Chapter 30

Rick and Glenn returned that morning. They brought Hershel back and also someone else.

"Who the hell is that?!" T-dog asked.

"That's Randall." Glenn said.

He looked to be only a kid around Beth's age maybe a few years older. He was blindfolded and out cold. As they took him out of the car I saw his leg.

"Shit what happened to his leg?" I asked.

"He fell off the roof onto a fence. We didn't have time to try and any other way. I had to pull it straight up." Rick said.

Glenn looked around.

"Where's Daryl? He's always with you." Glenn asked.

I turned slowly and looked at Shane. I knew my eyes had more then likely turned red.

"Ask this piece of shit here!" I snarled.

Glenn looked surprised and they all looked at Shane.

"Oh what are you shy? You seemed not so last night when you pinned me against the side of the barn forced yourself on me! Kissing me and saying you would not release me until I said I cared about you! Lucky for me Chris came and threatened you! Then Anthony and Brandon brought Daryl. And then what happened? Shall I tell them!? Well alright! Daryl punched the shit out of your face and then you hit him right where he took the arrow! You only stopped when I tackled you and held a blade to your throat! Have I left anything out?! No I do not believe I have!" I shouted.

Everyone gave Shane looks varying from rage to disappointment and sheer disgust. Rick walked over to him.

"Can I speak with you privately?" He asked.

They walked away and I could still hear them shouting. Lori looked at me.

"You alright Prue? He didn't hurt you did he?" She asked.

"No as I said Chris came. I think now I know how he got those scratches on his neck. Back at the CDC I mean."

Her eyes widened slightly and she looked away a little. I put my hand on her arm.

"I do not judge or make assumptions. Do you know if…..well about the baby?" I asked.

She shook her head and I rubbed her arm.

"It will be alright." I said.

There was nothing else I could truly say. She nodded and then went inside the house. I watched her go and I sighed. I went back to my tent and found Daryl awake.

"Where ya been?" he asked.

"Rick, Glenn and Hershel are back. They…..brought someone with them."

That got his attention. He looked at me with an unreadable expression.

"His name is Randall and that is all I know. However I did tell the whole group about what happened. Rick was yelling at Shane when I left. He did not seem too pleased." I said.

This made him smile and I had to smile back.

"When can I get up and walk again?" He asked.

I pulled the blanket down and looked at his side. He was a fast healer.

"Actually you can get up and walk around now if you wish. You heal faster then I thought." I said with a smile.

"Finally! Hate sitting around on my ass all day!" He said.

I laughed and kissed him. When I pulled away he held me close.

"Then again…"

He pushed me back and started to kiss me harder. I ran my hands up his arms and down his back. He played with the bottom of my shirt and I helped him remove it. To his dismay I was wearing a tank top underneath.

"Why ya wearing so many damn shirts!?" He growled.

I smiled and removed his belt. I trailed one of my fingers up his side and he shivered. I smiled and brought his lips to mine. I pulled my shirt up and tossed it away. He ran his rough hands down my body and started to suck at my neck. A moan escaped my lips and I felt him smile into my neck.

"Like that?"

"Stop asking me questions and just kiss me you redneck!" I moaned.

He laughed and kissed my lips again. I pushed his pants down until it he only had his boxers. I pushed my braw strap down and placed open mouthed kisses down my jaw to my shoulder and then back up to my lips. No one could ever make me feel like Daryl made me feel. I pulled myself up and kissed his neck. I found his weak spot. He moaned and I pushed him over and straddled him. He grabbed my hips and unbuttoned my jeans. He sat up and wrapped his arms around me. He kissed my neck and then moved down to my collarbone. As I wound my arms around him I gave in and fell backwards leaving him on top again.

"Hold on…."

"You don't need a damn condom! I cannot bear children! Now will you please get back here!" I said impatiently.

"Well hell I'ma lucky son of a bitch!"

I laughed and he lunged forward kissing me. Yes indeed he is a lucky man.