Mimzy is back and she is here to cause trouble. What happens when she catches the radio demon all by himself?

Ch 49: Don't Believe It

(Heart's POV)

It was about a week after the incident with Mimzy and she didn't seem to peak her head back into the hotel. Luckily, I didn't see her at my work either. Alastor says he hasn't seen her around when he goes out. I was almost glad to think she gave up, but I knew it wasn't that easy. If she was as stubborn as Alastor says she was, then she had something up her sleeve. I honestly was afraid of when she would appear next and what she would do.

Alastor filled me in about Mimzy and his past with her and he was annoyed every moment he talked about it. I could tell that Alastor was not fond of the woman. From all the crazy stuff she did to him. Apparently, her obsession over him started way back when he was alive. So, it seemed that Alastor knew her a lot more than I thought, their story together went way back. Mimzy came to New Orleans for a show and never wanted to leave once she met him. Almost made me jealous but I pushed that to the side. He thought he was free of it once dead but that was further from the truth. She followed him even through death. He hated it and found her annoying. He loved having the attention from others but with her it was too much.

After hearing their story, it made sense. I felt bad for Alastor about it all. I wish I could have met him in hell early to help him through all that, but he said that back then, back when he first fell, he was a different person. So, things might have been different between us. He just said I should be glad I met him when I did because he was a lot more 'mellowed out,' as he put it.

I tried to go about my day normally and not stress out over it. I tried to listen as best I could to what Dr. Talon told me and not stressed myself out. I didn't want to put myself into another situation as last time. Alastor tried his best to keep me calm. I appreciated it so much for him helping me through the first few days of everything. Even tried a good form of 'stress relief' at night. Which greatly helped me, as well as Alastor, and was nice. Plus, Alastor always reminded me during our love making how much he loved me, so it always pushed my worried thoughts away from Mimzy.

I had a feeling that wouldn't last long though.

As far as my pregnancy goes, well, I guess I could say that this last week has been a rough one for that too. My stomach pain wasn't as much, but my nausea got worse. I tried my best to eat something every morning but sometimes it wouldn't help. I tried to do what Dr. Talon told me and just ate what I could. Alastor even tried to help me out by giving me less to eat so I could keep it down. I tried to hold back my urge to throw everything up, which I have been successful with so far.

This morning though, I could no longer hold it back.

This was the first morning of me experiencing morning sickness and I already wanted to be over with it. I hated throwing up and this was just gross. I did not want to go through this, not every morning for the next few months. Although Alastor being there to comfort me at least made it better. I probably worried him when I ran out of the bedroom and into the bathroom. He came in not long after and just started to rub my back to comfort me. I was grateful for that.

I kneeled there after a few minutes and when another spasm didn't occur, I sat back a little. I tried to catch my breath. I honestly felt tired again and wanted to go back to bed.

"Are you ok dear?" Alastor finally asked after the first few seconds of silence.

All I did was nod.

"Think you can stand back up?" He wondered as he continued to rub my back.

"Give me a few more minutes." I was finally able to say. I sat back on my legs and took a few more breaths.

Alastor wrapped his arm around my shoulders and he pulled himself close to me. "You'll be alright love." He whispered to me.

After a few more minutes I was starting to feel a little better. I eventually had Alastor help me stand back up and I leaned against the counter. He stood in front of me with his legs on either side to make sure I didn't fall. My hands rested on his chest and his hands were on my hips.

Alastor placed a kiss on my forehead, "You ok now?"

I took a breath and let it out slow, "I think so."

He looked at me concerned. "Think you'll be able to eat breakfast if I make it."

I shook my head, "I don't feel like eating at all."

Alastor placed a hand on my abdomen. "Darling, you know what Dr. Talon said to you about eating."

Sighing, I looked away from him with my ears down, "I know." I looked back at the deer demon, "I think I'm going to lay back down for a little bit longer and see if I feel better after."

Alastor's ears flicked backwards a moment, "You want me to lay with you?"

All I did was nod.

Alastor just smiled and kissed my forehead again, "It's your day to go to the hotel. I'm sure Charlie will understand."

I wrapped my arms around his shoulders, "Carry me." It was muffled a little as I put my head in his neck.

Alastor chuckled and wrapped his arms around me, "Ok darling I will."

He lifted me up into his arms and I wrapped my legs around his waist. He wrapped his arms tighter around me and carried me out of the bathroom. He went to the bed and laid me down. Once my back hit the bed, he tried to let me go but I kept my hold on him. Alastor sighed a moment but he crawled back into bed with me. We laid on our sides as he had me pulled close to his chest. I intertwined our legs together and I buried my face into his sleep shirt and gripped onto it.

