She slowly opened her eyes, looking around the hospital room, her eyes focusing in Chibs slumped over in the chair next to her bed. His hand laying close to her, she reached down taking it in hers, his head snapped up. A smile appeared on his face, he sat up, gazing down at her.

"Katerina." He leaned forward kissing her gently. "I was worried about you."

"I'm sorry. " She reached up, stroking the side of his face. Smiling at him, she brushed the hair out of his face. "It isn't that bad.." Watching him sit down in the chair again, she heard him exhale.

"Not that bad? You were shot at, ran off the road, then your jeep blew up, what's your definition of bad?"

"Being killed." She watched him pale, his eyes darkening, like he hadn't had time to think about that as a result. His hands clasped hers, his thumb rubbing over the back of hers.

"I'm not leaving your side, after what happened your under the club's protection from now on." She wanted to protest, but she knew that it was for the best. That with Stahl being batshit crazy, she needed someone watching out for her. She bit her bottom lip, staring at him, he leaned over kissing her again. "Say something."

"Does that mean, I'm permanently stuck at the clubhouse?" He frowned at her, sitting forward looking at her.

"No, I think we can spend the nights at your house, if you want."

"And the days?"

'We'll see what we can do." She closed her eyes, pulling her towards him.

"Can you just crawl into bed and hold me?" She looked over at him, hopeful. He shook his head at her, sitting back in his chair.

"I don't want to hurt you." The door opened, Hale came into the room, she saw Chibs stiffen as he glared at the man. As Hale approached the bed, Chibs stood up, standing closer to Kat, his hand holding onto hers.

"Katerina, did you get a good look at the men that were after you?"

"It happened to fast, I didn't see anything." She knew the rules, never talk to the cops. She knew that the club was looking for the men that came after her, or they would be once she and Chibs talked about it more.

"I can't help you, if you don't talk to me." Hale looked down at her. Before she could say anything, Chibs was standing between her and Hale, glaring at the man.

"She said she didn't see anything. So leave her alone so she can rest." Hale left the room, she smiled at Chibs.

"My hero! Saving me from Captain America!" He leaned down looking her in the eyes, his hands cupping her face.

"What do you have for your hero?" Grabbing the front of his Kutte, she pulled him down to her, kissing him. She heard him moan as she slipped her tongue in his mouth. He pulled back, trying to pull away from her, she didn't let go of him. "Tell me what did the doctor say?"

"That it was a flesh wound, that I'm going to be fine. You can't get rid of me that easily." She smiled up at him. He clinched his jaw, pulling her up into his arms.

"Don't say things like that, even in jest! I never want to be rid of you! "Is tu mo ghra!" His lips grazed over hers, gently. "I love you Katerina." She stared into his eyes, wrapping her arms around him, she remained silent. "I know we haven't known each other, that long, and if you need more time.."

"I love you too." She wasn't lying, she really did love him. She didn't know how or when it happened but she had fallen in love with him. Which made the whole betraying him and the club next to impossible for her to deal with. She couldn't do it, not now and not ever, she had to find a way to get out of it.

XXX

She was discharged the next day from the hospital, Chibs picked her up in his truck, taking her home. He carried her inside the house, laying her on the couch, laying down with her. She curled up with him, enjoying the feel of his arms around her waist. "Gemma filled your freezer with casseroles, are you hungry?"

She shook her head, rolling back towards him, she kissed him, his hand wrapping around the back of her neck. She pulled away, smiling at him, laying on her back, she could looked up at him. She trailed kisses along his jawline, running her hands up under his shirt, she watched him close his eyes. She slowly started to unbutton his shirt, kissing his chest.

He inhaled sharply, she ran her hands to his belt buckle, her hands slowly starting to undo his belt. His hands covered hers, his eyes slowly opening. She smiled up at him. "Take me to bed." He carefully got up, lifting her from the couch, carrying her to the bedroom. Laying her down, he finished removing his clothes, before removing hers.

XXX

She limped from the bed down the hall to the kitchen, leaving Chibs in bed sleeping, she could tell he was exhausted. Using the wall as a brace, she was going slow. Letting out a squeal of surprise, as she was lifted off her feet, she felt his warm breath on her ear. "You're not suppose to be putting weight on that leg!"

"I didn't want to wake you. I know your exhausted..." He carried her into the living room, placing her on the couch. Leaning down, kissing her, his dark eyes, staring into her green ones.

"Now, what do you want?"

"I was going to fix us something to eat." He looked down at her, caressing her face.

"Don't move from this spot, I'm taking care of you!" She watched him, walk towards the kitchen, not wanting to be left alone, she pushed herself off the couch, limping towards the kitchen. He turned around, frowning at her. "What am I going to do with you?" He lifted her up, holding her against him.

She smiled at him before kissing him. "Love me?" Wrapping her arms around his neck, he sat her on the counter. He stepped back looking into her eyes, rubbing his thumb over her bottom lip.

"I don't say these words lightly, believe me when I say it to you. I love you" Kissing her gently, he ran his hands through her hair.

"I love you too." She pulled back smiling at him. Knowing that she would loose him as soon as she told him the truth, she couldn't say anything right now, it would ruin everything. She felt the tears falling from her eyes, she moved her hands to wipe them away.

"Hey, what's this about?" His hands pushed hers aside, to brush away her tears, he tilted her head up to look at him.

"You're the first man to make me feel this way..."

"What way?"

