Author Note: Thanks to calwitch, Slytherin Studios, THE Kid Hardy, Leasha Orton and LindaPipeBomb for the awesome reviews. I wasn't sure about upping the rating; but since it got some positive remarks, I'd say I did okay. Hope this chapter will be just as positive.

"No, I'll never let you go

No, I'll never let you fall

No, I'll never give up on you

I'll never give up on you

I'll never let you go

No, I'll never let you fall

No, I'll never give up on you."

"Never Give Up" by: Stealing Eden

Chapter 26: The Fallout

Nick stood overlooking the throb of people below the upper level in the nightclub. He watched intently at the all the scantly clothed women grinding up against their partners. The thought of what he had done to Skye passed by his mind. A wicked smile started to tug at his lips. There was nothing he liked more than to watch the woman crawl on her knees begging for him to stop. Unfortunately, she didn't give him any useful information and he had to meet with Bray Wyatt to get that.

His knuckles were broke open and swollen with the aftermath of his fists connecting with Skye's ribs. The white tape he had wrapped around them was started to become stained with his own blood. "By the way you're standing, I'd say you are pretty happy with your actions." Bray's voice sounded.

"And you would be right." Nick replied turning around for face the man that given him so much information.

"So what did you need to see me about?"

Nick's smile widened when thinking about Rydia's reaction to seeing the well-being of Skye Atherton. Bray never thought in a million years that Nick would go as far as he did just to make one woman's life a living hell. He had been a part of most of it and already regretted helping him get close to Rydia. The woman was an angel and didn't deserve the kind of pain this man was putting her through.

"What is Rydia's state of mind?" Nick asked simply.

"The last I saw...she was a complete mess and walked away from everything; but that could have changed."

"Does Skye still live?"

"Yes."

"Damn...I went too easy on her."

Bray's stomach contorted in disgust with every word he spoke. He had had enough of all of the madness. Rydia didn't deserve anymore torment and no one she associated with deserved to be harmed in any way. It was okay to play mind games but physical abuse and even murder was beyond his logic. "Why don't you just let it go and move on..." Bray suggested.

"What's the matter? Don't have the stomach for torment and revenge?"

"Mind games is one thing; but you actually killed someone and damn near killed another. What are you really after here; because Rydia will never come back to you after what you've done to her."

Nick laughed and took several steps closer to his colleague. His dark eyes were almost black with hatred. Bray couldn't understand why he hated Rydia so much to cause that much pain to someone. Sure, she broke up with him; but it wasn't without reason. "I don't want her back. I've had that and its old history now. I'm on to bigger and better things."

"And what's that exactly?"

"Getting with that little woman she's working with at Wrestlemania, AJ Lee and eventually Rydia's own death."

The wheels were turning inside the psychotic mind of Nick Grayson. If he managed to get with the woman, he could have access to so many things behind the scenes and wouldn't need Bray's help. He could just do it himself.

Hotel, Next Morning

Rydia's eyes opened slowly and met the sunlight. She squinted and snuggled her head back into her pillow; but found that it was slightly occupied by Roman's head. Her lips curved into a smile upon seeing him sleeping soundly next to her. Memories of the night they shared replayed inside her head and it made her body tingle with desire all over again.

His body turned over and she got a look at his backside. A blush tinted her cheeks and she slowly got out of the bed. He was beyond perfect in every way possible and that 's what made it hard to just walk away from him. He was everything she wanted in a man and more. Grabbing her iPod and a towel, she made her escape into the bathroom for a shower. She hoped the water would cool down her desire for him to make a repeat of night.

Her hands turned the handles to make the perfect temperature of water. Once it was to her liking, she found the perfect song that would occupy her thoughts. Her choice for the day was 'And We Run' by Within Temptation and featured rapper Xzibit. She stepped under the spray and let its wash away her sweat coated body.

Roman rolled back over and awoke to an empty bed. He called out her name; but realized that she was in the shower. Her voice was echoing the walls. It was a voice he loved a great deal. The thought of her in the shower awakened desire within him. His mind gave him ideas that made him smile as he got up from the bed.

His hand turned the handle of the bathroom, hoping it wasn't locked. Much to his happiness, it opened for him. She was oblivious to him and he wanted it to stay that way. He could see her outline from the curtain and waited for her to turned her back to him so he could step in from behind.

Rydia moved her fingers through her freshly cleaned hair. Her voice was warmed up and at the perfect pitch she wanted. At that point, she felt hands wrap around her and lips kiss her neck. She froze instantly, fearing the worst and Nick was behind her; but when she saw the long black hair move across her bare shoulder a sense of relief washed over her.

"Good morning, baby." He greeted in a warm voice that was coated in a little but of lust.

She turned around and leaned up to kiss him. His arms wrapped around her and began to caress her wet skin, causing them both to burn with desire. Her tongue tangled with his as she ran her hands up his chest. "We have a flight to catch, you know." She whispered between kisses.

"I know; but I wanted to make sure you were alright before I left to get my stuff." He replied giving her nipple a gentle pinch.

"I'm fine. I regret nothing, if that's what you were getting at."

