It Was Always Her

Chapter 25

Yvette's POV

I struggle to open my eyes, the bright light streaming through the room hurts my eyes and makes it painful to look around. My eyes eventually adjust to the bright light, I squint and attempt to sit up but feel a warm arm wrapped tightly around my waist. Straining my neck to look at the man sleeping next to me, I wince as pain shoots through my head and spine. The memories suddenly come rushing back to me; fixing Amy's dress, being attacked, Erik coming to my rescue. I must have passed out sometime along the way. I tenderly stroke my neck, feeling how swollen it was.

"Er..." I try to say, my voice coming out hoarsely. "Er....E...." I huff in frustration. I give up attempting to talk and gently shake Erik's hand that is rested on my swollen belly. He stirs. I shake him again, this time a little rougher.

"Yvee..." He mutters, his voice an octave lower than it usually is and laced with sleepiness. I close my eyes and shutter at the sexiness of his voice. He removes his arm and I frown at the loss of the warmth. Erik props himself up on his side and stares at me.

"How did you sleep, my love?" I open my mouth to speak, but remember I can't. I try to nod but wince at the pain. He leans over me and kisses my lips gently. I hungrily kiss back, I missed being near him. Erik pulls back al too soon, chuckling.

"I see someone missed me." I pout and cross my arms, looking up at him. "Would you like to sit up?" I smile at him. He laughs and gently helps me sit up. I probably could've done it myself, but who wouldn't want someone as gorgeous as Erik helping them to sit up?


I turn to look at him, wince a little bit but ignore the pain and kiss Erik. He's taken back at first but then he kisses me back. I try to deepen the kiss but Erik stops me> I whimper and cross my arms, putting at him like an angry five year old.

"Now don't be upset with me. I don't want to hurt you." I open my mouth and attempt to say something but i comes out as a wheeze. I throw my arms down and hit the bed. The baby kicks and scares me, I had almost forgotten there was someone in there. I smile and grab Erik's hands, placing them onto of my stomach. The baby kicks hard whenever Erik is near.

"Hello there little one, would you like me to sing for you?" Erik questions the small person inside me. He or she kicks back, as if to reply "yes" to Erik's question. He smiles and looks up at me. I smile back at him, he will make such an excellent father.

He leads me over to the small couch in my room and sits down cross legged on the floor so he is at eye level with my stomach.

Softly, deftly, music shall surround you

Feel it, hear it, closing in around you

Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind

In this darkness that you know you cannot fight

The darkness of the music of the night

I close my eyes and let his music fill my soul. I long to sing with him but alas, I cannot. I mouth the words along silently instead.

Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world

Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before

Let your soul take you where you long to be

Only then can you belong to me

The baby kicks and I open my eyes. Erik's eyes are filled with happiness. He continues to sing.

Floating, falling, sweet intoxication

Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation

Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in