"I do."He touched her arm."You look terrified Avery.Something happened out there for you to be so scared.Did Nick....""No!"She snapped over him,that made Alex frown she can see he doesn't believe her."I..uhm..-""Is everything alright in here."Catalina's voice filled the room."Avery.Is something wrong.""Not now Catalina."Alex said."Avery and I are still busy having a discussion.""Alex,I'm fine.Let's head out it's rude to make everyone wait.""To hell with everyone."It was his turn to snap,only it was out of anger. "Something's wrong.I can see that.And we not leaving here until you tell me what's going on."She can't tell Alex the truth,no matter what happens."Can I have a minute alone with your sister.""No!"He refused."You're my wife dammit.I have every right to know what's going on.""Alex please.I beg you."She pleaded."Whatever I have to talk about is a woman thing.Nothing more.We'll only be a few minutes.I promise."He kissed the top of her head."If Nick did something to upset

"No.Selina already brought me my lunch."Selina is their new housekeeper, Catalina had given her a list of trustworthy and reliable candidates in the end Avery had chosen Selina and it's a decision she doesn't regret."She also mentioned you haven't eaten lunch or breakfast.You need to eat,you're pregnant if you don't eat the baby doesn't eat."Cathrina came over to where she was standing behind the kitchen island."You lost weight,the dark circles under your eyes hasn't gone away.Is something troubling you.Did you and Alex have a fight.""No.We fine."She can't trouble Cathrina with her issues she has enough going on with her health."I miss him that's all.So do the triplets they wake me up during the night and cry for him,hence the dark circles under my eyes.I haven't been getting any sleep.""Alex won't be too happy once he comes home and find you looking like this like someone who's about to fall down and drop dead.Eat a little please.That's all I'm asking."She cupped Avery's cheek."The

"You just got here."She said."I know but this is important."He stood and straighten his jacket before coming over to her."One thing that will never happen is me not wanting you or getting tired of you.Don't doubt what we have."He lightly kissed her on the lips."I'll see you soon.Tonight I'm having a press conference I want you present."No.She can't go out in public.Not yet."No Alex.I can't.It's too soon.""Hiding away won't help.I know you not a coward.You'll show and prove to whoever did this that you're strong.I'll be by your side every step of the way. You have nothing to be afraid of.""I appreciate your kindness Alex.My only wish is that someday you'll allow me in and give me a chance to love you and show you what a good man you are.""Avery.Do you love me."He asked,she was bound by the power of his gaze even if she wanted to look away he won't let her."If I say yes.What then."She challenged.They both stared at each other,time stood still.Whatever happens now whatever he'll s

"The abuse went on until I fell pregnant I thought it would stop but it got worse.Then Alex was born,it still continued. One day he came home drunk. Alex was three at the time.We didn't have food in the house and Alex was hungry,I asked him for money and he slapped me across the face instead.Alex started to cry,he got hit too and ran to hide behind the couch.He was only three years old,I felt so useless not being able to protect my own child."Tears rolled down her cheeks,Avery grabbed her hands in her own."I'm sorry Cathrina.It wasn't my intention to make you relive the past."She handed her a tissue."I'm sorry.Forget I ever asked anything."Avery made way to stand but she grabbed her hand."Sit down.Don't feel guilty about anything."She gestured for her to sit,Avery did."He demanded I sleep with him.I said no that Alex is still awake.He didn't care he ripped off my clothing and did what he wanted.All the while Alex is watching."Avery thought she had it rough but what Cathrina went thr

"Are you gonna keep on kissing my hand like that or are you gonna carry me off to bed and make love to me."That sexy grin splayed on his lips,he pulled her close and kissed her senseless."Aren't I blessed to have such a naughty wife."His fingers undid her bun."Funny.I've never been this way.Until I met you that is."He scooped her up in his arms."Good thing only I will ever see this wicked side of yours.""I wouldn't want any man other than you to have this wicked side of me."She kissed his jaw."Make love to me husband.."No words were needed further as he carried her off to bed.They were soaking in a nice hot bubble bath after a good workout in bed. Alex's hands softly caressing her body.They've never been this intimate before,with her lying in his arms,while he was holding her as if she's the most precious thing ever.Like he'll never let her go.She wished they can stay like this forever."How is mother doing?"He asked,kissing the side of her neck."Okay.But she misses you."Avery tu