The Million Dollar Man

<< Well look at this, >> Chief Carter said slowly, looking around the room, << the gang's all here. >>

Silence was her only response as the three boys watched her with murderous expressions-Sebastian's being the deadliest.

In fact, you could practically see the steam rolling off his shaking form as Chief Carter sat back and watched in amusement.

<< What? No reunion party? » She looked around the cell expectantly. Her lips twitched upwards, although she tried to suppress her happiness for the most part.

Her joy radiated from her as she watched the three helplessly restrained by straight jackets and shackles.

<< I'm nearly positive that you need a reason to put someone in a straight jacket, » Callum stated lowly, his eyes narrowing as he glared at the chief.

Chief Carter matched his glare as she leaned forward tauntingly. << And I'm nearly positive that you and your friends should have been killed the moment we found you. >>

She sat back lazily and crossed her arms over her chest, a smirk settling on her lips. << I guess you could say I'm just being generous. >>

Sebastian remained silent as Callum threw profanities left and right. Mason, on the other hand, wore a shameful expression. Guilt had been embedded into his features ever since they had arrived. It didn't take a genius to realize why.

<< Upset, Mason? >> Carter asked, turning her attention towards him. Mason's brow furrowed even more, as he remained quiet.

« You fascinate me, Mason Walker. >> She admitted, her eyes twinkling brightly as she spoke.

« You had so much potential, but... >> she shook her head sadly, << you threw it all away. >>

Mason stiffened in his chair, before casting his gaze to the floor as though he were a child being shunned by his parent. Sebastian watched Mason carefully; unsure of how he would react.

<< You should have been able to see that we were tracking Sebastian's call, »> she said loudly, << What happened? Did you let your guard down? >>

By now, Chief Carter was standing directly in front of him. Her voice was jeering and menacing.

<< What a disappointment you must be to Sebastian, »> she hissed out, placing her hand on his shoulder. << But it seems that you disappoint people quite often, isn't that right? >>

All emotion washed from Mason's face as she spoke. Sebastian glanced at Callum, who looked just as confused as he was.

<< It always the quiet ones who are dangerous. >> Chief Carter said, leaning close to Mason. << Come on, show me how dangerous you are. >>

No response.

<< Come on, >> she hissed, her expression darkening.

Silence.

<< Show me ! » She shrieked.

The sound of fabric tearing and wood crashing made Sebastian and Callum jolt with surprise and shock.

Mason had moved so quickly that Chief Carter wasn't able to react soon enough to prevent his hands from wrapping around her throat, yet it was as if she had known this was bound to happen. Four men in black entered the room, quickly releasing the chief from Mason's deadly grip. Within minutes, Mason was tackled to the floor and knocked unconscious by a drug injected into his neck. Sebastian let out angered growls as he watched helplessly, as did Callum. He was still unable to understand how Mason had broken free, and was working on loosening his bonds.

He movements stopped as his eyes looked with Carter's watery ones.

Her hand was rubbing her neck tenderly, yet her malicious smirk remained intact despite her near death experience only moments ago.

<< Well boys,» she announced, looking between Callum and Sebastian, << I know who is going to be the first one to die now. >>

And with that, she exited the room.

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Sobs racked through my body. My head ached and I struggled to breathe. Pain exploded through every part of my being, and there was absolutely no way that I could put an end to my misery. Pain is what reminded me that I was alive. Pain was what reminded me that I was still able to feel-no matter how much I wished I couldn't.

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<< How are you, sweet pea? >>

An involuntary scream left my lips as my body automatically began thrashing against the restraints that held my fragile body onto the cold, metal table. Fear.

Fear penetrated my soul. It was consuming and destructive.

Over the last few days it had become part of me. It controlled me and I was left as a hopeless victim to it.

There was nothing I could do except suffer under its power.

It made my insides turn and twist. It made the air leave my lungs and my heart drop into my stomach.

I continued to scream as his body entered my vision. He was saying something to me, I was almost sure I could see his lips moving through my blurry sight.

Tears drowned my eyes and screams left my throat raw and bloody.

My head throbbed and I felt myself to begin to lose consciousness. Through my squinted eyes, I could see his own widen at my state.

My cries grow louder as he removed the shackles from my arm and my feet. I welcomed darkness as my eyes fluttered shut, although I remained conscious as he carried me.