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Chapter twenty-eight

Ammy's POV

"I don't like flying" I groan as we board yet another plane. We had literally only just got to Italy a couple of days ago when Alec got a phone call from his mother; his little brother is in hospital so I of course said I wanted to go with him. I wasn't just going to leave him on his own; he needs my support right now. His little brother was in a car crash with their father, his dad is fine and got released within hours, his little brother, well, he didn't get off quite so lightly.

"I know, I'm sorry. I said you didn't have to come, this isn't your family therefore not of your concern" I couldn't tell if he was being factual or bitchy about this.

"You're right, this isn't my family. But I still care, Alec, I care about your little brother, I care that he is in hospital and I care that he is in a critical condition. I just want to be there for both him and you. I don't want you to go through this painful and stressful time alone. I want you to let me in and let me support you. You've always done it for me, now it's time I returned the favour"

"I…I don't know what to say" he sighs as he moves around in his seat uncomfortably.

"Sorry might be a start" I mutter, hating that I'm being horrible to him, but I don't like him doubting me and my reasons.

"I'm sorry. I guess…I guess I'm just…"

"Stressed. Worried. Upset. I can probably name several more emotions, look, Alec, I know this is a rough time for you. And all I want to do is be there for you and support you through this difficult time. I know what you're going through. Annika was in hospital when she was younger, they thought she had cancer. She was fortunate though, and so will your Jack. He'll get better, he'll get through this. I know he will. He's a little fighter" I take his hand in mine, hoping that my words have soothed him in some way. He spent all last night crying when he found out, but he's calmed down now, he's realised that he needs to be there for his little brother. To help him recover. And I will be with him every step of the way.

"I don't deserve you" he smiles as he leans forward to kiss my cheek lightly, but I move my head so that I can capture his lips before he pulls away. His hand coming to cup my cheek as he rubs my skin with his thumb.

"I love you" I whisper as he wraps his arm around me so that I can lay my head on his shoulder where he kisses the top of my head.

"I love you, too. I always will" I couldn't help but smile at that as I cuddle into him more. I will be there for him, no matter what.

"Ammy, I remember you acting weird the last time we were on the plane and then again at the Eiffel Tower. Please tell me what's happening, Ammy, I don't want to have to worry about you alongside Jack" he whispers so that no one can hear us. I tense up at the mention of my behaviour because it brings back all those memories of that shadow. That woman.

"If I told you, you wouldn't believe me" I tell him. If I told him everything he would think I'm crazy, he would leave me and probably throw me into one of those mental hospitals. I don't want that, I'm not crazy, I'm just unfortunate in my luck with enemies.

"Try me" he sits up, his eyes meeting mine. I take a deep breath, preparing myself to tell him.

"When I used to live in Sweden when I was a little girl. I saw a shadow, she was very interesting to my younger self, but when she suddenly made another appearance, practically twelve years later give or take a year, it gets freaky. My mom moved my family to Shreveport because she and my step-dad were on the run from something. I think that the shadow I saw was the one my mom was running from. That shadow came to me the other day; she took on her human form, but was invisible to you and everyone else. She told me that my mother killed her and that she wanted vengeance, the only way she could get her revenge apparently was by killing me. Making me suffer first by hurting those around me, the ones I love. And then when I have suffered enough she will finish me off"

Then it hit me. What if that woman caused that car crash to hurt Alec, what if she's trying to separate me and Alec? That would kill me. And that's just what she wants. Oh, God…

"Ammy, that sounds absolutely bizarre, but I believe you. I just have this feeling inside of me that's telling me that you're telling the truth and that you need me. I will protect you, Ammy, no matter what. We'll get rid of that woman/shadow thing. Together" he assures me as he takes my hand in his. I couldn't help but close my eyes as I try not to cry, if anything happens to his little brother and it's because of that woman I will never forgive myself.

"After we have Jack back home safe and sound and fully recovered" I whisper as I take a deep breath. I should tell him, I should tell him that I think she hurt his brother and father, but… but I'm scared he'll leave me because of it. I have gave him so much, told him so many things that no one else knows about me, that it would both scare me and break my heart if he left me.

But like I said, that's exactly what she wants.

Sookie's POV

"Lover, what is wrong?" Eric murmurs in my ear as he kisses my neck softly, his arms wrapping around my waist where his hands come to rest on my baby bump.

"I'm worried about Ammy. And not just because she's flying and she hates flying, but because when we were back in France, she asked me for some pain killers in the morning and I overheard her telling Alec that she felt sore. Eric, I think she actually had sex with Alec. I know I said that she's a big girl and can make her own decisions, but…God, I feel like I should have been more of a mother to her. I shouldn't have let her reach that level with a boy yet" I scold myself, feeling guilty over this. I know she is being smart and using protection and all that, but I still feel as though I should have talked to her about it more. I can only hope that Alec at least treated her right when they…did it – for no better choice of words.

"Lover, it angers me that she is being so stupid when it comes to the Were, but we cannot stop her from doing what she wants. She would only go behind our back and do it anyway. You told her everything she needed to know about sex and how to stay safe and what can happen if she isn't safe. You did everything you could for her; it is now down to her. But do not worry, Lover, I did have some very…strong words with Alec. He would have at least treated her right. To be honest I mentioned my sex life to her in the car on the way to the airport when we were heading to France in the hope that it may have put her off of sex. You know, I was hoping that when it came to them two connecting in that way she would think back to what I said and cringe. Therefore making sex the last thing on her mind. I failed there" Eric seethes as his jaw sets.

"Eric, like you said we couldn't have stopped it if we tried. Now how about we go for something to eat? We should let the kids try out some proper Italian food. I.e. Spaghetti and pizza considering that's all they eat" I giggle, making Eric laugh as he spins me round; his lips touching mine softly before we hear a round of 'ewws' from our beloved children.

"Come on, you two. Its dinner time" I smile as we start to walk towards this restaurant Eric says has very good reviews and apparently he's heard that the food is delicious. Although he won't be doing the eating he's still being thoughtful.

"Sookie, did Ammy ever collect those pills from her room?" Eric probes, my mind going back.

"Yes, she did. She came round and got them not too long ago. She said she took a pack with her when she went to Alec's, but she used them all so she needed her next box. I'm surprised she even remembers to take them, she is very forgetful about things like that" I point out, making Eric nod along as we come to the restaurant.

AN: Sorry that it has been a while since I updated this, I have been stuck on where to go with it; but I now know exactly where I want to go with it :D xx