I was just enjoying the silence, besides the sound of Rufio doing soft snores on the floor at the foot of the bed. I just let Alastor hold me and I let my wave of nausea pass . I took calm breaths and tried not to let anything come back. Alastor just ran his hand up and down my back softly and was kissing the top of my head every now and then.

Eventually I broke the silence, "I'm sorry."

Alastor looked down at me, "Sorry for what sweetheart?"

"For making you go through all this with me. I'm probably such an embarrassment." I whispered as I played with Alastor's shirt.

All Alastor did was let out a soft chuckle, "There is no need to be worried about that love. I'd go through anything hell has to offer as long as I'm with you. Remember what we said when we were getting married?" He took a pause as I looked up at him, "We promise to do everything together. No matter what. We'll stick by each other's side and get through anything." He kissed my forehead. "Besides, I'd do anything for you and our little fawn, as long as you're happy."

I giggled softly, "Thanks Al. I appreciate that." I put my face back down into his shirt. I took calming breaths but as I did so and got more relaxed, I felt a wave of tired wash over me.

Before I knew it, I had fallen asleep again.

When I woke up, I was alone in bed. I was surprised Alastor managed to get out of my mighty grasp I had on him. I sat up and luckily this time my nausea had almost gone. It still lingered but it was something I could get by with. I swung my feet off the bed and slowly stood up. It still didn't hit me like it did earlier so I made my way into the bathroom to get a shower and brush my teeth so I could get the nasty taste out of my mouth.

When I walked out of the bathroom, Rufio was awake and happy to see me. I calmed the hound and slowly got dressed. Before I could put my shirt on, the door to the bedroom opened and Alastor walked in.

He looked to see me standing there in the closet and smiled. "I see you are awake. I heard you in the shower. How are you feeling?" The deer demon asked me as he walked in.

"I'm feeling alright now. The shower seemed to help a little, nice and relaxing." I answered him with a smile and went back to the closet to find a shirt to wear.

I heard Alastor walk up to me, until I felt the buzzing of his static. It was interesting tingling presence behind me as my hair stood up. I then felt arms wrap around from the back and hands laid on the front of me. I looked back to see that Alastor was there smiling down at me.

"Can I help you?" I giggled. "I'm trying to get dressed."

Alastor said nothing as he just leaned down and kissed my forehead. "I love you."

I smiled at him, he could be affectionate to me when he wanted to, and I thought it was adorable. "I love you too."

"Are you going to be ok if I leave?" Alastor asked me.

"Yes, Al, I should be fine. I'm taking Rufio with me to the hotel." I told him.

Alastor tightened his hold on me a moment, "I just want to make sure because I'm afraid to leave you alone right now my wolf."

"Because of Mimzy?" I assumed.

"That's part of it." He leaned down to kiss my neck. "That and I don't want anyone hurting you or our little fawn." He nuzzled my neck and he ran one hand across my stomach.

I gave a small chuckle, "We will be fine Alastor. I promise. Rufio will be with us." I said as I saw the hound was to my side laying down.

"I'll take your word my dear." Alastor whispered and then pulled away slightly. "I'm going to go then."

Turning around in his arms, I faced him. "Well you be careful ok. I know you don't need it, but I never know what can happen with Mimzy around now." I kissed his cheek.

"I promise to behave, and I'll keep an eye out." Alastor reassured me as he kissed my cheek in return.

"If she appears let me know because if she does anything, I swear I will-" I didn't finish as I started to growl loudly.

Alastor rubbed his hand up and down my sides, "Calm, love, calm. I understand." Alastor soothed and kissed my cheek again. "Don't worry."

Taking a deep breath, I calmed myself, "Sorry." I whispered.

Alastor chuckled, "You can be cute sometimes when your jealous."

Smacking his arm playfully I said, "Alright, get going now. I'll see you at the hotel later?"

Alastor nodded in response, "See you then." He leaned down to capture my lips in a kiss. "I love you my little wolf."

I gave him another little kiss, "I love you too my great buck."

Alastor let go of me and headed out of the room and out of the house. I finished getting dressed and went down to feed Rufio and I tried to eat something myself as well. Once we were done, I grabbed Rufio's leash and we headed out to the hotel for the day.

(Third Person Pov) [With Alastor]

Alastor was walking down the sidewalk and was almost to the other side of town. He never really went over that way but the business he had today had to be over there. He honestly didn't want to be over this way because he was closer to where Mimzy had her club and he despised the place. He tried to ignore the fact and would get this over with before he had to worry about anything. Then he could be heading over to the hotel.

