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Dark Nights	By : MarianTheBlackadder Category: M through R > Only Lovers Left Alive Views: 4341 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Time
                Jeremy sat with Kaylee in the nursery watching as she rocked Johanna in her arms in the rocking chair. She was so natural with the little one and her eyes always sparkled when she held her. But at the moment there was a very frustrated and annoyed look that crossed her face. “Honey, what’s wrong?” He finally asked.
                Kaylee sighed, “I thought they’d gotten past this . . . neglectful behavior. Now it’s like we’re back to square one. But it’s even worse now because Dani isn’t sick anymore.” She shook her head, “This is her baby. I would have wanted her in my arms as soon as my eyes were half open.” Jeremy knew Kaylee was still new to this. It was difficult to just accept that they weren’t human and things were different where they were concerned. He still didn’t understand them the majority of the time but he just left it alone and didn’t let it bother him. She simply wasn’t there yet.
                He stood and walked over sitting down on the seat closest to them. “Dani’s afraid, Adam’s just beyond grateful to have gotten her back, and Eve’s trying to help them both. It’s just that parenting isn’t really a natural thing for them. At least not yet anyway. Eve has more of an instinct for it, but you know Eve. She’s kinda like that mother Earth in physical form sort of thing.” Kaylee smiled a little when he said that looking down at Johanna.
                “She won’t even talk to me Jeremy. Her breasts are still swollen; it may mean she’s meant to breast feed. But she won’t let me examine her and there doesn’t seem to be evidence that the swelling is milk, but the baby doesn’t drink milk she drinks blood. Dani’s her mother. The blood in her breasts might have vitamins and nutrients Johanna needs. Like a mother’s milk would. But when I try to talk to her, she just shuts down and shuts me out.”
                He gave a nod, “I think that even though she’s been a vampire for a while she’s still not quite used to it. And being the first vampire mother on top of that is just overwhelming.” He sighed a little as it was a sore subject no one wanted to hear or talk about but it was needed, “Eve told me that Sean’s main goal was to try and get Dani pregnant from the beginning.” He paused, “That’s after they took her first baby and . . . the second had to be aborted because of what they did to them.” Kaylee looked at him wide eyed.
                “You didn’t tell me that.” She said in disbelief, “I asked you, I asked them if she’d had children before. Jeremy, I’m her OBGYN, I need to know these things!”
                Jeremy had wanted to tell her but he couldn’t, “They don’t talk about it.” He took a breath, “The first baby they cut out of her, put it in a jar, and then showed it to her. The second they wired up like a Christmas tree, they sewed this . . . thing into her body . . .” He shook his head not wanting to go on.
                “They were both Adam’s?” Kaylee asked softly. Jeremy nodded. She looked down at Johanna understanding a bit more about Adam and Dani’s fears and apprehension with this information. “They couldn’t help, couldn’t protect, or save their other children.” She looked at Jeremy. “They think they failed, and that they could fail her too?” He nodded again. Kaylee sighed, “I can understand that but . . . they have to get over it. Johanna is here. She’s alive, she’s healthy, and she needs her parents.”
                “I know Dani’s always been strong and can put huge traumas behind her quickly. With Sean gone with no chance of his coming back again . . . . she’ll push past this too.” Reaching over he rested his hand on her arm rubbing gently.
Reconciliation
                Adam and Dani sat in silence facing each other on opposite sides of the bed. She knew how much they knew about what happened in Sean’s delusions and she was speechless, ashamed and humiliated.
                “I’m sorry Adam.” She apologized in a ghostly whisper.
                He smirked, “Now I know I have my Dani back. Already apologizing for things she had no control over that weren’t her fault.”
                “I forgot about you. About Eve. Our lives together.” She said in horror closing her eyes as tears slid down her cheeks. “I forgot everything.” Adam started to reach for her but she held up her hand stopping him. He paused and it felt like a knife in his chest she wouldn’t let him hold her. But he’d also seen firsthand how fucked up the place was Sean had trapped her in. Clinching his jaw he sat back knowing he couldn’t force her.
