Chapter 11: Whispered Warnings

I laid there staring the white ceiling unable to whip the smile off of my face. It had been two weeks since everything had worked itself out, two weeks and I felt completely at peace.

But how long could that last? The voice in the back of my head sneered at me. Oh shut up Bitch and let me enjoy this.

I threw my head back and shut my eyes, fisting my hands in Carter’s hair as his lips locked on to my skin and moved up past my breasts and along my neck. Giving in to his low and tedious movements I felt the building pleasure in the pit of my stomach as my orgasm hit my like a slap in the face and I rode it out until my senses came back to me and I could think straight once again, although with Carter this close to me I don’t know if I will ever think straight again.

I listened to his strong heart beat and ragged breaths as he lifted is head from its resting place just below my collar bone and balanced himself on his shoulder. His bright blue eyes alight with passion and pleasure but still dark with desire as they bore into mine. A small smile took hold of his lips as he placed an innocent kiss on my skin and pulled out of me, rolling over until he was lying next to me.

 I watched him carelessly as he placed his hand over my stomach rubbing small circles on it. I remembered when he used to do the same thing when I was pregnant with Harley, waiting to feel a kick or him move, always listening in for his heartbeat. I smiled and let myself relax into the pillow taking a deep breath.

“Boy or girl?” he asked me as he moved his hand to my side and pulled me closer with no effort at all.

“Hmm, I don’t really care.” I told him as I let him pull me into his arms. I hadn’t really thought about if I wanted a boy or girl, the only thing that was on my mind was that it was healthy and growing well. “What about you?” I asked kind of curious.

“Girl. Harley’s great and all but I think I want daddy’s little girl.” He smiled looking down at my stomach once again.

 Could just imagine it now, Carter spoiling her rotten and never letting me hold her, but at least he would wake up at three in the morning with no complaints when she cried.

I looked out the window feeling the sun on my face and hearing the birds whistling their songs in the morning. Today was going to be a good day.

I pealed myself out of bed and headed for the shower ignoring the shaky feeling of my legs as I walked over. I was surprised when I managed to have my shower without carter walking in, it was like he was afraid I was going to slip and crack my skull or something but I was fine, a fact that I planned to rub in the minute I got out.

I walked out clutching my towel around me and rather enjoyed the view that welcomed me. Carter had just put on his jeans and was now putting on his shirt, his back muscles tensing and relaxing with all of the movements of his actions.

“You shouldn’t stare” he said before turning around and walking over towards me, stopping just in front of me. His eyes darkening as they travelled down my body and back up to meet my eyes, a devilish smirk taking hold of his lips.

“Well maybe you need to take some of your own advice, dear sir.”

“Hmm, I think I like it when you call me that.” He said leaning in, his nose brushing against mine as he smiled and place a small kiss on my lips.

“Well keep going and it’ll be jackass again.” I quickly said side stepping him and leaving him hanging by the bathroom door.

I went into the wardrobe and pulled out some clothes as I heard Carter tell me he was leaving for an hour or two but he would be back before lunch. I waved him away and focused on the incredibly difficult task of finding something to wear.

The boys were all outside playing in the mud puddles by the time I had come down the stairs. It was like we had adopted Will and Jack, they were good boys and ultimately a piece of cake compared to Harley. Jack the youngest didn’t say much but he was staring to trust me and had the cutest little smile. Will on the other had was still a little cautious but he was quickly finding himself as Josh and Cory’s shadow, following them around everywhere. The twins had decided to take him under his wing and teach him all of the tricks of the trade or so to speak. From what I had seen Cory had fully recovered from his bad mistakes and drug dealings which meant h was quickly earning back Carter and Josh’s trust. Everything seemed to be falling into place.

I wrapped my cardigan further around me, hugging myself to keep the cold from getting at my skin. I walked across the yard hoping  to get some alone time. I was just in the front line of trees but I could no longer hear the screaming and chattering of the boys a few metres away.

It was quiet and o so cold out here, the wind seemed to pick up  as the leaves rustled and formed a min tornado around me. The branches and tings of the trees were being pushed with enough force that I swear they were about to snap. My hair was flying in different directions and could barely keep both feet on the ground. I was scared, we had never had these kind of winds before or a tornado for that matter.

I screamed at the top of my lungs hoping someone would hear and help but the minute I went to scream all of the air seemed to leave my lungs leaving voiceless. My hands went to my throat and my knees gave way making me crash down on to the floor. I put my hands out in front of me and braced myself.

I started to hear whispers carried on the wind. I looked around, my head spinning as my eyes darted from tree to tree as I tried to make sense of the words.

Run!

They’re coming!

Don’t trust the traitor!

Run! Run!

They were getting louder and louder and I couldn’t take it anymore. With my heart beating so fast it hurt I put my hands over my ears trying to cover them to stop the words from creeping in.

