Jake's POV

The morning light beams through the gap in the beige coloured curtains, making me feel like nothing more than a failure, she's been gone a whole night, and I have achieved nothing, I am no closer to getting her back, and with every passing minute the danger she is in increases tenfold! The thought of MC being alone with that monster, subjected too god knows what kind of torture, is tormenting me beyond repair. I made a connection to Ulric's phone before, why can I not do it now! She's counting on me, she needs me just as much as I need her and I am failing her. There's a knock on the door, and I shout to come in, feeling to defeated to move. Phil walks over to me handing me a strong black coffee, Alex following behind taking a seat at a small round table.

Phil: Any news??

Jake: Nothing! I can't find anything!

Alex: have you slept at all Jake?

Jake: I don't have time for that Alex! I need to find her now! I have lost too much time already!

Alex: I know Jake, but you can't work like this and you know it! You can't focus on zero sleep.

Jake: Alex you don't get it, I promised her I would not let them take her, and I failed her, I have been working all night and have found nothing, not a single thing, I keep failing her over and over! How could I live with myself if I stopped looking for her for even a second and he kills her! I'm losing my mind here, I need to get her back, she is my everything, and I can not cope without her!

Phil: We get it, we do. But if you don't take care of yourself aswell you'll be no use to MC and you know it. Maybe just take an hour or two, and with a slightly clearer head you might be able to find what you've been missing and make a connection. We'll all carry on doing our bit while you rest. We will find her Jake.

Jake: Look I know you're both right, I do. But I can't keep letting her down like this. Guys what if i am already too late!

Alex: Don't think like that Jake, we are going to bring her home, I am sure of it. Alan stopped by earlier, he's on his way to see Ted and he will meet us here after, hopefully he can shed some light on the situation, Phil and I are going to meet the others at the hospital and see if they have any news their end, so please just rest for an hour at least.

They stand ready to leave, giving me sympathetic looks as they pass me, I don't say anything, but I know they are right, I can't work when I am this exhausted, I can barely keep my eyes open. Just one hour that's all I need, I set my alarm, not wanting to waste to any more time. I lay on the bed and close my eyes, but she is all I see, she is all I ever see.

MC's POV

I have no concept of time down here, it could be day or night I have no clue, I fell asleep briefly on the dirty stained matress on the floor, but with my hands bound and my head injury it's hard to get comfortable at all, then a thought so terrifying pushes it's way into my mind, how can anyone possibly find me down here if they are all searching for the wrong man! We were so convinced it was Michael and Ulric, but now Michael's dead and Ulric is stuck down here with me, not being able to utter a single word, he just groans from time to time. Who is the man without a face! My only hopes of ever getting out of here are rapidly fading away, there is nothing this man can do to me that would hurt more than me losing the man I love. I can't help but sob loudly at the thought that I will never see Jake or the others again, I'm going to die down here, never knowing who my captor is, or the life Jake and I could of had. Is this really how my life is going too end! Come on MC snap out of it!! I can't give up now, it may seem like an impossible situation but I know Jake would never give up on me, so I need to stay strong for him, he will find me, I just know he will! I look over at Ulric fast asleep, and I can't help but wonder if he really did play a part in this, and if so how big a part, maybe his conscience got the better of him and that's why he's stuck down here with me, either way I need him on my side if we stand a chance of getting out of here! There is a jagged piece of stone protruding from the wall that I have been using for quite some time to cut the rope that binds my hands, and it's such a blessing when I hear the last few strands snap releasing me from the constant burning sensation in my wrists, I let my arms drop feeling the ache in my shoulders finally start to subside, I let out a sigh of relief, when I hear the door open. Fuck, he's back!

MWAF: Here, I brought you some food and water, I don't want you dying on me before I get to have my fun now do I!

He places a glass of water and a stale piece of bread infront of me, and does the same to Ulric, then he notices my hands are free, but It doesn't seem to bother him, he knows full well I can't get out of these shackles.

MC: Did you let my friends go? Like you said you would?

MWAF: Like I told you before, sinners must pay for their sins, they got what they deserved. You didn't really think i would hand them over before they paid the price for their sins did you!! And as for that hacker boyfriend of yours he's the FBI's problem now.

