I groan as I begin to wake up, stiff from the cold. 

For a moment, I completely forget where I am. I begin to panic, still half asleep but that quickly disappears as soon as I wake up properly and realise I'm still just in Zane's cell. 

God, I'm so ready to get out of here. I shiver as a draft rolls over my body. I look down at my stomach and slowly trace a circular pattern over the rough fabric covering my lower abdomen. I still can't believe there was a baby in there and now it's just gone. 

I sigh and sit up, pulling my knees to my chest as I lean against the cold wall. I close my eyes once more, light shining in from the tiny window. I must've only slept for a few hours.

The door to the cell block suddenly bursts open with a loud bang, sending a vibration through the wall and Zane bounds through it and straight towards me. 

Oh, joy. He's here bright and early. 

He smiles at me, sickly sweet and unlocks my cell before walking in and crouching down in front of me. 

"Good morning pumpkin. How did you sleep?" he asks, yelling loudly. I shiver, shrugging my shoulders as I avoid his gaze. 

"Well at least you slept" he continues yelling so that I can just faintly hear him. 

"I know this isn't the best place to be sleeping but maybe if you're a good girl and everything goes well today then I might think about moving you out of here and into my room tonight," he says, a lazy grin on his face. 

I lift my gaze to meet his and I realise he's genuinely suggesting it. Slightly shocked, all I can manage to do is nod my head. 

Suddenly, his lips are on mine, giving me sloppy kisses and as usual, I don't kiss back. With my body stiff, I wait for him to be finished while trying not to gag. 

Eventually, he stops and grins at me happily. 

"You wanna know something, Pumpkin?" He asks, lips close to my ear. I stay still and wait for him to reply, shivering from his breath on my skin. 

"I love you," he says huskily. 

Instantly, a sick feeling drops to my stomach as he backs away slightly to look at me, chuckling. I stare at him in shock as I try to process what he's just said. I watch his expression begins to darken the longer I stay silent and a growl escapes from his throat. 

Within seconds, Zane's palm connects with my cheek, the vibration ringing in my ears as my face begins to sting. 

"Say it" he growls angrily. I look up at him in fear and try to stay it but my voice catches in my throat. 

I can't say it. Not to him. I love Grayson. 

Zane slaps me once more and suddenly the words come tumbling out in a stuttering mess.

"I-I-I l-l-Iov-ve y-y-you t-t-too." A jolt of pain surges through my heart and I know Grayson would have felt it too. Oh god. 

"Good girl," Zane says satisfied, grinning happily before glancing at his watch. 

"It's five-thirty am currently so I'll have someone bring you your shot and some food and I'll be back in about an hour. Then we can finally have some real fun" he continues, smirking before standing up, locking my cell and striding out of the room. 

Tears begin to stream down my face as the pain in my heart dulls. 

With more footsteps vibrating in the distance, I quickly pull out the needle from the band of my underwear and puncture my neck before replacing it and letting my warm blood ooze out of the new wound as usual. 

I watch, tired and with the dull pain still in my chest, as the guard walks in and unlocks my cell once more. He sets the food down in front of me and goes to give me the medicine but stops short when he sees the fresh wound on my neck. 

Too easy. He shrugs and leaves, locking my cell and slamming the door behind him. I let out a breath I didn't know I had been holding and a new wave of tears washes over me. 

"Talk to me, Princess," Grayson's voice says soothingly into my mind. "What did he do this time?" 

"He made me say I love you to him" I stutter in between sobs. 

"Fucking hell! Jesus! I'm so ready to rip him to pieces! How is this disgusting man still alive?! How has someone not found him and killed him already!" Dante roars possessively as he takes over for a moment, making me jump. "Goddammit! We will be there soon, we are so close!" 

"Sorry Princess, Dante is very on edge at the moment," Grayson starts gently, taking back over. His voice is strained and there's an edge to his tone. "It's taking everything in me to keep us level-headed and calm because I don't want to make any stupid mistakes and umm, Dante tends to do first and think second."

"It's okay. I just hate it all. I hate this place, I hate the pain and most of all, I hate him" I say, anger building in my voice. 

"I know, Princess. He's going to die today, don't you worry." 

