Previously..

"Ok guys, we're heading out tomorrow. As soon as possible. I've already told Liz to make reservations. Wait until Macey gives you your covers look at it, then hit the deck. We've got a long way ahead of us." Cammie declared.

Cammie POV

My eye twitched as I saw my cover, I sat there hitting myself mentally for letting Macey choose our covers.

Name: Elizabeth Vega

Age: 21

Background story: The daughter of a Mob family (the Vega's) who both died assassinated leaving their only child orphaned. You brought up the Mob and decided to get revenge on those who killed your parents which you got. You're merciless. I'm guessing you know the rest to your story –The Peacock

Personality: Flirty, Cunning, Controlling, Merciless when it's serious, Talented

Partner: Hunter Vega (A.K.A The Shadow)

Associates in mission: The Duchess [Bex], The Muscle [Grant], Bookworm [Liz], Peacock [Macey], The Shadow [Zach], The Brains [Jonas], Peter Pan [Jason] and Speed [Nick] In front of other Mobs and Gang leaders they are known as your "Pawns"

Appearance: I'm just going to make you look rich –The Peacock

I groaned inwardly. "Oh man," I muttered.

"So you're my wife now huh?" I looked up only to see Zach staring down at me. I hastily smiled at him.

"Yeah, I can't wait to see my ring." I mentally rolled my eyes at the thought of a big flashy ring. Quickly I noticed an awkward atmosphere and decided to excuse myself, "Well! It's time to sleep, nothing like a good night's sleep," If I sleep, "Good night!" I quickly walked to my room not even turning back to see Zach's face and his reaction to it. I shut the door and inhaled sharply and exhaled. I can do this, I can sleep. I repeated as a mantra in my head. I hesitantly turned off the lights and slid under the covers of my sheets thinking about the private conversation I had with Joe and Mom.

"So you really think it's the Russians?" Mom questioned. I nodded and brought my cup of water to my lip and downed the water as fast as I got it.

"Cam listen, we can just put you in a safe house along with Jason. You don't have to do this." Joe's voice held an almost pleading tone to it. I grimly shook my head no.

"As tempting as it sounds Joe, I can't. I'm too far into this; it's my responsibility to get Ashley back and to keep everyone safe." Mom's eyes turned misty and I shifted my gaze away from her. It hurt me to see her like this, I hated hurting her but duty comes first. Or else, she'll get hurt. Everyone I know will get hurt. I took a quivering breath, "If I don't… survive… I just want to know that I'm happy for you guys. I really do love you.." I trailed off, I didn't know what to say, I didn't want this to be my last time seeing them. Mom gave a loud sob and looked at her in surprise. She gave me a watery smile.

"It must be the hormones kicking in." she finally said. I gaped at her.

"You're pregnant?!" I exclaimed in shock. I looked at Joe then back at her. "How long?' I demanded.

Joe answered for her, "3 months." I shook my head in disbelief. My Mom's voice pulled me out in shock.

"That's why Cammie. I want you to live, I want you to see your sibling-to-be along with Grant. I want us to be a family after this is all over. I can't let you die Cammie. Can't you see why?" her voice twisted with anxiousness. I slowly nodded and made my way to hug her.

"Hopefully this won't be the last time I see you. Now get out of here just in case we get bombed or something." I murmured into her hair. I felt her nod and my shirt getting damp with her tears. I turned to Joe, "Keep her safe. Take a vacation, get out of this state. Make sure no one tails you." I tell him. He just smiles and ruffles my hair.

"Since when did I never keep her safe? I got it."

I shook my head in the darkness when I thought about them. They were happy and now I'm stressing Mom out which isn't good for the baby.

"I've got to stop doing this." I said aloud in the now empty room- Jason took another room after the Get-Jealous plan was over- and I slowly drifted to sleep until to be invited with a never-ending nightmare.

Nightmare

I was in an unknown room, dazed by all the hits I had taken to the head. My hands were tied with rope behind the wooden chair that I was sitting on. My mask was still on but I had no idea how much time I had left until the mask started to peel off my face revealing my true face. I sat there with red blurring my eyesight at the edge. I can vaguely hear what they were yelling at me.

