Chapter 7

Nikola's POV

It had two weeks since Helen's nightmare. Helen was now sleeping in his bed. The night of the nightmare, Nikola had tried to leave Helen sleep, but she had refused to let go him. So he had picked her up and carried her to his bed. She hadn't complained when she woke up and he had found her sleeping in his bed the next night.

Helen's POV

It had been two weeks since the nightmare. Ever since, Helen slept with Nikola. She felt safe sleeping in his arms. Somewhere John couldn't hurt her. Nikola didn't seem to mind either which was good.

But ever since the nightmare, Nikola had been working on something. Whenever Helen tried to ask what he was doing, Nikola would hold her hand, look deep into her eyes, and simply say;

"He won't be able to hurt you anymore." Then he'd drop he hand and turn back to what he was working on.

Nikola's POV

'Druitt would never hurt her again. Druitt would never hurt her again. I'll protect her. I'll protect her.'

Nikola had spent every day of the past two weeks trying to invent something to keep Druitt away. However, nothing was working.

'How do I keep him away? I could…' His thoughts were cut short when he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"Nikola…please come to bed." Helen stood above him, dressed only in her night gown. She looked sad and very tired.

"But…" He began.

"Please, Niko." Nikola realized that even though she was tired, she wasn't leaving without him. He took the hand that was still on shoulder and stood.

Once they got to their room, Helen climbed into bed, while Nikola changed.

Helen's POV

Helen watched as Nikola changed. Glancing at his toned chest Helen realized that swimming laps had really paid off. She wished for the hundredth time in two weeks that she had courted Nikola during the days of the Five. She would have been able to do more than just cuddle. She couldn't now, not while she was still pregnant. She and Nikola had almost made love, but Nikola had said he didn't want to hurt her or the baby. Helen sighed at the memory as she felt the mattress sink down on one side. Helen rolled over and smiled contently as her head came to rest on his chest.

Nikola's POV

Nikola stared at the canopy that hung over the four poster bed.

'Now is the time. It's all or nothing.'

"Helen?"

"Hmm, yes my love?"

"There is something I have to ask you."

"Hmm?"

"Will you marry me?" when Helen didn't respond, Nikola looked down. Asleep.

"Well, there's always tomorrow…" Nikola kissed the top of her head and closed his eyes, drifting slowly to sleep.

So Helen fell asleep before she could answer Nikola's question! How should he ask her next? Any ideas are good ones!

P.S - Sanctuary is on tonight! Let's all hope Helen doesn't screw with the future too much! (Unless it brings Ashley back!) ;p