Her Hell

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AUTHORS NOTE

For those who have been reading steadily along with the story, and pntlyntly tolerating the long droughts of creative output. I appreciate you all sticking around and not getting angry with me. I must confess I kinda got stuck. Wrote myself into a corner so to speak. I\'m not totally happy with how I wrote this chapter but I\'m anxious to get this story back on track. I\'m sure it will be re-worded and re-vamped at a later time. Well anyway thanks for taking the time to read this lil authors note.

Oyi....It ain\'t mine.

Chapter 16:
\"Goodbyes\"


Amon stared at the screen, as his mind began it\'s dissection of the information his brow\'s furrow deepened. Robin noticed this and speculated for only a moment. \"Amon, is something wrong?\" She asked, still careful to remain at a distance. In her time with him she had learned quickly his need and demand for privacy. No matter the importance, he only told her what he felt she needed to know.

\"A riddle of sorts, nothing to worry about\" he stated simply, never bothering to turn around.

Deciding now was as good a time as any to make her exit she did just that, quietly informing him she was off to Maries as she meekly shut the door.
The fresh air was most welcome to Robin\'s senses, as she neared Marie\'s door she found herself wishing the walk was longer.

Her affections for Amon had deepened over the last few months, each touch from his hand brought her closer to her dream of being his for eternity. However when he pushed her away it seemed to slice her into. She was confused, and at times felt used. Was she just convenient when he was lonely or needed to feel another\'s warmth? Their circumstances weren\'t the best for any relationship, was she hoping for to much at the moment?

Just as she reached for the doorknob the door flung open. Marie stood silently staring at her. She appeared to have been crying. Robins own worries and fears washed away as she embraced the older woman.


Amon searched through his papers, and bits of information he had gathered on the \"Adam\". His mind analyzing every aspect and detail. As he began to clearly focus on the possible connections the front door flew open to reveal a emotional Marie along with a nervous Robin.

\"What is this about?\" he asked, he looked the two over while he waited for someone to answer. \"I do not know, she was like this when I went to her house\" Robin\'s shaky voice replied. AmonAmon stood and began his slow approach towards Marie. Taking the woman by her shoulders he helped her to a chair. While he waited for her to settle Robin fetched a glass of water for the now sniffling Marie. Both waited for a few moments before speaking. Amon being one who needs answers he broke the silence first \"Marie tell me, what is it that has you upset?\" Even Amon had become fond of the woman, what ever it was he would gladly help any way he could.

Marie looked to Amon\'s eyes, she always knew his heart was gentle beneath his stonewall exterior. These two had become part of her family since their arrival, and today that would all be stripped away.

\"They are near Amon, Solomon is drawing near\"

\"What, when did you hear of this? What has happened?\" He asked, concern, impatience, frustration all laced his voice. This was probably the absolute WORST thing to hear at the moment. He needed more time to figure out who this Adam was, now he was back to running from two sources hellbent on claiming Robin, HIS little bird.

Marie released a shaky sigh before she recalled the information she\'d been delivered first thing this morning. \"A pair of twin siblings were being sent to stay with a family only a days travel from here, Solomon had been waiting just outside of town. The dogs were killed, as well as the guide and the youngsters were taken\"

Silence fell, a cold chill ran up Robins spine before settling into a sick churning sensation deep in her stomach. Amon\'s blood on the other hand was boiling hot enough to melt the polar ice cap.

\"If they are in this general area they may well know of all safe houses in the area including your own\" Even the great Amon was unable to cover the concern in his voice. \"We will make sure you are safe before we leave, do you have a place safe we can take you?\"

\"I have family in Anchorage, and Mnt Ogden\" she informed.

\"Choose where you wish to go and I will make your arrangements while I make our own\" he told her as he directed Robin to go assist Marie with packing. He needed to prepare a few things of his own.

Robin made quick work of packing Maries things. Gently reminding the latter that she shouldn\'t take more than needed. Robin missed familiar things around her but she\'d learned quickly the advantages of keeping the merest of necessities.

While the two ladies made their way back towards the cottage, Amon finished a short typed message to his brother Nagira.

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\"Vacation called off\"

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As he finished Robin and Marie stepped through the door with bags in tow. Amon threw his coat on smoothly while grabbing his bag and Robin\'s in one hand while taking hold of Robin with the other.

With the arrangements already made, they went straight to the departure points. Once Maries bags were handed to the guide Amon informed Marie of the trips detaild wid wished her luck, then stepped away allowing Robin to say her goodbyes. He knew this was hard for her, as she\'d grown close to Marie, and this was as close to normal living as she may come for quite awhile.

Robin let go of Marie giving her a weak smile. The tears boiled behind her eyes but she fought hard to keep them locked away. She had known they would have to depart in time, but she had not expected it to be this way, with Marie running for her own life. If something happened to Marie because of her she would forever blame herself.

As the two women exchanged well wishes and hopes to meet again Robin felt a slight tug on her arm. Amon was there. \"Robin we must go if we all wish to remain safe\".

Robin allowed him to lead her to their truck. Settling into a padded corner she sat quietly as they began to move. After a few moments it felt as though they were headed in a southeastern direction, she turned to ask Amon immediately locking eyes.

\"What is it Robin?\"

\"Where are we going?\"

\"Canada, for now\"

The silent ‘O\' that formed on Robin\'s lips hung there, momentarily pausing time. Amon surprisingly to even himself wondered if she disapproved of his choice. This was after all her life as well. And frankly his curiosity got the better of him.

\"Is that a problem?\" he inquired, not at all meaning it the way he was sure it sounded.