                “It wasn’t your fault. He was to strong. Far stronger than any of us were. He was stronger than Ava and she had more practice with mind manipulation then anyone. She didn’t even know he was in her head when he sent her here to draw you out.” He said seriously. “It was not. Your fault.”
                She was quiet for a moment before she spoke softly her eyes lowered, “Sean said that something horrible must have happened for me to retreat so far into myself that he could finally reach me after months of trying.” She felt a knot in her throat, “He didn’t know what it was . . . but we do.” She was quiet another moment before her tear filled eyes looked up at him, “It was the baby. I ran away. I abandoned you and her because I rather become a vegetable. I’d rather die than stay and face my life.” Her lip quivered as the tears streamed from her eyes, “You should have let him keep me. You should have left me there for doing such a selfish thing.”
                “Bullshit.” Adam said seriously, “Don’t you ever, EVER say that again. You could never do anything to deserve what that degenerate pervert did to you. Nothing.” Dani looked away as tears flooded from her eyes. “Of course you were afraid. So was I. So was Eve. None of us knew what was coming or what to expect.” Adam was trying to keep calm and not yell at her but it was incredibly difficult when she was like this. “Johanna’s birth was horrific. We had nothing to give you to dull or ease the pain. I’m glad and incredibly thankful your mind wasn’t here and you can’t remember it. I had to restrain you with chains and hold you down while they cut you open, while you were helpless. I despised every second of it and it was all my doing.” He said looking into her eyes. He fell silent clinching his jaw. “I knew we could breed children, and I ignored it because I let my jealousy run rough shot over my common sense, my good judgment, and your welfare. And it was you who paid for my foolishness.”
                Dani shook her head, “Adam, you didn’t force anything on me. I wanted you to take me. I wanted to be with you. I wanted . . .” Her words trailed off as if she was startled by what she was about to say.
                Adam furrowed his brow when he saw the expression on her face. “You wanted what?” He wanted her to finish her thought; he couldn’t always tell what she was thinking.
                Dani blinked as if shocked by a sudden revelation. Dani swallowed against the knot in her throat gathering her thoughts, “Adam, since the moment we knew I could . . .” She rested her hand over her abdomen. “I wanted it to be yours. I wanted to have your baby.” She closed her eyes thinking back further. She took a jagged breath, “Even before we were lovers, even though I knew vampires couldn’t reproduce, even though I’d never even considered having a family of my own . . .” More tears escaped as her eyes opened looking at him, “I wanted to be the mother of your child.” She whispered in a shaky voice as her body trembled.
                He couldn’t stay back any more, with one swift move he reached out sweeping her into his tight embrace. He could feel her shake and held her close kissing her head, then cheeks, then lips before cupping her face in his hands knowing why she was frightened without her having to say it. He looked deep into her eyes for several moments, “When Sean tried to tell you how you ‘really’ felt about him, about me, you said you loved me. You told him it didn’t matter where you were in my heart that I was first in yours, always. Do you remember saying that?” She nodded, “Do you love me Dani?” He asked directly.
                “More than anything.” She whispered not knowing how he could even question that anymore.
                He looked into her eyes, “Enough to marry me?” He whispered resting his forehead to hers. Her brow furrowed as her breath hitched in her chest. “Shhh, listen to me sweetheart.” He said in a gentle voice, “Despite what has been taught to you, indeed to the majority of the world is that we are only able to love one person completely with all of our hearts. That there’s some sort of silly ranking, some hierarchy is a requirement or a given. That once one is chosen, then there is no room for another, that our hearts are shut off. That couldn’t be more untrue, more ignorant . . . more ridiculous. There’s no betrayal in loving another with your heart. You and Eve are my heart, are my soul. And my entire purpose and existence is my love for you.” He drew her in close against him kissing her with love and passion. “I offer myself as a husband to you, my love. My devotion, my adoration, everything I am until the end of time. Please . . . be my wife.”
