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  “Christ you are freezing, Leah you could catch your death doing that, no more baths unless I am in it with you” I was feeling drowsy again, the towel was pulled off me and Adam reluctantly wrapped his naked body around me to warm me up.

  After some time had passed I was beginning to feel more myself again. I was aware of Adam hot and heavy at the crest of my thighs. All thoughts of being cold or sleepy fled instantly, all I could feel was the throbbing need for Adam that was making me clench.

  “I know a faster way of warming me up if you can manage it” I wriggled myself closer to him making it clear what I was talking about

  “Christ I thought you would never ask” he slid agonisingly into me; it felt deep from behind and so good. He was groaning and I knew he wasn’t going to last long, he must have been uncomfortable naked and close to me for the last hour. He pulled out of me flipping me around so I was above him; I liked it this way with me in control and looking down to his beautiful face.

  I raised myself up and placed the tip of him against my opening. Closing my eyes I drew him in right to the base every inch was pure pleasure, gasping I moved faster the friction against my clit was driving me wild

  “Look at me Leah I want to see you” I opened my eyes gazing at him he groaned loudly as he came inside me, my own took me in waves that left me trembling. I collapsed on his chest Adam stroked my hair

  “Staying at my father’s wasn’t good for my libido Leah, two days not being able to be inside you isn’t much fun.” I smiled loving the fact he felt the same way I did. The connection I had found physically with Adam was overwhelming. It was the first time in my life I had allowed anyone so close and the feeling was so good it had become almost an addiction. I craved intimacy with him all the time; every second not touching was like an itch that needed scratching. He turned me over sliding carefully out of me, the action caused tiny tremors on my already sensitised skin, the tremble caused a moan and in return Adam instantly hardened again.

  “Oh dear Leah why did you have to do that, I have to start all over again now” he kissed my breast and I giggled writhing beneath him to tease him some more “You really shouldn’t have done that baby. Sleep or me what is it to be?” I licked my lips suggestively

  “You please” silenced by his mouth the next hour passed rather pleasantly, tiredness forgotten. By the time we fell asleep my body was like play dough, relaxed, soft and thoroughly manhandled.

  Chapter 18

  I was meeting Dimitri and Alexandra in an hour; I had cleared it with Gordon to be out of the office for the rest of the day. Time with Alexandra was part of my job now; she was probably going to be the main focus of my article. I looked in the mirror touching up my makeup, Lucy would be so proud of me. I had made a special effort today wearing a fitted sheath dress and heels. My hair was dried but left loose flowing around my shoulders; the blonde had lifted more in the sun so it was almost platinum. I touched up my lips and added a second layer of mascara, I was done, it was time to meet a lady I truly hoped would become a friend.

  The restaurant was busy, the same waiter I had last time spotted me immediately,

  “Good afternoon Miss Fellows your two guests are waiting at your table follow me” I checked my watch wondering if I was late, but I was bang on time. Gino led me to the same secluded corner we had last time, Dimitri stood smiling to greet me

  “Hey Leah looking good today” I smiled grateful that he noticed “Mum has just popped to the ladies she will be back in a moment. She feels odd being out of the house, it makes her nervous” I frowned Victor had really done a number on his wife. Alexandra appeared looking faultless in a long summer dress with sandals, I couldn’t help but notice the stunning diamonds adorning her ears.

  “Mrs Bosic it is lovely to see you again thanks for agreeing to meet me” she pulled me into a hug

  “Please call me Alexandra, and I am thrilled to be here, I don’t get chance to socialise without Victor very often so it is quite exciting” I looked at the two burly security men standing at the bar watching our every move. Victor had let her out yes, but he was still here really in his own way. We were ready to order when Dimitri excused himself

  “I am going to leave you girls to it, I have extra training for Saturday, I will be playing centre forward so want to practice my shots” I was thrilled that he was playing, we were going to the derby game after Victor kindly invited us to share his box. Watching Dimitri play would be a thrill.

