Victoria's POV

After I grabbed my jacket I locked my apartment and Jaydan and I drove to my parents house. I couldn't get the stupid note out of my head and it bothered me that there was someone out there watching my every move.

"Vic?" Jaydan whispered fron beside me.

"Yes?"

"I asked if you're sure you're okay? You've been quiet the whole drive here." And it is only then that I notice we were already in my parents' driveway. I needed to stop zoning out like this.

"I'm sorry. I guess I'm just more tired than I thought," I said before we climb out. We barely even made it to the porch before my father opened the door.

"There they are!" My father said as he hugs me before stepping aside to greet Jay and allowing me to enter. Jordon is also at the door and he pulls me in a hug. He was definitely my second father. He treated me like his own daughter. But that was probably because I was dating his only son.

Amelia came out the kitchen to greet me. She also gave me a bear hug and I enjoyed the comfort my family supplied. They had no idea how much I needed this.

Amelia greets Jay and I quickly slip into the kitchen to greet my mother.

"Hey Mom," I said before she turned around.

"Hey honey, how are you doing?" She asked as she pulls me in a hug.

"Great and you?"

"No complaints," she said and I stare over her shoulder to see what she's making.

"Oh Mom, before I forget do you have any advice for morning sickness?" I asked and right at that moment Amelia entered the kitchen.

"Morning sickness?!" She said.

I realise immediately she must have thought it was me but before I can even say something she calls Jaydan.

"Jaydan get in here right now," a few seconds later Jaydan enters the room followed by my father and Jordon.

"What's wrong mother?" He asked bewildered.

"When were you going to tell me?" Jaydan's forehead scrunches up in confusion as he stares at me. Silently asking me for help, but before I can say a word his mother speaks.

"That I'm going to be a grandmother?" Jaydan, Jordon and my father's eyes all stretch in shock.

"Grandmother?!" My father said and looks between me and Jaydan. Oh no.

"When were you going to tell us?" My father questions.

"George-" my mother tries to calm down the situation as she is the only one who really knows what is going on.

"No Annabeth, I want to know why my daughter didn't tell us that she and Jaydan were expecting," my father said and I can't help the blush that colours my cheeks.

"We're not expecting," Jaydan finally said as he comes over to stand beside me. I give him a thankful look.

"But you said morning sickness," Amelia stated.

"No, it's Gracie. She is having a bad case of morning sickness," Amelia gets a sad look in her eye before she covers it up with a smile.

"Thank goodness, I am way to young to be a grandmama and I expect you two to marry first," she said as gives us both a look that clearly said 'why aren't you married yet and giving me the grandchildren I so desperately want', yeah if looks could kill...

"Anyway, the food is ready, so lets eat everyone," I help my mother to carry all the food to the table and after saying Grace we dug in.

When we were done, Jaydan and I volunteered to do the dishes, I actually volunteered and he insisted on helping me.

"Sorry about my mother," Jaydan apologised after a while of us working together to clean the kitchen.

"Jay, it's fine. She was just excited, and it was a misunderstanding. And besides I've known you all for the last 5 years, I know how you can get," I said.

"Ooh is that so? Are we to dramatic for you?" Jaydan asked before he twists his dishcloth up and hits me on my bum.

I turn around and give him a glare,"You're so going to pay for that," I said before I scoop a bit of water in my hand and throw him with it. He tries to duck away, but he's to late and he is covered in drops of water.

I laugh so hard at his expression and this causes me to be momentarily distracted which gives him the perfect opportunity to wet his hands and wipe it against my face.

"Jaydan!" I screeched.

"Ooh who is the winner now?" He asked.

"You're going down!" I said but before I could do anything my mom enters the kitchen.

"What's going on in here?" She asked as she notices the wet floor and my wet face.

"She started it."

"He started it."

We both say simultaneously as we point at each other like two five year old kids. We give each other a glance before we burst into laughter.

"Oh you two are something else, now clean up so that we can eat some dessert." She said before she leaves us alone. Jaydan and I finish to clean the kitchen without any further incidents before we start to dish the dessert.

We distributed the dessert to the rest before picking a double couch to sit on. We talked about different things and I enjoyed spending the night with my family.

When dessert was done, the men disappeared into my father's study, goodness knew why. I quickly helped my mother and Amelia to wash the dessert plates.

I was still busy talking to Amelia when I felt two arms snake around my waist before I was pulled into a chest. Amelia gushed. It wasn't the first time that Jaydan and I were this touchy feely around our parents, but they acted like it was.