Robin stiffened slightly before responding \"No, I was just curious\". With that said she went about searching for a book or something to preoccupy her time. Having nearly turned her back to Amon in search of said object she failed to see the look of concern Amon gave her, or the adoring gaze he granted her. However she did feel his hand gently placed on her shoulder.

She turned slightly to look at him. \"Amon, what is it?\" she asked nervously.

\"Robin, I am sorry things are like this for you, you deserve better\" he told her honestly.

The strings of connection were pulled hard at that very instant. Turning fully to face him head on. She placed her hands around his own, meeting his gaze. \"Amon, I am who I am, and where I am to be. You have protected me, and watched over me, I am thankful it is you I am with\".

Amon for the first time fully saw the woman Robin truly is. She wasn\'t blind or naive to the real world. She could comprehend who and what she was, and accept what cards were dealt without having an emotional breakdown or allowing the situation to change her. Simply put she was Robin, a truly unique and special woman. Without any doubts or regret he pulled her into his arms, embracing her fully. \"Robin, we cannot act on our feelings\" he muttered into her hair.

Pulling away from him she refused to look into his eyes. Once again he\'d picked her up, only to drop her flat on her face. Backing away to the retreat of her darkened corner she felt him clasp her wrist gently.

\"We must wait before we can indulge our hearts Robin\". His words seemed to lighten her spirits yet she still retreated. \"Robin I was not my wish to hurt you\".

\"Amon will it ever be ‘safe\' enough to act on our feelings?\" she asked softly. She hoped his words were a sincere confession, and not an attempt to bring her hope in a hopeless situation.

The strain of fleeing, constantly looking over their shoulders, wondering who would strike next, maddening pace to find this \"Adam\" and stop him from coming for Robin, and nearly losing their lives, add to that the countless times he fought back the urge to claim her as his own had finally taken it\'s toll ... he threw his head back and roared.

\"FUCK!! What more do you want Robin, you want me to tell you I think about holding you, or making love to you, tasting your sweet lips, one day marrying you, having children with you....or do you want me to tell you that you drive me mad!! Is that what you want me to do Robin?!?!?!\"

Stunned, and utterly confused Robin sat motionless, soundless and breathless at his outburst.

His glare softened to a soft gaze. He hadn\'t intended for her to know these thoughts, this torment. He\'d hoped to show her what she\'d done to him when the time was right. \"Robin, when things settle we can talk more about this, for now lets concentrate on remaining alive, ok?\"

Nodding softly she agreed.
n hon hour later Robin sat slumped over Amon\'s duffle bag. He had watched her sleep for the last 30 minutes or so. For both their sakes he hoped this endless cycle of running would stop in the near future. The more he was around Robin, the more he discovered the woman inside her, the more he thought about home and family. He was getting to old for this, and Robis tos to young and had seen to much. He almost chuckled at the contradiction therein.

Hopefully he would have an idea where to go from here once he got into Canada. He knew of a few safe-houses which should have some information to offer, while offering Robin a real bed to rest in. At this point he wasn\'t sure how far south they would need to travel but he would go to the ends of the earth if they could stop running.

Robin began to stir as the truck rattled over rough terrain. Shifting towards her Amon allowed her body to lean on his own. Once in a semi-comfortable position, Amon drifted in and out, never allowing sleep to fully claim him.

A hard jerk rattled Robin\'s subconscious mind. She found herself against a warm wall. Stirring she found the wall moved away slightly. After forcing her eyes open she realized she was leaning on Amon, as much as she was curious about how she got into this position, her bladder was demanding more atton aon at the moment.

\"I must find a restroom immediately\" she stated matter-of-factly, jumping up and completely missing the stunned yet amused look on Amon\'s face.

He scurried to get out himself. The ‘facilities\' if you could call them that were nothing more than glorified outhouse behind a rather outdated general store. A single gas pump told him this was probably a \"last stop\" before a lonely stretch of road met them.

After Robin emerged the look on her face made Amon cringe in sympathy. Hesitant but in need to answer natures call, he quickly relieved himself, while simultaneously thanking God that he did not have to get any closer than he was.

Moments later they both were snuggled into the respective corners beginning another leg of the long uncomfortable ride.

Aside from the occasional sleep induced search for warmth, they kept their distance, as well as their silence in close check. While Amon mentally analyzed the situation in a failed attempted to rid his mind of the emotional outburst earlier in the trip, Robin had her mind fixed on that very thing. Emotionally torn, between the hopes that her dreams and heart woven fantasies would come true, and the down fallen reality that they may never be fulfilled. To hope for his love for all eternity had been painful enough, but now to know his heart was so close, but a world away. At least while they were hunted.

Amon felt the emotional waves radiating from Robin. The highs and lows of her heartbeat, and her breathing told him more than words ever could. He could tell by the blush that lightly brushed her ks sks she was allowing her heart to guide her day dreams, while her mind reminded her of the reality that brought her crashing down. He loved the pinkish glow that emanated from her during those pleasant thoughts. Painful as it was to watch her flounder with her thoughts he knew she needed to weigh the matter for herself. She would soon realize that for the moment their concentration needed to remain focused on survival.
However Amon had to admit, he wanted to hold Robin. Her tender frame draped across his brought him a sense of contentment. Perhaps more than he\'d ever known, perhaps more than he\'d ever hoped for. His hopes were much the same as Robins. Yet he knew his weakness and Robin was it. If he\'d allow his emotions the release they longed fhe whe would no longer be able to hold his steely resolve needed for their survival.

A soft moan alerted Amon to the sleeping Robin. Softly placing his arm around her shoulders he pulled her towards him, allowing her head to rest against his upper chest her ear just over his heart.

There is where Robin lay, lulled deeper into sleep by the steady rhythms that danced through her dreams.



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