A/N: Thank you for the wonderful reviews again. I thought I'd try and squeeze in two chapters as my way of saying sorry for the lack of updates. I hope you like this chapter.
Christian's POV
The cars finally stop outside Gia's house. I run out of the car and straight into the house. Taylor, Sawyer and Elliot are close behind me.
Luckily the door was unlocked so we just ran straight in. We slow down and follow the hallway down to the lounge.
"Gia." Elliot says, running to an unconscious body on the sofa.
"Sawyer check her over." I order him. Fuck! If they've done the same to Ana...or worse! Fuck!
"Let's check up stairs, Taylor."
Taylor and I run up the stairs checking every room, searching for Ana.
"Sir!" Taylor calls for me. I run to him at the end of the corridor.
"It's locked." He says. I nod and he swiftly kicks the door down, his gun immediately drawn which makes me panic. I follow him into the room and my heart falls and my anger rises.
"Elena." I spit out in disgust and hatred. I lower my eyes to Ana who is limp. Shit! She's pale. Her clothes filthy and I can see bruising...bruising?!
"Nice to see you Christian. I thought I could help you out by getting rid of this little whore for you." She pulls out a gun and pushes it against Ana's temples, her hand gripping her neck. I can see her fingers digging into Ana's pale skin.
"She is not a whore! Now let her go!" I yell. Anger raging through me but I keep it under control. I don't want Ana to get more than she already has been.
"What is it she has on you, Christian? Is it that bastard child she is carrying?"
"Call my child a bastard one more time Elena..."
"And what? You have no power over me Christian. You never have or will. I see you failed to make Anastasia your submissive. I wonder whose thing she is carrying."
"That thing is MY child. Our child. Mine and Ana's. Our love that you know nothing about." I am going to kill her any minute now. Our conversation is interrupted by Ana's mumbling.
"Let her go. Now!"
Ana's POV
Not again! I hear muffled voices. One of them is..
"Chris...tian..?" I mumble. Elena is digging her nails into my neck and holding something cold and metal to the side of my temple. I force my eyes open to look at Christian. He is full of rage; I can see it and sense it clearly. His eyes meet mine and fear almost takes over. I need to be strong for him. I pull together all the strength I can find to pull out of Elena's hold but she grips my neck tighter. Almost stopping my breathing. My hands automatically go to her arm trying to pull it away. Wow she's strong. She tightens her hold on me and drags me out to the balcony. I can't feel the cold anymore. I'm pretty sure I'm the same temperature as the air outside. She pulls me all the way out and holds me close to the barrier which is really low. The pain from my ankle shoots through my body again.
"I will do it." She says. She pushes me over the edge slightly but her grip still tight. I hear Christian and Taylor move closer.
"I'll do whatever it is you want, Elena. Just let Ana go." Christian says. Is he giving up? He promised. We promised each other.
I feel her grip loosen and I try to stand, gripping hard onto the barrier. Everything plays out in slow motion as I feel fear and panic fill my body.
Elena walks to Christian, gun still in hand. I can just see Christian do something with his hand. His eyes are locked to mine the entire time. Only focused on me. Full of love and pain at the same time. A loud gunshot fills my ears. Elena falls to the ground and when she hits the floor I see Taylor with his gun at his side.
I let out my last breath. Elena's dead. It's over. It's finally over. Christian is quick to my side as I fall to the ground. He picks me up and carries me inside from the cold. I rest my head on his chest while he rests his on the top of my head. He lays me down on to the bed for a moment. The comfort of the bed is heaven to my aching body but as soon as I put my weight down more the pain in my back takes over. Causing me to turn on my side and scream into the mattress.
"Shit! Ana! Baby, what's wrong?" Christian asks, panicked from my screams and tears. I have no words. I tug at my top, pulling it down to keep it there, hiding my back from Christian. He notices my movements and slowly moves my hands away then lifts me up to sit in his lap. I turn my head into his shoulder letting my tears flow.
"Baby, I'm going to have a look. Ok?" I grip his shirt tighter and nod gently. He'll find out either way. His left hand slowly skims over my top to the hem and he ever so gently lifts it. He inhales a sharp breath. Why? Is it that bad?
"Let me see." I whisper. I need to see the damage.
"No, Ana."
"Please." I whimper. He lifts my top completely off me then turns so I can see in the mirror. My eyes widen in fear. I have scars covering my skin. Bleeding in some places which some have stopped and some haven't.
"Who did this, Ana?" He asks. I turn my head away, not able to see the damage anymore.
