It was the third day since Alexandria had been kidnapped, and although he tried to remain calm, it wasn't easy. He was worried about how much suffering Alexandria was under the hands of Elliot. What also tore him apart was that he promised Alexandria that he would always be there to protect her but failed to do so. After the kidnapping, Richard met with Maxwell, who had worked with Rose for a couple of years and was knowledgeable about technology and dangerous websites like the dark and deep webs. 

On the day of the kidnapping, Rose commanded law enforcement and other forensic teams to analyze the smoke bomb immediately. On the second day, they got their results of the ingredients, and Rose's theory was confirmed: the substances that made the smoke were illegal. Maxwell knew precisely where to find such products; he had a fake dark web account where he posed as a fake customer and tried not to act suspicious since people on the dark web were skilled in technology. Maxwell considered himself a pro since he was once a hacker and used to serve in the technology department of the US military. He found many things the US was doing that he disagreed with and left.

However, Maxwell still wanted to help his community and became a Detective. 

Although he tried to pose as a potential customer, Maxwell also created websites on the dark web that sold illegal substances and fake identities. Dangerous criminals were often caught trying to take a new identity; it was Maxwell's pride. When looking into some of the accounts he created, a purchase was noticed by a particular username: tormentisinlege. Piecing it together, the user used Latin to create his username; it meant, torture in law." Maxwell had confidence that it was Elliot, especially the paperwork found, who had many purchases on the dark web to control and destroy his victims. What was difficult was that Elliot often changed his username so that suspicions wouldn't be on him.

Maxwell thought it was clever, but the former Professor didn't think things through. The order was confirmed, and he agreed to the meeting spot to drop off the identification. Rose was informed, d and relieved that Elliot was yet again careless. 

With Alexandria in his grasp, stopping him would be difficult and risky, as Elliot would do anything to avoid prison. 

Maxwell and Rose made plans to stop Elliot once and for all. Richard was informed and reassured that they would get to Alexandria safely. However, it wasn't enough for Richard to volunteer to go. The two Detectives were against the idea and tried to convince him to stay away, but Richard believed it was best for him to go. He explained that everything Elliot did was out of pride, and if Richard were present, it would deter Elliot from making a mistake. 

After much deliberation, the detectives agreed and planned to bring Alexandria back to safety. 

When Elliot placed his order, he instructed what he thought was an ordinary seller to drop it off at a particular time and location. The location was an abandoned factory in the middle of nowhere. Elliot wanted to ensure that he and Alexandria wouldn't be seen.

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It was the third day since the order, and Elliot was in his car with Alexandria in the back, tied and gagged. However, she was filled with blood and bruises. For the last two days, Elliot would emotionally and verbally abuse her, reminding her that it was her fault for his situation and that he killed her friends to find her. 

Alexandria would scream that he was never perfect, that he could have divorced and kept everything, and that it was his fault for believing he was perfect. She knew that he was trying to destroy her self-esteem and spirit; it would have worked, but she remembered her father. All the moments he destroyed her mother and tried to destroy her, Alexandria was experiencing the same thing over and over again. 

She was tired of trying to be destroyed by people who wanted to know their imperfections. Alexandria fought back but reminded him of his imperfections that, due to them, he was hiding like the dog he was afraid to admit he was. 

Elliot slapped her, leading her into shock. The slap was painful, but not as much as knowing that Elliot killed Quinn, her friends, and his wife. She felt it was her fault that everything went to hell, but if she was going to die, then it was not going to happen without a fight. Whenever the former Professor tried blaming and reminding her of her lost loved ones, Alexandria would always answer with the same thing. 

Instead of a slap, Alexandria got beaten. Elliot wasn't merciful when he did so and wanted to ensure she would suffer. The beatings were painful, but Alexandria endured it, refusing to show weakness. When the time arrived where, Elliot got confirmation that his order was ready, and with a picture as proof, he got Alexandria and beat her again so she wouldn't make the drive difficult.

In front of the abandoned building with no one in sight, Elliot drove closer until he got to the entrance. He made her promise that he would use her and then get rid of her, but she still had the strength to defy him. 

It was 10 p.m., two hours since the delivery; Elliot got his bag where a gun was held. He exited his car, put an injured Alexandria over his shoulder, and walked toward the abandoned building. 

Alexandria was half-awake since before leaving, Elliot gave her another beating. She lost count of how many beatings she had received. The young woman's eyesight was blurry, but she realized it was dark and they were headed to a building. "I'm heading towards the ending...."

Elliot was able to enter through a window and threw Alexandria inside, making her yelp since her body was in pain. He entered and put her on his shoulder again; he got his cell phone and turned on the flashlight to find a switch, which was eventually found. 

The lights were turned on, giving light to the deteriorating factory. Elliot then dropped Alexandria as he turned off his flashlight and looked at his order confirmation to see where he could find the documents he ordered. Alexandria watched him walk around the factory until he stopped at a particular spot. There was an envelope, and he opened it. "Good." He then walked back to Alexandria, who was lying on the floor. "I made you a promise, remember?" When there was no response, Elliot continued, "I wanted finally take control and dispose of you, but yet you still have the strength to defy me. I don't want you to die knowing that you have strength, which is why I am willing to give you a choice."

"A choice?" Alexandria asked weakly.

"I will let you live, but you will come with me without a fuss and will give yourself to me whenever I want to. Or, I will have my way with you and die. What is your choice?"

Being given a choice was unexpected, but it would lead Alexandria to be SA'd. If she chose to go with Elliot, she would forced to give herself every moment he wanted. He would have the power over her, but she would have the chance to escape. Although, Elliot would kill her instantly. If she refused him, then he would assault her and then kill her. The image of her friends, her mother, and all her classmates who suffered from Elliot's torture came to mind. The memory of viewing her with admiration and respect reminded her of why they felt that way about her. It was because she was Alexandria. 

A tear formed and dripped onto the dirty floor. 

"Kill me and be done with it, you coward."

Elliot raised an eyebrow. He expected her answer but believed she would change her mind. He was enraged that she refused his kindness and mercy and found it ridiculous that she preferred her dignity. He smirked because he believed what he was about to do would restore his superiority. Elliot then put the documents down while slowly removing his jacket and undoing his belt. 

Alexandria forced herself to be strong while watching him take off his belt. She closed her eyes and slowly accepted her fate: "Max, Jenny, Quinn, everyone, I'm sorry! I will see you all soon." Elliot undid the ropes from her legs, and Alexandria tried to kick him, but he punched her in the stomach, making her cough. He pulled her closer to him, where her legs were around his waist. 

Elliot grabbed her pants and unbuttoned them. "I'm going to enjoy this."

A loud bang was heard, and the doors to the factory were forcibly opened, where law enforcement entered with weapons on hand. Rose and Maxwell entered with their weapons; Richard was behind them.

Elliot and Alexandria were surrounded.