Chapter 7

Robert quietly opened her door and saw Anna laying on her side with her knees curled up. She looked like she had been crying, she might still be. He walked over to the bed, "You didn't believe that fool did you, Luv?"

She wiped her eyes as she turned to look at him, "He said you were dead. You're real, right? This isn't a symptom of my injuries?"

"I'm real. I was going to let you sleep tonight and come see you in the morning but when I head what he told you I knew you would need to see me."

"How did you hear about that?"

"We went to see your sister. We had questions and knew Alex could tell us what all you're dealing with now."

"Who did you bring here?"

He smiled, "I think that can wait until the morning when she comes here, you'll like the surprise. I came here to see you, to make sure you're alright. How are you feeling?"

"A lot better actually. The headache is gone, I'm starting to get more energy again. I slept a lot after the surgery." He sat down in the chair by her bed, "Robert, will you hold me."

"Of course Luv." He got up and joined her on the bed, she smiled and cuddled in beside him. "How's that?"

"Perfect." She put her head on his shoulder, "You were the one in the bed last time right?"

"What?"

"The last time we cuddled in a hospital bed. I can see you in pajamas and I was the one that got into bed with you."

"Are you saying you're starting to remember some more things about us?"

"I must be. Have we cuddled in a hospital bed before?"

"Yes, more than once, Luv. The last time you were being my nurse and many nights you would get in bed and we'd cuddle."

"I think when I see you it makes it easier to remember things. I know there is no place I would rather be than in your arms."

"I have missed holding you, Anna."

"Do you know what else I've missed Scorpio?"

Robert smiled, "I can assume I do, yeah. When did you remember my last name, Devane?"

She laughed, "It just came out. You are just what I need. You are going to make this a lot easier than I thought it was going to be."

"Then tomorrow you will be very happy about who comes here because she will help you just as much as I can."

"Robert, why did Edmond tell me you were dead?"

"Because everyone believes we both are. Do you know how you were injured?"

"No, do you?"

"Yes, I was there. I got you out of the room you were locked in but we didn't make it out in time. Do you want me to tell you about that night?"

"Yes, but not right now," she thought for a moment. "Well, maybe just a little. I was locked up somewhere?"

Robert sat up a little so he could look at her. "You were kidnapped. I knew you had been taken, that you hadn't left of your own free will. It took me quite a while to find you and when I did you were locking in a room on a tanker. You had a chain around one angle that was connected to the wall. I got you loose but before we could get off the tanker there was a massive explosion and we were both injured. That was how you ended up with amnesia. I think once you've remembered more about your life this next part might make a little more sense. I had to work for several years doing things I normally never would have to keep you safe. I was told you were getting treatment for your injuries but I'm not really sure you were, or maybe it wasn't the right treatment. After I found out you had gone missing again I started looking for you. I've spent the last two years trying to find you."

"I think Bart and I had been living in the wilderness for at least two years but maybe it's been longer than that."

"Bart, he's the man that has been looking out for you. That brought Alex to you and that believes you're in danger, right?"

"Yes, I don't really remember much before we were working on building a cabin in the woods. I know I was in a hospital before that but that's about all I can remember."

"That part might not come back, maybe only some of it will. They told me all about your injuries when I was recovering and they were very severe."

"I don't know if that part matters anyway, I want to remember us. I want to remember our life, Robert that's what's important."

"Yes, it is." He stroked her cheek and tucked her hair behind her ear, he wanted to kiss her but didn't think it was the right time, not yet. "There is a lot you need to remember and I know it will come back."

Anna looked into his eyes, she knew she had looked into them countless times before. She knew she loved this man, there was no question about that. "How long can you stay tonight?"

"I don't want to be caught in here, so I'll need to leave before the nurses come to look in on you. I don't think I'd pass for Dr. Merrick's husband."

"No, you do not look anything like Dimitri but you do look like Anna Devane's husband."

"Yes, I do," he said with a smile. "Come here, put your head down and try to get some sleep. I'll be gone when you wake up but I will be back early tomorrow."

"Robert, why won't you kiss me?" He didn't need any more encouragement than that. He leaned in and kissed her tenderly. Anna was surprised at the instant desire she felt, the spark, the need. She put her arms around him holding him close as the kiss intensified. The passion she felt, she didn't know something could feel this right. Robert pulled away from her they were both breathing heavily, "Oh my. I see why you were waiting. That would quickly lead to more," she said with a big smile.

He smiled at her, "I will never get used to the effect you have on me. I have missed that. I've missed you," he said as he rubbed her back needing to touch her. Anna smiled then put her head on his shoulder and they leaned back on the bed, "That happened when you were being my nurse as well. The kissing was amazing but I wasn't recovered enough to do more than kiss you even though we both wanted more."

"Robert, I want to stay with you when I'm released from here."

"Well I'm just staying at a hotel but if that's what you want."

"I know I want to be with you. You are who I'm meant to be with. I know that for a fact."

"Alright, Anna. We'll talk more about that tomorrow. You will stay with me, I just think we should reconsider it being in a hotel."

"I don't care where we are. You'll protect me, I know that."

"Yes, I will. Now get some sleep Luv," he told her and kissed tenderly then they both put their head back.