                He felt her body tremble in his arms, tears streamed from her stunned wide-eyes as she looked into his. She could feel her heart soar, yet sink at the same time. She was overwhelmingly happy, yet hopelessly distraught in equal measure. “Eve?” She breathed not being able to imagine her wanting such a thing.
                “Wants this as much as I do.” He answered instantly knowing Eve would be the first thought in her mind. She was so full of confusing and conflicted feelings it seemed she had lost the ability to speak. “You don’t have to have an answer now. Or tomorrow. Or even in the next weeks or months.” He paused, “I don’t know if I can wait years , but there is time.” His fingertips stroked her soft skin as he held her close. “Right now our thoughts need to turn to our daughter.” When he said that Dani took a deep almost violent gasp of air returning to the here and now. Adam just held her tight letting her breathe as needless as it was.
                “Johanna?” She whispered. He nodded before kissing her gently wanting her to feel safe, to feel calm, realizing he might have jumped the gun with this. It really wasn’t the best time to drop such a huge bombshell on her before she had time to recover from Sean’s demented psychosis. But he couldn’t stop himself. He wanted her by his side so badly, to be with him forever. She’d already declared she was his.
                “Finally we get to celebrate her birth together. As we should have been allowed to do when she arrived.” He smoothed her hair back from her face. “Sleep, and tonight we’ll welcome her properly. Yes?” Dani gave a small nod before Adam kissed her yet again. “Sleep now.” He whispered against her lips kissing her once more. “Sleep.” Within seconds, her body relaxed in his arms as he held her close. He closed his eyes embracing her to him. “I’m sorry sweetheart.” He apologized knowing it was too much, wishing he’d waited until she had time to recover first. Even worse he’d used their bond to force her to sleep. But after seeing her reaction he knew she wouldn’t have slept or rested a moment the entire day if he hadn’t.
                He sighed and kissed her neck, “I’m sorry.” He whispered once more.
Regrets
                Adam sat with Eve his head in his hands bent forward beyond frustrated and upset with himself. “I can’t believe I did this. It’s like I have zero impulse control when I’m with her at times.”
                She rested her hand on his back, “Darling you were just as traumatized by all of this as she was. The bond between you is so strong that when Sean forced his way in and intruded on that and tried to rip your souls apart, it was painful and wounded you both deeply. You felt what it was like if you were to lose her when he separated you and severed your connection. It hurt you. Of course you never want to feel it again.”
                “She’ll stay with us regardless, she’s declared that already. I didn’t need to press her and jump forward like this.” He said shaking his head as he stood and started to pace. “How the fuck does this make me any different then that lunatic?!”
                Eve stared at him a moment before a smile swept her face and she began to laugh. Adam stopped looking at her not understanding why she was laughing right now of all times. “Oh my love, in all of your seven hundred years . . . that is the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever said.” Adam starred at her a moment before his arms dropped to his sides realizing she was right. It was a incredibly absurd thing to say. Eve stood and walked over wrapping her arms around him. He sighed closing his eyes holding her tight.
Celebrations
                Dani dressed in the nicest outfit she had and did her hair up beautifuly. As usual, she starred into an empty mirror. She wasn’t sure why the places they lived had mirrors as completely useless as they were. Taking out her cell phone she turned on the selfie camera and looked herself over. She couldn’t help wonder why they showed up on cameras but not in mirrors. It made no logical sense. Nothing did really since she became a part of the vampire race.
                A soft knock came to the door before it opened and Jeremy slipped in and smiled, “You always look so beautiful.” He walked over to her, “Everyone’s waiting for you. Eve and Kaylee got this pretty little purple velvet and satin dress for Johanna to . . .” Before he could continue she turned wrapping her arms around his neck hugging him burying her face in his shoulder. He hugged her, “Hey . . . hey. It’s okay kid.” He said patting her back feeling her body tremble. She’d been unsure of everything and extremely jumpy since she woke up. Having her reality completely screwed with like that, her nervousness was to be expected. He hugged her a moment longer before pulling back and taking her hands. “Come on. Come meet your daughter.” He encouraged. Dani took a breath and nodded as they headed into the main room where everyone was.
