A.N. Thank you everyone for the feedback. Sorry this took a little while to get out, my Grandfather passed away about two weeks ago so I didn't feel like writing at all. Right now I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things but it's still going to be a few weeks between updates. With that being said here is the next chapter. Enjoy.

Chapter 2

With reluctance Noah lets go of her waist leaving her only a couple inches away from him. "Where were you off too in such a hurry?" He wonders if she's off to try to get Ethan. Although he's only been in Harmony a few weeks he saw how much Theresa is obsessed with his half-brother.

"Umm, well as much as this sounds like many words I've said before I mean it in a completely different way. I'm getting back what is rightfully mine." Theresa tells him, she can't help but feel a little nervous around Noah. Now that her obsession with Ethan has magically disappeared she's noticing the other handsome specimens walking around Harmony.

Noah nods and fights the urge to roll his eyes, "Ethan again huh?" Theresa is such a beautiful woman, he's sure he'd be far more attracted to her if she wasn't so preoccupied with Ethan all the time.

"Actually no, Jane, my daughter. I had an epiphany today. Ethan and I just aren't meant to be, if he's happy with Gwen than I'm not going to get in their way any more. However I am going to get daughter back." She grins at him, he returns her smile. Noah has the cutest little dimples Theresa notices.

"Really? So you don't love Ethan anymore?" Finding that hard to believe but gives Theresa the benefit of the doubt.

"No I didn't say that. I think there will always be a part of me that loves him. But not in the 'in love' kind of way more of a 'first love' way." She doesn't think anybody forgets their first love good or bad but now she believes people can move on from a first love, she can move on from a first love.

Noah nods and grins again. "Well that's great Theresa, I guess marrying Alister did have a perk. You now have the power and money to keep your children."

"Yea, that's the only good thing that came out of marrying that monster. But now that he's hanging on by a thread it's close to becoming all mine and my children's." She recently got news from the doctor that Alister had taken a turn for the worse she hopes he stays on that path. "Where's Fancy?"

Noah bows his head in sorrow and embarrassment. "Umm, actually I think we broke up for good this time." At least that was his impression, but having you're girlfriend slap you on the face normally means the relationship is on the rocks if not completely over.

"Oh I'm so sorry Noah." Sadness rushes through her; unable to help herself she brings the oldest Bennett child into a hug holding him tight. "Are you absolutely sure it's over?" Theresa knows how much Noah loves Fancy.

"Definitely." He holds onto Theresa like she's the only thing between him and the rest of the world. Noah rests his cheek on top of head inhaling her scent. Her hair smells like fresh picked apples, reminds him of the summers he and his sisters went to their Grandfather's farm picking apples from the rows of trees.

Stroking his back Theresa asks. "Why did you two break up? If you don't mind me asking that is." Curious as to why the relationship went downhill.

"Well an old girlfriend of mine, Maya, was beaten up really badly. Can't go into details right now but she's in constant pain. Maya went to take a shower, about five minutes later she cried out in pain. Her back was hurting so bad she couldn't stand up on her own."

"Oh my goodness." That poor girl, as a constant punching bag and sex slave to Alister she doesn't have to imagine how much Maya is hurting.

"So when she cried out I ran in and saw she was about to fall. There was nothing else I could do but get in the shower and try to help her. At the very least make sure she didn't fall and hurt herself further." He tightens his grip on Theresa's small body till she's practically engulfed by his.

Being so close to Noah, Theresa is surprised that she's not clambering to get away from him. Since the rapes had begun she can't stand to be touched by anybody except her children. Even being touched by Ethan brought her to a panic. She manages to keep it contained till she's alone but then she's a basket case. It's odd how Noah's touch doesn't bring that panic out.

"Unfortunately that was when Fancy decided to show up. She saw us in the shower together but when I finally got Maya comfortable in the bed and caught up with Fancy she flipped out. Fancy accused me of having sex with her in the shower, when I told her what happened she refused to believe me and slapped me." He tells her.

"I'm so sorry Noah." They separate but still are remarkably close. "Listen I have to go back to the Mansion and get the court order and then go get Jane. Would you like to come with me?" She hopes he says yes, she wants to spend more time with him.

"Would you mind? I don't really feel like being alone right now." He confesses. Theresa is so easy to talk to, she doesn't judge him and lets him unload on her without a single complaint.

"Of course I don't mind." She laces her arm through his leading him to the awaiting limo. "If I minded I never would have asked." She smirks up at him a light and fun feeling rests inside her, with Noah's presence. Hopefully they'll be able to spend more time together.

TBC