Chapter 61. Mr. and Mrs. Daniels

RUBY

I took the stairs two at a time, so I could get away from this infuriating man as quickly as possible. It seemed like everything was happening in slow motion as I missed a step and almost fell. I had given up, I was going to tumble down the stairs so I wrapped a protective hand around my growing bump and prayed I would survive this but my back never touched the ground and I didn't go tumbling down the stairs as I imagined. Toby's arm cradled me like you would a baby. I couldn't explain how he got to me on time, I was halfway up the stairs and he was at the bottom. He must have flown up the stairs but I am glad he rescued me.

"I've got you," he cooed. I had one hand on my belly and the other clutching my rapidly beating heart. I willed myself to calm down but my adrenaline was still pumping.

"We are safe," I whispered to my child and myself with my eyes shut firmly. I tried to stop myself but I couldn't help but imag