  Alexandra ordered a salad I plumped for the risotto again, she suddenly looked shy now she was alone. I must make her feel relaxed or I could lose her altogether.

  “So Alexandra what are your hobbies? Do you still ride” I had read up on her history with horses, she had a stable full of them close to her London home “You must miss them being up here?” her face lit up instantly. Phew she was back with me again. I heard all about the stables, each of her thoroughbreds and was surprised to learn she had a pilot’s license. Mrs Bosic flew herself to the stables three times per week. I was also surprised to learn that due to being indoors a lot she had hired herself private tutors. Alexandra spoke three languages, played the piano and could design computer programmes. Wow.

  “Why don’t you put all those talents to use? You could set up business developing software or something, I know you don’t need the money but don’t you want something that is yours? Once Dimitri is married and self-sufficient you will have so much more spare time” I caught a distant look in her eyes and wondered whether I had overstepped the mark a bit.

  “You are right Leah, but since the day Victor brought Dimitri home my life has been all about him, I wanted a child so much. Do you know before Dimitri I had six miscarriages,” I winced that must have been draining for them both “Victor was so kind, he wasn’t the most attentive husband, I knew that I wasn’t perhaps enough for him but the one thing we did bond over was having a child. And once Dimitri no longer needs me I don’t know what I will do. I am not sure Victor would approve of me being in business, after all that is his domain” We chatted about mundane things for the next hour until the security men informed us it was time for her to leave.

  “Thanks again Alexandra I will see you at the match on Saturday” she hugged me again then left. I sat back down with my note pad and spent the next couple of hours drinking Gino’s wonderful coffee and writing up my notes while it was all fresh in my head.

  I was shaking with excess energy when I got home, far too many coffees. A long run was what I needed. Ear buds in I set off to try and run ten kilometres, I had let my fitness go a little. Apart from the amazing sex I wasn’t doing anything. I found the first three miles agony; my muscles had forgotten how to work.

  Running alongside the canal I scanned around for a good place to put mum’s bench I was thrilled Ray was going to help me. I was suddenly aware of footsteps behind me I removed an ear bud so I didn’t feel as vulnerable; I shivered as the man jogged past me. I was about to put the bud back in when the man stopped just a few feet from me. Suddenly running alone along the river with no mobile was the most stupid idea I had ever had. Shit Adam would go mad risking my safety yet again, I didn’t really want to pass the stranger but I did aiming to look unaffected.

  As I stepped around him he stuck his leg out deliberately causing me to tumble to the ground, I yelped as my knee struck a rock and my face landed in nettles. Struggling to gather myself I was then pinned to the floor by his weight, I writhed around trying to get free but he was too strong. The man was wearing a hood and had a scarf across his mouth so I couldn’t see anything but his eyes. I tried to scream but his hand planted itself over my mouth, bile filled my throat as it dawned on me he was trying to get my shorts down.

  No way was I going to be a rape victim not a chance, a surge of adrenalin shot through me. Being flexible I managed to wrap my legs around his thighs linking them so he was effectively trapped. I sank my teeth into his hand so he released me I screamed as hard and loud as I could.

  He p
unched me in the face to shut me up, this just made me fight harder I had managed to wriggle out from under him and drove my knee into him full force in his crotch he sagged into a heap yelling profanities. I managed to free myself from him, bending forward I ripped his scarf off so I could get a good long look at his face

  “I will see you in court arsehole” I crawled up the embankment terrified he would follow, I could see houses and people so knew I was safe I reached the top somehow and saw a lady walking her dog, I reached out to her and she came straight over pulling her phone out to dial the police. Soon I was surrounded by people two local men went down to see if the man was still there, they found him still writhing about on the floor. Making a citizen’s arrest they roughly dragged him up the hil. Someone had wrapped a blanket around me, and one kind lady had gone in her house and made me a cup of tea.

