Summary: 
He had loved her for so long. Carol was the one constant in his life which he clung to, especially during the dark times. Now if he could just find the courage to tell her and pray she could find it in her heart to feel the same. How couldn’t she when they were bound by the threads of fate?
Rated: E
Categories: Alternate UniverseCharacters: Carol Peletier,
Daryl Dixon,
Glenn Rhee,
Lori Grimes,
Maggie Greene Rhee,
Merle,
Rick Grimes
Genres: Angst,
Fighting,
Hurt/Comfort,
RomanceWarnings: Adult Language,
Child Abuse,
Sexual Situations,
Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 28
Completed: No
Word count: 132103
Read: 13000
Published: July 09, 2017
Updated: September 07, 2018
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Story Notes:
Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
A/n: I know I shouldn’t even be writing this when I have my other story to finish, but it came to me while I was in the hospital with another bout of pancreatitis (groovy drugs apparently induce plot bunnies, who knew?) and it just won’t leave me alone. Hope you enjoy!
Trigger warnings for mild violence and child abuse.
1. Chapter 1 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 20] 
(3417 words)
2. Chapter 2 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 7] (2919 words)
3. Chapter 3 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 5] (4265 words)
4. Chapter 4 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 3] (4202 words)
5. Chapter 5 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 3] (4428 words)
6. Chapter 6 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 2] (5199 words)
7. Chapter 7 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 5] (4489 words)
8. Chapter 8 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 6] (4452 words)
9. Chapter 9 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 4] (4585 words)
10. Chapter 10 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 6] (4229 words)
11. Chapter 11 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 3] (5429 words)
12. Chapter 12 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 4] (4970 words)
13. Chapter 13 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 3] (4029 words)
14. Chapter 14 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 6] (3774 words)
15. Chapter 15 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 3] (5432 words)
16. Chapter 16 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 5] (5273 words)
17. Chapter 17 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 6] (5593 words)
18. Chapter 18 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 8] (7043 words)
A/n: This is your friendly trigger warning for violence, and all around Jackson Dixon nastiness. Read at your own risk!
19. Chapter 19 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 5] (5645 words)
20. Chapter 20 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 6] (5804 words)
21. Chapter 21 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 2] (4610 words)
22. Chapter 22 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 6] (5127 words)
23. Chapter 23 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 13] (5282 words)
A/n: Trigger warnings for torture and minor character death.
24. Chapter 24 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 11] (5502 words)
25. Chapter 25 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 6] (4307 words)
26. Chapter 26 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 9] (5014 words)
27. Chapter 27 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 11] (3743 words)
28. Chapter 28 by CharlotteAshmore [Reviews - 8] (3341 words)
A/n: This chapter contains a tiny wee bit of smut.
