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My eyes flutter open and the room is almost completely dark. I don't feel the usual warmth of Robin's hands around my waist. I move my hand and feel the cold sheets instead of his warm body. I am completely cold under the huge comforter without his warm embrace.

I roll over and glance at the clock on his nightstand. It's eleven o'clock. Why would he let me sleep late? I push back the comforter and walk into the bathroom. I quickly get dressed and exit fifteen minutes later.

I enter the hallway and don't exactly recall how to get to the kitchen. I aimlessly walk around the hallways in search of the rather large kitchen. I turn a corner and of course I bump into someone and fall on my ass.

"Sorry Regina. I thought you were still asleep." He says as he graciously holds out a hand to assist me and I gladly take.

"Yeah it's okay. I just woke up and am in need of coffee. I was on my way to the kitchen."

"You're going the wrong way."

"It's not my fault you're house is a maze. I'm surprised that there aren't any secret passageways or hidden rooms."

"Who said there weren't any?" Robin says with a playful smirk and I laugh at him. He takes my hand and starts leading me to what I assume is the kitchen.

"Where's Roland?" I ask as we finally enter the kitchen.

"John likes to take him on Saturdays. I'm sorry to disappoint you but it's only me today." Robin says and then he goes behind the kitchen counter. "What do you want for breakfast milady?"

"I'm not really a breakfast person. I usually just drink coffee."

"Brunch?" Robin says as he makes an adorable pleading face.

"Waffles." I plainly say with a smile.

He sends me a warm smile before he starts cooking. I know it's going to take him a while to make my brunch so I roam the halls. I find the living room and I make myself at home. My butt is comfortably on the sofa, bare feet on the coffee table and remote in hand.

I flip through the channels and find a comedy show. Half of the jokes are very corny but it's funny to watch people make a fool of themselves on television. I've been watching this show for almost fifteen minutes. The comedian finally says something funny and I roar with laughter.

"You have an adorable laugh." Robin says as he walks in the room with my brunch.

"Thank you." I say as he hands me the plate. He sits right next to me with an arm wrapped around my waist.

"It's the least I can do. You're such an amazingly kind person and I should at least make you brunch."

"Thanks babe." I say as I start eating.

"Your welcome baby." He responds as he places a kiss on my cheek that is already stained with syrup. "That was sweet but your lips are sweeter." Robin says with a smile.

"Are you suggesting something?" I say as I take another bite of the huge waffle.

"If you finish eating then maybe I can show you." He says with a smile and I lean into his side.

I gently place my plate on the coffee table. It took me a while to finish my brunch and Robin fell asleep. He was so adorable asleep with his completely relaxed body and soft snores escaping his mouth. He is in his most vulnerable state and I can't resist.

I gently move from his grasp and swing my leg over to straddle him. I comfortably sit on his lap as I stare at him sleeping. I lean in closer to him and I wrap my arms around his neck. My lips easily meet his.

My movements must have caused Robin to wake because I feel his hands on my lower back. His lips move in time with mine and our passion quickly fills the room. Our breath is heavy in the cold air. Robin tightens his hold on me and pulls me closer. I feel his erect member right below me and fire strikes through my veins.

Robin removes his lips from mine and kisses his way down to my neck. He easily finds my pressure point and he gingerly sucks on it. I let moans escape my mouth and those very sounds make his member grow. This in fact makes me desire him more than ever.

He continues to kiss and suck on my neck as his hands firmly grab my ass. I start to move my hips against him in need of a friction to satisfy my core. He lets out a low moan against my neck that causes me to pick up my pace.

"Regina," He says and I stop my ministrations in defeat. "Not here." He simply says.

Before I can protest or beg for him he lifts me from the couch. He easily supports me by holding my ass and my legs tightly wrap around him. He meets my lips in an act of utter passion as he navigates us towards his room.

He quickly gets to his room and enters the door. He now sucks on my collar bone and it intensifies the size of the pool between my legs. I giggle as he gently throws me on the bed. I completely relax on the soft bed as I wait in anticipation for his next move.

He lays down on the bed next to me. He looks me in the eyes as his hand grazes my breasts. He gently kneads one through my thin shirt. I arch my back and press myself more into his hand. This earns me a chuckle from Robin as he takes his time to pleasure me.

His calloused yet soft fingers lift up my shirt and my abdomen is exposed to him. His hands caress my body as he takes everything into consideration. He softly moves his fingers over the scars on my ribs.

"How did you get these?" He whispers as he gently kisses them.

