Relief.

"So then I assume we have a deal Mr Sinclair?" Alexander barked into the phone, his tone harsh and unforgiving.

"Why are you doing this?" Blake ordered.

In the corner of his eye Alexander could see Evelyn had heard his voice, and she was now sobbing uncontrollably. She pulled a trembling hand to her lips to fight back the tears. Something painfully twisted inside him as he took in her vulnerable frame, she didn't deserve this. But her husband hadn't left him a choice. 

"You owe me a great deal of money, and as I said to her you either pay up or she dies." Alexander muttered as she stood composed and lithe.

"I swear if you lay a finger on her head, I will kill you." Blake spoke with such contempt. 

"So we have a deal?" Alexander repeated.

"Let me speak to her, then we do." Blake replied viciously.

Alexander covered the phones receiver and progressed towards Evelyn. "Remember what I said, one word and that's it." 

Alexander pushed the phone to Evelyn's ear "Blake." She whispered, her voice barely audible.

"Oh Evy, are you okay? How's the baby?" Blake questioned, his voice frantic.

"I'm fine, and so is the baby." She cried, her child began to kick and she cautiously put her arms about it and at once it quietened as though soothed by the pressure of her arms. "What's going on Blake? What money are they talking about?" Evelyn sobbed.

"Sssh, it doesn't matter right now. I will tell you everything when you're home. Please, listen to me. I love you and our baby with everything I have, and I won't let anything happen to you. The money will be wired over in a few hours and then I'll come and collect you. I will get you out of there Evy, I promise." Blake cried.

"I know you will, I know-" before Evelyn could complete her sentence the phone was snatched away.

"Do we have a deal?" Alexander smirked.

"Yes. Your money will be with you in six hours," Blake said solemnly "But I swear to god if you hurt her I will kill you!" Blake snarled as he thought of how terrified Evelyn must be. How alone she must feel. His heart twisted at the realization it was him who put her in that situation. 

"Good, see that it is." Alexander pressed the end button and turned to Evelyn.

*

As Alexander edged towards Evelyn, she flinched and a small cry of terror left her lips "Get away from me."

Guilt and sorrow coursed Alexanders mind as he lowered himself to her level "I'm not going to hurt you Evelyn, I am truly sorry for what happened before." He whispered as she rose a hand to her cheek, which was still bruised.

"You're a pig." Evelyn spat with contempt.

"I'm not going to argue with you, it's not good for the baby." Alexander muttered as he studied her. 

"You're a coward." Evelyn hissed. 

Alexander backed away from her, and spun around to face Elliot. 

"I'm going to get her something to eat, watch her." Alexander ordered.

 

Reviews

[Dawn Dreamer]

I love how Blake is so concerned for Evelyn and the baby- even if he is her husband it's beautiful love shared by the both of them. This really touched me. Keep writing! :D