"Issac..." I whisper. Not sure even if I heard myself then but Christian did. He holds me tighter and kisses my cheek.
"I'm going to get you something warmer to wear." He places me on the bed and starts rummaging through the drawers and cupboards till her finds a top and jumper.
"Let me help you put these on." He orders softly. He slides the top over my head and down my torso then repeats the process with the jumper. He never once touched my skin.
"You're too cold. Come on let's get you out of here." I nod. He picks me up in his arms and holds me close. He turns to face Taylor who is standing near Elena's body. Just the sight of her makes me panic and fear the things she did and could have done to me and Blip, or even Christian at one point. Panic begins to fill my body once more and feel myself go limp in Christian's arms. The last thing I hear is his voice.
"Fuck! Ana, stay with me baby."
Christian's POV
"Taylor. Get Sawyer to help you with this mess. I'm getting Ana out of here."
I leave the room and carry Ana towards the front door. Elliot comes out of the lounge with Gia in his arms. Better not let Kate see.
"Shit. Bro is she..?"
"She'll be fine. I'm taking her to mom. Get Gia to hospital now."
We both go to our choice of cars and head off in different directions. The drive to the house is short which is lucky. I quickly pull up into the garage and run for Ana's side.
"Mom!" I yell, walking into the house and straight up the stairs. Everyone comes running out of the lounge and stop when they see me.
"Ana!" Kate yells.
"No!" I stop her. "Only my mom."
"It's not your choice!" She yells back.
"No Kate." Carla scolds her. "Grace needs to look her over. Give them space." I know Carla is worried for Ana so I give her a reassuring smile which she returns. My mom follows me up to our room.
"Where was she?" She asks as I lay Ana on her side.
"Gia's house."
"Gia did this?" she sounds shocked.
"No. Elena did." I say through gritted teeth, sitting next to Ana's still frame.
"Check her back first, please mom." I plead. She nods. I sit Ana back up and remove her top and jumper.
"Elena did this to her?" she says, shocked at the sight of Ana's back. Ana mumbles and turns on her front. When she mumbles I know she's sleeping. It makes me smile every time.
"I'll go get the first aid kit. Did Ana seem off at any point when you found her?"
"Yeah. They used chloroform on her. I saw the bottle on the ground. Taylor knew what it was straight away."
"She'll be sleeping all that off. The pain from her injuries will have knocked her out. What's this?" We both pull our attentions to Ana's trouser leg.
"Blood?" I ask. I quickly get off the bed and slowly peel her trousers off. I know she'll be embarrassed because of my mom being here but I couldn't care less. I pull them completely off along with her shoes.
"Her ankle is broken. Christian I suggest we get her to hospital."
"No. I am keeping her here till she is able to fly home."
"Christian..."
"Mom, please."
"Ok. I'll go to the hospital and get some supplies. Change her clothes and keep her warm. When she wakes up make sure she has a bath." She says and leaves the room.
I take this opportunity to scan over Ana's body. Her back bruised and scared. Her ankle broken. Her skin is freezing. What did they do to her? When I get a hold of Issac he is going to wish he never messed with me.
Ana mumbles again and turns onto her back, only wincing in pain a little till she settles. I look over her front. I tuck a strand off her hair behind her ear and scan her face. She has bruises starting to come up at the right side of her face. Her wrists have burn marks. Ropes? Fuck! Does this mean Ana won't want me near her? I hope not. I can't live without touching her. But I would never hurt her.
I change her into a silk robe which should be soft against her skin even on her wounds. I lay her in bed under the covers. I watch her sleep and mumble my name from time to time. I don't know how long I've been here. I am just lying on top of the cover next to Ana watching her. I'm disturbed by a gentle knock on the door.
"Can I come in?" Carla asks.
"Of course."
"How is she?"
"She'll be ok. My mom has gone to get some stuff to treat her with." I explain. Carla walks to Ana's side and gently strokes her face.
"My poor baby girl."
"I'm sorry, Carla."
"What for? You have done nothing wrong. You have protected her to the best of your ability."
"I haven't. Kate's right this is all my fault." Ana's safety is always number one but a tiny slip makes a big mess.
"Don't listen to her. She has always been protective of Ana. To me, you are the best thing to ever happen to my baby girl. You have shown her the world Christian. You protect her with your life. I know because she has told me." She smiles at me and I know she can't lie.
"Thanks, Carla." I smile and look down at Ana's sleeping face. "Would you mind going down and getting a hot water bottle for her?"
"Of course. What happened to the person who did this?"
"She's dead. The other person who was helping her is being looked for I think. I was in too much of a rush to get Ana out."
