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(flashback)

She lays on her stomach, gazing at me adoringly. Her hair falls over her shoulders and I draw invisible patterns with my fingertips on her exposed skin. She closes her eyes when I press my lips to her forehead, I savor the moment. I have never loved anyone like I love her.

"I never want this to end," She whispers, her head now on my bare chest. Her hand finds mine and her steady breathing provides some comfort to me. "I've never been so happy."

But this would soon end, as our bliss only ever lasted a few hours. It always felt like it wasn't enough. I could touch her and see her for hours, I'd always feel like she was ripped away from me in the end.

We hadn't wanted to hurt anyone. Her leaving Zayn was impossible and not only we knew, but others did also. It was as if they all would bend the rules just for him. I never understood why, but I was starting to see how easily he could terrify people so he got what he wanted.

Elena pressed her lips to my jawline and I sucked in a deep breath. "I love you."

"I love you, too," she responded, concealing a yawn. "I've been so tired lately."

I frown and hold her tight. "Has it been hard for you to fall asleep?"

"Not really. I sleep a lot. And I've been eating pretty well."

"I wish I could take you to the doctor," I sigh, "I wish I could get you out of here."

Elena stays quiet, I think i've made her feel bad.

"Sorry. I know it's not because you wanna be here."

(Present day)

The problem with a dream like Elena is waking up.

Anne and I hadn't spoken since we witnessed Zayn's exchange in the forest. There wasn't any way I could articulate. It was the smallest conversation, yet it haunted me.

She had been missing for 4 days now. Still no leads, but Zayn had gone into questioning. I could only hope he'd give something up, but it was unlikely. The only thing left to do was search for her on my own while the private investigator did his part of the job. It was just so frustrating, so heartbreaking to not know if she was okay.

Elena couldn't be at their house, most of it was gone in the fire and there was nothing left of it to search. The forest had been combed over by search parties and canines, but they still could've missed something. Where would Elena go if she ran away?

You know she didn't run away, they found her phone 2 miles away from the house.

It just had to be Zayn.

But why? She was already his prisoner and she had no intentions on risking her life by leaving him.

Someone had to see her leave.