Chapter 5
Third POV
The rest of the night had gone by smoothly. Anna had slept through the rest of the night in McG's arms.
He couldn't get himself to get some sleep. He was worried about her. He and Amir had gotten an indication of what had happened to her from her screaming earlier. But he didn't know for sure. He would have to wait until she was ready to talk to him.
The following morning the team was up early besides Anna and McG. They hadn't heard a sound from Anna's room. Dalton had let it rest knowing fully that Anna would need the rest and time to get out of her room. He didn't know how she would feel when she would wake up.
Amir had told them over breakfast what happened exactly. When he told them what they had heard her scream they all looked sad and angry all at the same time. Dalton bowed his head, knowing already what the girl has been through. And he had contacted Xander already, knowing that at some point Anna maybe would want to talk to someone outside of the team.
Jaz had felt angry, wanting to kill the bastard that had caused Anna all of those scars. She had just met the girl, but after spending a few hours with her she felt a bond with her. They all felt like she belonged with them and the need to protect and help her.
In Anna's Room
McG had woken up a few minutes ago. Just watching Anna and stroking her hair. He didn't want to leave her, because he didn't know what kind of reaction it would cause. He had left somewhere in the middle of the night to go to the toilet. Only to return to a distressful girl in her bed.
He wanted to help her, but didn't know how. He wanted to take the burden of her shoulders. But he knows that she isn't ready to share. She needs her time.
She began to stir in the bed slowly waking up. Looking around the room before releasing where she was. She tried to move, not having noticed the arm around her waist and was taken aback when she couldn't get out. Her breathing getting faster not knowing what was happening.
''Slow down Anna'' she heard McG's voice in her ear whom removed his arm from around her. She turned around in the bed and gave him a questioning look. ''What are you doing here? What happened?'' she questioned looking confused for a moment before it had dawned on her what had happened last night. A look of shock took over and embarrassment.
She sat up abruptly. ''Oh my gosh I am so sorry. I don't know what overcame me. I am sorry. What a first impression to make stupid'' she mumbled the last part to herself while shaking her head in her hands. ''I am sorry I made you stay I don't know what overcame me'' she rambled on and on.
McG took her hands in his which caused her to stop rambling. ''Sweetheart there is nothing to apologize for. You had a nightmare and Amir and I were still awake. We would have done the same for Jaz. And if I didn't want to stay with you I wouldn't have. You were afraid and needed someone by your side. So stop apologizing okay?'' he told her while looking her straight in the eyes.
He could see she wasn't convinced of his words, but nodded hesitantly. She just didn't want to be a burden to him or any of them. She couldn't be. She was used to be on her own and looking after herself. How could she get used to this. It seemed as if McG was able to read her mind.
''It takes time to process everything. But I need you to know that you are not on your own. Not anymore. You have me and the team. Whenever you need to talk you can always come to us. That's what you get for joining us, a family'' he said the last with a smile and hoping it would cheer her up a bit.
And it worked it got a smile on her face. ''It's just that I am used to being on my own, doing everything alone'' she explained.
He took her face in his hands to make her look at him. ''Well you aren't alone anymore and you won't get rid of us that easily'' he teased her. She giggled. ''I wouldn't want to.'' She responded.
He stood up from her bed and held out his hand. ''Ready to get some breakfast?'' he asked. She took his hand hesitantly, having heard the rest of the team already. But she knew she would have to face them eventually.
Meanwhile with the rest of the team
They had heard some sounds coming from Anna's room, but just waited patiently. Anna would come out whenever she was ready. They knew it must be difficult for her. After all she had just met them.
When they heard footsteps coming their way and saw them walking into the kitchen, Jaz had stood up from her chair and walked over to them. She hugged Anna tight. McG walked past them and took a seat at the table with the rest.
''You okay?'' Jaz had whispered in her ear. Anna responded with a small nod and smiled gratefully at Jaz. ''I will be'' she said with a sad smile while she took the spot next to McG and Amir at the table.
She started fidgeting with her fingers not really knowing where to look and what to say to them. She opened her mouth before closing it again. She wants to tell them, but doesn't know where to start.
A hand was put on her knee. She looked up and met the gaze of Amir. ''You don't have to tell us only if you want to.'' he said with a soft smile. She looked at the rest and saw them nodding. She trusts them, so wanted too. Telling them now or later wouldn't make a difference, it would still be difficult for her.
''I want to.'' She said with the little confidence she could gather. ''It all started about three years ago when I got called in by the CIA'' she started her story. Everyone off them listening, not knowing exactly where it would lead.