"Who the f**k to you work for?!" a man yelled at me. My head was limp and the lighting was getting dim by the second. "Do you have accomplice's hm? I'm going to find them and kill them slowly like I am doing to you." In a sudden movement he grabs me by my hair and pulls me back revealing my stomach. "Just. Like. This." He ran the knife slowly against my stomach carving initials into my stomach. I bit my tongue.

I remember vaguely saying something, "Go to hell." I spat at him. He struck me across the face and my face jerked to the side.

"I'm going to find everyone you love, and kill them in front of you. Just like that little bitch we found with you." Suddenly, anger coursed in my veins and I yelled out in anger. I stood up with so much force that I had broken the chair. I slammed the remaining chair pieces that were stuck to me at his body. And I fell on top of him.

"Not unless I kill you." I clearly remember the demonic tone in my voice as I continuously punched him until someone finally took me off him and tazed me. They strapped me down to a chair and attached the cables to my metal chair. They were going to electrocute me. Go ahead, I thought, kill me. I was going to die I thought, I won't have any more sins, I can live in pea-

I sprang out of my bed, sweaty and gasping for breath. Thump- thump- thump My heart was racing fast; I brought my hands to my face and rubbed them, looking at the time. 4 A.M. I sat there listening to the clock ticking. Tick-tick-tick. One minute.. Two minutes.. I couldn't take it anymore. I grabbed my medicine and stumbled downstairs for water.

I turned on the light and shakily grabbed a cup out of the cupboard and poured some water into the cup. I brought the pills to my mouth and popped them in, following with water. I took a seat by the counter-top and stared mindlessly until a voice pulled me out of my daze.

"Couldn't sleep?" I turned my head and saw Zach.

"Nah just needed water." I said with no emotions betraying my face.

"And that's why you look like a trembling wreck." Zach took a seat next to me and stared at me with his elbow propped up supporting his head.

"Wow, thanks. You sure know how to make a girl feel good about herself." I said sarcastically.

His eyes just bored into mine, "You know that's not what I meant. Want to talk about it?" He asked me gently. I sent him a glare.

"Don't treat me like a hurt animal. I'm capable of taking care of myself thank you very much." I snapped at him. He looked unfazed and I stared at him, "What do you want?"

"Just wanted to see if you're ok." He simply said.

"Well, I'm ok." I retorted. He leaned in toward me. "What the hell are you doing?.." His warm arms wrapped around me. Giving me the comfort that I haven't felt in ages. It seem's like I'm getting my feeling back for human beings in general, I thought. I rigidly sat there waiting until he let go of me, instead he picked me up bridal style and carried me to my room. He set me down.

"Go to sleep." He said softly. His warm breath fanning my face. I refused to sleep.

"Why?" I asked stubbornly.

"Because you're going to need it. I need you to be in a good shape to be my wife. I have very high standards." He said. I looked up at him and I could see that he cared for me.

"That's a lame excuse." I whispered. His low laugh spread through his chest. It made me feel so relaxed.

"Just go to sleep Cam." He gently caressed my hair and I finally tried to find my comfort spot and slowly drifted to sleep.

Later on, I was awakened by Zach moving away from my bed to go to his own bed until I caught his arm. "Stay with me. We're husband and wife aren't we?" I mumbled. I sleepily looked at him, he was suppressing a grin. He slowly came back to bed, sudden warmth covering me when he came closer and kissed me on the cheek.

"Sweet dreams Cam." After that, that was my first good night's sleep in a year. It felt good to be at peace for once.

Um.. I guess I thought it would be a good cutoff. Honestly, I wanted to keep on typing but then I would lose myself in the story. I hope you like. Sorry about the other one, I had finals and family issues. I don't remember her username but I think it was like Katniss-something [sorry] well thanks for the honest opinion. Well, idk if it's the katniss girl but the one who said that it was long overdue and it wasn't good as the others and blah blah blah. Thanks for the honest opinion. Again, if I don't update fast it's because I'm going through.. a hard time with the family. R&R! Have a good rest of March! (: