Jackson's POV

Countless possibilities were running through my head and I was on the edge of losing it as image after image of what could be happening to Riannon right now flipped over, making my anger spike up past the boiling point. I tucked my head in between my elbows and rested my forehead against the steering wheel as I waited for Jinyoung to set up whatever was needed to track her down. It didn't help that everytime I tried to calm myself, an image of her bruised face and body after that psychopath Ryan, hurt her suddenly resurfaced in my memories. I pressed hard onto the cold wheel, grabbing onto a fistful of hair, trying my best to suppress a scream.

I jerked back when I felt a hand on my shoulder,' Don't worry man, we'll find her.' Jinyoung looked at me,sadness and worry embedded in those eyes. I looked at the dried blood smeared on his face, the frequent wince of pain everytime he moved and wondered if I should have just called the ambulance and forced him to stay. He wasn't in a good condition so why would he risk his life?

'I really think you shouldn't go Park. I'll somehow manage. And besides I already called Yugyeom and the other guys and they're bringing the police with them.' I tried to convince him, worried about his current state.

'No!' He looked up from the laptop,'I cannot just sit by and idly wait,I need to make sure she's okay. We both care about her more than anything and you know you would feel the same too if you were in my place.' He added the last statement in a softer tone.

I couldn't help but agree with him. Even though we've had our differences, we needed to put everything aside to find her.
'So, are you sure this thing, whatever you placed on her clothes will help us locate her?' I asked, unsure and impatient.

'Yes, I already told you earlier. My security head had sought out the very best and these were imported from the facilities in the States, tested and reaffirmed by my men. So please, sit quietly for a few minutes and let me work Wang.' Jinyoung finished, a slight note of annoyance in his voice. I took in a deep breath and tried to calm myself down, as agitated as I was inside. Laying my head back down on the wheel, I counted each second that passed by, the sound of my watch ticking ringing loudly in my ears.

126 seconds in and I was already growing restless again when I heard a loud thump on the dashboard. 'Yes!! Finally we're in! I found her Jackson!!' He exclaimed, elation filled his every being. I couldn't withhold my emotions no longer and was about to reply when I heard a painful groan from the speakers.

Riannon.

My heart stopped beating and my blood immediately turned cold. I noticed Jinyoung had stiffened in his seat as well, the smile on his face replaced with fear.

'Jinyoung, you got the location right? We need to go right now!!' I shouted, turning the engine on and stepping hard on the gas pedals.

'Right.' Jinyoung snapped back to reality, collecting his thoughts in order again as he pressed in the coordinates on my GPS. 'I'm sending these to my security as well and to Yugyeom and the rest.' I could only nod as I kept my eyes on the road, listening intently to the directions, and praying that she is alright till we get to her.

'Oh baby,' Ryan's sickening voice followed, my mind already thinking of millions of ways to kill the bastard if he hurts her in any way. 'That's the guy.' Jinyoung mouthed softly, his eyes filled with dread as well as hatred.

'You're finally awake? I was about to cut my accomplice's throat off for giving you an overdose of the drug. I thought you wouldn't wake up anymore. He gets to keep his head for today.' His maniacal laugh sounded through the car. 'Isn't this fun? It's like deja vu all over again..except no one will be there to save you this time darling so I have you all to myself now.'

His words made me pick up the speed, making a sharp fast turn at the next signal, the car drifting left dangerously. Jinyoung grabbed onto the handle above him and pulled himself upright, sending a glare my way. 'You do know we'd never be able to save Riannon if we're dead now don't you?! Keep your anger in check Jackson else we won't even reach her!' He shouted,bouts of cough racking his body, each breath he took evidently too hard for him. Guilt consumed my conscience as I looked over at him. He had clearly lost too much blood already and I wasn't helping the situation at all.

'Jinyou-'

'Don't. I'll be fine. Riannon needs us.' He said with finality. I wanted to get him help, he needed the medical attention immediately but we're also running short of time. He's too stubborn anyways, he wouldn't agree on anything else until Riannon is safe. The only option now is to get to her as soon as possible.

'Why are you keeping quiet Riannon?' Ryan's voice broke me out of my thoughts, 'Aren't you happy to see me?'

'After kidnapping me and tying me on this bed? You must be crazy.. but then again, we both know you are.' Riannon's steady voice could be heard clearly.

'I'm so proud of you baby.. you've grown into such a brave mature woman, I knew there was always something special about you when I first met you.'

'Don't you dare touch me Ryan!!! Keep your fucking hands away from me!!' My heart leapt to my throat, barely able to repress the rage upon hearing those words.

'Is it because of that asshole you were with earlier? Or perhaps that other dimwit Jackson? Oh Riannon.. what a whore you are.. playing with every man's emotion.'

Her agonizing scream pierced through, Jinyoung and I both glanced at each other, fear striking  our hearts.

'There. You look so pretty with my initial carved on your chest. Don't worry about the pain, let it be a reminder the next time you decide to run off with another. What should we do next hmm?'

'You won't get away with all this.' Riannon said, the unmistakable hint of pain in her voice.

Please hang in there, just a bit more.

'On the contrary, I always will. How do you think I got out of prison in the first place?

Aah..judging by the look on your face, of course you didn't know. I seem to have forgotten to mention that tiny detail. Well it was pretty simple actually, I didn't even need to do anything. All it took was one greedy bitch to escape. Can you believe it? How easy it was? That crazy gold digger wanted that dumbass Jackson so bad that she came to prison and paid a large sum of money to bail me out. I don't even know how she found out everything about us but then again, rich douchebags always have ways as long as they have the dough.'

Jiyeon. When this is all over. I will kill her myself.

'Anyways, she said that she would gain so much more by marrying that ass so she didn't mind paying what was needed as long as I make sure to erase your entire existence so that she wouldn't have any hindrance anymore.'

'Is this whole conversation being recorded?' I asked Jinyoung,my hands dying to get a hold of that bitch's throat.

'Yes. Let me take care of everything, I will personally make sure she rots in hell.' He replied,his voice trembling with anger.

'As long as I had you to myself, I couldn't care less about what that woman wanted. And oh, I'm so so satisfied with how things are working out right now,' He purred.

I panicked and I looked at the GPS. Just the corner ahead and we're there!

'I swear I will make you regret it if you lay a finger!!'

'Such a beautiful body just as I remembered.'

'I will kill you!!!'

'Oh how I missed the feel of your soft skin.'

'Let go of me you sick bastard!!'

'Lay still won't you? I've missed your lips'

Shit!!! Please.. please please.. just a bit more..

'Fuck you!!!'

'If you don't stay still I have no choice but to silence you, as much as I love to hear you scream.'

More struggling and I could only hear her muffled cries just as we made the turning and was met with an old abandoned warehouse. We didn't waste any more time as we parked the car and rushed inside. Jinyoung wobbled slightly on his feet as he got out but composed himself quickly, the look in his eyes, telling me he was definitely out for blood. My own heart was drumming loudly against my chest as we entered, the area seemingly empty with a few doors on the right.

Just as we took a few step forwards, a man came out through one of the doors, a cigarette in his hand, unaware of the unexpected company.

'Hey you! How did yo- ?

Before he even finished his sentence, Jinyoung was already at the man's throat, cutting his sentence halfway, choking the air out of him. Stunned for a second, the man regained his senses and kicked him with his knee,knocking Jinyoung back. But he quickly recovered and attacked him again, delivering punches to his face as they both toppled over, with the man falling on his back.

'Go Jackson!!! Go save her!! I'll take care of this piece of shit!!' Jinyoung shouted as they both struggled on the ground.

I quickly nodded and turned towards the door the man exited from, reaching a dingy hallway with only one door at the end of it. I ran across and barged through, hoping it was the right one.

The moment I entered, all I could see was red as I took in the sight. Ryan was on top of her small frame, his face surprised. Her clothes were a mess and smeared with blood, her face stained with tears, a rag cloth shoved in her mouth.

'Ryan! You're dead!'

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Author's note: I'm terribly sorry for the long delay in the updates. I've been really busy and hardly have any time to write. I really hope this chapter was good enough, since it was written in between the few minutes of breaks that i get.

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