                Kaylee and Eve had decorated everything from top to bottom in varying shades of purple and lavender. Flowers, balloons, and ribbons in every direction. Everyone was dressed up in their nicest clothes, Adam and Eve had even brushed out their hair which indicated what a special occasion it was.
                Johanna was in her bassinette and everyone smiled to see Dani enter. Adam walked over taking her hand from Jeremy and kissing it gently. Jeremy walked over and sat down next to Kaylee wrapping his arm around her.
                Eve moved to the bassinet and gently picked Johanna up from where she lay. The little one giggled and clapped with a happy smile as Eve held her close. Adam felt Dani’s entire form tense as Eve approached them. He wrapped his arm around her to let her know she was safe and he wasn’t going to leave her or let anyone hurt her.
                Dani took a nervous breath as she looked at the perfect, beautiful, happy little one who beamed brightly up at her. It was hard to believe something so wonderful came from her. All the pain and suffering and fear seemed to make sense and was a small price to pay as she gazed at the lovely creature. She started to reach up to take her but stopped drawing her hand back.
                “It’s alright sweetheart.” Adam whispered. She swallowed the nervous lump in her throat as Eve gently passed Dani’s daughter into her arms. Dani took her carefully with wide eyes hardly able to believe it.
                “She’s . . .” Dani began completely star struck, “She’s just so . . .”
                “She’s beautiful.” Adam said finishing her thought as he kissed her head, “Just like her mother.” A smile finally swept Dani’s face as Johanna giggled and beamed. It was clear that she knew that it was her mother’s arms that held her. There were tears in Dani’s eyes, but they were happy tears. There was a sense of relief that washed over the group seeing Dani’s response. Adam and Eve glanced at each other seeing their young vampire genuinely smile and feel joy for the first time in ages.
                “Hi there,” She whispered as Johanna happily squealed and waved her little hands causing Dani to giggle before kissing her cheek. “Johanna.”
Lives to Live
                Eve and Kaylee headed into town to shop at sunset as soon as it was safe for Eve. They’d also be doing a blood run for the week on the way home. “So, Jeremy and I were talking. We were thinking of having a small intimate wedding here with you guys. If you’d be okay with that I mean.”
                “Of course we would darling, that’s wonderful.” Eve said with a smile. “But what of your friends? Your family? Wouldn’t it be a bit out of the way for them?”
                Kaylee shrugged, “Neither Jeremy or me have many people. Both our parents have passed on. With our moving around and such, having to fly under the radar for the past year, and Jeremy much much longer than that. It sort of thins the heard a little bit. I have one or two people who would want to be here and my cousin will never forgive me if I don’t invite her and her husband. But for Jeremy . . . Dani is his best friend. He wants her as his ‘best man’, so to speak.”
                Eve and Adam knew that they were going to have to part ways with Kaylee and Jeremy soon. Dani was going to have to say goodbye. Not only because they would be getting married and starting their lives together, settling down, raising a family and it wasn’t fair to ask them or let them continue to isolate or endanger themselves where their own kind were concerned by staying associate with vampires. They had done so much and gone above and beyond for them over the years. It was also because they were human. Human’s aged, withered, faded and died. It was perhaps the most painful reality of caring for zombies. And watching her childhood friend grow old and die while she remained young and healthy would break her heart in a way she wouldn’t be able to simply push aside and put behind her. Neither of them could bear the thought of her going through that.
                Eve smiled and gave an understanding nod before hugging Kaylee, “Congratulations dear. Oh I’m so happy for you both.” She said genuinely excited for them. “I know the two of you are going to have a wonderful life together. When were you thinking of having the wedding?”
