"Where could he be?"

"Have you got a trail on him?"

"Do you know anything?"

I listened to a fuming Nate throw question after question at the detective like a game of catch, only the detective wasn't having any fun playing at all. In fact, I could hear him sighing with annoyance at every question. Most likely because he didn't know the answer.

Hope had been taken out and was being watched by one of the police officers. Nate refused to leave until he was adamant she was one hundred percent safe, and in the right arms.

Since I'd fainted, everything had been hectic. Especially Nate. And right now I was too exhausted to take control, but I had to before he spiralled. I needed him, he was the light that helped me find my way, and without him I'd be terrified that Robert could get me again.

I never intended for that to happen before. I was going to meet him, manipulate him, and hopefully Nate would of got there on time. That's why I left my phone in the apartment. But Robert was too clever. He got me before I even rounded the corner, and after that everything went black. My heart still stung a little at what he did to me and Hope, and nausea settled in my stomach.

"Nate" I called, but my voice was too quiet and dry.

I coughed away the dryness and tried again. "Nate"

His head turned in a flash. "Baby?" He rushed over to me in another panic. His eyes wide and dilated.

"I'm fine, I just need you to calm down"

A flash of shock went across his face. "What do you mean?" He was pissed.

"I mean, I need you to leave the detective to get on with his job. I need you and you're no good to me like this"

Stroking his face, I looked into his beautiful eyes. They were sparkling from tears, and full of worry. I hated seeing him so stressed, he didn't deserve this.

"I'm sorry" he leaned his head against mine. "I'm just so worried baby, I won't let him hurt you again" the tiny sniffle at the end was to stop his tears, but one still silently dropped. I swiped it away.

"I know baby. It's why I need you to leave the detective and be with me"

He firmly nodded.

"Me, Hope, and our beautiful baby need you"

He smiled back, rubbing his hand softly over my tummy in circles like there was already a bump and I was about to pop. His excitement was heartwarming.

"Daisy, we're going to find him don't worry. But for now, I suggest you stay home. Hope too" the detective informed me, giving me a sad smile. "I'll see you tomorrow. I'll pop by to give you any updates"

"Thank you, Detective"

He nodded and left the room just as the doctor reappeared at the doorway.

"How's my favourite mommy to be?" She beamed, walking in as graceful as ever.

Giggling I said, "great, when can I leave?"

"Baby you need rest," I put my hand up to stop him. As much as I loved him caring about me, I needed to go home to my bed.

"Well, actually, you can go today. I'm discharging you. Your injuries are much better, baby seems to be doing superb, and overall everything looks healthy" she smiled, trying to hold it there despite the terrified look on Nates face.

"Ignore him, he'll get over it" I waved a hand towards him and saw from the corner of my eye as his eyes narrowed at me.

She left the room and he was still staring at me.

"Oh come on, as soon as you get me back in your bed - In your arms - You'll be happy as Larry"

He gave me a wicked smile, eyes dark and hungry, as he came closer. "So you're not going back to your place?"

Is that what he was worried about? Was he mad?

"Baby, I don't ever want to go back to that house. I want to be with you forever"

"I want to be with you forever" he answered, sealing his lips over mine and mingling our tongues in a passionate dance. There was nobody else for me. Just him. The fact he thought I would go back to my house with Hope, when all this had happened, was madness. Either way, I still want to be with him and that means being at his apartment.

"Now help me get the hell up and dressed will you" I smirked, pushing him back in a teasing gesture.

"The only clothes are these ones" he held up a pair of grey leggings and a white T-shirt. Comfy and quite stylish too.

"Perfect"

As soon as we walked through the double doors of Nates apartment we were jumped on by his parents. Or shall I say pulled into their embrace for one almighty hug.

"Oh my! Daisy!" His mom sobbed as she tightened her grip around me, and almost sent my head spinning from the sudden rush.

"Hi, are you-"

"I can't believe what happened! Are you alright?" She interrupted, checking me out all over. Her eyes shifted across me frantically.