"Good. He said he'll be back in about an hour." 

"Okay. Well, we should get there just before then so we will be ready to go when he comes back."

"Okay, Grayson" I reply quietly before turning my attention to the food in front of me. 

As if on cue, my stomach rumbles. I pull the tray closer to me and begin to eat hungrily. It's not a lot but at least it's something. I sigh as I finish the food before leaning back against the wall. 

"Elliott?" I ask quietly. No answer. 

"Elliott? Are you there?" I continue nervously. 

"Hmm? Oh sorry, hun. Yes, I'm here. What's up?" she asks, exhaustion present in her voice. 

"Are you okay?"

"I've been better. I've been away from Dante for too long and losing the baby has really taken it out of me. I did everything I could to try and save our pup but in the end, I couldn't do it. I'm so sorry Acacia, it's my fault." 

"Hey, it's not your fault Elliott. Not at all. It was Zane's and you know it. I'm just happy that you tried to save it because all that matters is that you tried." 

"Okay, Acacia. I promise that I'll look after our next baby better though." 

"I know you will. I know we will, together. But for now, just rest. It's going to be a big day today." 

"I know. You need to rest too." 

"I will, I promise." 

"Good. I'll talk to you later," Elliott says softly. 

"Okay" I reply with a small smile. I know Grayson will be here soon but I may as well get some rest, even if it is only for a little bit. It's better than stewing in my own thoughts. Sighing, I curl up into a ball and drift off to sleep once again.

"Acacia" Grayson whispers, breaking from my sleep. I sigh and sit up, shivering at the drop in temperature. 

"Yeah?" I ask sleepily. 

"We are here and ready to go on your call." 

Oh shit. 

Suddenly, I'm wide awake and aware of everything around me. Thankfully, there is no Zane to be seen just yet. 

"We're outside in the forest waiting. I had loads of serum made so everyone is now untraceable by scent." 

"Good. I don't want anyone getting h-hurt." 

"Acacia, you know that's not going to be possible. We're dealing with rogues here." 

"I know but just all of you please try and be safe." 

"Of course, Princess." 

Suddenly, I am brought out of my thoughts as Zane walks in grinning. 

Shit shit shit. 

"Grayson" I mind link quietly, my eyes trained on Zane as he walks over to the cupboard and begins to take out whips and handcuffs and all sorts of other horrible things. 

"Yeah, Princess?" 

"He's back" I whisper, fighting back tears. 

I watch Zane closely as he finishes what he is doing and turns around to face me. He slowly unlocks my cell and strides towards me, dropping all the equipment at my feet before crouching in front of me. 

"Hey Pumpkin," he says huskily into my ear. I feel myself begin to shake as he touches my face, the tears finally winning and spilling down my face. 

"Acacia, say the word and we attack," Grayson growls. 

"How are you feeling?" Zane continues into my ear as he rakes his hands down my arms gently. Not waiting for my response, he gently stands me up and pulls me into him before kissing the top of my head. 

What the hell!? Why is he being so gentle? 

Slowly, he lets me go and chains me to the wall, as usual, giving me a small smile before moving his lips back to my ear. 

"If you're wondering why I'm being gentle, it's because I know this is going to be painful for you and I want to make it as painless as possible, especially because you're going to have my pups." 

Shocked, I stay completely still as Zane begins to run his hands over my chest while peppering kisses down my neck. Slowly, his hands trail further down my body, getting heavier and heavier and his kisses turn into sucking. 

Terrified, tears begin to stream down my face once more as I realise he's not going to stay too gently for much longer. As if on cue, he rips the clothes clean off my body with a chuckle that vibrates through my body, chilling me to the bone. 

"Let's do this Pumpkin" he snarls, grinning wickedly, eyes glittering in the tiny ray of sunshine pouring through the window. 

"Now, Grayson" I whisper to him through mind link, tears rolling down my cheeks as Zane kisses his way down to my core, dread setting into my stomach. 

Please hurry Grayson. 

Suddenly, Zane stops, growling loudly before punching the wall next to my head. 

"This isn't fucking over" he growls at me, annoyance dripping from his voice. I stare at him blankly and he smirks before swinging at my head and knocking me out cold.

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