With everything with Mimzy, the woman can be unpredictable, and he hated that she wanted to be in his life again. Wishing she would get over this fantasy of him. He can't have anything go right, but then again it is hell so not much he can do about it. He has only been married three weeks and he already has this problem with Mimzy. Sure, it was slightly his fault because of the article that got put in the paper, but he never would have guessed Mimzy would act the way she did. To find him deliberately and then try to break up his marriage. It would never happen though, he loved Heart with everything he was so he knew that she could trust him. Heart loved him in return and that was something he never wanted to let go.

He continued down the street and all was pretty quiet for once in the city. Even though he thought he would be in the clear, his name was called out and he growled in his throat in disgust.

"Alastor!" he heard a female squeal in delight behind him.

He stopped in his tracks and was honestly afraid to turn around. He sighed in disgust. He glanced over his shoulder to see Mimzy coming out of a coffee shop. She had a huge smile on her face as her eyes were wide as she looked at him.

"Shit." Was all that was going through Alastor's head.

Turning around to face her as the woman walked up to him. "Good morning Mimzy." He greeted her, he still had to be polite.

"Morning, Al. Fancy meeting you here." Mimzy said as she got a little closer to him.

"I'm just over this way for business." Alastor informed her. "Nothing more. Us meeting was just a coincidence."

"Or fate." Mimzy said as she batted her eyelashes at him.

Alastor cleared his throat, "It can be as you want." He then used his mic cane to push her away from his bubble. "If you excuse me, I have to be somewhere."

Mimzy grabbed onto his mic, stopping him. "You aren't going anywhere. I have to talk to you Mr."

Alastor mentally groaned. He didn't have time for such nonsense but if it were to get her off his back then he must. "What is it you need to talk to me about dear?" Alastor asked her. "Please make it quick because I do have somewhere to be later."

A flash of anger went through Mimzy's eyes a moment, but she crossed her arms. "I want to know why you decided to marry that broad compared to me? She isn't even all that loyal to you."

Alastor tilted his head in curiosity, "What do you mean? Heart has always been loyal to me. She is shy around others so she would never so something like that. She hates the idea."

Mimzy then huffed, "Then how come she has a porno video with Overlord Valentino?"

Alastor almost felt his heart drop a moment from those words. She can't be talking about THAT video...could she? Alastor never did see if Vox ever did anything else with that video. Even if he didn't, then how did Mimzy know. "What in the nine circles are you going on about?"

Mimzy chuckled, "Don't play dumb. I know the video was sent to Angel Dust and he showed you. I heard about the fight at the Porn Studio but never knew what it was about. Now I know."

Alastor clenched his jaw a moment and growled low, "How did you get a hold of it?"

Mimzy then chuckled again and gave her innocent puppy dog eyes, "I have my ways dearest Alastor."

"Everything in that video was fake from her. Valentino controlled her to do those things. She never consented to any of it." Alastor defended.

"That's not how I see it. If you tell me I'd say your pretty little wife enjoyed the pounding she got like the good bitch she is." Mimzy said with a small purr.

Alastor's fists gripped at his microphone tightly, damn this woman. If anything got under his skin more is when people made fun of or straight up dishonored Heart right in front of him. Let alone call her names like she just had. He would not stand for it.

"Mimzy, that was in the past. We put it behind us." Alastor told her softly. "Everything was fake in that video and I know it. You can see the pink hint in her eyes. Heart even admitted to me that she did not enjoy what they did to her." He looked away from her a moment as he thought back to that video. He never wanted to think of it again though. "She has the scars to prove it now on her back. Left behind from Val. Those scars caused her a lot of pain and it affected her a lot. Even then she was very uncomfortable about the whole thing. I saved her. I helped her. I had to win her back after everything happened. She wasn't the same after that day and I never want to go through that again. It was a very rough time."

Mimzy was covering her mouth to not burst out laughing, "Why would you want someone who is literally tainted and has marks from someone else permanently on her skin?"

Alastor glanced back down at the woman and as calmly as he could all he said was, "Because I love her." Mimzy looked at him with wide eyes. "I'd do anything for her. Scars of the past mean nothing. Just looked at me with my scars."

Mimzy was losing this battle, she had to think of something else to get to him. "She is part canine demon, I thought you hated dogs?"

"Heart is different. She is not a dog. I love her for who she is, not what she is. She does not scare me and never would." He answered her.

"That's a bunch of whitewash." Mimzy snapped.

"Believe what you wish. Just because I am afraid of dogs does not mean I am afraid of her. I have made that clear to her many times because she worries about it a lot." Alastor said.