They kept getting louder until they just… stopped. The forest fell to a dead silence once again but the uneasy feeling I had only weeks ago was back with a vengeance. The voices seemed to echo in my mind like whispered warnings, but warnings to what? Who’s coming? And why the hell should I run?!

I shook my head trying to clear it of any thoughts but it failed, the words were still imprinted in there like a footstep in the mud. I got to my feet and felt light headed, dizzy spells started to take over and I didn’t think I’d make it back to the house. Taking a deep breath I pushed myself up and staggered towards the house. I saw that nothing had changed, the boys were still playing, Josh had Harley in one hand and Jack in the other, while Cory was talking to Will about something that had him every interested.

Josh turned around and his smile dropped the minute he saw me walking towards them. I did my best to smile and look ok but the truth was I wasn’t. I was shaking and felt like a walking iceberg.

“Mummy!” Harley yelled as he struggled out of Josh’s grasp and ran at me with jack followed close behind him.

I bent down and caught the boys bringing them in for a hug all the while ignoring Josh’s looks that I was earning. I gave the both of them a kiss on the forehead and ruffled their hair before walking off inside with the excuse that I needed a nap. Josh had just nodded and walked away probably thinking I was just tired even though it was only about eleven o’clock.

I went inside and decided to just lay down on the couch and watch a movie for a little while. Watching Pride and Prejudice while eating almost a whole block of chocolate seemed to calm me down but I still had that uneasy feeling creeping just under my skin.

I was watching the credits roll up the screen when I felt the couch dip near my legs. Looking up I saw Carter there staring at me, a concerned look on his face. “How you feeling?” he asked me as one hand slipped under the hem of my t-shirt and traced small circles on my skin, and the other brushed my hair aside.

“Fine.” What else was I supposed to say?

“You don’t look fine.”

“Is that your subtle way of letting me know I look like shit?” I questioned narrowing my eyes at him.

He smirked at me before lowering his lips onto mine and placing an innocent kiss, sending a wave of heat through my body, easing the worried feeling I had.

“Are you sure you’re ok?” he pressed but I just nodded in response.

“Fine, come on, get up.” He said gently grabbing hold of my hand and trying to help pull me up.

I groaned and scrunched up my face as I let him pull me to my feet, his arms went around my waist, steadying me. I put my arms on his shoulders and tilted my head to the side and looked up at him seeing his sweet smile looking down at me. “Where are we going?”

“Up stairs.” He said before sliding his arms around my back and knees, picking me up and carrying me bridal style over to the staircase. I locked my arms around his neck and nuzzled my head into his neck as I let him lead me up stairs.

He kicked open the bedroom door and then the bathroom door, kicking it shut with his foot and setting me down on the bench top of the basin before walking over to the large bath tub in the middle of the room and turning on the water. I watched him as he filled it with relaxing bath soaps and bubbles - just the way I liked it. He left the water running before walking over to me and gently pulled my t-shirt over my head and discarding it on the floor.

He lifted me off of my seat on the bench top and back on the ground where he slowly unbuckled my pants and pealed me out of my remaining clothing. He picked me up once again and moved me over and lowered me into the bathtub. I immediately took relief in the warm water and soft bubbles popping against my skin. I leant my head back and rested my arms on the side of the bath. Cater grabbed hold of my foot and stared to massage it with small clockwise circles making my eyes close.

I felt completely at ease and relaxed.

He stopped messaging and grabbed the sponge on the side stool and started to gently wash my skin, his hands found my neck and his hands worked magic on the knots in my neck.

“Feeling better?” he whispered near my ear.

“Hmm.” I moaned back, smiling.

Putting some shampoo on his hand, he started to message it into my scalp, the feeling sending me almost to sleep. As if sensing that I was starting to slip he gently washed off all of the soap in my hair and on my skin before lifting me up, out of the tub, setting me back down on my feet. He grabbed one of the white fluffy towels that were sitting on the basin, before wrapping it around me, drying my wet skin. Grabbing my hand he lead me out into the bedroom and into the walk in robe. I quickly slipped on a pair of pyjamas and walked over to the bed, pulling back the sheets I climbed in my side and welcomed the soft pillow under my head.

Carter came to ly next to me, his arm looping around my waist and pulling me closer to his chest. I looked up to him and looped my arms around his neck, as he leaned in and kissed me. His tongue slide over my bottom lip asking for entrance which I gladly gave him allowing him to deepen the kiss. His hands slide down to my hips and lower.

A knock at the door stopped us in our tracks.

“Who is it?” Carter called out as he stared at me.

“It’s me, It’s important.” Josh called out through the door.

I signed heavily and rolled my eyes as he got up from the bed and stepped away from me and walked over throwing the door open with his shortening temper.

“What?!”