  We all waited together for the police, my attacker was by now recovered and trying to fight his way free. Apparently he was known locally as a trouble maker, local lad from a rough family he had a list of hasbo’s and convictions to his name. I was feeling sick now the punch had given me a headache and my twisted knee was agony. I wanted Adam and I wanted a bed, I knew I could use someone’s phone to call him but to be honest I felt embarrassed; he was going to be so angry.

  Two hours later I was in the hospital having my knee x-rayed, Steven Baker was arrested, there had been five rapes in the area all matching his attack on me so I was very lucky. I was given the all clear to go home; my knee was badly twisted but not damaged. I had suffered a few cuts and bruises but nothing a shower and painkillers couldn’t fix. So to get home I needed to call Adam, shit I was nervous. I almost hung up when he answered, obviously as I was using the public phone he wouldn’t have a clue who was calling. I winced when I heard panic in his voice

  “Leah is that you? Where the hell are you I have been searching for three hours you’ve left your phone here” I let him rant a little before I answered

  “Can you pick me up from Salford Royal please?” silence… “I was out running by the canal and I had a little trouble but I am fine now, I just want to come home” my voice cracked, I didn’t want to be told off I wanted a cuddle, “Can you be quick please” Adam could hear my anguish and hung up to come and get me.

  Swallowing back the tears I tried to make myself look presentable for him so he didn’t freak out, one look at my bruised swollen cheek and nettle rash would spoil that though. Twenty minutes after calling him I heard him arrive; he marched into my cubicle and stopped dead. His face whitened and his eyes glistened. I could see fear and I knew I had to tell him I was better than I looked.

  “Adam it’s okay they are just bruises, I want to go home just please take me home” He nodded still horrified by my appearance. I hopped off the bed realising as a shot of pain streaked up my leg, that walking was not an option. Adam was staring at my bandaged leg flashes of fury were rippling over his face as he helped me to a wheel chair. He pushed me out of the hospital to his waiting car, which I noticed was illegally parked.

  Once comfortable in the back of the car I relaxed, Adam didn’t say a word on the way home, the silence was deafening. I was carried into the flat and taken straight to my bed;

  “Tell me everything now Leah my mind is creating its own scenario, yours had better be good or so help me god I am liable to punch something.” I was then so overwhelmed I began to shake feeling the need to throw up I retched. Adam jumped up lifting me to the bathroom so I could bend over the sink. Kneeling at the toilet would have been impossible; he rubbed my back while I relieved my stomach of my delicious risotto and numerous cappuccinos’.

  Once the retching stopped he sat with me on his lap on the toilet seat, his face was a mask of worry. I was on the edge of becoming an emotional wreck so I took a deep breath and told Adam everything that had happened by the canal. When I stopped he was biting his lip, his eyes were almost black but thank god he did exactly what I needed he took care of me before losing his temper.

  Carefully removing my bandage he groaned when he saw the swelling, he peeled off my top wincing at the sight of bruised ribs. He stood to turn on the shower then came back to remove my shorts and pants, stripping off his own clothes he picked me up and carried me into the cascade of warm cleansing water. Oh my it felt good, he stood me gently on my one leg arm firmly holding me in place, he pulled down the built in seat from the tiles and sat me down gently as he shampooed my hair and washed every single inch of my body.

  It felt so gentle an act of tenderness that burned my heart with pain and gratitude. As he rinsed off the soap I risked a glance at his face, the anger had been replaced with concern. Turning the water off he grabbed a large towel and wrapped me in it. Carrying me carefully to the bed where he dried me off, redressed my leg and gently clothed me in my silk pyjamas. Tucking me in he left to fetch me a cup of tea.

  From the bedroom I could hear raised voices, Adam was on the phone, I bet he was talking to the police, I could hear him asking who was the legal representative and what were the charges. Ten minutes later he wandered in with my tea looking more in control again.

