When all else fails

Chapter 23

Nova POV
I woke up to an empty bed which is always peaceful unless your man doesn't come home. I tried calling him and it was going straight to voicemail and I was worried sick. I got up and took a quick shower because I had to go to work. I got out threw my hair in a sleek pony tail. I put on my scrubs and shoes then grabbed my purse. I picked up my phone off of my dresser I unlocked it because I'd gotten a text.
UNKNOWN: Well bitch you obviously realize that your precious cargo Carter didn't come home last night. Well I have him if you ever want to see him again I'd suggest you meet me at the abandoned warehouse on Antoine street. If you try some shit I guarantee you you will regret it and so will that baby of yours. Have a blessed day.

I didn't bother to respond because I was in shock. I didn't bother calling in because I'm my own boss. Well not quite but I was quitting soon anyway. I changed clothes and headed to the police station. I dressed in all black because I was going to host a funeral today. I didn't care that I was pregnant hell I even forgot. They tried to take my man from me, and threaten my baby what kind of sick bastard would do that. I was no longer Nova Wright, I was a deranged crazy bitch on the loose. I called my dad because even though he retired long ago he still had connects. He said that when he had a plan he'd call me back. I didn't bother calling up a few of my old traps because there were people out there who wanted to kill me. I pulled up to the police station and showed them the text. I'm not a snitch but I'm not tryna go to jail after I kill a bitch. I left and got food. What? I am pregnant hell I gotta eat. I couldn't take my mind off of Carter the things I would do for this man scared me but I was willing to kill for him and put my life on the line because he'd do the same. I was his ride or die no one could ever take my place or take me away from him.

Carter POV
I sat in a hot dark warehouse. I looked around trying to make out shapes but I couldn't. I felt sweat run down the nape of my neck and form beads on my forehead. I wasn't afraid of nothing what were they going to do to me. I only feared Nova and the baby's safety. I knew Nova could handle her own and I knew she'd get me out of this, but if it came down to it I'd rather her and the baby be safe and me be dead. I bowed my head and closed my eyes.
"Dear lord I come to you today as your servant. I thank you for all the things you have done for me and my family. I pray that you watch over my baby and make sure she and my unborn are safe. I asked that in the best scenario you get me out of here alive so that I may raise my child in Jesus name I pray amen"
I heard the light switch on as well as a round of claps. I looked up into her face with pure hatred.
"Well bitch made Carter I bet you never thought you'd see me again? Well you were wrong, we could've started a family and fell in love, but you chose that hoe Nova."
"Don't you ever call her a hoe again or I'll-"
"Or what you gone hit me? Deny my kids? Get a second paternity test done? Huh? What are you gonna break my heart? She said with tears streaming down her face. I didn't feel bad though cause this hoe left me and told me I was her kids father. There was a moment of silence before she broke it.
"Oh so now you can't speak huh? Fuck you Carter." She said sending a punch to the side of my face.
"TASHA!!" I yelled because I couldn't do anything I was restrained in this hot ass warehouse and her breathe wasn't helping with the heat problem.