Carolyn slowly made her way to the stairs and came to an impasse. She had no idea where Riddick had been taken and didn't want to leave the girls without guards. She sank down on a cushioned bench to the side of the stairs knowing it wouldn't be long before someone was sent to find her. Sure enough, she had just gotten comfortable when she heard the clattering of Necro armor. Turning her head she saw a several men being led by Kestral making their way to her. Heaving herself to her feet, she was helped the rest of the way when Kestrel reached her.

"Dame Riddick."

"Hello Kestrel. I didn't know where everyone went and didn't want to leave the girls without someone watching over them."

"Of Course. Where are they?"

"Double doors at the end of the hall." She pointed in the general direction. Kesteral looked at his men swinging his head in the room's direction and all six men took up position.

"Thank you," she said giving them all a grateful smile.

Kestrel took her arm, "Let me help you."

She gathered up her skirts and leaned against him tiredly as they slowly made their way up the stairs. He threw open a set of double doors at the top of the stairs leading into an ornately decorated large receiving room. There were dozens of soldiers milling about. They immediately fell silent and dropped to one knee placing their fist over their heart bowing their heads as the two passed.

"Kestrel?" she asked in confusion.

"They all saw you shoot the crossbow, Mistress. This is their way of showing you their respect."

"Not really necessary," she mumbled.

Kestrel just smiled as they made their way to another set of doors at the back of the room. He knocked and without waiting for an answer opened one door, pulling her inside with him. Riddick lay upon a massively draped four poster bed with Dr. Ogilvie stitching up the wound in his side. Vaako and the rest of the men stood in a group near the doors chatting quietly while Shanly, Shirah and Malden stood hovering near the doctor. All eyes flew to her as they stood in the doorway.

"Everybody out!" bellowed Riddick keeping his gaze on her. Doctor Ogilvie started to stand and then quickly sat when Carolyn pointed a finger at him and ordered him to stay. Kestrel kissed her hand and left, immediately followed by the rest.

Carolyn grabbed Chodes arm on the way out effectively stopping him and Vaako who was right behind. "Please make sure that the guards with the girls have strict orders that none of these people are allowed access to them," she told them while staring directly at Shanly.

"Of course, Mistress," Chode replied glancing over his shoulder at Riddick who only nodded.

He patted Carolyn's arm, leaving while Vaako kissed her cheek. "They'll be fine. I promise." Carolyn gave him a brief smile and turned her attention back to the three Furyans as he slipped out the door.

Placing her hand on the door she opened it wider. "If you'll excuse us, my husband needs his rest."

Shanly stood looking at her. "Grandmother," Shirah murmured, "let us go so that the doctor can finish attending to Audric." She nodded at Carolyn and ushered the older woman out of the chamber with Malden trailing behind.

Carolyn shut the door silently behind them and leaned her forehead on the door closing her eyes. She jumped when the doc appeared at her elbow.

"False labor?" Carolyn just answered with a hum through her pursed lips.

"Not much longer now," he told her.

She turned to him with a smile, "Can't be soon enough Doc. How is he?"

"Mostly scratches. Only a few were deep enough to need stitches. He needs to get some rest. Just like you." She nodded and he let himself out. Carolyn closed the door once again and locked it this time leaning her back against it.

"Come here wife."

She tiredly pushed her self away from the door and made her way to the bed. She took a deep breath as she let her eyes roam over his injured body.

"Carolyn?"

She broke her gaze away from his body and looked at his face. He held his arms out in a silent question. She gathered her long skirts up and climbed on the bed to straddle his lap. He stayed silent as her eyes continued their inspection of him her fingers coming gently to rest on the stitches near his ribs.

"I should have someone killed for this," she whispered looking into his eyes as her fingers ghosted over his skin. He reached out capturing her face in his hands, covering her mouth with his.

He pulled away, running his palms up and down her arms, "When did you turn into such a fiery blond haired warrior? There'll be time for retribution later."

She stayed quiet, her hands clutching his waist as she turning her face into his palm.

"You're tired."

"I should be asking you that."

"The girls are good?"

She answered with a simple nod of her head.

"Then lay here with me and rest. The doc would probably be pissed if I ripped out the stitches right after he put them in."

Carolyn gave him a dry look. "Like you really thought you were going to be getting any."

"Now, Carolyn, you know we both have a wide and varied skill set."

She snorted and rolled her eyes. He brought his hands down to her belly.

"How are you?" he asked her genuine concern on his face.

"We're both fine. Doc says not too much longer."

As he stroked circles the baby kicked wherever his hand stopped. "I was afraid we wouldn't make it in time."

Her hands came to rest upon his, "Me either, but I'll never get any rest if the two of you keep playing tag."

He chuckled and gathering her in his arms rolled to the side. Trapping a leg between his he gently kissed her. "Try and get some sleep. I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be a long day."