  “The police think he will get ten years minimum, the other victims all remember the man’s eyes so they have all positively identified him as their attacker”. Adam closed his eyes holding back his feelings “you are the only one who managed to fight him off, the only victim he didn’t rape” the agony on Adam’s face was apparent “ the police want to interview you again for an official statement I have insisted they wait until the morning. Gordon wants you to take the rest of the week off, I have taken some time out to look after you” his voice cracked I placed my hand on his leg

  “Leah you were almost raped you could have been killed, how many more chances are you going to take on your life, I told you before I won’t lose another woman that I love. If you can’t look after yourself there is no future for us do you hear me” I withdrew my hand as the words sank in, Adam looked guilty but stood up defiant “get some rest I am going to watch the television for a while” and he left me.

  I was stunned, was he ending it? I couldn’t tell. I badly needed to talk to him, but time to think was what he wanted, I would wait until the morning. My body was wrecked I was far too tired to make any sense anyway so I shuffled down in the bed and let sleep take me over.

  I couldn’t breathe; there was a heavy weight on my chest. My arms were pinned to my sides; all I could see were his eyes burning into me, telling me they were going to break me. I tried to scream but my mouth was bound. Panic was building inside me, thrusting my way clear I managed to draw a breath and scream.

  “Leah, Jesus baby are you okay? It’s me I’m here” I gasped as my mind cleared, Adam was climbing under the covers to hold me “I shouldn’t have been such an arse Leah I shouldn’t have left you alone, I am so sorry baby forgive me please” I was still shaking off the affects from my dream, once Adams arms were around me they ceased. I sighed before the huge weight of my tears exploded and my body wracked with sobs while Adam held me apologising all the time. We stayed like that until my tears dried up.

  “Don’t leave me Adam please don’t leave me alone” He pulled me closer to his warmth “Never Leah never again” He kissed me gently until the pull of darkness took me under, this time the dreams stayed away.

  Chapter 19

  The next few days I was on constant bed rest, Adam worked away in the lounge. He was fetching me bowls of chicken soup and mugs of cocoa periodically; I was feeling a little stir crazy. The police had been for their statement. They reiterated Adams words that I was extremely lucky to be the one who fought back enough to prevent him getting to the next level. Steven wasn’t getting bail and I wouldn’t have to face him until the court hearing. That was good news although standing in court had my stomach rolling, that wasn’t a day to look forward to.

  Lucy rang me three times a day; I had to calm her down the first time. Adam had told her what happened against my wishes. I knew how she would reac
t, guilt at not being here for one thing. She had almost jumped on a plane to look after me. It took a lot of persuasion to convince her I was fine with Adam. Rob was fully recovered now and thanks to my insistence they decided to stay on a couple more weeks. The sun was doing them both good and she sounded really happy and I was thrilled for her.

  Alexandra had popped in with a huge bouquet of flowers from her and Victor; he was waiting in the car outside but had sent his best wishes. Dimitri had sent me a few texts, he was anxious for Adam and me to come to the game on Saturday. I had every intention of going although Adam was resistant but finally agreed we would wait and see how I was on the day.

  My leg was easing I could walk a little, at least to the bathroom and back. Asking Adam to take me to the toilet was not my finest hour, he would have stayed with me too had I not thrown a fit at him.It was Thursday today, Gordon had popped in with some flowers from the office, and he had brought some files over at my request. I was ready to carry on with my article so wanted some more information to get my juices flowing.

  I was looking through baby photos of Dimitri noticing there was no mention of which hospital he had been delivered in. There was something nagging at the back of my mind, something Alexandra had said to me

  “ When Victor brought Dimitri home” What could that mean? I was jumping to all sorts of conclusions but decided I needed to speak to Alexandra.

  I had called her and invited her around for a couple of hours Adam had to go to the office, so he was happier knowing she would be here to keep an eye on me. Alexandra arrived at three; she was in a limo that remained parked outside until she had to leave.

  We chatted amicably; I didn’t want to come out with a direct question. I needed to coax the answer out of her naturally. I asked her what sort of baby Dimitri was, how were his sleep patterns? All innocent things but I was hoping she would slip up. It didn’t take long either, and when she did her reaction was extreme to say the least.