Negan's Seamstress.

Abandoning ship

" Sit him down right there ."  Negan stated as his two men dragged the ill man to a small chair. 

  My heart was conflicted as my eyes took in the appearance of the poor preacher's condition. His eyes were bloodshot and his skin was layered in sweat and blood.

He seemed to be begging for death at this point as all hope was drained from his face.

" I need to know who helped you and the good doctor escape? I want the whole story, don't leave anything out ."

Gabriel swallowed hard as his chapped lips try to form words.

" Harlan came up with the idea to put the makeshift laxative in your guards coffee. He then stole the keys and we left."

" the dam bastard tried to kill my men before he died.  For a doctor, he wasn't very smart.  "

"He was a good man."

" Now, I guess the only thing left is to decide  what to do with you?"

Negan glanced in my direction smirking at me. " What do you think I should do with this prick?"

I let out a sigh wondering what to do. Gabriel words to me before he left flooded my brain.

Don't let the innocent suffer for the guilty.

" Why don't we take him to Eugene. He could help make the bullets we need. I am sure Eugene would like the help.  He is a resource we could utilize ." I tried to save the poor man's life. He deserved for me to do that for him at least.

Negan rubbed his chin with his hand debating the option I offered.  Letting out a dark chuckle as he walked up to Gabriel and patted his shoulder. 

" I guess working with Dr. smarty pants is a good option.  Let's take you to him. I am sure he would love to see you.  "

The door opened with Simon standing to wait for orders.

" Simon, go take my friend here to the trucks and we will reunite him with his comrade. "

The door slammed shut leaving us alone. Heavy steps approached my seat. Negans strong hands massaged my shoulders relaxing me slightly. 

This feels so good.

A hearty chuckle escaped his lips as he continued.

" Jeeze, baby your muscles are stiff. "

" I know. "

"Do you think we should do something to respond to what Maggie did ?"

I sigh as his hands kept relaxing my sore body.

" I don't want to hurt any of them. I just want my brothers safe.  I want to go get them and just call a truce on this war. I know Rick, Negan, he won't stop this unless we do. "

The soft movement of his fingers stilled, causing me to open my eyes.  His amber ones burned a hole in mine.

" I was willing to let this go at one point.  When he first lost Carl, but after he kidnapped you,  it changed things. I can't let him off for that,  he deserves to pay for that.  "

I raised my body up from my chair, placing my soft hands on his broad chest. His heart was racing as his ragged breaths released from his lungs. 

I locked my eyes with his taking in his clenched jaw and eyes full of anger. 

" I don't want to lose you, our baby needs it's farther.  "

I grabbed his hand placing it on my stomach allowing him to feel my slight bump. 

" If you pursue this,  we could lose all that we have,  possibly one of us living without the other.  I can't raise this child alone, because you want to preserve your pride.  "

His hand stayed on my stomach as his eyes drifted to our unborn child.  His face softens the longer he gazes at me.

" I don't want to lose you or our baby,  and I definitely don't want our child living without me. I just don't see Rick being willing to let this go. He wants me dead, he will not stop. "

My heart sank as I leaned my head against his chest. His heart kept a steady beat calming my anxiety.

" Maybe, he will want to stop if we leave. We could leave and promise to never bother him again.  "

Negans strong arms wrapped around my small frame engulfing me with love and protection. 

" Where would we go? We can't just take off with all these people left here without a leader. They need me to keep them safe ."

My nose inhaled his strong scent as it snuggled deeper into his chest. 

" We could go to the cabin for now,  just until the dust settles.  It would be just you and me. Simon can run this place for a while, I just don't want to lose you.   I know that will happen if we stay here ."

Negan's hand lifted my chin, bringing my eyes to meet his. His eyes were full of tears that trickled down his face. His lips part to speak allowing his cracking voice to fill the air.

" I don't want to leave you alone, so I guess we have some packing to do. Simon can run things for now,  and let this blow over.  Maybe if I am gone, Rick will leave the rest alone. "

Tears of happiness filled my eyes, I softly placed a light kiss on his lips,  then hugged him closer to my body. 

Maybe, now he will live, and not die. I hope we get there safely.