"We need to find her," Cas said worry etched in his features as he paced back and forth in his office.

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"Breathe," he whispered into her ear.
Sweat trickled down her forehead soaking the pillow beneath her. Her eyes remained closed as she slept through the pain. Fatigue overpowered her body.

Her baby moving about playfully was her only motivation to stay alive.
"Nia," she heard him whispered. "Darling wake up," he murmured close to her ear.
"Thank you for coming for me Cas," as tears trickled down onto the already wet pillow.
"Time for you to eat," she heard as she opened her eyes to see Clive.

Turning away from him to face the wall her body shook with her sobs. Already feeling the pain from the cigar he had put out on her skin. She couldn't even bring herself to use her bony hands to wipe then away.
"Please leave me alone. Haven't you already done your worst."
"Not at all my dear. I want that thing out of you," he spat pointing at her belly. "And soon we can start anew. If you want children they will be by me," he said caressing her arm moving down to the hem of the gown she wore. "Even in rags you still look tempting," he murmured as he grabbed her thigh giving it a harsh squeeze.

She closed her eyes praying he would just leave now. This had been going on for months now. He would come in and torture her before taking her against her will. The doctor always looked troubled each down he came in to sedated her after Clive left.
"Soon our baby will grow within you, then we can be a happy family," he smiled as she heard his unbuckle his belt.
She closed her eyes knowing what was coming.

"Please don't," she cried as he pulled her towards him. "Please Clive, just send me back to Cas," she mumbled as anger appeared on his face.
"You are my woman, mine," he yelled punching her thus knocking her unconscious.
What happened afterwards only Clive knew.

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"You need to eat my dear. It is not good for you or the babies. You have already lost a lot of weight," he whispered.
She frowned looking at the doctor in confusion.
"What do you mean by babies?" She asked. This was the first time they where actually lone. Other times one of Clive's men would be in the room monitoring them.
"You are having twins," the man said nodding as she began to question the appointments she had had.
"How long have I been here?"
"It's been a while my dear but all I can say is soon you will be holding your babies in your hands. We are going to induce your labor once Mr Clive gives the go ahead," he said seeing all the remaining color left in her face completely drain away.

Shaking her head no her hands protectively wrapped around her belly.
"Please get me out of here, please sir," she whimpered seeing the concern on the old man's face.
"He has my wife and grandkids," the old man said worriedly.
It dawned on her that he had no choice but to do as asked.
"My husband will find them. Please just inform my family where we are. Call Melinda Shields, please," she whispered just as the door opened.
"What is taking so long!" Clive yelled out.
"Nothing just cleaning up her cuts," the doctor muttered as he applied the swab on her cheek making her wince in pain.

"We'll get a move on, you have five minutes," he growled slamming the door shut.
"Please just tell Melinda, she will know what to do," she begged the man.
He remained silent tending to her wound before Clive barged into the room with another doctor.
"Induce her labour now," he growled.

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Three days later

"Lincoln you need to relax," Melinda said as he growled in frustration shutting his laptop.
"I need to find the bastard. He has hurt my family," he growled as Mel sat on the desk in front of him.
Leaning back to look at her he saw the worry on her features making him relax from her benefit.
Moving his chair in front of her she parted her legs so he could rest his head on her stomach as he wrapped his arms around her waiste. The click of the doors locking told her she need not worry about surprise guests.

"We are going to find them darling," she whispered.
"My patience is wearing thin," he murmured his voice sending tingles up her skin.
"Patience is a virtue baby," she said running her fingers through his hair absentmindedly she yelped in surprised when he pulled her off the table as he stood up.
"Lincoln," she said tightening her hold on him.
"Yes baby," he said with a smirk knowing she hated being called that.

"Baby?" She said in question with a raised eyebrow in mock fury.
"Yes sweetheart," he said trying not to laugh as they sat on the sofa as she ran her fingers down his neck.
"You know I don't like that endearment," she whispered into his ear. "And you know we can't have that much fun because you need to gain all your strength," she whispered running her hand down his chest watching his eyes darken.

"I know. But I just love teasing you love," he said stopping her hand before it reached his belt buckle. "And like you just said, no fun," he smiled as she let out a deep sigh resting her forehead against his in a relaxing manner.

"But that doesn't mean you can't have fun," he said pulling down her dress zipper.
Lust was visible in her eyes as she closed them allowing him to do as he pleased as he took her lips removing her dress.Tugging his hair gently he smirked as he felt her pulse quicken as she began to grind against him feeling him come to life. Pulling her head back he watched her catch her breath as he broke their kiss.

"We can't do this," she whispered.
"I can't but you can," he said as he slid his hand between her thighs finding her already soaked. "You very much can," he said in a husky voice as he shifted then lying down on the sofa.
"We really need to get a new sofa," she murmured.
"Hmmm, no. I like this one," he said as she straddled him.
"What are you up to?" She asked as his eyes twinkled with mischief.

"Hmmm fun," he said as she heard the ripping of her underwear.
"You want to do that here?"
"We have done far worse love, now let me pleasure you," he said as he lay her down.
"But Linc," she said her breathing becoming shallow as his fingers worked their magic.
"Yes love," he asked softly watching her try to maintain some control as he teased her, losing the battle nonetheless as she let go forgetting what she wanted to say.
Keeping her in place he gave her pleasure enjoying the sound of his name on her lips over and over again as she climaxed.

Laying in bliss she didn't notice as he left the office only to return and scoop her in his arms.
"How many times am I going to have to tell you to slow down," she whispered into his neck.
"I feel fine love," he chuckled as he placed her on her feet. "Now I would have loved to join you but we both know I wouldn't be able to control myself," he said pointing to the tub filled with scented waters. She smirked seeing the bulge in his pants as she licked her lips suggestively watching him fight for control.

