To Save My Daughter

Part 32: Time to go Home

Part 32: Time to go Home

I must have slept for days from the ordeal, but I had no way to tell. I barely remember Xander bringing me through the front door. I do remember Grace running to me, and seeing her tear stained cheeks, as I tried to comfort her. The truth was I was the one that needed the comfort. My life was falling to pieces and I needed to get it back.

After being taken to our bedroom, I have images of Rose attending to me. Cleaning my scrapes and bandaging me. Someone had said Klaus’s blood was enough to keep me alive, but not enough to totally heal my wounds. I woke up again, with Xander’s wrist to my mouth, giving me his blood to heal the damage his brother had done. I felt someone wipe my chin, and kiss my forehead.

I don’t know how long I had been out, but the next time I woke up, I still felt weak, but I could keep my eyes open. Slowly dragging my body up against the pillows, I looking around the room. Taking everything in. Xander was passed out in his chair, Nicole asleep on the couch, while Grace was curled up next to me. Trays of disregarded dishes were on the tables. Items seemed to be piled around the room. Had they all been here the whole time?

Getting up, my limbs shook, but I was able to steady myself. Gradually, I made my way to the bathroom.  I wanted to be alone for a few minutes and clean myself up. If I looked how I felt, I knew it was a scary sight. I had just closed the door, when it opened back up. Turning around I saw Xander staring at me. Worry all over his face.

“Ava love. Are you ok?” he asked.

“Yes, I think so. It looks like I’m in one piece.” I smiled. Trying to reassure him that I was fine. I knew that he wouldn’t leave me, now that he knew I was awake. “Can you help me? I want to take a bath.”  

Without another question, Xander turned on the bath water and walked over to me. He slowly helped me get undressed. Once I was naked, before him, he picked me up and gently placed me into the soothing bathwater. I knew better than thinking he would leave me to take care of myself. He picked up the wash cloth and lavender body wash, and started to lather up my body. I sat there watching him, as he focused all his attention taking care of me. Not a single word was spoken between us.

Just like my first night here, he helped wash my hair and lifted me out of the bath water. Placing me on the vanity stool, he brushed my hair, and went to get me something to wear. Returning with a t-shirt, panties, and pajama pants, he helped me dress. Again not a word was spoken between us. I believe we both found comfort in the silence.

Picking me up, he carried me back into the bedroom. Resting my head on his chest, we sat down in his chair, facing the fireplace. I closed my eyes and must have drifted back to sleep, because when I woke back up, I was still in his arms. Trying to get up, his grip tightened around me.

“Where are Grace and Nicole?” I asked.

“I sent them to their own rooms. They needed to get some real rest. Plus, I knew that we needed to talk, once you were able to.”

“Oh.”

“Do you want to talk about it?”

“No, Yes, Maybe…” I paused for a moment. “Where is Klaus?”

“He’s gone. Not for good, but for now.”

“Is Grace going to be safe?”

“Yes. She’s safe. Klaus doesn’t want her. The person you should be worried about is yourself love.”

“As long as she’s safe, I’ll be fine.”

For a few minutes we sat in silence. So much had happened and so much needed to be talked about. Neither of us knew where to start. I knew what I needed to tell him, and just telling him was going to break my heart. I knew that I couldn’t live like this, and I didn’t want Grace live her life in fear.