Chapter 9

The next morning I got up bright and early. I was three weeks pregnant today and the wedding was going to be in three months. I seriously hated winter. It was just so dull. I wanted spring to come so I could hear the birds again.

I sat up and looked to my right. Kirill was still sleeping. I smiled and got up. I walked over to the crib and picked up Katarina and took her downstairs. It was a nice,quiet,peaceful morning. But it was also rather dreary outside. Plus it had snowed last night.

I went downstairs and sat on the couch and cradled Katarina. I knew it was early,but I didn't want her to wake up Kirill. Plus I was still scared that something was going to happen. I still got the feeling that Jason could be hiding anywhere in the house. I usually didn't have paranoia,but this was something I just couldn't stop thinking about.

About fifteen minutes later Kirill came downstairs. I was still in the couch with Katarina, hoping that nothing was going to happen any time soon.

"There you are,"he said as he came downstairs. He came over to the couch and kissed me. "What are you doing up so early?"

"I didn't want her to wake you."

"You're still scared aren't you?"

I frowned and put my head down,nodding.

He sat next to me and put his arm over my shoulder. "Nothing's going to happen. I promised you didn't I?"

"I just don't trust him. He tried to kill you."

"Because I tried to kill him."

"And I tried to stop you…"I paused,not wanting to say anything else. I wanted to start crying again.

"Are you all right?"

I shook my head. "I'm sorry."

"You don't need to be sorry. I got you into this mess."

"I shouldn't have picked up the phone in the first place."

"I think it was a good thing you did."

"What if something does happen?"

"Nicole…stop…"

I went silent. I didn't know what else to say. "What did he tell you?"

"Don't worry about it."

"How can I not worry about it Kirill? What if he shows up at the wedding?"

"If he does then nothing will happen."

"He knows that you're an assassin Kirill."

"I'm not anymore."

"Does he know that?"

"Yes. Not stop it Nicole. You need to stop worrying."

I sighed. "There's just so much to worry about."

"This is one thing you shouldn't worry about. I'll take Katarina and you can go to sleep."

"I'll get an abortion."

"What? No! We are having this child Nicole. Nicole,stop please. I don't want you getting yourself working up over this. Everything is going to be fine all right? You just need some rest."

I looked up at him. "Are you sure?"

"I'm going to protect this family Nicole. That's one reason why I came back. Now go upstairs all right?"

"Ok."