17 Amelia's pov By the time I got downstairs and made my way to the dining room , everyone including Raiden and Rayne was seated around the table , no doubt waiting for me . I gave a sheepish smile , taking a sit by my father who gestured for me to come over . " Sorry , were you all waiting long ? " Emily beams . " No darling . " " She had a detour because she ended up walking in on Raiden half naked . " Rayne suddenly utters while picking up her fork and raising her shoulders into a shrug . I gaped Raiden coughed . Dad looked at me in surprise and Emily and Bryson stared at me with both shock , before sending their daughter warning gazes . " I - I kind of forgot the directions you gave and walked into the wrong room . " I flushed , spreading my lips into a smile that I knew looked more like a cringe . Emily gave me a reassuring look that I needed because I could finally breathe again after the weight of having everyone's eyes on me . " It's okay darling , everyone makes mistakes . " Rayne snorts amused . " And I'm sure ugly over here didn't mind seeing how I caught you two . " My eyes widen . Oh My God . I couldn't guess which of the siblings was worse . Raiden or Rayne . With the small little flicker of a smirk on her lips revealed that she was being entertained by the flames she had scattered . Rayne giggled , sparing me a teasing look and a slight wink . " You should have seen how squirmy Amelia was in his arms . He didn't want to let her go . " " In his arms ? " Dad spluttered beside me and I was afraid to look at him to gauge his face . " Raiden , " his dad's stern voice made me shrink as he pinned Raiden down with a hard stare . " Did you make Amelia uncomfortable ? " Raiden is quick to respond . " Of course not ! " Switching his gaze to Rayne , he glowered down at her with irritation . " She got pushed into my arms because Rayne here has no manners and opened the door , she was leaning against . " Rayne looked at her parents sheepishly and shrugged . " I am guilty of that . And hey don't look at me , I never said they were in a compromising position . Besides , she did go to his room by accident . " her eyes snap to mine and she winks . That little devil kept fanning the flames for her own entertainment . She really is Raiden's sister Both are little devils with beautiful skin " That's enough Rayne " Emily gave her a warning look that made her swallow and nod Turning her gaze to me , Emily offers me an apologetic smile " Sorry about Rayne Amelia , she always tries to annoy her brother every chance she gets . " " Did it work ? " Rayne eyed her brother with playfulness which he answered with an irritated breath leaving his lips Emily lets out a sigh as she stares at her children and shakes her head " See what I have to deal with daily ? " She joked , pointing at the two " And don't get me started on this one over here " She pointed at her husband who pouted . " They drive me insane " I giggled and was just about to reply to her when my phone went off with a ping At first . I figured it wasn't anything serious until it began to buzz and ping * You take that darling , it must be important " Emily nodded I smiled gratefully and stood up , excusing myself as I walk to the kitchen area and tried my best to ignore Raiden's gaze on my back +25 BONUS I pull the phone out and see that it was Foster . Growing worried by the number of missed calls , I ring him back . He picks up on the first ring , sounding out of breath " Amelia ! " My heart jumps in my throat when I catch the fear and nervousness in his voice . " What's wrong ? " I demanded . " It's Pickett . I need your help . " My throat tightened as fear caused my stomach to knot . With clammy hands , I clutch the phone tighter to my ear and looked back at the entryway to the kitchen . " What's wrong with her Foster ? " I questioned quickly . " Remember the party Dayna is throwing tonight ? " His voice is shaky and uneven . I nod and remember he couldn't see me so I voice out loud . " Yes . What about it? " " Pickett's there . " The knots in my stomach get more uncomfortable . " Why would she- " She had no choice , " he cuts in quickly . " Dayna ordered some food from the diner to be delivered and they sent out Pickett . They won't let her leave the party Amelia and they don't treat people like us kindly . I'm scared they'll do something to her especially since … " Clenching my eyes tightly I try to suppress my cry of frustration . I had a feeling Dayna was playing with Pickett because of what I had done today . " I need your help . I can't go alone and I- " Give me a few , I'll be there . " The fear in my stomach started to feel more like rage now . If Dayna hurt a single hair on Pickett's head , she'll have more than a broken nose to look after . " Meet me there , I'll find a way , " I said quickly and end the call after he agreed . I looked at the entryway and nervously bit my lip . How will I excuse myself to leave ? Would Dad let me leave ? I run a hand through my hair in frustration . I need to come up with an excuse right now . With a nervous breath fluttering out of my lips , I walked back into the diner and shifted on my feet when all eyes were on me " Is something the matter Amelia ? " Dad asked with his brows knotted into a furrow of worry . I swallowed . " I well yes Kind of . I forgot I had this thing with my friend today and we can't reschedule because it has to be done for tomorrow It's a school thing " From the corner of my eye , I can see Raiden trying to hold in his laugh . I resisted the urge to turn to him and glare " It really can't wait , " I begged Dad with eyes to let me leave . Thankfully he nods . " Do you need a ride ? " " No need , I'm heading out to Dayna's party I'm needed there so I can give Amelia a ride " Raiden stood up , causing me to turn to him " Raiden- His dad started but Smily reached out her hand and squeezed his " It's okay . Raiden can give her a ride . Well if Amelia agrees that is ? " I looked over at Raiden . It was better he saw where I went than Dad saw it was actually at a party So I nod and agree Raiden smirked I can't help but think I had fallen into a beast trap " Be home before ten tonight Amelia Not a second later Dad warned I nod " Of course I'll be quick . " +25 BONUS After saying our goodbyes , I followed after Raiden who opened the front door , moved aside , and gestured his hand for me to walk first . " Ladies first . " I rolled my eyes . " Such a gentleman , " I said bluntly . He chuckled behind me , racing down the steps to catch up to me . " Why didn't you tell me that Giovanni was your dad ? " My brows furrowed as I looked at him over my shoulders . " Because I didn't think it was important to tell you who's my dad Raiden . " He frowned . " Everything that has to do with you is important to me Amelia . I want to know everything about you . Even how far that pretty blush you're now spotting can go . Does it color between your thighs pink too ? " His words made me gasp and I stumbled , but he was quick to reach out and grasp me before I could fall flat on my face . I knew taking him up on the offer to ride with him would be a mistake .