Chapter 44

Music Recommendation: A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

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Cullen cradled Amelia properly in his arm while she continued to tremble without control. He locked his hand with Amelia's own and pulled her into himself.

Amelia turned around to face him. She hugged him tight and sobbed into his chest in pain. The memories continued to play in her mind.

Cullen froze when she turned to face him. Her strong clench on his shirt spread fire in him, enough to melt his icy heart.

"There's nothing in me to love, right?" Amelia asked from his chest, in so much pain. The pain in her voice cut through Cullen, ripping him open for the first time.

"Perhaps," Cullen gave her a one-word reply and started afar. His eyes had a far-off look as if in regret.

Amelia pulled away from his chest and met his eyes. Her beautiful lime-green eyes pleaded for mercy. The light in her eyes was almost cleared out.

"I knew it. If only someone can love_"