AN. THHHAAANNNKKK YOOOOOOOOOU! Thank you so much for the Reviews and Favourites and Follows! Thank you! I'm thrilled you like it! I'm so excited to continue with writing this story! So here's chapter 2! ENJOY! :P

Valkyrie's POV

Soon Ghastly, Tanith and Dexter arrive. They were shocked to see Skulduggery. Ghastly and Tanith hugged Skulduggery where as Dex remained emotionless. I told them of our fight and how Skulduggery once again promised to be with us more. I warned him this is his final chance. I set the table and dish out the food. Me, Skulduggery, Dex, Tanith, Ghastly and Jonathan sit at the table eating. Ellie is in her little highchair between Skulduggery and I. Skulduggery insists on feeding her so I let him. He glances at me occasionally but I don't look back and him. It pains me to do this but he deserves the cold shoulder.

Skulduggery's POV

I wish Valkyrie would just talk to me. I know what I did was horrible but I did it so I wouldn't lose her. But now she won't talk to me for letting my searching for my brother run my life. What makes it worse is I want to hold Valkyrie so tight and kiss her and her bump. I'm so incredably happy about the new baby but i'm scared if i try and hug her she'll turn me away again. I have to do something to make it up to her, but what?

We finish dinner and I put Ellie to bed. When I come down I see Valkyrie laughing and chatting to Tanith, Ghastly and Dex. As I make my way over I get pulled aside by Jonathan.

"Hello son," I give him a smile. He just glares.

"I'm still pissed at you but-"

"Watch your language!" I cut him off.

He sighs "anyway. I'd keep an eye on Dex if I were you..."

"Why?" I ask confused

"He's been coming over a lot and spending a lot of time with mam lately. And I dont like the looks he's giving her..."

"Looks? What kind of looks?"

"Lovey dovey looks. It's clear he hhas feelings for her."

"Dex? No. My son, you must be mistaken."

"I'm not Dad. Trust me."

I sigh, "Okay. I trust you son. Besides you being my son means your gut instinct is almost as good as mine."

He scoffs, "Please. My gut instinct is well better than yours."

"Is not!"

"Is too!"

"It is not! Now. You have wounded my ego and I am going to storm off dramatically. Goodbye." I storm off over to my wife and friends. I hear him laughing behind me and I chuckle.

I turn to Valkyrie and point to the space beside her "May i sit there?"

She doesnt answer and i sag. I get on my knees and take her hand in mine. Its time to swallow my dignity for a moment. I take a deep breath "PLEASE VAL! PLEASE LET ME SIT NEXT TO YOU! I BEG OF YOU! I WANT TO SIT NEXT TO MY GORGEOUS DARLING WIFE! PLEASE!"

Everyone stare at me in shock. They never expected Skulduggery Pleasant to beg. They start laughing and Valkyrie pats the seat, signalling for me to sit. I quickly do and pull her close. I whisper in her ear, "Words cannot describe how happy I am about the new baby," I rub the bump gently. She doesnt do anything for some time. Suddenly she gently places her hand over mine.

Theres a knock on the door and Time walks in. Hes surprised to see me but smiles, "Skully!"

I glare, "Dont call me that!"

"I havent seen you in a while. How are you Skully?" He asks ignoring my demand. I glare and he chuckles. "So how are things?"

"Things are good," I say smiling and kiss Val's cheek.

"Excellent!"

We all continue to chat the rest of the night. A few hours later everyone leaves. Valkyrie insists on cleaning up. I sigh and go upstairs. To surprise her I draw her a nice, warm bath surrounded by candles. In the bath are bath salts, bath bombs and lavander essence. I wait for her to come up.

Valkyrie's POV

I finally finish washing the dishes and put them in the dishwasher. I clean the counters and do the floors. My mind never leaves Skulduggery. As I finish by washing my hands I feel someone's eyes on me from the garden window beside me. I peer out but it's too dark to see anything. I make my way to the garden door and reach for the handle. I open the door and poke my head out into the cool night air. The breeze blows my hair out of my face. I take a step outside and look around. The only light comes from the doorway behind me. It's silent. I must be imagining things. I turn to step back inside - a bush rustles. I stop. I turn. The rustle came from right behind me. I take another step forward out of the light and out of the safe zone. I make my way closer. Closer. And -

"Mam!"

I jump and turn clutching my chest. In the doorway is Jonathan. "You almost gave me a heart attack!"

"What are you doing out here? It's freezing! Come back inside you'll catch your death."

I make my way in slowly glacing at the bush once more. Theres nothing there. There cant be. I'm imagining this.

AN. OHHHHHHH! So do you think shes imagining it? I shant say anything. I hope you liked it. Please R&R! Until next time! :)