129 I am giving myself to you

They were so caught in the moment that they forgot to be in a public place. Nevertheless, the place was isolated as it was a private property exclusively reserved by Regan. Before he could get carried away in the moment, he stopped himself and gathered her in his arms. Both were still catching their breaths after the little heated session. While Regan was ecstatic, Anna was flustered and flushed on her own actions. She instantly hid her face in his chest which made him smile. He reluctantly pulled apart from her and kissed her forehead.

Anna could feel the heat growing in her cheeks. She wanted to hide herself again but there was nowhere to hide. A pleasing smile blossomed on his face and his eyes shone that only deep happiness could bring. And the source of his happiness was right in his front. She had her eyes lowered to the ground when he gently held her hands and kissed her palms making it more difficult for her to restrain the increasing rosiness.

"Thanks for making me so happy heart." She looked into his eyes on hearing him making his heart flutter in more happiness that it could hold. "When I look into your eyes, I realize, I want to belong to you all my life. My soul recognizes yours and it rejoices for finally having found you. This is beautiful, how we are slowly creating memories together."

"And when I look into your eyes….." She replied not able to hold herself back. "You ease the fear I have inside. You make me want to breathe again. My nights are not tormented by nightmares anymore. It's bemusing as I can sleep soundly in your presence without the care of this world even when I know that my past has come back to haunt me. Why don't you just stay away from all this Regan? You don't deserve this. You don't need to take this risk, a risk of falling apart because of me. I wont be able to forgive myself if….."

"Shhh…. Haven't you started talking too much?" He softly admonished her. "Let me help you fight some battles for you heart. I am willing to put your pieces back together and risk getting hurt myself in the process without any regrets. I will take risk after risk just to make you whole again. I will take risk after risk just to make you feel like yourself again. I will take risk after risk just to bring back the light in your eyes. You are worth it and I'll whisper this to you until you believe this yourself.

She didn't know what to say. "How did I get so fortunate to have your love?"

He smiled and pulled her in his embrace. "Because we were destined to meet."

"It's….It's too late. Shall we leave?"

Regan chuckled on her awkwardness and hummed positively agreeing with her. She pulled apart and had just turned around to leave when he held her hand to stop.

"You are barefoot Anna."

She remembered that earlier while running away from him, she threw her heels somewhere and now they were no where to be seen.

"I don't know where they are. Let me go and check."

"Actually…..Let it be?"

"Why?"

Instead of answering, he scooped her in his arms surprising her immensely.

"Regan, what are you doing?"

"Taking you back."

"But I can walk."

"I don't want you to. You seem to be extremely tired."

"I am, but….."

"No buts…..As much as I would love to spend some more time with you over here, I don't want to get you sick due to cold. So, let's go back."

"Okay."

She laid her head on his chest as she was completely exhausted by then. His every word had affected her so much that she could feel herself falling for him. She wanted to deny, but he was hellbent on breaking her barriers. She realized that in all those years, fighting her demons had completely worn her out and for the first time, she wanted him to embrace her. She wanted to feel loved without any fears. She had no idea about the future but she wanted to live in the moment and wanted to be his forever.

"Regan?"

"Hmmm"

"Can I ask you something?"

"Go ahead."

"Why is Zander over here? Has there been other people too all this time?"

"Yes, there are….. because I can't risk your safety."

"Did you find about him?"

Regan stopped hearing about him. He didn't need to know whom she was talking about.

"You don't need to think about him. I'll keep you safe heart."

"I trust you."

After a while, she called him again.

"Regan?"

"Hmmm"

"Will you always love me like this? You will never leave me, right?"

Her words startled him. She had her eyes closed with her head in the crook of his neck. He tightened his hold bringing her delicate frame closer to himself. Kissing her hair, he assured her, "I will always love you Anna…..more than the present day. I won't leave you. Ever. I promise heart."

His body shuddered in a pleasant sensation when she brushed her lips on his neck, silently accepting his promise and drifted into a deep slumber. Her soft touch and words which she mumbled sleepily swelled his heart with more love.

"I feel like, I am giving myself to you, gradually, piece by piece."

He heard her whispering those words and felt as if his heart missed a beat. He stopped to see her not knowing what to do with her. He wanted to shower her with immense love so that she could have no shreds of doubts about herself or his love.

'What are you doing to me Anna? And what would I do with you?"

By then, they had reached the car where Zander was already waiting for them. Regan nodded to him and sat with Anna in the backseat. She didn't open her eyes for once after sleep consumed her until morning. She really trusted him enough with herself and the events conjured his heart with the feelings he never knew he had. She had become his weakness that was magnifying with every passing day and she was the only one who was able to conquer it.

He laid her on the bed, kissed her temple and went for a shower. As the hot water flowed down his body, he remembered his conversation with Drake that morning. They were still searching for Kent as he was more agile and swifter than they thought. They were unable to trace him yet. He had not done anything reckless to create a firm suspicion about him, but he couldn't let that matter go off easily when it was about Anna. They had informed the cops about the same and they too were searching for him as he had escaped from the mental asylum where he had stayed for the last three years.

He brushed his damp hair back in frustration as he remembered the information that he got from Drake. He couldn't believe that a person could steep so low. On that dreadful night in Seattle, Richard had reached the spot of mishap with the cops. Ashton was gradually drifting into darkness due to his severe state. He was mercilessly marred and was counting his last breaths whereas Anna was already unconscious in an equally critical state. But that didn't stop that devil to lay his filthy hands on her. He was a necrophiliac and might had went through his dirty ways if they had not reached there on time. While she had remained comatose for almost two weeks, he was presented in the court where he was proved to be guilty but considering him of having some severe mental issues, he was sent to a mental asylum for his ailment. Unexpectedly, he had been at his best behaviour during those years while he was treated, winning the trust of the people. Taking advantage of the same, he had escaped from there. When Richard was informed about it, he was extremely anxious but before he could do anything, he met with that accident. In spite of being critical, he made sure to inform Regan about the threat on Anna and he was obliged to take some quick actions to ensure her safety that resulted into their hasty decision of marriage. He wanted to give her the best wedding, but owing to the circumstances, he had no other choice. Regardless, he didn't regret any of his decision as he knew that bringing her in his life would have never been wrong as eventually, he was going to make it happen. And now after hearing her feelings about him, he was looking forward to the future with her ensuring her safety and happiness his priority.