                “As soon as possible. Once we have everything we want and need for the wedding.” She said with an excited grin and a sparkle in her eyes. “Do you think Adam and Dani will let Johanna be our flower girl?”
                Eve smiled. It wasn’t hard to know the reason for her wanting to get married as soon as it could be arranged. Kaylee was completely taken by Johanna since the moment she was born. As an OBGYN, it wasn’t as though she was the first child the young doctor had seen; but she had gotten to take care of her, know her, love her when Dani couldn’t. She and Jeremy wanted children and were anxious to start their family. “I think they wouldn’t mind a bit.” Kaylee practically squealed in excitement grinning from ear to ear hugging Eve again.
Deafening Silence
                Even though Adam was beyond thankful to have his Dani back, and adored watching her with their daughter, there were certain things that hurt and infuriated him. He was doing his best to remain patient and understanding but it was getting harder.
                She wasn’t sharing a bed with him at all which was expected after what happened with Sean and what he did to her in that nightmare. Instead she’d moved into the nursery with Johanna who was rarely out of her arms during the day. The narrow twin bed she slept on was close to the crib, and she often slept with Johanna wrapped in her arms throughout the day wanting to keep her close and be certain she was safe.
                However, she was blatantly keeping Adam at a distance and using Johanna as a ‘shield’. He would try to put his arms around her or kiss her and she would slip away like sand through his fingers. She’d flat out dodged his touching her without even attempting to hide it. It hurt every time she did it and he didn’t understand why she was pulling away from him like this. The only thing he could think of that had done this was his asking her to marry him. He’d regretted it since it happened. He didn’t regret proposing, but regretted the lousy timing knowing he should have waited. Now with the way she was acting, he knew it was the wrong time and far too soon.
                He leaned on the door of the nursery in silence watching the young vampire mother gently rocking her sleeping child in her arms with slow graceful movements. Her body swayed back and forth, a soft purr rumbling in her chest happy and content to hold her little one. Dani made her way to the crib and carefully lay her down pulling the blanket over her to keep her warm. Stroking her soft tuft of dark hair a moment, she leaned down and kissed her cheek ever so softly.
                When Dani turned she saw Adam in the doorway she stepped back startled she hadn’t realized he was there. He hated that, and he’d seen her do it numerous times now. This had to stop but they couldn’t argue here because it might wake or upset Johanna. He walked up to her and even though Dani stepped back, he seized her hand and pulled her from the nursery.
                “Adam! Stop! What about Johanna?” She tried to tear her hand from his grasp but it was totally useless, he was far too strong. Adam marched her upstairs into one of the guest bedrooms slamming the door behind them beyond upset. He turned looking at her in silence. Dani lowered her eyes.
                “Why are you doing this? Why are you shutting me out like this?” He demanded.
                “Johanna needs . . .” She began but Adam wouldn’t let her continue.
                “Don’t you dare use her as an excuse for behaving like this! You aren’t a single mother with no help OR her nanny. You’ve been using her to keep me at arm’s length and I’ve had enough.” His voice was stern keeping his eyes on her. “Both Eve and Kaylee are eager to help with her care but you refuse them.”
                “They took care of her when I couldn’t, Adam. But I’m better now.” She answered. Adam narrowed his eyes when she once again slid around the matter at hand. Another long uneasy silence stretched between them before Dani sighed closing her eyes as she crossed her arms gathering her thoughts. “Adam . . . I’ve never been comfortable with this set up.”
                He furrowed his brow, “Set up? What set up?”
                She bit her lip knowing he wasn’t going to like what she had to say to him. “Intruding on you and Eve’s marriage.” Adam walked towards her starting to say something but she continued, “You’re going to say I’m not but I am. And maybe with age morals tend to slip but I’m not that old yet.” She said seriously, “I know that Eve doesn’t mind and she loves me too but that doesn’t make it okay.” She paced slightly having thought about it constantly since he’d proposed. “What am I meant to tell Johanna when she asks? What kind of an example does that set for her?”
