Chapter Thirteen

It’s been days since I have seen my princesses and to say it has been hard is an understatement. However, it’s as if her family has an entire army of their own because we have been so out numbered that we have been struggling just to stay alive. We have even had to call the army in to help us out and although I desperately want to see Sheena and Destiny, I didn’t want to put their lives at risk any more than they already are.

Lee and Cherelle has been placed in another safe house far from here so knowing Sheena was alone with Destiny worried me. Not because she was a bad mother or anything, because she was amazing however, she was still in her wheelchair. Knowing she was emotionally coming to terms with everything and knowing she was strong, was the only thing that has been keeping me going out here.

In the day things seem quite enough but we still have to stand guard, however, come nightfall it becomes a war zone. I have been lucky enough to stay clear of bullets, nonetheless I haven’t managed to escape from being hurt completely. I have a few bullet scrap wounds on my legs but other than that, I’ve been blessed. I have made sure that the doctor has brought supplies and checked on Sheena every day, which he then reports to me on how she is coping. He says she is doing fine, but I know Sheena too well too know that she is more than likely just faking it.

I have managed to get clearance to go and see Sheena and destiny and to say I’m excited would be an understatement as there are no words to describe how excited I am, to finally see them. Making my way towards the house my insides where making me feel giddy and nervous as if I was going on a first date. Nevertheless, not been able to stop the smile from spreading across my face as I mentally picture them, I have missed them both so much that it was killing me inside. As I reached the big metal door that was heavily armed, the officers stepped aside to let me through, I quickly gave them a grateful smile before walking in.

 The room was dull damp and cold and I couldn’t see Sheena or Destiny anywhere. The fear of someone having managed to have sneaked in here and kidnapped them made my blood ran cold. However, taking a few more steps deeper into the room I saw Sheena’s wheelchair and her feet sticking out from under the big metal desk. My heart sunk into the pit of my stomach, as I got closer to her.

I could see that she was peeking out while rubbing her eyes like mad.  She was looking so exhausted and helpless that It made me feel so guilty for leaving her here alone for so long. Bending down beside her, I placed my hand onto her cheek and feeling her face leaning into my hand warmed my frozen heart. I could not stop the tears from over flowing as my heart was going out to her. Hearing her whispering my name only made me cry more. She placed her hand onto my cheek and started to wipe away my tears. Both of us just stayed where we where as we gazed into each other’s eyes. Seeing her study my face I tried to hide all my emotions but with Sheena, she could always read beyond my facial expressions. The look she was giving me held so much pain that it hurt like never before.

Not been able to resist or seeing her so pained any more I pressed my lips softly against hers. She slowly moistened my dry lips by sliding her silky smooth tongue along them, sending nothing but pleasurable tingles throughout my entire body. Nibbling on my bottom lip, I could help but moan into her mouth. I parted my lips giving her permission to take control, her tongue fought with mine for dominance, which I left her for a while until I needed her more. Taking full control, I hungrily kissed and explored every inch of her mouth, feeling slightly light-headed from the lack of air in my lungs I broke from the kiss. Resting my forehead against hers, I was panting heavily as I tried to breathe back. I was feeling so emotional as I took her features in.

After a little while, I leaned over Sheena and picked up Destiny, holding close to my chest as I kissed her delicate little forehead. Walking over to the stretcher, I placed Destiny down gently making sure she was nice and snug and couldn’t roll off of it. I then turned to see Sheena dragging her body out from under the table; my entire body squirmed as I stood watching her. Even though every part of me wanted to run over and help her, I knew not too. Knowing how much Sheena hated to feel weak or pitied. As hard as it was to stand there and watch her struggle alone I did, and believe me, it was the worst feeling I have ever had to experience. I could feel the tears streaming down my cheeks as I battled with myself not to help. Once she was seated, I couldn’t help but run over to her. Seeing her legs covered in blood not only send me into an emotional wreak but also had me going into a full-blown panic attack. Asking her nervously what had happened scared me even more as the expression on her face told me that she did not have a clue herself. Without hesitation, I ran out and got the doctor, as I knew this was bad. Within seconds, I was running back into the safe house with the doctor close on my trails. 

On reaching the hospital, the doctor led us straight to a bed. Lying Sheena down she looked so sad and scared, I took hold of her hand and started rubbing soothing circles with my thumb. Sheena looked so petrified as our eyes locked; I have never felt so useless in my entire life. Then out of nowhere, she asked me if she was going to have to have her legs amputated. Her voice was barely above a whisper and her eyes where glossing over with unshed tears. I took my time in answering her as I was trying to find the right words, as in all honesty I didn’t really know the answer to that question myself. Trying my hardest to swallow the big lump that had formed in my throat I tried answer her honestly but in the most carefulness way. However, my voice didn’t come out as strong as I hoped, as I could tell by her facial expression that I didn’t help ease her worries.

