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Anakin's POV
"Hey babe, sleep well?" I smiled innocently to hide my fear.

I've been in countless battles in this war, I've even been in horrendous situations that have nearly taken my own life. But still, nothing has scared me more than this woman in front of me, and her death glare..

She narrowed her eyes as she slowly sat up; keeping her gaze on me, "What were you doing Anakin?" She asked sternly as she used the force to jolt my body upward so I was now sitting up with her.

I bit my lip nervously, "Please don't be mad."

She tilted her head to the side, while still holding her very irritated stare, "Why were you inside of my mind without my permission? You can't fucking do that." She growled as she leaned closer to me and I backed away.

Oh so she's mad mad.

"Please just calm down and I can explain," I reached forward and placed my hand gently on her thigh.

She narrowed her eyes at my touch before flickering her gaze back to me, "I'm waiting." She folded her arms across her chest and leaned her back against our headboard.

"Well, I noticed that you haven't really been yourself lately," I began and watched her immediately become uncomfortable. Her eyes quickly looked away from me and she stared off towards the wall that was adjacent to her room.

"I told you it's just nightmares, let it go already." She snapped while she leaned her head back and closed her eyes.

"Babe come here," I leaned my back against the headboard as well and patted my thighs; signaling for her to straddle me, in a non-sexual way. It's how I like to have our talks, that way she can't storm away from me and vice versa.

She ignored my request so I grabbed her by her hips anyway and pulled her onto me. Luckily she didn't put up a fight, instead she made it easy by allowing me to do it, she even helped by moving her own leg to the other side of me.

I gazed into her eyes as I brushed her hair behind her ear once I successfully had her on me, "As I was saying. I know it wasn't okay, but I wanted to see what scared you so much last night. It terrified me to see you that way, I'm so worried about you," I brought up my metal hand and rested it on her cheek, she slowly leaned into the cold material satisfyingly. She always loved my little flaw, she said the coldness of it was soothing to her, "But I'm really sorry that I invaded your privacy, I shouldn't have done that." I dropped my head down in shame, but I kept my hand up since some of her weight was against it.

She was quiet for a moment then I heard her sigh. She brought her index finger to my chin and lifted my head up to look at her, "What did you see?" She asked as she dropped her hand down and laid it against my bare stomach.

I shook my head, "I wasn't able to see anything," I knitted my brows together when I remembered what happened, "It was like I was pushed out, actually."

She cleared her throat uncomfortably, "Yeah that was me, sorry if I hurt you." She spoke rather quickly while avoiding eye contact.

I narrowed my eyes more, the voice I heard was deep though, too deep to be hers. I've never been more confused than I am right now, "But it didn't sound like-"

"You're imagining things okay?" She met my eyes with an angered expression.

"Um okay, I'm sorry." I glanced down sadly, dropping my hand down too.

"Anakin I didn't-" She sighed as she placed her palms on my cheeks and brought my gaze up once more, "I'm sorry I didn't mean to snap at you, I'm just tired." She leaned her forehead against mine and kept her apologetic eyes on me.

"It's alright Princess," I hugged her waist tightly to pull her even closer; her nose grazed lightly against mine, "It's me who's sorry. I still shouldn't have done without talking to you first — do you think you can forgive me?" I asked in a low sweet tone.

She smiled slightly, "You know I can never stay mad at you Ani." She rubbed her thumbs gently along my cheek and the way she was looking at me made all my worries disappear. They weren't completely gone, but they were put away so I could enjoy this blissful moment. She no longer held anger in them, instead her eyes were filled with love.

"Can you tell me what happened last night Princess?" I asked once more, hopeful that she'll open up to me.

She slid her hands down from my face and glanced down as she played with the string on my sweatpants, "I want to tell you, but I can't."

I knitted my brows confusedly. Why would she think that she can't tell me something, especially a nightmare? If that's even what it really is, "Yes you can, you can tell me anything."