He asks the very question I was trying so hard to avoid. Robin moves his head to look at me. His face is loving but a hint of worry glistens in his eyes. I open my mouth to say something but no words exit.

"I love them." He says and my heart melts at his kind words.

His hands travel down to the top of my pants. He slowly takes them off as he kisses his way up my stomach. Once my skinny jeans and panties are discarded on the floor he caresses my legs. He takes his time as he brushes his long fingers over my legs.

He hungrily sucks on my neck as he busies his hands. His hands gently push open my legs and his fingers make their way to my sex. He lazily draws circles on my clit as a tease. A tease that earned him a hearty moan from my lips.

His hands travel up to my hips. He grabs my hip and a sharp pain shoots through me. Another one of Leo's beatings has injured me and left permanent damage. I can't do this if all I can think about is Leo.

"I-I can't do this. Can we no-not do this?" I stutter out as tears threaten to fall.

"I'm sorry I made you uncomfortable." Robin says trying to comfort me.

"No. No, I'm sorry." I say as I quickly move away from his grasp.

"You have nothing to be sorry about. It's my fault that I overstepped."

"I'm sorry." I whisper again as I walk into the bathroom and close the door.

I hear Robin call my name as I sit on the floor. My back is firmly pressed against the door as I stare at my shaking hands.

I thought I could do it. I thought that I could forget my past and move on. He still haunts me and I can't escape his needy grasp. It amazes me how Leo's abuse continues to ruin my life. I hug my knees as tears fall down my cheeks.

"Regina, are you okay?" I hear Robin say on the other side of the door.

I ignore his callings as more tears fall down my face. Images of Leo beating me flash before me. Him busting my lip because I came home an hour late. Him kicking me in the side until my hip breaks. Him breaking my rib because a man called me beautiful.

"Regina what's the matter?" Robin says from the other side of the bathroom.

"How did you get in here?" I say as I manage to quiet my sobs.

"I climbed through the window. That's not the point here. Are you okay?" He says as he walks towards me. I instinctively push myself up against the door.

"I won't hurt you. Here take this." He says as he hands me his shirt that he just took off.

I glance up at him and he gives me a small smile. I take the shirt and quickly put it on. He extends a gentle hand and I reluctantly take it. He gently stands me up and wraps me in his arms. He holds me close to him as he cards his hands through my hair and whispers sweet nothings to me.

"Do you want to talk about it now?" He whispers in my ear.

"No." I croak out as tears stream from my eyes.

"Promise you'll tell me what's bothering you." He says as he rubs small circles on my back.

"I'll try."

"Okay, now go get dressed. I think Roland will be here soon and he'll want to play with you."

He holds me in his arms for a bit longer. He kisses me on the forehead then goes back into his room. I wait a while and just stare at the tile on the floor. I hear a door close and I assume that Robin left to call John.

I walk into the room and gather my clothes. I walk in the bathroom to put my clothes on. I catch a glance of my scars in the mirror. The pain resurfaces as I rub my hands over my scars. Tears still fall down my cheeks as I stare at the scars.

I take a deep sigh and start getting dressed. I exit the bathroom and I see Robin sitting on the bed looking at me. He gives me a smile and opens up his arms. I walk into his arms and he gently wraps his arms around me.

"I'm ready to tell you about it." I mumble into his shoulder.

"I'm ready to listen baby." He whispers in my ear. Before anything else can be said the door bursts open and Roland runs into the room.

"Gina! I miss you." He says and he immediately climbs into my arms. I chuckle as I let go of Robin and tend to the sweet little boy.

"I miss your hugs." He says as he wraps his little arms around my neck. Robin gives me a smile as he pats Roland on the head.

"I missed you too Roland." I say as I rub circles on his back.

"Roland, it's time for your nap." Robin says.

"Can Gina do it?" Roland says as he looks up at me with those innocent brown eyes.

"Of course I can. Let's go my little knight." I say and Roland giggles as we leave Robin's room.

I walk down the hall and into Roland's bedroom. I lay him down on his bed and tightly tuck him into the covers. He looks anything but tired. He continues to stare at me with eyes that can look right through me just like his father's.

"Can you sing for me Gina?"

"I usually don't sing." I say and he immediately pokes out his lip.

"Please?" He whines as he flashes his puppy dog eyes. I really can't say no to him.

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine

You make me happy when skies are grey

You never know, dear, how much I love you

Please don't take my sunshine away." I whisper and just like that he was out like a light.

I run my fingers through his hair. The sad memories of that song bring tears to my eyes. I won't get a chance to sing to my little girl ever again.

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