33-Taking It Slow

**Daveed's POV**

Waking up to Sav being gone made me nearly lose my mind. I couldn't even be mad at her for leaving without someone with her because she already endured the most terrifying thing in her life and I don't need to remind her of the bad choice that she made. Thankfully, we won't be stalked and harassed anymore and we will be able to go on with our lives without looking over our shoulders. Unfortunately, Sav might have long lasting trauma and I hate that it was her who had to go through this. I would have taken her place in a heartbeat.
We're finally back home after a long day of searching and the hospital visit. This Ethan guy turned her location off on her phone, so Zuri couldn't track her. That's when we knew for sure that something bad happened.
I'm in the living room with Rory while the girls are lying in the bedroom asleep. It's only nine o'clock at night, but we're exhausted.
"Hey man, I wanted to talk to you about something." Rory and I haven't spoken about what's going on between him and Zuri.
"What's up?"
"How serious is it between you a Zuri?" I cut straight to the point.
"We haven't been having sex if that's what you're wondering, but we've been spending every day together. I think she's ruined me for anyone else. We are taking things slow because she has so much on her plate and rushing would probably be more stressful than anything." He really does have it bad for her.
"I really love Zuri and I just wanted to make sure neither of you end up hurt. I know Sav and I were reckless, but I can't regret my baby or the love I feel for Sav. We never meant to hurt Zuri." I'm glad she has Rory with her if she isn't going to be here. It was a good idea to send him to that steakhouse to keep her company, but I wish she would have just stayed with us.
"She was hurt at first, but I hope you and Sav don't dwell on it too much. It seems like she's really come to terms with everything and she's been talking to the club psychiatrist so she could have professional and non-biased help to cope. She loves being at the clubhouse. She fits in perfectly with the other old ladies." Rory smiles with pride.
"You already introduced her to the family, huh? I'm really happy for you two. She told me she feels 'the spark' with you. The same spark I feel with Sav and if that's the case, you two are made for each other. Almost losing Sav made me realize how much I do truly love her. It's low key terrifying." I don't know what I would have done if I lost my love and my child. I don't think I would ever want to love again.
"I don't think the world would've been the same if we lost her. The fear in her parent's eyes when they arrived at the hospital nearly broke my heart." Sav's parents and Zuri's parents showed up at the same time right after we heard the baby's heart. We have plans to go to Molly and James' house in two days to talk about our current situation and what happened in our relationships. They were all pretty upset that they found out about the baby this way and I'm almost positive her father wants to shoot me in the dick. He doesn't seem like a man who can be charmed, so I'll be proving myself to him until the day I die, but it's worth it for Sav.
"Her father wants to kill me. He kept asking a bunch of questions with a crazy look in his eyes. He might not be a big man, but I have a feeling he can do some damage. He asked me how I didn't hear her leaving the apartment and it's the same question I asked myself the entire time we were looking for her. This was all my fault. I should have been more alert or set an early alarm to check on her." The guilt is eating at me still, even though she's safe.
"Sav is a grown woman and she made a grown woman decision. Not to mention how those pregnancy hormones can make a woman act when it comes to food. None of this was your fault, man. Sometimes shit just happens. It's over now though and your woman and baby are safe."Rory pats me on the back for comfort.
"I really appreciate that. Are you staying here tonight? There's a spare room that I haven't even slept in yet so the sheets are still fresh."
"Yeah, don't remind me that you've been sharing a bed with my woman. It makes me wanna kick your ass." We might be best friends, but I know he will fight anyone over zuri. And so would I over Sav.
"Just remember, you had her first and you're the one she's choosing to be with. You have the spaaarrk." I said spark in a girly voice and wiggled my eye brows.
"You're a dickhead. I'm going to bed now. Have fun on the couch tonight." He gets up and walks to the room.
"I don't mind the couch. I made my baby right here." I patted the spot where he was sitting and he made a disgusted look.
"I'm mad that you probably aren't joking."
I chuckled and said, "You're right. I'm being very serious."
He shakes his head and closes the door.
I got no sleep for the rest of the night.

**Saviera's POV**

I wake up at three o'clock in the morning because of a bad dream. I have sweat all over me and my heart feels heavy. I just relived the scariest time of my life and I wonder if I will ever get past this. I get out of bed and go into the kitchen for some water.
"You okay, Sav?" Daveed doesn't even look like he's been asleep yet. I didn't even think about how he has been affected.
"Just a bad dream. I don't want to go back to sleep." I take a sip.
"I'll run you a warm bath. No bubbles though. I read bubble baths are especially not healthy for pregnant women." He's been doing his research when I'm not looking, I see. That's so adorable.
"You're cute. Thank you, that sounds nice." He gently kisses my lips and goes into the bathroom to run the bath.
I go in after him. He removes my clothes and helps me get in. I sink down, dunk my entire head under the water, and come back up. He starts lathering shampoo in my hair and massages my scalp. He uses a cup to rinse out my hair and applies the conditioner. I love when he pampers me. Even when he's quiet, he makes it evident that he loves me.
As the conditioner sits for a couple of minutes, he washes my body for me and works out all my muscles at the same time. He sure knows what he's doing with his hands. He finishes bathing me and dries me off carefully. When he's eye level to my belly, he gives it a kiss and starts talking to the baby.
"Daddy loves you so much. I can't wait to meet you." He gives another sweet kiss. I feel a tear go down my cheek.
Daveed stands up to dry my hair and notices the tear. "What's wrong, baby?" He wipes away the tear and holds me close.
"You're going to be such a good daddy. I'm just really happy to have you."
"I'm going to be the best I can be for you and our baby. I love you both more than anything." He kisses the top of my head. "Let's get you dressed. I'll put on a movie and we can cuddle on the couch."
That's exactly what we did. He held me until I fell back asleep, but this time I had a beautiful dream.