Unexpected Royal Repeat

Chapter 10: Fear

Clarissa's POV

A month later.....

As I stood in front of the mirror my hands caressed the small baby bump of mine. Currently I was 13 weeks pregnant.

I was over joyed that my baby was growing healthier and healthier, minus the heart problem. Still I couldn't figure out what Dexter said a month ago.

What had he meant by 'it's happening again'?

Reaching in my closet I pulled out a light blue sun dress that flowed freely after it hugged my breasts.

A slight breeze sent chills down my back. Walking into my bedroom I moved to the balcony and saw that the skies were a purplish grey color. They pulled around each other in a circle, but I paid no attention.

I slipped my shoes on and left my room heading for the garden.

Once I reached the French doors I pushed through as the smell of rain and flowers overtook my senses.

Leaning over to the bright pink roses I inhaled the sweet fragrance.

"Mom these always smell amazing" my eight year old self grinned.

"And I believe they always will" she said with a large smile on her face.

"Why do you say that mom?" I questioned.

"Because my best friend is always taking care of them, for all of us."

I nodded my head not remembering a guy ever taking care of these.

Standing up I stood back remembering my mothers words. Dax was the one that took care of these flowers from beyond the grave.

Somehow something clicked in my head. Dexter was always in the garden, little did he know this was his fathers favorite place too.

I made my way over to the hammock and laid down.

As it rocked back and fourth I let my mind fall into a peaceful slumber.

I awoke to the hammock throwing me on the floor. The winds blew with such force that things were flying all over the place.

Rain started to fall from the sky soaking everything.

Suddenly sirens sounded informing everyone that a tornado was upon us.

I ran to the doors only to find they were locked, a safety feature for the people inside, damn it!

Spinning around I ran out of the garden only to be face to face with the tornado heading my way.

"Shit shit!" I cursed running back to the garden.

With all my might I started pounding on the doors hoping someone would here me.

"Anyone!" I screamed.

"Riss!" A voice called out to me from behind.

"Dexter!" I shouted over the loud whistling.

His guard suit was dirty and his hair was all over he place. Worry was written all over his face.

He ran over to me while grabbing my hand, "let's go!"

"Where? We are stuck!"

"Just follow me!" He shouted.

As I followed him he pushed through the bushes and in the middle of the garden he revealed a door into the ground.

The latch clicked and he pulled it open.

Before I got in a large piece of metal flew through the air cutting my arm as I fell in the passageway.

The door slammed behind me as Dexter jumped down the ladder.

"Hey Riss are you ok?" He asked grabbing my arm.

I sucked in a breath as he ran his finger across my wound, "just nicked you."

Standing up he walked to the wall and turned on a light.

Slowly letting my eyes adjust I realized this was more of a home then anything.

Furniture filled the room and pictures lined the walls.

"Welcome to my hide out" he smiled, "It was my dad's"

Reaching out he gave me his hand to help me up.

The wind outside howled as stuff slammed on the door.

I jumped in fear falling into Dexters arms. My lungs felt heavy and I started breathing hard.

"Riss hey it's ok" Dexter soothed while pulling me into his chest, "breathe its over."

He placed one of his arms at my back and the other by my thighs and in one swift movement he picked me up.

Gently he sat on the couch cuddling my small figure.

I pulled myself closer into his chest as my breathing slowed.

In a matter of time I had calmed down with my eyes fluttering shut.

A soft kiss was placed on my head, "you are going to be the death of me Riss."

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The hero in him! I love him to pieces! But I love Lucas too!