"Safe, protected, loved...you don't even know me that well. I'm just afraid if you did, you'll walk away."

"I'm not going anywhere, you understand?" She nodded her head, he leaned in kissing her. " could say the same to you. I'm not a good man."

"I'm not going anywhere either Filip..." He pulled her off the counter, her legs wrapped around his waist. The truth for now would have to wait, he sat down in one of her kitchen chairs, with her straddling his lap.

XXX

Chibs was up early the next morning, stepping out to get the paper he found a large envelope taped to the door with his name written across the front. Stepping inside, he ripped it open finding a picture of Kat pushed up against a wall with Stahl standing in front of her with a gun shoved under her chin. His hands started to shake, flipping the picture over, he found a message written in black marker.

Looks like I'm not the only one after her!

Jimmy

The next picture was of her being run off the road,and her car exploding. The last picture was of her in the hospital, laying in bed, another message written on the back.

She's not safe anywhere, I'll always be able to get to her."

Making his way back into the bedroom, he stared down at her sleeping form, shaking her gently, she started to stir in her sleep."What is it?" She brushed the hair out of her face.

"Were you going to tell me about this?" He tossed the picture of her and Stahl on her lap. Picking it up, she frowned, looking up at him.

"Where did you get this?"

He sat down on the bed with her, dropping the two other pictures. "It was left on your door with these. Care to explain the picture with Stahl?"

"She grabbed me when I came out of Hannah's after I ate breakfast, she wanted information on the club. She was upset when I didn't have any. It happened the same day as my accident...so it slipped my mind."

He snatched the photos from her lap and hands, not wanting her to see the message on the back. He didn't want to worry or scare her, wrapping his arms arounf her, he pulled her close to him. "I don't want you going anywhere unless I'm with you or another patched member is with you."

He released her from his arms, walking out of the room, pulling his phone from his pocket.

XXX

Kat laid back in bed, wondering who in the hell took the pictures, it had Filip upset and worried. She was being targeted by one of the club's enemies, judging from his reaction it was hitting close to home for Filip. Could it be more personal, then club related? She went through her memory, thinking of anyone of Filip's past that might want to hurt her.

A couple of names came to mind, Jimmy O'Phalan and Fiona Larkin, neither would be thrilled if he found love and happiness. They were both sick, power hungry, individuals, they were perfect for each other. She could understand Filip's fear and concern, if either one were coming after her. If her life wasn't complicated and hard enough, let's just add to it.

She considered just packing it all in, going back to Quantico and living her life, and quitting the part of her life causing the most grief. Then she'd only have to deal with Jimmy and Fiona coming after her. She was so focused on her thoughts, she didn't hear the door open, Chibs touched her, she grabbed his wrist, flipping him on his stomach, pinning him to the bed, pulling his arms behind his back.

"Katerina?" His voice was muffled since he was face first in the mattress. She released her hold, crawling off his back, she looked at him, when he rolled over.

"I'm sorry...I zoned out..." She ran her hands through her hair, trying to regain her composure.

"Talk to me love...tell me what's going on."

She might as well tell him some of her past, again half truths to cover kept her safe. "I'll give you the short and dirty version. dated a guy for several years, thought he was the one. Caught him cheating, broke it off with him, dude didn't take it well and tried to kill me. Sometimes I'm still jumpy after three years."

She looked over to see that he was angry. "Give me this cowards name!"

Cupping his face, she kissed him. "It's sweet of you to want to take care of him, but he's not a problem anymore." He wrapped his arms around her, kissing her, gently.

"Get use to it, I'm not going to let anyone hurt you." Picking her up off the bed, he carried her towards the kitchen. She kissed his jawline, wrapping her arms around his neck, moving her mouth to his ear, she gently sucked his ear lobe. Hearing him growl, she gave a small laugh. "Keep that up, and we won't be eating breakfast."

"I'm not big on breakfast anyway!" She continued to kiss the side of his neck, laughing when he carried her back into the bedroom.

XXX

She had a follow up appointment a week later, had the stitches removed, and was allowed to put weight on her leg. Chibs was in the waiting room when she walked out, he frowned at her. "Does this mean I don't get to carry you around anymore?"

She let out a laugh. "I guess you can still carry me around every once in a while." She was walking out of the doctor's office, with him following her. His arm snaked around her waist, pulling her to his side. His lips, kissing the side of her neck. "Take me to lunch handsome?"

He pulled back frowning. "I've got to get back to the club, I've got church." She nodded her head, following him to his truck. A nicely dressed man stepped out in front of them, Chibs stayed in front of her.

"Filip, she's even more beautiful in person." He smiled at her. "I'm Jimmy O'Phalan, and you are Katerina Davenport. Nice to meet you."

She could feel Chibs muscles tense up, her hands went to his waist. "Wish I could say the same." She glared at the man, that had caused Chibs such pain. She was fighting every instinct to knock the smug smile off his face. Chibs voice was very calm when he spoke, looking at Jimmy.

"I won't tell you again." He pulled her closer to him. "Let's go love." They walked to his truck together, climbing inside, she looked back, Jimmy was still standing on the sidewalk watching them.

XXX

Stahl watched the interaction between the three people smiling, she waited for the phone call. Answering when her phone rang, she listened to what the caller said. "Perfect, if she can't or won't get the information, then she's of no use to me. I want you to take care of her."

Sliding her phone into her pocket, she left the hospital, knowing she had chosen wisely.