Mimzy put a hand to her chin, "You'd do anything for her?" Mimzy wondered to make sure she heard correctly from before.

Alastor nodded, "Of course I would."

"Then leave her." Mimzy whispered. "I honestly don't believe she is loyal to you and I think she had brainwashed you to believe she wouldn't secretly scare you."

Alastor shook his head. "I could never do that. That would be impossible for me to do."

Mimzy then got angry and pointed a finger at him "Do it. Or I will post this video all over the web for others to see."

He pushed her finger away from him. "How dare you try to blackmail!" Alastor snapped angrily at her, his eyes aglow.

"I'm not blackmailing, I'm just making a deal." Mimzy put her hands up in defense.

Alastor's eyes glowed with slight anger still. "I may be a deal maker but that is not a deal I am willing to do."

Mimzy put her hands down and had a small smirk on her face. "Fine, then kiss me and I promise I won't do a thing."

"A kiss?" Alastor made sure he heard correctly. Just the thought of even kissing the woman was disgusting to him. He never even wanted to be by her, let alone kiss her. Although, it couldn't be that easy could it?

Mimzy just put on a big smile, "Yes! Just one. That's all."

"And you promise you won't do anything?" He asked as he pointed a finger at her sternly.

The demoness nodded, "I promise."

Alastor had to make sure. "Then promise me you will leave Heart alone. You won't do anything to her. Nothing to harm her. You won't lay a finger on her or try to blackmail her in any way. Do what you wish to me but leave my wife out of all of it." Alastor turned his head away and whispered. "She doesn't need any stress right now."

"Yes, yes Alastor I promise, cross my undead heart." Mimzy said as she made an X over her chest with her finger. Unknown to him that she had crossed her fingers behind herback.

Alastor knew that it probably isn't' this easy with Mimzy, but if it at least got her off their back for now, then so be it. He didn't want to but if he wanted Heart to stay safe then he had to. If that video got out, she probably wouldn't want to forgive herself for letting it happen. Her memories would come back to her. People would make fun of her or get enjoyment out of it. He wouldn't allow that. She would be thrown right back into a depression and Alastor didn't want that. Not now while she was pregnant and still a risk.

The deer demon sighed, "Fine. I'll kiss you. Just this time. No other time. This will be your only one you ever get from me."

"I understand." Mimzy said as she smiled wide.

Alastor took in a breath and let it out slowly. He bent down at the waist so that he could be at the same height as the small demoness. He was going to hate this so much. He had no time to react as Mimzy grabbed him by his face and pulled him forward to place a kiss on his lips. She made the kiss last as long as she could.

Alastor hated every second of the kiss. She had way too much lipstick on, and it was so weird to him. Her lips were rough despite her lipstick and almost dry feeling, he didn't like it at all. Her lips didn't form to his well at all, maybe it was because of her short stature but he honestly didn't care to think about it. He rested his hands on the woman's shoulders a few moments before pushing her back. He had had enough of this disgusting action with her.

Alastor made a handkerchief appear and wiped his lips, "There. I hope you're satisfied." He said grotesquely.

Mimzy just smiled at him either way, "It was wonderful Alastor, dear. Thank you. We must do it again sometime."

"Never again." Alastor hissed. "I only did it this one time so you can keep your end of the promise."

"Don't worry Al. I'll keep my promise." Mimzy said as she blew him a kiss.

Alastor tried to hold back a shutter, "If this is all you need of me then I'll be on my way."

"That's all Al. It was nice chatting with you so we could clear the air. I'll see you around." Mimzy waved to him.

Alastor didn't say another word as he turned on his heels and walked away from the small demoness as quickly as he could. His skin almost felt ablaze and he felt disgusted. He had to do it though. For Heart so Mimzy could leave her alone. Would Mimzy actually do it, probably not but hopefully it would keep her satisfied long enough. Hopefully, he wouldn't have to worry about her for a good while. He gave her what she wanted. He wasn't one for giving in easily but if it got the damn witch off his back then so be it.

Alastor sighed as he continued to walk on his way. He honestly didn't want to go out to run this errand anymore. He just wanted to go back to the hotel and spend time with Heart. To have her touch him to ease away his flaming skin. To kiss away the disgust that hung from his lips. That comfort he craved for at times like these. To make love to her to remind himself that she was the only one important to him. She was the only one that mattered most. To ease his worried mind and body as his skin would touch hers, erasing all that was done.

Unknown to Alastor, there was someone in the bushes watching him and Mimzy. Capturing their every move from the lens of a camera in hand.