"Well I did tell you, but no you just had to take care of me. We could have had so much fun," she said biting her lower lip trying to stifle her laughter.
"Enjoy your bath sweetheart," he said looking away from her clearly frustrated.
"Thank you darling. But could you please do one thing for me," she said giving him her back indicating the bra clasp.
Removing her earrings he muttered a string of curses as she dropped one bending over to pick it up before standing up straight for him to undo the clasp.

"Melinda it's dangerous playing with fire,"
Linc said in a gruff voice. As he stepped closer to her sliding off the strap on one arm.
"If I am feeling cold will a fire not keep me warm," she said with a smirk. "Besides I didn't say help me remove the garment just undoing the clasp," she smiled.
"That's the thing love, we already crossed the line," he said as he let her to the wash basins. Standing behind her he watched her via the mirror as he undid his shirt removing it before doing the same with his pants.
By the time he was done she stood bare before him. Standing closer to her he gently blew down her neck watching her chest rise and fall as her breathing picked up in pace.
A gasp escaped her lips as his lips touched her skin. Following the column of her spine he parted her legs groaning as he saw how ready she was for him. Bending her he pulled her head up so she could see herself in the mirror.
"We can stop now love," he said in a low voice.
"I want you now," she whimpered feeling his member at her entrance as she pushed back feeling him twitch.
Slowly entering her warmth Mel watched him fight for control as he took his time.
"Let go for me Linc," she encouraged him as he opened his eyes meeting with hers.
Filling her completely she held onto the sink knowing what was coming as he did as asked letting her go having his wicked way with her. Sweat dropped down their bodies as they revised their for memories sake.

Getting into the tub she straddled him moaning in pleasure as she slowly rode him enjoying the feel of warm water around them.

"Don't complain when your physiotherapist works you harder than this in an hours time," Mel smiled clinging onto his shoulders.
"It's just stretches," he said in a gruff voice as he rolled his hips getting the desired effect from her. "But with you it's so much more," he murmured stifling her screams with a kiss.

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"What?" Mel asked with a shy smile as she looked up from her laptop.
"You really are enjoying this aren't you," he said as he slowly lifted the weights his therapist standing beside him monitoring his movements.
"Well...," she smirked as her gaze caressed him.  "I am just admiring certain things," she chuckled looking away from him as she returned to her work.

Too engrossed in what she was typing out she didn't even realized when Linc came up behind her. His lips on her neck had a gasping in surprise as slightly turned her head to catch a glimpse of him.
"You work too much," he murmured.
"Boy you better shut up before we start a discussion you won't win. Besides you are getting all your sweat on me," she laughed as he gave her a seductive look realizing where he was going with her statement.
"Well you where not complaining a few hours ago when I was making you sweat, matter of fact you quiet like mine too," he whispered.
"Lincoln," she reprimanded as he reached out to shut the laptop turning her to face him.

She averted her gaze to his face as he was shirtless and tempting before her. Crouching down before her, he didn't say anything as he looked at her pulling her head closer to his as their foreheads touched. Letting out a long sigh he said nothing more.
Sensing something was troubling him Mel chose to remain silent giving him time. Pulling her legs up he wrapped them around him as he slowly stood up with her taking her seat.
"Linc," she murmured afraid someone would walk into the room but he just remained silent as he held her close watching her. Different emotions played on his face but his eyes revealed fear. Mel looked at him worried as tears pooled in her eyes at their own accord.

She didn't even realize she was crying until he wiped away a lone tear. Watching him swallow the lump on his throat her hold on his shoulders tightened.
"If I was still paralyzed would you still love me?" He asked voicing out his insecurities.
She closed her eyes having waited for this talk. All the while his determination to find and kill Clive had been the buffer from such a conversation.
Cupping his face in her hands more tears flowed freely now as she leaned down to assure him the only way she knew how to. Letting her dominate the kiss their lips danced away as they stole what little of air they had between them in a union that they both loved. Pulling away he instinctively wiped away her tears.

"I love you Linc," she said placing her hand over his heart. "The same way you love me. With my scars and flaws. You not walking would just be a scar not a disability to me. Scars similar to the ones I have," she murmured.
"You would still be the man who makes me laugh and who I enjoy making laugh and laughing with.
You would still be the father of our adorable, mischievous children who take after you in the trouble department of course and their looks from me," she smiled.
"You would still be the only man to truly make me blush more times in a day than I know," she said blushing there and then.

"My best friend, my hero, business partner, life partner. I am not after material things or the physical sweetheart. All I care for is your heart and the hope that you take care of mine. So what if you couldn't walk, you would still be sexy as hell and I am sure the new interns would still be drooling over you," she smiled. "Besides you would still be the man I refuse to call daddy," she added earning a chuckle from him as she laughed.
"One day sweetheart," he laughed watching her laugh some more.
"Infinity times infinity," she whispered leaning her forehead against his once more.
"Infinity times infinity," he said with a serious expression.

Sitting in silence the door swung open as the twins came rushing into the gym.
Calling out to them Rose and Ryan ran towards them as Mel slowly got off Linc's lap to greet her babies.
Holding a note in his hand Ryan handed it over to his mother as Rose greeted her father first.
Looking at the note she slowly opened it to find an address written on it.

Grabbing her laptop she typed in the address. Seeing the image of a house she gasped realizing whose house it belonged to. All color drained from her face as Linc stopped speaking to the kids watching her.
"Sweetheart..." Linc stated as she kept starring at the image.
"Mama," both Ryan and Rose murmured as tears ran down her cheeks.

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