Chapter 8
The Truth and Let Me Love You
"I'm gonna kill that bastard." Thorin said, standing up. I grabbed his coat.
"Thorin. I'm not from this world. He's back in the other world." I said, pulling him down.
"What happened?" Thorin asked, taking my hands in his.
"I was 15 and seeing a guy that my parents hated and disobeyed their rule of not dating till I was 16. Everything was well, but when he drank, he was abusive." I said.
"No man should lay a hand on a woman." Thorin said, squeezing my hands.
"One night. He was drunk and he wanted to have sex, but I wasn't ready. He went on a drunk rage and threw me in the bed and raped me. I begged for him to stop, but he didn't. He left me in the bed and I dressed and left." I said. I was in tears. Thorin pulled me against him and held me close.
"Let it out. How long did you find out that you were pregnant?" Thorin asked.
"A month after the trial. He's in jail. I'm not the only girl he raped. There were four others, but I was the only one that got pregnant. Stacia was the only one that kept me alive through every emotion and pain. Just holding her made me forget. She more looks like me and my family." I said.
"What about your parents?" Thorin asked.
"I was kicked out of the house right when I broke the news. My parents wanted me to terminate the pregnancy or give the baby up but I refused. I was disowned and Anna's family took me in. I was 16 when I had Stacia." I said.
"Your a brave girl to raise a girl on her own without a man." Thorin said.
"Its well-known in my world to raise a kid on your own, but Anna and her family helped me. I was able to finish school and go to be nurse." I said. Thorin smiled. He ran a hand down my check.
"You're a wonderful mother, Mariah. You protected that girl through the whole quest and still doing it. All she needs is a father." Thorin said.
"Everytime I mention a girl to a guy, he goes running. I don't think I have a chance." I said.
"Well why not me." Thorin said. I looked up.
"Thorin." I murmur.
"I may not have shown it through the quest, but I have a soft side for her and she's an angel. Let me love you Mariah and treat you like a woman should be treated. I won't take advantage of you, unless you want me to. I won't do anything to hurt you. I fell in love with you as we were on the quest." Thorin said, taking my face in his hands. I looked into his eyes and saw that he wasn't lying.
"Thorin I would love to." I said.
"Then Mariah Alexander. Will you court me?" Thorin asked.
"Yes." I said. Thorin leaned forward and we kissed. His kiss was gentle and not urgent.
"Come. Let's get you to bed." Thorin said, pulling me to my feet. I took his arm and he lead me to my room. He turned to leave. I grab his arm.
"Your welcome to stay and sleep with me." I said, blushing. Thorin nodded and we entered my room. I slid into the bathroom and slid on my nightgown. Thorin was only in his pants, laying on the bed. I hesitated at the door, a little nervous.
"Come lay down." Thorin said. I got in bed and curled up at his side. He pulled me against him and kissed my forehead. I fell asleep in his arms, feeling safe and secure.
AN: There you go. Hope you enjoyed. :)