"That's understandable. I'll be back in a few minutes." Carla leaves the room and we're alone again. I move closer to Ana and kiss her cheek. So sweet and innocent. My Ana. After today I will everything and more to keep her safe. Even though Elena isn't a threat anymore. In all honesty her being dead has lifted a huge weight from my shoulders.
It's been a few hours since I brought Ana home. She's still sleeping which is worrying me but my mom assures me she is fine. She gave Ana and Blip a check over and they are both fine. She said that Ana must have been unconscious a lot of the time as her blood pressure is as normal as it can be with her, so that's a good sign.
"Christian, go down stairs and get something to eat." Grace says. She and Carla are standing at the end of the bed watching Ana sleeping. I haven't moved from her side, except to go the bathroom but I was straight back next to her.
"I'm fine, mom."
"We can watch over her. It's fine." Carla says. They both seem to be worrying about me more than Ana.
"I'm ok. I don't need to eat." I will only eat when Ana eats with me. I don't take my eyes off of Ana, but I can hear them both leaving the room.
"Wake up, baby." I whisper, hoping she can hear me.
"No. Let me sleep." Ana mumbles.
"Ana?" she blinks her eyes open and smiles at me. "Hi, baby."
"Hi." I kiss her on the lips, making sure she's still here with me.
Ana's POV
"How long this time?" I ask.
"A few hours. But you've just been resting. Nothing knocked you out again." He explains.
I push myself up to then only fall back down.
"Easy, baby. Your back remember?"
"Oh yeah. It doesn't hurt as much as last time."
"That's because I had my mom treat you."
"Blip?!"
"Blip is fine. You are fine considering. But you're both fine. You just need to rest." He kisses my forehead. I push myself back up to lean against the headboard, thank fully Christian helps me.
"Better?"
"Yes, thanks. Can I get something to eat?"
"I'll get some brought up."
"Why can't I just go down?" I ask. Am I on bed rest?
"Because of this Ana." He lifts the cover and reveals the cast around my ankle. Yes I am on bed rest.
"Oh." I look down at it and frown. I can't believe I forgot. "When can we go home?"
"Not for a while. Just till your back heals up."
"Ok."
"Hey. Look at me. Elena is finally gone and you are safe. This will never happen again. I promise."
"I love you so much, Christian."
"And I love you more." He moves closer to me kisses me hard on the lips.
"Wait. So what about...?"
"About what?"
"You know.."
"Oh Ana. We're going to have to wait a while." He says with a sad smile.
"That's a shame because the further I get through this pregnancy the more I need you."
"I know. But you'll have to wait." He kisses me again.
"Then you better stop doing that." I murmur against his lips.
"I think you're right." He smiles and pulls away. "How does a bath sound after some food?"
"Wonderful."
"Hey you two." Mia walks in smiling. "Glad to see you awake Ana."
"Thanks Mia." I say smiling back at her.
"So what's this about food? I can fix something up if you like?"
"That sounds great Mia. We're up for anything." Christian says, smiling too.
"I'll have fried chicken with mac and cheese if that's ok?"
"Of course, Ana."
"I'll have that too Mia. Thanks."
"No worries. I'll get that done for you two. Just rest and relax. Watch some TV." She says handing me the remote for the TV on the stand at the end of the bed.
"Thanks Mia."
"I won't hug you this time." She says, making me giggle and then she leaves the room.
"Where's Kate?"
"Downstairs. She won't come in because I'm here."
"Why?"
"We had an argument earlier. You know how it goes." Christian says, shifting back up the bed next to me.
"Let me guess. She once again blamed you for me being taken?"
"Got it in one. Last time I spoke to her was when I was carrying you up here."
"If my foot wasn't in a cast I'd be down there putting her straight. I have told her to leave you alone but she keeps making you out to be the bad guy."
"Aren't I though?"
"No! Christian, you are everything good in my life. You have given me a life."
"Oh, Ana." He wraps an arm around me pulling me close.
"How long will it take for my wounds to heal? Did your mom say?"
"Your ankle will be a month or so. You back will be a few weeks and the bruises will go down in a week. So guess what you will be doing from home."
"You?"
"Oh that smart mouth. I mean work."
"Thank you. You know just because we can't have fun doesn't mean you don't deserved to be pleasured."
"Ana, I know where you are going with this. I would rather wait for you. I want all your pleasure and I want you to have all of mine. For the rest of our lives together." He says then kisses me passionately.
A/N: I hope you liked this one. Was fun adding the drama. So where's Issac? We will have to wait and see. Reviews much loved.