Elijah's P. O. V

All I felt was rage. The anger that flowed through me wasn't because of a single event. It's because someone took my Alex, It's because Nick doesn't care if they find her or not within twenty-four freaking hours.

I could hear Nick's footsteps as he followed behind me. Holding my palms by my side, I stormed faster towards my car. Walking towards the driver's side, I opened the door and sat, waiting impatiently for Nick to get into the car.

Placing my hands on the steering wheel, I drummed my fingers on it as I watched Nick walk closer to the car from the window. Nick opened the door and got into the car. He sat down patiently and brought out his phone, typing on it calmly.

"What are you doing?" I asked irritatingly.

"Just drive. Let's go home" Nick answered, still focused on the phone.

"I'm starting to think you have something to do with Alex missing" I blurted, looking straight ahead.

Nick's gaze switched to the side of my face, burning a hole into it. I started the car and begun to drive, keeping my gaze on the road.

Nick didn't say anything but diverted his gaze back to his phone. I scoffed as I continued driving, doubt filling my senses. Does Nick really have something to do with Alex? Did he plan this because he know Alex does not have feelings for him as he does her?

I shook my head in distaste at my thoughts. Come to think of it, he was the only one there when Alex was kidnapped. Is this all a plan work of Nick? So he can have Alex to himself?

I reached a roundabout and swerved the steering wheel, sighing. The whole car ride was quiet till we got home. I parked in the driveway and got out immediately, not waiting for Nick.

Nick followed behind me. I clenched my jaw, remembering my thoughts earlier. I got to the front door and stopped to check Nick. I looked back and saw him walking towards the gate.

"Where are you going?" I asked, narrowing my eyes at him.

He stopped and looked at me, his gaze hard. "To find Alex" He answered.

I furrowed my eyebrows and frowned. Hm...strange "I'll help" I said.

"No. Stay here" He insisted. I parked my lips in doubt. Is he really going to find Alex? Or this is just part of his plan?

"Okay" I nodded. He sighed and got out of the gate as the guard opened it for him. I narrowed my eyes at him suspiciously. What is he up to?

I watched as he hailed a cab and got into it. I waited for the cab to go out of sight before heading inside my house. I was greeted with the worried faces of my mom and sister. My dad was rather calm, seated on the chair in the sitting room and flipping through a page on the newspaper.

"Elijah!" My mom gasped before coming to hug me. My sister glared at me from afar while my dad calmly looked up from his newspaper.

My mom released me from her hold and cupped my face, tears running down her face. "Mom, please don't cry" I said, cupping her face and wiping off her tears.

"How could you make us scared like that? You just left the house like that and we saw the news." My sister yelled at me. I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion.

"The news?" I asked.

"Yes! Where were you? What's going on with you these days? You don't stay home anymore. You're not the son I raised" my mom said, looking at me with glassy eyes. Her brown eyes shone in disappointment.

"I'm sorry, mom. I've just been going through a lot lately" I said and my dad scoffed from the sitting room.

"Is it because of that girl?" My dad asked, meeting my gaze. "That....Alex?"

I clenched my jaw. "Nothing is her fault" I answered in anger.

"Listen son, the hospital you went to, to visit her was attacked. Am I right?" My dad smirked. I narrowed my eyes at him angrily, folding my palm into a fist by my sides.

"What are you talking about?" My mom asked, confused about the whole situation.

"We saw it in the news that the hospital was attacked and my guard told me of your whereabouts in case you're wondering. She probably didn't survive the attack" My dad spat in comfort.

All I felt was anger as I ran and threw a punch at my dad. It landed on his nose, probably breaking it and he fell from the chair into the floor. The guards in the room rushed over to me, holding me.

"I hate you, dad! Alex is not dead! She is missing and I will find her!" I yelled at him. He wiped the blood that came out from his nose with his index finger, frowning.

"When you do, don't come back to this house. If you want to live under my roof, you have to obey my rules. Otherwise, find another family" My dad spat in anger before storming out of the room.

I felt all the blood drain from my face. I snatched my arms from the guards holding me. My mom stared at me, her face devoid of any emotions. "Mom" I breathed, taking a step towards her but she stepped back. I felt a sting in my heart.