"You ready to go, Love?" Jaydan asked.

Right on que I yawned and Jaydan let out a chuckle.

"I guess that is a yes?" I nodded in reply.

I greeted our parents and Jaydan told his parents that he will see them soon. He still lived with them, because their house was a mansion and he had his own apartments inside their house.

"Thanks for tonight, I really needed some family time," I said as we drove to my apartment.

"I did to, we should do it more often. Speaking of which, my mother asked us over for dinner tomorrow night," Jaydan said and I nodded. I should just make a note and remember to remember.

"Fine by me," I said before I let out another yawn.

"This brings back so many memories, of you being tired after our stake outs and me driving you home. The good old days," Jaydan said with a sigh.

"It was a fun time, my first big case with the best partner in the world, even though I didn't know it was you," I said.

"That makes me wonder, if the Shadow was someone else, who would you pick? Me or him?" Jaydan asked curiously. That was an interesting question, something I never thought about.

"That is a difficult question, I had both fond memories with both of you and after I found out is was you, I can't believe I didn't know sooner. Let's just say I'm glad that you are one and the same. Do you feel like I cheated on you? If the Shadow was someone else?" This time my curiosity got the better of me. 

"Well seeing as we are the same person, no. But if we weren't the same person, I would've been a bit jealous if I knew about all those late nights with a stranger," he said with a wink.

"But I also learnt how to trust you, and believe me when I say I do. You don't know how many times I wanted to kiss you as the Shadow and I had to refrain myself, and you never did anything that indicated something to me. You were all business, but you cared," he explained and I felt relieved. So there wouldn't have been any problems if the Shadow was a different guy, or at least that was what I thought.

When we arrived at my apartment, Jaydan walked me to my door, like he always does. He was still the guy I fell in love with and if it is possible, I'm more in love with him than ever before.

I unlocked my apartment door and switched on the lights, I glanced at the clock and saw that it was only 9 o'clock. Jaydan closed the door behind him before he took a seat at the island in the middle of the kitchen and living room.

"Do you want some hot chocolate?" I asked.

"You know me to well, but this time you open the milk carton," Jaydan still had difficulty opening milk cartons and whenever he had to, he passed me the milk carton. I made us some hot chocolate while we talked about random stuff and interesting stuff about our days, there was never a dull moment between us. We snuggled onto the couch and I drew closer to his warmth.

"How are you sleeping these days?" I asked. Jaydan still had problems sleeping the whole night through.

"I sleep 4 hours straight now, so I would say it improved," he said and I nodded before I let out a yawn.

"You on the other hand, do need to sleep more hours and you are tired, so let's get you off to bed," He said as he stood up and pulled me up.

"Awhh, do you have to go?" I asked.

"Yes, Vic. You need sleep, I would like to stay longer, but you know we have early mornings," he said and I nodded. He was right, and we did need to get up early.

Jaydan and I went to the door and I opened the door for him while he grabbed his belongings.

"Goodnight, my love. Sleep tight and dream of me," he said as he kisses me. A long goodnight kiss, like he always does. Something I've grown used to.

"Always," I said when we pulled apart. He gave me another peck before he waved and left. Did I mention he still makes my knees weak?

I quickly locked the door before I placed our cups in the sink. I decided that I would wash them tomorrow morning. I walked to my room and quickly dressed in my pjs. I snuggled into my bed and let out a long relaxing sigh. This was the life. A smile made it's way to my mouth as I thought about the amazing family and boyfriend I had. My life was perfect and I didn't feel like there was anything I could complain about.

I snuggle deep into my covers as I start to dream about Jaydan...

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Jaydan's POV

I watched Victoria sleep peacefully through her window. I had my Shadow suit on and was sitting on her fire escape. Ever since she got the letter I've been checking up on her during the nights, especially those I couldn't sleep. I was afraid that this stalker, whoever he is, would hurt her and I wasn't going to allow that.

I needed to find this guy and soon...if something happened to Victoria, I don't know what I would do. She was my life. My reason to breathe. I needed her like oxygen. She made my life complete and whole and goodness knows where I would've been today without her keeping me grounded.

*Don't worry, Victoria. I will always protect you*

I thought before I dashed down the fire escape to my awaiting bike. I made sure no-one followed me before I drove home.

What a long day...

Hey guys

So here is two more chapters! I hope you enjoyed it.

If the Shadow and Jaydan were two different people who would you have picked?

If I had to pick I would say the Shadow...

So please share with me your thoughts and choices.

Remember to comment and vote and happy reading!

Amorie