"I'm good don't worry"

"Mom, the poor woman needs her space" Nate demanded, a slight annoyance in his voice. Something tells me he isn't exactly over the moon to see them so soon after what happened.

"Yes, of course, sorry darling" she gave my arms one last squeeze before reading off a list of items that she'd prepared in the kitchen.

She stepped into the lounge, fire on, blankets ready, and the lights dimmed. As comfy as it looked - and I was very appreciative of course - it was August. I'm sure there wasn't need for all the fuss.

"Oh it's all lovely, thank you" I smiled, trying hard not to sweat and melt right here on the hallway floor. But god it was cute how much his parents cared for me.

"Hope shall we go have a bath and get into bed sweetie?"

Her angelic face looked at me with a beautiful smile as she nodded.

As soon as her bath was finished and I'd put her to bed, we lay together for a second while I stroked her hair.

"Are you really carrying a baby in your tummy mommy?" She asked, prodding my tummy with her index finger.

I let out a small giggle before nodding. "Yes baby, are you excited?"

"Yes mommy! I want a little brother"

I was a little shocked, not sure why, but I expected her to say she wanted a little sister.

"The last boy that I met was Nate and he makes you smile so I want a little brother" she elaborated and my heart squeezed with so much emotion. I felt the tears pricking again. He really had turned our life around, and even Hope had noticed despite being so young.

How did I get so unbelievably lucky?

As soon as she dropped off, I curled up on the sofa and cuddled into the blankets. "Nate can you turn the fire down please" I whispered once his parents had ventured into the kitchen to fetch their famous made soup.

"Yes, I'm so sorry about this"

"No, it's okay. I love it. But I'd love it more if you came and cuddled with me" I gave him my best attempt at puppy eyes, but I knew I didn't have to. He'd hold me in my arms whenever I wanted.

He slid behind me on the sofa, lifting my sated body onto his lap, and pulling me hard against his chest. His arms enveloped me, settled on the flat of my tummy, and his lips made contact with my left cheek. "Mmm, you always smell so ravishing after you bath" he growled.

"Is that so huh? Maybe later you can show me just how much you love it" I shifted my ass purposely on his lap, and looked up behind me to see the pained pleasure all over his face. I could also feel how much he wanted me right now. His cock was huge, and there was no missing it when he was hard for me.

"Fuck later" he growled. "Mom! Dad! I think you need to go, Daisy's fell asleep look" he gave me a desperate look that said pretend to sleep now! And I obeyed. I might of just been through a traumatic experience, but that didn't mean my sex drive was gone. I wanted him so badly and if this meant getting his parents to leave, then so be it.

"Oh right, I can see. Well we'll pop by tomorrow, there's food on the side-"

"Yeah I know mom, thank you and thank you dad too" I heard him say and before I knew it the door was slamming shut and apart from Hope being sound asleep in her room, we were alone.

"Get the fuck here now" he teased, his heated gaze locked on mine.

But before I could even make my way across the room to him, he strode across to me in long steps and shifted me into his arms.

"Now you're all mine and I can't wait"

He placed me on the floor in front of the bed, my back turned to him, and slid open my silk nightgown. I'd decided to shove a matching pair of orange laced underwear on and cover up with the gown. I really wasn't bothered when I came out the bath, but it was clearly a good choice.

"Jesus baby" he slid it down my arms, kissing from my left shoulder to my right. It was the most sensual, intimate, kiss and it sent a pool of heat to the bottom of my stomach. I needed him so bad.

"How did I get so lucky with you? Your so beautiful" his eyes raked over me as he turned me to face him. He made me feel perfect, he always looked at me like I was the most gorgeous woman in the world.

I unclipped my bra and pushed my panties down, then lay back on the bed. "Come here will you" I demanded in a husky tone and he stripped like lightning before jumping on the bed to join me. Within less than two minutes we were both naked, breathing heavy, and entwined between each other's bodies.

Nothing could come between us right now. All thoughts of Robert, being hurt, Hope going missing, and Nate getting hurt, disappeared. It was just us two, our baby and Hope. Nothing, and no one else.

For the first time in the past few days I felt completely safe and confident that Robert wouldn't find us.