She pulled on the strong so it tightened around my waist, "Why are you here instead of doing the investigation with Obi-Wan?" She questioned while her eyes flickered to the clock next to our bed; completely avoiding my statement.

Reluctantly, I gave up, for now, "We figured out who did it, sort of." I shrugged.

She froze and her eyes snapped up to mine, with an expression that held worry and confusion, "You did?"

I nodded; leaning my head back against the board, "Shaak Ti turned herself in."

She backed away slightly with a bewildered look on her face, "She did what?"

"Turned herself in, she confessed to the whole thing." I sighed, I didn't want to tell her that I didn't believe it really was Ti. I figured that this would be one less worry on her mind.

She dropped her gaze down; still holding a surprised expression, "Why would she do that?" She mumbled low.

I shrugged, "I don't know why she would do it, but she said she did so her trial is tomorrow morning in front of the senate."

She looked towards the door in deep thought, "Well, now that it's over, at least you'll have some free time." She smiled quickly as she looked back to me and slowly brought her hands back to my sweatpants, "Want to have a little fun to celebrate?" She smirked as she brought her face close to mine and inched her fingers inside of my waist band.

I thought it was.. random and the timing was totally out of place for this, borderline suspicious actually. But I'm a man and I love this woman, so I'm definitely not going to say no.

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(y/n)'s POV
Sex knocks him out; every. single. time. It's due to his habit of always wanting to take control, so of course, he tires himself out.

Do I feel bad for using it to my own advantage? Yes I do.

Will that stop me from using it again in the future? Probably not.

I slowly got out of the bed and put on some clothes. I had two stops to make and judging by how passed out he looks and the amount of snoring he's letting out, he won't be waking up anytime soon. Hopefully I'll make it back before he does wake up.

I needed him asleep for this because he's been watching me closely lately, not that I blame him. I haven't been myself and of course him of all people would take notice of that.

So if I was to mention that I was going somewhere, he would either; insist on coming with me, or have Artoo follow me like he did the other day.

And yes, I knew Artoo was following me, that droid is a shitty spy.

But I couldn't have either, not with where I'm going and what I plan to talk about. I have to know what the fuck is going on. Why is an innocent person admitting to my crimes?

I tiptoed out of the room and made my way to the destination I had set in mind.

Anakin's POV
I opened my eyes as soon as I heard her leave.

Did she really think that I wouldn't know she was up to something?

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(y/n)'s POV
"It's so lovely to see you (y/n), I wasn't expecting you today," The Chancellor stood up from his chair with a smile on his face, although I wasn't in the mood for his cheerfulness right now.

I held a hand up to stop him from coming closer and he eyed me confused, but he kept his distance, "Why is Shaak Ti on trial for a murder that I committed?" I asked him in an accusing way. He did say that he was going to make it go away for me, but I didn't want this, I didn't want someone else to spend their life locked up for my mistake.

He shrugged innocently, "I assure you, I haven't the faintest idea, I am just as surprised as you are." He spoke with confusion in his tone.

I furrowed my brows as I shook my head, "This doesn't make any sense to me, it's not right. Did you make her do this?"

He looked offended by my accusation, which now made me feel guilty for suggesting it. But what other reason could there be? "(y/n) I am appalled that you would assume I'd do such a thing, believe me when I say that I don't know why Shaak Ti has done this."

I brought my hand to my head when I felt a slight headache forming, this stress is becoming to be too much for me. It's driving me crazy, "I need to talk to her."

He stepped closer to me while he shook his head, "I don't believe that is wise, whatever her reason may be; consider this a gift and let it go."

I narrowed my eyes at him as I dropped my hand down, "I can't just let it go, I want to ask her why she confessed; I at least want to see what she has to say."

He looked to be a bit irritated with me before his irritation washed away and he nodded, "Alright then my dear, I'll arrange for you to have visitation," He came closer and placed a hand gently on my back as he turned me around so we could walk out the door.

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If I'm being 100% honest, not a fan of this chapter 🤷🏻‍♀️ buttt I swear the next will be better.
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