She shook her head at me before walking off into the same direction my dad my dad went to. My sister looked at me sadly.

"I'm sorry" she said before following my mum as well.

Devastation was an understatement to what I was feeling. I felt like the whole world was against me. Keeping my face emotionless, I stormed out of the house. I headed to my car and reversed out of the driveway with a particular mindset. And that was finding Alex.

I drove towards Lucas's house. If I was going to find Alex, I would need some help. And I'm currently doubting Nick now so he is not an option. And Eddy is Zo's boyfriend who is Nick's sister so he is not an option as well. I'm coming for you, Alex.

Alexandrea's P.O.V

Axel had been arranging the injects in the duffel bag on the table, smiling at me every minute. I gulped for the millionth time. Oh God, please let someone find me and save me before he lays his hands on me.

He walked around the table and towards me. He stood in front of me, sighing with a smile. My hair is a tangled mess and on my face is a mix of sweat, dirt and tears. He raised his index finger tracing my tear stained cheek. I jerked away from him.

He grinned. "There's no where you can run to, my princess." He said.

"Please....just let me go. Please, Axel" I begged as fresh tears fell down my cheeks.

"Darling, you thought you could get rid of me. But have you forgotten that without me, you are nothing. No one can make you feel the way I do." He said, almost seductively. He grabbed a fist of my hair, jerking it backwards.

I gasped in pain, shutting my eyes. "No one can touch you like I do" he said and I felt his breath near my ear.

He placed a kiss at the back of my ear. "It's me and only me. No one else. Am I right?" He asked.

My eyes remained shut as I whimpered in pain. He wrapped my hair tighter around his fist. "Those tears....I miss them so much" he whispered.

"Why...are you doing this to me?" I whimpered, my lips quivering. I opened my eyes as he released my hair from his hold.

"Because you belong to me" he answered coldly. "Because if your mother can't be mine then at least I can have you. That son of a bitch took everything away from me. He made your mother fool me and think you were my child, only for me to find out you were his" he revealed bitterly.

"W-what?!" I blurted. "You and Mom were never in love so nothing was taken from you" I said back.

He looked at me, his eyes glassy. "Duncan took everything away from me. I loved your mother. Even if the marriage was arranged, I never stopped caring for her. When I find out she was pregnant, I was the happiest man in the world" he paused. He smiled slowly, looking at a distance as if remembering a sweet memory.

"I took care of her. I watched videos and took trainings on how to control my anger around her. I awaited your arrival with my whole heart. But then, I found out that the child belonged to Duncan. Once again, Duncan had won. First, he stole your mom's heart. My wife. Then he stole you from me." He said darkly, scaring me.

"I couldn't loose. I just couldn't. I had to have something to win against him. Then I realized, why bother when I have the power? I planned the murder of Duncan and trust me, princess, it was the best feeling in the world. To be relieved of your threats and worries. But then your mom won't stop loving him. It got my blood boiling. She even mentioned his name in her sleep. I had to put her in her place" he said, smirking.

He walked over to the table and took a small pocket knife. "The day you walked in on me hitting her....was the best day of my life. And that was because I met you" he said and met my gaze. My heart shook in fear.

"You're a monster!!!" I yelled at him, tears trailing down my cheek. My throat was starting to hurt from the amount of times I have screamed.

"I've been called worse. I'm very sure you had sweet dreams of me. And not even for one second did you forget me. Right baby?" He pouted.

"The police will be here once they realize you're missing" I said to him, assuring myself.

He roared out in mock laughter. "That'll be a long time, sweetie. I'm so happy I have you with me again. And this time, I'm never letting you go" he smirked, trailing his index finger down the sharp edge of the knife, making blood seep out slowly. "Never ever" he added.

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Writer: Hello sweethearts,
Wow, it's been a while and I'm so so so so sorry for that. School has been pretty hectic. I hope you enjoyed your holiday and I hope you're doing fine.

Oh and it's my birthday!!!! Hehehe!
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*Runs off to eat cake*
3/05/2021