Summary: 
After a successful raid on the Sanctuary by the joined communities, Rick brings home a broken and bitter Daryl. Can Carol battle past the walls he’s built to help him heal, or has she lost him forever?
Rated: E
Categories: Season 7,
Alternate UniverseCharacters: Aaron,
Carol Peletier,
Daryl Dixon,
Dwight,
Michonne Hawthorne,
Negan,
Rick Grimes,
Rosita Espinosa,
Sasha Williams
Genres: Angst,
Drama,
Hurt/Comfort,
RomanceWarnings: Adult Language,
Sexual Situations,
Torture,
Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 10
Completed: Yes
Word count: 57195
Read: 8265
Published: February 02, 2017
Updated: April 10, 2017
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Story Notes:
So … another plot bunny which won’t leave me alone. I added trigger warnings, so read at your own risk. I’ll try not to make it too graphic, but no promises. I know the summary is shite, but it is what it is, and I don’t want to give too much away. Where’s the fun in that? Just know, Daryl didn’t escape the Sanctuary (ala 07x08). He’s going to be rescued by Rick and crew. And it’s not going to be pretty. Happy reading!
1. Chapter 1 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 9] 
(4146 words)
2. Chapter 2 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 4] (5372 words)
A/n: This is your WARNING for all the triggers. We’re going to see just how badly Daryl was tortured (physically) and we’re going to delve into Carol’s darkness as she takes her revenge against Dwight. So, triggers for blood, gore and all around nastiness. Just wanted to give y’all a heads up. Read at your own risk!
3. Chapter 3 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 4] (7327 words)
A/n: Thankfully, there are no triggers in this chapter that I’m aware of. This chapter is the beginning of their healing together. Happy Reading!
4. Chapter 4 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 3] (4965 words)
5. Chapter 5 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 5] (3996 words)
6. Chapter 6 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 4] (6741 words)
7. Chapter 7 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 5] (6634 words)
8. Chapter 8 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 5] (6597 words)
9. Chapter 9 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 4] (4403 words)
A/n: Hiatus really sucks! Here … have a chapter.
10. Chapter 10 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 4] (7014 words)
A/n: Last chapter, my darlings! This one contains smut, so here’s your warning for that if it’s not your thing. Great big buckets of love to all those who have read and reviewed. Your support has meant the world to me.