(Heart's POV)

I was helping Charlie set up a new art and craft room for the hotel. The one was a little too small and the hotel was having more patrons now, so Charlie wanted to make the room bigger. Plus, the old one had been set on fire one to many times thanks to a dragon demon that was staying in the hotel. So far, we were just repainting the walls, which was something I could do. She wanted to repaint the room and have some of the artistic patrons draw some stuff on the walls. Good stuff. Positive stuff. Charlie being there to make sure they did. I thought it was a very cute idea and a nice activity for some.

Charlie was treating me like I would break like a porcelain doll or something. I didn't mind but I understood her worry. Especially after the first time I was pregnant, of course this time it was different since I was almost going on a month now so that was a milestone for me already. She didn't want me working too hard or pushing myself. I told her I would be fine and even Dr. Talon said that it would be fine for me to do some work, but Charlie was still being protective. I just kind of pushed it aside and just did the work she asked.

As we were just finishing up, we stepped back to admire the work.

"I think we did a good job." I said as I looked around the room again.

"I agree. Thanks so much for helping me, Heart. I appreciate it." Charlie said as she wrapped an arm around my shoulder.

"It was no worry." I told her. "I am always happy to help."

We cleaned up the leftover paint and left the room so that it could dry. Rufio sat outside the doorway of the room and walked with us as we went. As we walked down the hallway me and Charlie were just chatting as we went.

"You feeling a bit better? I know you said you threw up this morning." She asked curiously

"Yea, I feel a lot better actually. I haven't had a wave of nausea hit me again. It's weird." I answered.

"What did Dr. Talon say when you went up to see him this morning?" Charlie wondered.

Shrugging I said, "He just said it's normal morning sickness. He said I'll experience it for the first three months. Told me to write it down every time it happens."

As soon as I got to the hotel that morning, I went up to see Dr. Talon before I did anything for today. He said that I was looking well for the most part and went over what I wrote for the last week in my notebook. He was pleased with my progress and I was happy to give him all the information he was needing for his research. He told me he had some equipment he needed to order but was waiting a little bit before he did so until I was further along. I could only imagine what he was looking to get. After that, he had no other restrictions for me, so I went to Charlie to look for what work needed done today.

Charlie flashed me a smile, "Well other than that have you been feeling well?"

I returned her smile with my own. "I've been great. Nothing bad has happened and I seem to be doing ok. Besides when Alastor hangs all over me." I giggled.

Charlie laughed at that. "Aw, well you know he only does it for your wellbeing."

"Yes, I know." I laughed. "Even though he might be scary, behind closed doors he is sweet."

"Aw, I can imagine, but I am sure Alastor would rip anyone's heads off if they found out he was a big softie." Charlie said with a snort from holding back a laugh.

"Oh definitely." I agreed.

Our conversation was interrupted once we went to the lobby and saw Angel, Vaggie, Nifty and Husk around the tv that was by the bar. They just stared at it in shock. Charlie and I looked at each other confused and walked down the steps. I commanded Rufio to stay at the top of the stairs as we went down.

"What's going on guys?" Charlie asked.

Nifty looked at Charlie then looked at me, "Take a look for yourself." The small demon said as she pointed to the screen.

When Charlie and I went around to where everyone was standing, I looked at the screen to see that they had the news on. Nothing new there as Katie Killjoy hogged up the screen and was talking. It wasn't till the name 'The Radio Demon' caught my ears that I was now fully listening to what she was saying.

Oh fuck, Alastor was on the news? But why? So many things went through my head to think of what could have happened. I got worried. With my gears running in my head I had blocked out whatever was being said until a picture showed up on the screen. I felt my heart stop a moment as my blood ran cold.

It was a picture of Alastor but...he was with Mimzy. They were...kissing. His hands laid on her shoulders. The picture was taken from a diagonal view behind Alastor so you couldn't see his face but there was no doubt it was him. What the hell? How? Why the fuck was my husband kissing that vile wench!?

I didn't even feel the growl that started to form deep in my throat or that my nails had grown sharp and were digging into the bar stool beside me. Then everyone turned to face my direction as my growl got louder. My ears pinned against my head.

Charlie put a hand on my shoulder, "Heart, stay calm. I'm sure there is a reason for this?"

"Yea, I'm sure this picture is a big misunderstanding." Nifty added.

"At least let him explain himself." Vaggie said with a shaky tone.

I shook Charlie's hand off me, "What is there to explain! It's obvious that he is kissing her! Who is Satan's name knows why but he is!"

"Heart you know Alastor, he wouldn't do something like this. Not to you. He isn't like that." Charlie said to calm me.

