Chapter Twenty:

Erik looked down at Madame Giry as she took the letter he had just written. "Erik, this is not a threat letter is it?"

"No madame. I am letting them know that Michelle will be taking a leave of absence for about eight months."

"Why?"

"She's pregnant with our first child." He replied.

Madame Giry gasped, "Truly?"

"Yes." Erik said as a smile covered his face. "Which leads me to the next matter needing attention." His smile turned to a frown now. "The next time her so-called friend comes by I want you to lead him to the cellars."

"What do you plan to do?"

"Kill him." Erik replied as his golden eyes flashed with anger.

"Are you planning to tell Michelle this?" Madame Giry questioned him.

"No. She doesn't need to know." He replied.

"It will be dangerous if you do not tell her. Change your mind Erik." She urged him.

"No. He tried to rape her. That is something I do not abide. Michelle is 'my' wife and I do not intend to allow that to happen again. Michelle knows that I have to keep her safe."

"Be careful Erik. Michelle loves you and will do anything for you but she does not abide killing for any reason. You know that."

"That is why I don't intend to tell her." He paused before turning around, "I'm going back. I will see you in a while madame."

xxxx

Michelle felt terrible as she leaned over the bathtub and covered her mouth to keep from vomiting. She felt achy all over as she tried to stand up and make her way to the bed. Erik had been gone for at least half an hour which had started to worry her. He said he would be back in only a few minutes.

Soft echoes of footsteps were heard as Erik entered the bathroom. "Angel. What are you doing in the bathroom?"

"What does it look like? I am sick." She snapped suddenly.

He gently picked her up and took her from the bathroom to the bedroom. After placing her on the bed he looked at her and shook a finger at her. "No need to be grumpy angel. I'm only concerned."

She looked up at him and suddenly sighed. "I'm sorry Erik. I feel so bad."

"Of course you would feel bad. You are carrying a child. Remember your body is still adjusting to carrying a baby."

"I despise men sometimes." She told him.

He laughed softly as he gently sat on the bed and stroked her face. "The downfall of men is that we have such a strong sex drive. Or maybe that is just me." He smiled and gently kissed her. "I do not know how I am going to bear the four months that we cannot have sex."

This made Michelle laugh knowing that he was joking, at least a little bit. "Maybe we can find a way to continue. Though we cannot do what we usually do. We can only play a bit."

Erik smiled then pressed a kiss into her hand. "I love you angel."

"You always tell me that. You have no idea how much I appreciate it."

"It's the truth."

She gently kissed him. "I know. I love you too Erik."

A/N:

Short chapter, but I have another paper to write. So maybe I'll get in another chapter this week. Thank you for the reviews! Please review so I know that I am doing good! Thanks.

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Pyrite