He Can't Love You Like I Do

by anneryn7

AU. AH. Bamon with Berek endgame. Slowburn. Bonnie is trapped in an abusive relationship with Dr. Damon Salvatore. She overhears someone talking to Derek about the self-defense classes he offers & decides to take them. He's just her instructor. It's not his job to fall in love with her and show her how she should be loved, but that doesn't mean that he won't. Trigger warnings.

16. Chapter 16

I DO NOT OWN TEEN WOLF, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, OR THE CHARACTERS.

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Chapter Sixteen:

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I couldn't stop replaying what happened with Damon in my head. I knew there was truth to his words. I knew that he would never let me or our baby go. I knew that unless something miraculous happened, he would continue to come after me. I didn't know how to escape him. He made me want to die, but for once in my life, I had something to live for. I wanted it to end, but ultimately, I didn't want to die. But I didn't see this ending in any other way, than Damon killing me or us both.

Everything was a whirlwind. I gaze Liz my statement and got out voted to go to the hospital to get checked out. My wrist was sprained and I was a little shaken, but I was otherwise unscathed.

I know that everyone was worried about me, but I didn't know what to say. What could I say? What had honestly changed? I was shaken to my core, but that didn't mean anything. We were back at square one. We didn't have a game plan. I had nothing.

We couldn't stop living our lives. I had made so much progress. I didn't want to backslide and I was trying my damnedest not to. What could I do? Other than wait?

Going to Damon would be suicide. I knew that. I just didn't see many other options. I just want him out of my life. I want to have a life that my baby would be safe in. I'm beyond terrified. How can I be a good mother, when I can't even take care of myself? I felt like a failure.

"Will you talk to me?" Derek asked. I nodded, with a shrug. He looked apprehensive, like he was afraid if he said the wrong word, I would break.

"I don't know what to say. I just feel so helpless. In his mind, I'll always be his. He'll never let me go and I don't know how to get away from him. What can we honestly do?" I asked. He looked forlorn and defeated.

"I invited my uncle Peter to stay with us. He'll be with you, when I can't. You'll be protected. When Damon makes his next move, we'll be prepared. We'll keep working on your self-defense. You're pregnant, not helpless."

I let myself process his words. I just nodded. He was right and right now, it's the best plan we have.

"Okay. So, tell me about your uncle."