I started to just cry and covered my face with my hand. "I don't know what to believe." I cried and started to shake a little. "This is all her fault. She came back into his life." My ears went to the side of my head.

Charlie wrapped her arms around me as I cried.

The news had gone onto something else, but no one was paying attention to it now. Rufio must have felt or seen me in distress because he ignored being at the top of the stairs and I felt him nudge my leg. I looked down at the hound and patted his head a moment. He just wanted to comfort me. He stood close with his head pressed against my leg.

At this moment though the doors to the hotel opened, my ears perked up, and in walked the last person I wanted to see right now, Alastor.

"Evening everyone." Alastor announced as he walked in.

I peeked past Charlie to look at him. He looked to be in a good mood with his normal smile on his face. I then had my anger spike at him. I saw Rufio look at him and give a small growl. The hound probably knew that I was mad at him right now. I commanded Rufio to stop though.

I saw Alastor look at the small group still around the tv and the deer demon stopped. "What's going on?" He tilted his head.

I looked to see everyone glaring at him, myself included. Either he was pretending something didn't happen and playing dumb or he honestly didn't know what was going on.

I pushed off Charlie and walked up to Alastor. My ears were pinned back as my tail stood out straight behind me.

He looked at me concerned, "Love, what's the matter?" Alastor asked me as I walked up to him.

I didn't say anything as I stopped a little way in front of him. I was so angry and upset with him at the same time. My hands were in fists and my knuckles started to hurt. How dare he do this. I could have let him talk and explain, but I honestly wasn't going to have any of it. I didn't want to hear his excuse right now.

Alastor put a hand on my arm gently, "What's wrong sweetheart?" He whispered he ears fell back a little.

Without saying a word still...I slapped him.

Alastor was then surprised by my action as he held on to his now stinging cheek. He had a look of surprise on his face. He was not expecting that at all. His face was off to the side now as he looked away from me. Never have I ever done that to him. Lay a hand on him like that.

Alastor looked back up at me, "What-"

I didn't let him finish as I then snapped at him, growling. "How fucking dare you do this! Fuck you, Alastor! I honestly don't even what to see you right now!" I pushed him away from me and ran up the stairs.

I felt him reach for me, but he missed. I heard Rufio give a bark at him at that action, but he turned and ran after me instead. I heard his paw steps on the hardwood floor behind me. I ran straight to my old hotel room, Rufio followed in, and I slammed the door behind me. I put my back up against the door and cried as I slid down the wood. My hands covering my face. I honestly just needed to be alone right now and calm myself because I was so wound up. This was crazy. I didn't even want to give him the chance to explain himself right now, I couldn't handle him.

"Fuck this right now. It's not fair." I whispered as I cried.

Rufio walked up to me and nudged my leg. I looked up at the hound with teary eyes and then hugged him around the neck. Rufio got closer to me and sat down then put a paw on my leg. He just wanted to comfort me. I felt bad crying into his fur, but I didn't care at that moment. I pulled away and Rufio gave me a small lick on the nose.

Holding the hounds muzzle in my hands all I said was, "What am I going to do, Rufio?"

(Third Person Pov)

Alastor watched Heart disappear up the steps and down the hallway. He didn't move from where he stood. He was still in shock from the bark that Rufio gave him, but watched the hound run after her. His cheek didn't sting as much but he could still feel the sensation of her slapping him. The slap didn't hurt but took him off guard. She has never laid a hand on him like that before. He was honestly confused about what just happened and what was going on. Why was Heart so angry with him? He didn't understand. She was fine this morning after she had her moment in the bathroom. Did he do something to offend her? He was out of the loop.

Alastor looked at the small group and they all just were looking at him with slanted eyes, "Can someone please fill me in on what just happened?" the deer demon asked as he finally got out of his shock.

"Looks to me like ya just got bitch slapped by your own wife." Angel cackled.

Alastor's eyes glowed in anger as he glared at the spider demon, "Obviously but I don't know why." He looked to Charlie. "Please tell me what happened. I am being honest that I don't know what is going on."

"You truthfully don't know?" Vaggie asked.

"Yes." Alastor answered a little annoyed. "Heart was fine this morning. I know her hormones are a little out of whack right now, but I have never seen her that mad." His ears went back slightly.

"Mad enough to hit ya?" Angel stated.

Alastor nodded. "Please tell me what happened when I was gone." He almost sounded like he was pleading, and he had an upset look in his eyes.

"You were on the news." Vaggie started off.

"Me? I didn't do anything crazy in the city while I was gone. I just did my normal errands." Alastor said.