He kissed her lips once again, and lifted her up. Her back was up against the wall of the shower and in one soft moan, his lips left her and were secures around her right nipple. All the feelings she felt the night before exploded inside again. She didn't want him to stop; but she didn't want to miss her flight either. "Roman...please..." She pleaded in whispers.

Ignoring her pleas, he switched to the left breast. Her hands tugged at his hair and she could feel his arousal up against her core, just waiting to be inserted. She knew that he was purposely teasing her. He wanted her to beg for him. Holding her with one arm, he slid his free hand down to her moist lips. She could feel him penetrate her with a single finger; but even that single digit felt heavenly. Sucking in a breath, it came out as a hiss of pleasure.

"Rydia! Come on, we are going to be late!" Mia's voice yelled.

"Jesus, what the hell is she doing here?" Rydia groaned.

Roman chuckled softly and let her down to stand on her own feet. She got out of the shower, wrapping the towel around her before walking out of the bathroom. "Mia, don't you ever knock before you barge in someone's room?" Rydia asked obviously annoyed by her sister's actions.

"I did knock...twice. Come on, hurry up."

"I'm going."

Mia noticed that the water was still running in the bathroom. Her eyes shifted to the floor around the bed and saw clothing that didn't belong to Rydia. A smile appeared on her lips at the thought of Roman finally getting through to her sister. "So...uh...Ry? Did something happen last night, because there are clothes scattered everywhere and the water is still running in the bathroom?" Mia asked not bothering to hide the teasing tone in her voice.

"Actually...yeah...and not just the obvious."

"What do you mean?"

"Rydia, can I please have my clothes?" Roman asked from the doorway with a towel wrapped around his waist.

Rydia quickly gathered up all of his clothes that were scattered across the floor. He kissed her as she handed them to him. Mia felt overjoyed witnessing the affection. Once Rydia was dressed, Roman walked out of the bathroom completely dressed. He couldn't seem to take his eyes off her. She was just everything he wanted and more. "Can we go now? Dean is waiting in the lobby." Mia asked.

"Lead the way, sis."

"Is Seth coming?" Roman asked.

"I doubt it. He never moved from Skye's side all night."

The thought of Seth not getting any rest or even eating, because of Skye made Rydia feel the guilt for causing that pain. She didn't want to feel that way because all it did was bring everything around her crashing down. Nick wasn't going to stop until he had broken her down and she knew that she needed to stay strong for everyone.

Rydia smiled when she felt Roman's fingers twine with hers. She knew now that he wasn't going to leave her and his declaration of love proved that in more ways than one. The elevator doors opened into the lobby and Dean's turned his head in their direction. He immediately saw the joined hands of Roman and Rydia along with her loving smile.

"What happened to change your mind?" Dean asked.

"Someone talked some sense into me. I'm sorry for trying to push all of you away. I shouldn't have said what I did." Rydia apologized.

"Nah, don't worry about it. Everything's cool, just know that we all have your back no matter what."

That's what she's liked the most about Dean. He always had her back no matter what happened around them. He was a perfect match for Mia in so many way and it made her thrilled to know that they were happy together. He smiled at her with a sibling loyalty and it only made her wish that Seth was there to.

"Let's go or we are going to be late." Mia urged.

With those words being the last, they walked out of the lobby and got into their separate rental cars. Mia stared out the window. Her stomach had been upset from the start of the day to the point of almost vomiting the second she rolled out of bed. Dean told her that she probably caught some stomach flu bug and for her to rest as much as she could.

"So what happened with Rydia? What changed?" Dean asked out of curiosity.

"Roman happened. I didn't get a chance to ask for details; but he definitely stayed the night with her."

"How are you feeling?"

"A little better; but I think I'm going to sleep once we get on the plane."

He reached over and rested his hand on her upper thigh. The comforting gesture warmed her heart. She loved everything about him and the fact he was concerned about her heath was a step up from her previous relationship with Randy Orton.

Mia's eyes slowly closed, falling asleep before arriving at the airport. Dean took the time to text Seth, Roman, Skye, and Rydia. He was completely worried about Mia's strange behavior over the last twenty-four hours. She's become excessively tired and sick to her stomach. He was convinced that it was just a bug; but now he wasn't so sure.

"Mia's been acting weird over the last day. She always tired and today she's been sick to her stomach, without vomiting. So try to be quite on the plan." He typed and hit the send button.

"I'm not going to be on the plan; but tell her to get better soon. I'll be there later. I have to take the late plan." Seth replied.

Rydia heard her phone chime within the pocket of her jean jacket. She dug for the device and swiped her finger over the screen to read the message Dean had sent her. Her eyes widened a little upon reading the whole thing. "What's wrong?" Roman asked noticing the difference in expression on his girlfriend's face.

"Dean texted me about Mia. She's sick or something; but it don't add up. She was fine yesterday."

"Sometime you just get sick overnight."

Roman was right; but she had a feeling it was something more than that and she didn't dare say what she really thought might be going on. Instead, she lied and said it was probably a bug. Mia never got sick. She couldn't remember her ever having a cold let alone a stomach flu. Something was going on and she intended to find out before Nick decided to show up again.