Impaling my Heart: Vlads story (Annalese and the Immortals Book 2) by Annie Buff Page A

friend.  I can't believe she did this.  Tried to hurt my daughter."
    Vlad knew he had to tell her.  It would eat away his soul if he kept it from her.  "She doesn't want to hurt the baby my love.  I think she wants the baby for herself.  As soon as she heard it was mine, I think she kinda lost it.  Don't worry.  We have put on extra security and you are safe.  No one will ever sneak into our home again.  I love you my dear more than my own life, and I will NOT let anyone hurt you.  Lachlan feels exactly the same as I do.  We would lay down our lives to protect you and the children."
    "I know guys.” She wanted more, “I have a question.  Can I get up?  I'm starving and so is your daughter!"
    Lach smiled.  "Aye Angel.  We were gonna take you to Augustino’s before all this.  Do ye think yer up for it?" 
    Oh she dreamed of cannoli.  "Call ahead.  I NEED cannoli like a ton and shrimp and that linguini with the pesto sauce and lobster."
    "Aye lass.  Holy Shite!  Get dressed.  T was gonna give ye a bath but twill have to wait if we're gonna feed ye.  Oh do ye want the bath and I can go get it and bring it home?"
    Annalese thought for a minute.  "Is that offer for a bath still on the table. Because I would love one!" 
    Vlad nodded.  "Yes of course.  Do you feel well enough my dear?"
    She nodded.  Lachlan asked "Hey T. ye want me to just get a bit of everathin.  Make it easy.  I'll go.  You stay and take care of our girl.  I'll have Marcus set the patio.  Would ye like to sit out Angel?  It's nice out.  And ye like the patio."
    "Yeah I do.” she replied thoughtfully, “I can smell all the flowers from the garden and the air will feel good."
    Lachlan went off to get dinner.  Vlad ran her a bath.  There were scented bubbles and some oils to soothe her.  "All right my love, pick some night clothes.  Preferably something that will not make Mehmet any hornier than he already is.  And let's get you into the tub."
    He stripped her down and helped her down into the tub.  Just the steam alone felt good.  Vlad washed her hair and then started at her feet.  He stopped at her bump.  I love you Annalese with or without this.  You are my life.  When I found you on the floor..."  He was choking.  He could speak no more.  And he didn't need to.  Annalese understood.  She knew the depths of his love.  He let her in – took down his emotional wall.  And it made her love him more.
    He dried, dressed her and brushed her hair.  They were just getting ready to head downstairs when she stopped him.  "Hey big guy.  Can we talk for a minute?  Just you and I?"
    "Yes of course.” He told her, “Should I be worried?"
    She shook her head.  "No Vlad.  Not ever.  I just wanted to have a moment alone.  I thought you may like some privacy for this."
    He raised his eyebrow.  "What would we need privacy for?"
    "Vlad give me your hand."  She placed it on her baby bump and just waited.  It took a few minutes but then it happened.
      "OH" and again "Oh Annalese!  That's our girl isn't it?  Holy shit!"  He grabbed her face and kissed her.  His tongue pushed past her lips to meet hers – lips crushing each other’s.  They broke swollen lips smiling at each other. 
    "You Vlad are gorgeous.” She told him “The hair hasn't been pulled back in weeks.  I love it.  You did that for me didn't you?"
    He half smiled half nodded.  "Of course I did.  I will do anything to make you happy and to see you smile; to see that sparkle in your eyes.  Oh your eyes.  Gods damn love I get lost in them.  And your touch ignites a fire in each and every cell in my body.  You are everything to me.  And this" he touched her belly "is just the sweetest bonus I could ever ask for."
    She leaned in close "I love you Vlad.  So much it's crazy.  But right now baby, your daughter and I need food.  But tomorrow, I'd like to just be alone with you.  To feed from you.  Can we do that?"
    "Oh Annalese, anything