**My Heart Waited Too Long and Choosing Freedom**
**Chapter 93: Why Are You Kissing Me?**
The moment hung in the air, heavy and charged, as Mason reached out and pulled the trembling girl back into his embrace. There was no room for protest, no space for her to voice any objections.
He was acutely aware that this night would test him, pushing the boundaries of his resolve.
Yet, in the grand scheme of things, this moment paled in comparison to the years he had spent watching her languish in an unhappy marriage, trapped in a gilded cage, unable to break free. Tonight was merely a flicker of discomfort against the backdrop of her prolonged suffering.
As dawn broke, Amelia stirred awake, the bright sunlight filtering through unfamiliar curtains. She squinted against the light, her gaze landing on a ceiling that felt foreign to her, and the simple gray drapes that framed the window.
For a fleeting moment, her mind was a blank slate, devoid of memories, but then everything came rushing back in a tumultuous wave. The events of the previous night crashed over her like a relentless tide—drugged and disoriented, she had fled from the villa. It was Mason who had found her, Mason who had brought her back to safety.
In an instant, she shot upright, the sheets tangled around her like a cocoon, a testament to her struggles against the drug’s effects. The blanket lay in disarray, pillows scattered, evidence of her turmoil during the night.
Amelia glanced around the room, taking in its stark decor—sharp lines of black, white, and gray, devoid of any embellishments. The space was meticulously organized, cold and precise, echoing the very essence of Mason himself.
But she didn’t dwell on those thoughts. It didn’t even register that she was not in a guest room, but rather in Mason’s personal sanctuary.
After a quick wash, she dressed in the clean clothes she found nearby and plugged in her lifeless phone, hoping for some semblance of connection to the outside world.
With her heart racing like a wild drum, she stepped out of the room, each footfall echoing her uncertainty.
As she reached the top of the staircase, she caught sight of him. Mason was settled on the couch in the living room below, cradling a cup of coffee between his hands, his demeanor calm yet commanding.
A wave of guilt washed over her for reasons she couldn’t quite grasp.
He sensed her presence, his voice cutting through the silence without him even glancing back. “Come down.”
Amelia descended the stairs with a sense of trepidation, each step feeling heavier than the last. She took a seat in the chair opposite him, her posture rigid, as if awaiting a verdict from a judge.
Mason set his coffee down, his eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that made her heart skip a beat.
“What happened last night?” he asked, his tone direct and unwavering.
Amelia’s fingers instinctively curled into the fabric of her shirt, seeking comfort in the familiar texture.
She avoided his penetrating gaze, scrambling for the flimsiest excuse that sprang to mind. “Nothing. I was at a friend’s party and accidentally drank too much.”
No sooner had the words left her mouth than Mason stood up, his movements fluid and swift.
Before she could process his sudden shift, he had crossed the room in a few long strides, leaning down to cage her in with both hands resting on the arms of the couch. His presence enveloped her, sharp and overpowering, leaving her breathless.
Their faces were mere inches apart, the air thick with tension.
Amelia could feel the icy glint in his eyes, a stark contrast to the warmth she once knew.
“Amelia,” he spoke slowly, his voice low and edged with danger, “have I not warned you against lying to me?”

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