Charlie walked up to Alastor. "Did you meet Mimzy while you were out?" She asked him.

"W-Well yes, but she found me. I was walking in that part of town where she resides. I didn't want to be there, but my errands were out that way today." He took a pause and tilted his head slightly, "How did you know that?"

Charlie bit her lip and then looked back to the group a moment. Charlie was starting to think that maybe what happened was an accident. They were silent. It was honestly hard to just say.

"We saw ya locking lips with Mimzy and it was all over da' news, ya jagoff." Angel blurted out finally.

Alastor was then surprised as his ears shot up and his eyes went wide. What? How on earth did they get something like that? Maybe he let his guard down too much when he was out otherwise he would have found the person that took the pictures. Ripped him to shreds or just destroyed the camera. How could he have been this stupid?

Alastor took a step back, "Pictures? But...But how? I feel I would have known if someone was taking my picture."

"So...you kissed her on purpose?" Charlie wondered.

"No, but yes at the same time." Alastor answered. "Please let me explain and don't take this the wrong way at all. Hear me out, please." He definitely sounded upset as he had lost the radio tone in his voice.

He had a lot of explaining to do.

Husk pulled out a bar stool, "Sit and talk to us." He was at least giving him a chance.

Everyone nodded and Alastor went and sat down on the given stool. He was still worried about Heart, but he had to get this straightened out with his friends first. Alastor had sent a shadow to keep an eye on her even though Rufio was with her. He can still look at her through the eyes of his shadows.

He gave a sigh and then started to explain to everyone the interaction he had with Mimzy. How she found him outside a shop. She was talking with him. Then threatened to blackmail Heart with the video Vox took of her when she was kidnapped. He couldn't let her put that out. He took the chance and did what was needed. Saying there were even more extreme measures that she wanted but he did not accept them and just kissed her to satisfy her need and to hopefully shut her up. Saying how he hated every second of that kiss and pushed her away. He did what he had to to keep Heart's sanity safe. That video getting out would have brought her down, brought back up her memories of those times. He explained that he didn't want her going through that. Not again and definitely not while she was still pregnant.

When Alastor had finished explaining, the group just looked at each other a moment. They understood now that the kiss was all a big misunderstanding. That picture didn't show Alastor's face but from what he just explained it showed that he didn't want anything to do with the kiss. His face probably was scrunched up in discomfort the whole time.

"Thank you for clearing all this up Al." Charlie finally said as she turned back to him.

"We are sorry we doubted you." Nifty added.

Alastor stood up from the stool, "It can be understandable, I feel your concern. Please know that I would never do anything to intentionally hurt Heart. I only did it for her wellbeing. I didn't know that my picture was being taken, if I had known I would have stopped it." He sighed. "I guess I just let my guard down too much." He put his head up. "Mimzy is behind all of it and I will not stand for it. I will have to confront her about it, but not today." He glanced over to the stairs. "Right now, I need to focus on my wife."

"I'm sure she will understand Al." Charlie reassured him with a smile.

"Yea, after ya explain everythin' she'll be ok." Angel added.

"I hope so." Alastor whispered.

"Go to her Alastor, make sure she is alright. Explain everything to her. It will be ok." Charlie said.

Alastor nodded and then walked away from the group and headed up the stairs. He turned to walk down the hall and took a breath first before making his way down. He was slowly walking down the all too familiar hallway. A hallway full of memories and many other things that took place here. To have it all thrown out the window by Mimzy, Alastor would not let it happen.

Before he knew it, he was standing in front of Heart's old hotel door. It was still shut, and he could hear her on the other side as she was crying still. Looking through the eyes of his shadow, he could see her sitting against the door. Tears fell from her face still and her ears were flat against her head. Rufio was next to her and half of his body was laying on her lap. She was petting the hounds head.

Alastor took a breath and knocked on the door lightly, "My love, can I please talk to you?"

He got no answer from her, but he heard the growl from the hound.

"I know you're right here dear. Please let me in?" Again, Alastor got no answer, he sighed. "If you won't talk to me then at least hear me out and listen. I'm not leaving till I have you with me."

Alastor took a pause to see if she would say anything but she didn't. Alastor decided to make himself comfortable and sat down against the wall next to her door. He decided to close his eyes and he was looking at Heart through his shadow. She hadn't moved but he noticed her ears were up now, as if to listen. He hoped she would.