                Adam arched a brow not certain what she was talking about. “Example? What do you mean? What example?” Dani sighed rubbing her temples with her fingertips not knowing how to explain it. Adam clinched his jaw as he watched her. “You mean her father having his own ‘harem’. Is that it?”
                “I didn’t say that Adam . . .”
                “No, but it’s what you think isn’t it.” He snapped not wanting to hear an excuse. He was hurt that she would even imagine that for a second. “I was turned over 700 years ago Dani, if that was even remotely my intention then I think I would have quite a fucking sizable collection by now!!” His voice rose almost making the walls shake. “I certainly wouldn’t have spent the last decade running around multiple circles of hell to keep you safe!!” She knew she’d hurt him and her lip quivered slightly before she bit it to make it stop. Adam shook his head in disbelief, “You believe it, don’t you. You believe that because Eve was first that I’ll never value you or love you as much as her.” He shook his head in disbelief, “That is a complete lie and you know it. You KNOW it!”
                “Why can’t you just let it be Adam?! You don’t need me as a wife, you have Eve!”
                “I also don’t have to choose between you, why do you keep insisting to me that I must?” He said in frustration through grit teeth. “You were much more open and accepting of our relationship before his jealousy and greed stole you away.”
                “Adam, things are different then they were before. It isn’t just me anymore; I have to think about my little girl. I have to take into account everything I do; I have to consider how it’s going to affect her.”
                “You mean perhaps by showing her that the heart is fully capable of loving more than one person? That it doesn’t just shut down and hide away, that there is more room in an intelligent being then that?” He said seriously. Dani winced trying to come up with a response. Adam reached out taking her hands and pulling her to him looking into her eyes. “How about that her father is completely in love with her mother now and always.” His voice was a bit softer now than before. Dani looked down at their joined hands in silence. “That it was by that love that she came to be born.” He reached up smoothing his fingers through her hair pushing it back from her face where he could see her beautiful amethyst eyes. “She’s my daughter too, Dani.” He reminded her as he touched her chin turning her face up towards his. “We are going to be her teachers and role models. And she won’t stand in negative judgment of us unless you teach her that darling. Society can go hang itself. We aren’t part of society.”
                Dani was quiet taking deep breaths for several moments as Adam stroked her cheeks then down her arms. Did she want to marry him? Of course. What girl doesn’t want to dawn a wedding gown and marry the man of her dreams? The man she loved more than anyone or anything, knowing she’d never feel for anyone else the way she felt about him. “Adam.” She began in a soft whisper, “I’ve followed you wherever you have led me from the moment we met . . .” She looked up into his beautiful eyes wishing she could have just stopped there, “But I can’t this time.” Her voice broke, “I can’t marry you.” Adam clinched his jaw hearing her answer. As suspected she was far from ready for such a thing, and he’d asked far too soon. Out of panic and fear that he’d nearly lost her. Of course that wasn’t the answer he wanted and her refusal stung his heart but she simply wasn’t ready.
                “I cannot say that I’m not disappointed.” Adam admitted. He cupped her face gently stroking her cheek with his thumb, “But it’s not a requirement sweetheart. It was never intended nor meant to be an ultimatum.” He wanted her to understand that so she would stop pulling away from him like she had been. “Wife or not, you belong here in my house.” He reassured her, “With me.”
                Dani finally sighed as a huge sense of relief washed over her. It was something that had been in her mind constantly since he’d said it. She didn’t know what was going to happen or change if she refused him. Adam kissed her tenderly before pulling her against him embracing her tight in his arms.
Time Out
                Dani still resolved not to sleep with Adam in any way feeling awkward and perhaps fearful as well. Terrified that she would get pregnant again and she definitely wasn’t ready for that of all things.
Adam was frustrated but he wasn’t going to press her again right now. He didn’t want to add pressure where there was already far too much.
