything, I might lose her forever.

My life is already f****d up without her and if I lose her again, I won't be able to live. She might not know this, but I am nothing without her.

"I love you, Amira," I said, looking deep into her eyes. She didn't say anything and that made me realize that I still had a lot of work to do.

"I don't know if I can trust you," she said finally. "You hurt me, Logan. You made me feel like I wasn't important to you. I can't go through that kind of pain again."

"I know, and I promise you that I will do everything in my power to earn back your trust," I said, leaning in closer to her. I held her face in both my hands. She didn't pull away, instead, she leaned into my grasp, inviting me closer.

I couldn't resist the urge to kiss her again, to feel the softness of her lips against mine. With a deepening passion, I pressed my mouth to hers, savouring the sensation of her in my arms. I held her face gently as I continued to explore the depths of her sweet mouth.

When I finally pulled away, I looked at her as her eyes softened, but she didn't say anything. I took that as a sign to say something.

"I miss you, Amor." She looked away, and I could see the tension in her body coming back. I knew that I had to tread carefully.

"I want to make it up to you," I said, leaning in closer to her. "Let me take you out for lunch. We can talk and catch up on everything that's happened since we last saw each other. What do you say?"

I could see the indecision in her eyes. I took her hand, hoping to show her that I was sincere.

"Please, my love," I said. "Give me a chance to make it right. I promise you won't regret it."

She looked at me for a moment, her eyes flickering with uncertainty. I held my breath, waiting for her answer.

"Okay," she finally said, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Thank you, Amira," I said, smiling at her. "You won't regret this."

She smiled back at me, but I could still see the caution in her eyes. I know that I have a lot of work to do if I want to regain her trust.

"So, lunch?"

She hesitated for a moment again, but then she nodded. "Sure," she said. "Let me do my work, and then we can go."

With a small smile, she made her way to the office door and I couldn't help but call her. "Amira." She looked back, still wearing that smile.

"Thank you for giving me a second chance." She just nodded and left.

I watched her go, feeling a sense of purpose and determination. I know I have a lot of work to do to earn her trust as well as her love.

I don't want to live a life where she doesn't love me anymore. I have to somehow make her realize that nothing in this world could make me leave her or betray her.

I want her to know that I trust her and I always will.

I sit at my desk, feeling a rush of excitement mixed with guilt and regret. Amira had agreed to have lunch with me, and I could hardly believe my luck. But as I bask in the glow of her acceptance, I can't help but feel like I've let her down.

The conversation I had with Kiera replaying in my head.

I should have been honest with Amira from the beginning about Kiera. I should have told her that Kiera was like a sister to me and that there was nothing and would never be anything romantic between us. I should have done more to stop the rumours that were circulating about us. But instead, I had assumed that Amira would understand. I had been so focused on her relationship with Sebastian that I had neglected my relationship with her.

As I reflect on my past actions, I feel a sense of shame wash over me. I know that I need to make things right between us, but I'm not sure where to start. I can't even ask Maya to help me because she made it clear that she didn't want to talk to me.

I walked over to the window and looked out at the busy streets below. I need to come up with a plan, a way to show Amira that I'm serious about making things right.

I could start by being honest with her about Kiera. I could tell her everything, from how we had grown up together to how Kiera had been like a sister to me since childhood. I could also try to be more attentive to Amira, to show her that she's important to me and that I'm committed to our relationship.

But as I think about my plan, I can't help but feel a sense of unease. What if it's too little, too late? What if Amira has already moved on and doesn't want anything to do with me?

I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. I can't think like that. I need to stay positive and focused if I'm going to win Amira back.

I turned away from the window and walked back to my desk. I opened my laptop and started typing, working on a plan to win back Amira's trust and affection. It's going to be a long and difficult road, but I'm determined to make it work.

As soon as I was done, I closed my laptop and looked at the clock. It was almost time for lunch. I quickly grabbed my coat and headed out of my office, feeling nervous but excited at the same time.

As I walked down the street toward the restaurant where Amira and I had agreed to meet, I couldn't help but feel like I was walking on eggshells. I didn't know what to expect, and the uncertainty was making me feel anxious.

But as I walked into the restaurant and saw Amira waiting for me at a table in the corner, all of my fears melted away. She looked beautiful, with her long dark-brown hair cascading down her shoulders and a smile on her face.

I walked over to her and pulled out her chair. "Thank you for coming," I said, my voice a little shaky.

She smiled at me. "Of course," she said.

I sat down across from her, my heart pounding in my chest. I took a deep breath and decided to be honest with her.

"Amira, I need to talk to you about something," I said, my voice serious.

Amira looked at me, her expression curious. "What is it?"

I took another deep breath. "I need to tell you about Kiera," I said, looking at her. "She's like a sister to me, and there's nothing romantic between us. I should have told you that from the beginning, and I'm sorry."

Amira looked at me for a moment, her expression thoughtful. "I appreciate you telling me that," she said. "But why didn't you tell me earlier? Why did you let those rumours circulate?"

I sighed. "I didn't know what I was doing, but I know I should have done more to stop those rumours, and I'm sorry."

Amira looked at me for a moment longer before nodding. "I appreciate your honesty," she said. "But as I said earlier, it will take time for me to trust you again."

I felt a weight lift off of my shoulders. "I know," I said, smiling at her. I don't know why but I couldn't tell her about Sebastian, not when I'm still trying to win her back.

If I tell her that I thought she loved Sebastian and not me, she might never give me a chance and I can't risk that.

We spent the rest of our lunch talking and laughing, catching up on everything that had happened since we last saw each other. I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off of my shoulders, and I knew that I had a lot of work to do to rebuild our relationship, but I was willing to do whatever it took.

It also felt good to know that she was happy with working in my company, having her brother back into her life as well as meeting her sister-in-law for the first time.

She was also warming up to me, which was a good thing even though she was still holding back.