After about an hour and a half of the doctors and nurses prodding and doing tests on her, they finally left leaving Sheena to fall into a peaceful sleep. Once I knew she was fully asleep I sneaked out of the room, but not before talking to the officers that where standing guard. Feeling the exhaustion catching up with me was slowing me down.  However, I needed to have a talk with the doctor as well as feeding Destiny. Our own doctor has been taking care of Destiny since we got here. Not meaning to be bad or anything to the staff here, but I didn’t want to trust anyone else with her life as that would not only kill Sheena but me as well.

On arriving at the nurse’s station I was pleased to see that the doctor was still there doing some paper work. As he gazed up at me, he dropped everything and made his way over to me. He then motioned me to follow him into a room off to the side; nervously I followed him into the room. The room had a cold and an unnerving feeling to it, making me even more nervous. Knowing that whatever the doctor is going to tell me now was going to affect Sheena’s life. As waiting patiently for the doctor to start talking a said a silent prayer to god that she will not have to have her legs amputated. Fearing the unspoken words had my heart racing at such a speed, I thought I was going to have a heart attack. However, seeing him raise his head away from Sheena’s results and looking at me with a heart-warming smile helped me to relax a little. My legs where feeling as if they where going to give way so quickly taking a seat I nodded for the doctor to start. “Well the good news is that thanks to you bringing Sheena to the hospital so quickly, we have managed to stop the inffection. Nevertheless, with all these types of cases, the rest of her healing will take time. She will have to stay in for at least a week or two, as we are going to have to keep an eye on her to stop the risk of any further infections.” He said. His words had me feeling so overwhelmed that I leap out of my chair and hugged him, while I kept thanking him non-stop.

Running out of the room and back towards Sheena’s I was hoping with everything in me that she was awake so I could give her the good news. Crashing through the door the guards pulled their guns out at me, and the doctor threw himself onto the floor while protecting Destiny. “SORRY” I shouted out to all of them as I ran to Sheena’s side. Seeing her sleeping made me want to wake her up, but then I thought otherwise as she needed to sleep. After apologizing to everyone in the room, I told them all the good news, which to say they all started bouncing and jumping around like me. A nurse came in and told us off for being so noisy but none of us could stop, as all of these officers have been waiting nervously like me all day.

Sheena unfortunately slept the whole night while we all waited anxiously to tell her the good news.  Nevertheless, as she opened her eyes we all started telling her at once with pure excitement in all of our voices. As we finished telling her, she started to laugh along with all of us. “Do you think you can say all that again but only one of you please” she asked in between her laughs. “As the words left my mouth we all waited for her reaction. Her face went from shocked to relieved to tears but I could tell her tears where happy tears. Leaning over her I started to kiss away all her tears, she playfully slapped me away as I kept kissing her face. “Damon, Oh Damon I am so happy. I love you sweetheart” her words choked me up so much that I couldn’t stop my happy tears from overflowing. Turning around I couldn’t believe that every one of the men where crying, even Destiny. However, I think Destiny’s was because she was hungry, ha.  

Seeing Sheena’s face light up in pure delight when I gave her the news was amazing. Holding her hand made my whole body tingle as if it was having its own personal firework display. The amount of love I have for her is indescribable, as there is no words at all that could let her no how much I love her. This moment right now, I will never forget as long as I live as its just so perfect, maybe not perfect for everyone but was perfect for me, I thought to myself. Sheena cleared her throat taking me away from my deep and meaning full thoughts. “Yes love” I asked “Damon your blushing” she teased while giggling. I could feel my face heat up even more as she continued to tease me.

Seeing her this happy amazed me. I always knew she was strong but seeing her lying there, half paralyzed and still beaming that bright perfect smile made me so proud and honoured to call her mine.

 While we spoke, I was waiting nervously for her to ask about the so-called war that was still apparently going on. Luckily, for me though she didn’t and I have to say I was so relived. As in honesty what could I say, Sheena your family has there own army and have wiped out most of the USA police force, so we’ve had to call in the army for extra back up. No, I don’t think so. God I know she’s strong and can take a lot, but in all honesty, there is only so much one can take. I think if I told her the truth, it would crush her completely and I did'nt want to risk that. So as she fell back to sleep I tried to come up with something to tell her, as it was only going to be a matter of time before she does ask. Knowing there was no way I was going to lie to her, I ended up on going with telling her some of what was going on but leaving out the worst bits. Knowing that way, I wouldn’t be lying but at the same time, I would be protecting her from as I call it our worst nightmare.

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