Alastor cleared his throat before he decided to go ahead and speak, "My wolf, I don't want you to be upset with me. I assure you that I have a very good explanation as to why I did what I did with Mimzy." He took a pause. "I was in the part of town where she resides. I could not avoid this as my errands today took place in that part of town. I thought I would be in the clear, but I was not when she spotted me from outside the shop she was in." Alastor paused as he heard a sniffle coming from Heart. "Once she started talking to me, I couldn't get away. She started to make fun of you again, called you names and a bunch of other things I don't want to recall. I would not allow that to continue. I had to defend you. It was then that she tried to blackmail you." He took a shaky breath. "She found the video Vox made of you with Valentino. I don't know how, and she wouldn't say how she got her hands on it. She was going to post that video if I didn't do what she said."

Heart then let out a sob from those words. No, not that video. Anything but that. Memories flashed in her head, but she tried to shake them away. She gripped her ears. How and the hell did she get a hold of that vile thing. Damn her. She just wanted to put her hands around the chubby woman's neck. Heart wasn't much for violence but if she had to then she could easily kill someone if she wanted to. Especially if she lost control. She pictured herself in her dragon form a moment, ripping out the demoness throat.

Alastor continued, "I would not allow her to do that to you. I know what those days caused you. The scars that it left behind. So, I was not letting you get exposed to that." Alastor watched as Heart shifted, the hound getting off her lap. "So, I tried to persuade her. Make her satisfied so that she wouldn't do anything. There were more drastic measures she wanted me to take but I would not do it. When she offered me just to kiss her to be satisfied, I just went with that. I didn't know what else to do. I don't know if she would keep her words, but I had to take that chance. I figured it would make her happy, at least for now. I told her to leave you alone, but she could do whatever she wanted to me instead. I didn't know there was someone taking a picture if I would have known I would have ripped them to shreds. I did that disgusting kiss to keep her away from us. At least for now." Alastor then felt tears prick the corner of his eyes. "I can't let her hurt you in any way. Not while you are carrying and still in a risk of losing our fawn. I can't let that happen. I won't….not again."

Tears fell from Alastor's eyes, but he quickly wiped them away. He watched Heart stand up from the door and her hand was on the handle. She had stopped and paused; did she want to let him in. Should she believe him? She had to. She trusted him and she knew he was telling the truth. She could hear the sadness in his voice, and she knew he was probably crying. He never did that.

Heart opened the door, but only just a crack and looked down at Alastor. The deer demon lifted his head and looked up at her, his tears were slowing down but he still let them fall.

She finally spoke, "I believe you Al. I'm so sorry for the way I acted." Heart opened the door more. "I'm sorry I didn't give you a chance to explain yourself. I was just so angry." She got down on the floor again and wrapped her arms around his shoulders.

Alastor wrapped his arms around her and put his face into her chest. "Don't be sorry dear. I should be sorry as well."

Heart pulled away from the hug and held his face in her hands, "Is your cheek ok. I'm so sorry I smacked you." She leaned down and kissed his cheek.

Alastor chuckled, "I'm fine my love. Don't worry." He placed his hands-on top of hers that were on his face.

He took one of her hands and kissed the tips of her fingers. She smiled and kissed the top of his head.

"I understand what you did, and it was to protect me and I'm very grateful for that. I'm sorry I lost my trust in you. I should never do that. I should always trust you no matter what." She paused. "I just...I just don't trust Mimzy."

Alastor sighed, "Yes I know. I don't trust her either. At least for now I hope she can stay away." Alastor then wrapped his arms around her again. "Are you feeling ok?"

"I'm fine. I'm calm now so I feel ok now." Heart reassured him.

"Ok good. I was worried about you." Alastor said and moved his hands to her side and under her shirt. "I want you." He whispered.

Heart was taken aback from his sudden mood change, she blushed hard . "N-Now? Why?"

Alastor looked up at her, "Because I want to be cleansed. My lips and skin burn from her touch. I don't want to feel it anymore. I want you to ease my body with your touch. I want my senses to be filled by you and you alone." His grip on her tightened.

Heart smiled at him, she understood his worry and how he was feeling. It was probably about the same way she felt back after the incident with the overlords.

"Let's go into my room and I'll make sure to help you Al. We can take as much time as you need." Heart grabbed one of Alastor's hands and stood up. "Come my love. Let's take care of you."

Alastor followed her lead and the two walked into the hotel room together and Heart locked the door behind them. Leaving Rufio by the hotel door, commanding him not to move. Heart then took care of Alastor's needs and erased his mind of Mimzy to help him until he was satisfied.

This was just one hurdle that they had faced together. Mimzy might be away for now but when they next face her...things will change.

Man, this was long, but I did it. Mimzy coming out again to cause trouble. Next chapter Mimzy comes back