~ Chapter One ~

I stood by Gideon as the night continued. Things where going well and so far no news of a video being shown tonight. Seems that Gideon's two days in California paid off. Brett still didn't have a clue and I did plan on telling him, but when the room wasn't so full of new reporters and fans.

Time seemed to fly by and every now and then Gideon and I would enjoy a dance together, while we waited for things to come to a close. Mostly everyone appeared to know that we where engaged and it did make things easier for me. At first I thought we where going to come out and say we where married, which of course we are and I'm very happy about that, but I didn't want my family to find out that way. Things weren't still all good with my mother and that would really push her over the edge, something I can't handle at the moment.

Cary came over and interrupted our dance, Gideon didn't look very amused but handed me over after a soft kiss to the lips. He muttered something about a phone call and headed towards the back room. I danced around being given the occasional dip by Cary as we had learned in our dancing lessons together. I really enjoyed these moments with him, especially after everything that had happened between us lately. After explaining about the house Cary seemed more up for it and also more at ease with Gideon, which made my life easier. Still the matter about the baby was obviously bothering him., I wondered whether or not he had told Trey yet, but I knew that it must be a no. I've never seen Cary act that way towards someone and knew he loved him, but he kept messing things up and it was eating at him.

Someone tapped Cary's shoulder and asked to dance, after hesitating he moved aside and Brett took a hold of me. My eyes scanned the room looking for a pissed Gideon, but he must be still outside. I danced with Brett but not fully as I was too worried about everything else. He dipped me and moved in for a kiss, before he could touch my lips I pushed him back firmly. He's expression was a mixture of hurt and confusion but I could smell the liquor radiating off him. As if by magic Gideon was at my side, pulling me into his arms. With a firm glare Brett backed off without a word and took a hold of another chick that flew his way. Guiding me through the crowd Gideon kissed me. I lean on my tip toes to reach him and he started trailing his kisses to my neck.

"I want you, Eva." He whispered. I knew exactly what he meant and I was carving the same. The party had begun to die down and people had begun to leave. After finding Cary we all headed home in an awkward limo drive.

"Hungry?" Cary asked. I shook my head having all that food was enough for me tonight. I really needed to hit the gym tomorrow, to bow off all those carbs. Shrugging his shoulders he ordered a little something and headed into his bedroom. Gideon and I had a shower together and then snuggled up on my bed watching some tv. We hardly spoke, just enjoyed each others company as Ghostbusters two played on the screen.

I woke up as Gideon jerked knocking me to the floor. Seeing him hooked into another nightmare indeed scared me but I couldn't just sit back and watch as he cried out in pain that wasn't real. He jerked to his side as if someone had hit him. Moaning in pain he thrust about. Clearly this was the nightmare about Nathan. She mine. He growled and then moan as if he had taken another blow. Not being able to watch it for a second longer I stood and reached out for his shoulder.

"Gideon, wake up, please wake up." I pleaded shaking him a little. Just like before he spun around and grabbed me, but this time it wasn't my wrist he took a hold of. Pulling me onto the bed, he pinned me down with his hand wrapped tightly around my throat. Using his body he made sure I couldn't move as his unfocused sleep ridden eyes glared at me. I let out a scream and tried to free myself, but all that did was make him hold tighter. I saw the black spots appear and the need for air was getting more and more intense. I cried not being about to help myself. He was strangling me, in his sleep and I couldn't do anything but cry.

"Gideon... Please..." I cried using any strength I had left to reason with him, to try and wake him.

"You will not hurt her. Ever. Again." He growled holding me tighter. The room began to get darker and I knew it wouldn't be long. His weight and hold on me being taken away surprised me. Using the moment of freedom I backed up into a sitting position and took in deep breaths of oxygen. Gideon stood by the end of my bed looking at Cary who was standing protectively in his way. I tried to speak but I couldn't find my voice. Cary knew this was a dream, but he didn't want to take the chance. Gideon, obviously still lost to the nightmare, came towards us. Cary strikes first with a precise hit to the jaw and a kick to his chest. The force knocks Gideon back hard. He slides to the ground looking around at his surroundings. I knew he was awake now. His eyes wondered from Cary to me. My hands where rubbing my neck while I still took in deep breaths. He seemed to piece everything together in a blink of an eye. Jumping to his feet he grabbed his jeans and practically ran from the room.

I was scared but I hoped to my feet and went after him. We promised each other that we wouldn't do this again, no more running. Cary grabbed my arm stopping me from running after my husband. Looking into his eyes I knew he understood my reason for going to him, but I could see that he thought that Gideon needed a minute, I could tell without him talking. I knew he was most probably right, but he hadn't seen his face, his eyes... He looked more broken than ever before, he looked torn up, and I hated him to be alone when he looked that way. The man I loved wasn't there, just a wounded predator that had lost their will to carry on.

"Please let me go..." I looked to Cary trying to get him to understand my need to at least see where Gideon had gone to. Sighing he let my arm go and threw me a gown. Kissing his cheek I ran into the corridor and straight to Gideon's apartment, our place. Using my key I entered inside and felt both the disappoint and worry, when I couldn't sense his presence, regardless I searched the place. Finding no sight I pulled out my phone I dialed Angus's number. Surly he'd know where he was.

"Mrs Cross?" He answered with a confused tone. Then a thought accrued to me, that we had traveled here by limo. The only car available was the Aston Martin and I highly doubted that Gideon had taken a moment to call someone for a lift. "Hello..?" Came Angus's voice after a short moment of silence. I'd been so lost in thought I'd forgotten I was on the phone. I briefly explained what had happened and added in my worries. He seemed to understand right away and after the call ended, I felt better thinking that he would be looking for my husband.

Walking back into my apartment I sat down onto the couch thinking through what had just happened. It all sunk in and my tears spilled over my cheeks as I realized that if Cary hadn't of been here, my husband could of killed me. Hearing me cry Cary came over and hugged me. I placed my head into his shoulder and began to sob. If this is how I was feeling I hated to think what Gideon was...

"Shhh Baby girl.. Things will be alright.. He'll be back soon." Cary hushed trying to stop the endless tears that flowed. I wished I could believe him, but seeing Gideon Shaking and tearing up before me, just before he runs away, had wounded me more than he may ever now. My heart was breaking at the thought of him out there somewhere, alone and completely unstable. What made things worse... Is that I had work tomorrow and I'd have to go there instead of finding him.

~End Of Chapter.~

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