MC: NO YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS, THEY DIDN'T DESERVE THAT, JAKE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO YOU! HOW COULD YOU, YOU FUCKING MONSTER!! WHO ARE YOU?!!!

In an instant he's right infront me, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turn white, he grabs my hair with one hand and strikes me in the face with the other, once, twice, three times, he's so strong, But all I can think about is Jake, Hannah and Richy, I feel numb, but I know when this feeling passes it's going to hurt like hell!

MWAF: WHO THE FUCK AM I? DID HE REALLY MEAN THAT LITTLE TO YOU THAT YOU CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT!! I AM THE MONSTER YOU CREATED!! THIS IS ALL ON YOU MC!!

He releases me from his grip and i drop to the ground, blood dripping to the floor, as the pain starts to surge through my face, he paces the room, before turning back to me, I don't dare say another word.

MWAF: SEE WHAT YOU MAKE ME DO! YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW WHO I AM! THEN I'LL SHOW YOU, BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY OUT FOR YOU NOW! I WANT MY FACE TO BE THE ONLY FACE YOU REMEMBER WHEN THE LIFE DRAINS FROM YOUR BODY!

He kneels down so we are face to face, this Is it I'm finally going to know who's behind all this torment. I hate how close he is to me right now, but I need to know who he is! He places both hands at the base of his mask, and slowly starts to pull it up, i see his jawline covered in a slight layer of stubble, anticipation and terror instantaneously run through my body as he uncovers the rest of his face, his dark eyes piercing directly into mine, filled with nothing but hatred towards me.  I can't help but gasp loudly at seeing the man infront of me, it's been him this whole time! It can't be, this is not who I expected to see, not in a million years! how could he do this to me, to all of us! Tears start to stream down my face,  I watch him intently, trying to figure out his next move, he reaches for his back pocket pulling out a phone pointing it towards me, he snaps a picture making me wince as the flash goes off. He shows me the picture of my bruised and bloody face, laughing manically at my pain, but proud that he has caused it, making my blood run cold.

MWAF: THIS IS A GREAT PICTURE TO SEND TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE DONT YOU THINK! I WANT HIM TO KNOW WHAT A FAILURE HE IS! HE COULDN'T GET JUSTICE FOR JENNIFER, AND HE'LL NEVER GET JUSTICE FOR YOU! HE CAN'T STOP ME, NOT NOW NOT EVER! YOU ARE MINE MC! NO ONE CAN SAVE YOU!

MC: WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU!

MWAF: YOU DID! YOU FUCKING HAPPENED!!

Jake's POV

I wake in a cold sweat, the nightmares of MC all alone in agony, fresh on my mind, haunting me. I check my phone to see the time, Fuck! I've slept for 3 hours, I jump out of bed not wanting to waste anymore time, MC needs me, I need to bring her home! I rush to my computer, hoping with every fibre of my body that I can find something, but just before I take a seat my phone goes off, it's Alan he sounds enraged, I can practically hear his anger emanating through the phone, he tells me to gather the group together, and meet at Aurora in 15 minutes as a matter of urgency, then he hangs up! I quickly text the group letting them know the situation. I have no idea what Alan wants to tell us but the tone of his voice fills me with apprehension and trepidation, I get sorted and head down to the bar to wait for the others, I pace up and down, knowing there's no way I can sit still until I know what Alan has to say! It's not long before the others turn up, all except Thomas and lilly who are staying with Richy and Hannah.

Jessy: Has he found her Jake? Is she safe?!

Jake: I don't know Jessy, but from his tone I assume not, whatever it is I don't think it's good news, but he did say it is a matter of urgency.

Phil: Fuck! Jake you don't think she's......

I cut Phil off mid sentence, I know what he's going to say but I can't bare to hear it!

Jake: Don't say it Phil! Please don't say it!

Alex: I'm sure she's fine, if that we're the case I would assume he would want to talk to Jake privately, not infront of everyone. Let's just hope it's positive news and he has a lead.

Alex's words give me a small amount of comfort, she has to be ok! In that moment Alan bursts through the door, his face red, his eyes narrow, and he's running a hand back and forth through his hair!

Alan: Everyone sit down now! I can not believe i did not believe her!

Jake: Alan what are you talking about?!

Alan: Jason fucking Jason!!  I didn't believe her and now he's taken her!!