                Eve could see they were both in pain, but as long as she was there no reconciliation was going to happen between them. But she couldn’t leave yet. Not before the wedding and not until Dani was more comfortable with caring for Johanna. She was needed here and she wasn’t going to leave them now. What they did need, was some time together and some privacy. Something that wasn’t possible in a house full of people and a newborn baby. A few days away from the house were in order. While she, Jeremy and Kaylee were there they could look after Johanna for them. It was going to take some convincing. Dani wasn’t going to be anxious about leaving her baby for any length of time but she and Adam simply needed the chance to reconnect. To find each other again after Sean had ripped them apart, forcing his way between them.
                Eve knocked on the nursery door before going in carrying a fresh glass of warm blood. She smiled seeing Dani sitting beside the crib her hand on Johanna, humming softly to their little one. She walked over handing Dani her breakfast before sitting down next to her. “Did you sleep at all today my love?”
                Dani took a drink from the glass, “I wasn’t tired.” She replied in a soft voice, “She was a little fussy.”
                Eve gave a nod looking at the little one. She had to go with Adam somewhere for a few days. Eve had to find a way to convince her to go. “She’s not a very fussy baby to be honest.” Her eyes turned towards Dani, “She’s already shown that she shares our abilities. Our bond. Our instincts.” Dani smiled softly taking another drink from her glass. “Do you think, perhaps, she’s feeling the tension and discord between her mother and father?” Eve saw Dani’s smile fade a bit when she said that. She didn’t want to use Johanna as leverage, but right now it seemed the only way to get through to her.
                “Eve.” Dani said turning her eyes away, “You know what he did.”
                “Yes.” She confirmed, “And despite how you may think or feel on the subject, I encouraged it.” Dani looked at her eyes wide. “He loves you, Dani. Such feelings run deep in Adam’s soul. They aren’t just superficial passing fancies. The bond between you is far too strong. You can’t just dismiss it.”
                “I can’t marry him, Eve. He’s already married. To you!” Dani quickly quieted realizing her voice was getting louder and she looked back down at Johanna not wanting to disturb her.
                Eve could see she was still struggling feeling wrong about her feelings for Adam, the love she felt for him, having a baby with him. She still felt guilt even after all this time. “Dani,” She began reaching over and resting her hand over hers, “Trust me when I tell you that he wouldn’t have said what he said, wouldn’t have asked what he asked, or promised what he promised . . . unless he meant every world with all of his heart.” Dani bit her lip feeling a pain in her heart as her tear filled eyes turned towards Eve. “I know how much you love him Dani. How you have always loved him. There is no reason you can’t be with him. With us.”
                “Eve . . .” tears streamed from her eyes but Eve reached up and gently wiped her tears away.
                “All marriage is, is an outward declaration of what you already feel inside. Of making a promise, a vow to the one you love. There’s nothing wrong, or ‘sinful’, or shameful about it.” Dani closed her eyes as more tears fell. Eve took both her hands in hers. “You don’t have to choose now sweetheart. There’s quite a bit of time. But I want you to know and keep in your mind what it was he asked you and why. And that he did so with my blessing. Alright?” Dani nodded a little turning her eyes down. “In the meantime . . . I think you and Adam need some time alone together away from here.”
                Dani’s head jerked when she said that, “What?” She said in disbelief. “Eve . . . I can’t . . . Johanna . . .”
                “Two weeks, you go with Adam knowing Johanna is safe and well looked after by Kaylee, Jeremy, and I. No harm will come to her and we will protect her while you’re away.” Eve said seriously. Dani started to protest but Eve wouldn’t let her. “Dani, this is for you of course, but it’s also for Adam and Johanna. Sean has been exterminated but his hold on you? His mental violation and control of you still remains. He wanted to drive a wedge between you and Adam, and weeks after his death he’s succeeding in getting what he wants.” She could feel Dani tremble as she held onto her hands. “Don’t let him do this, don’t let him win.”
                Dani’s eyes shifted back towards the sleeping little on in the crib taking a ragged breath.
To Be Continued . . . . .
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