Chapter 9

Third POV

Mr. Alonso came home around 10:30. He unlocked the door and walked into his house, expecting Emma to be in bed. Instead, he saw Jax and Emma, asleep on the living room couch. Of course, his first emotion was anger, but then he remembered something from when Emma was younger.

When she was around 3, she always got into bed with him and her mom. She had nightmares and wanted her parents to protect her. That was what he thought of now. And it seemed obvious they hadn't done anything, what with all their clothes on and the fact they were on the couch. Mr. Alonso just smiled and pulled the blanket over the two of them.

He kissed Emma's forehead, then grabbed his briefcase and went into his bedroom.

Emma POV

I woke up to strong arms wrapped around me. My eyes fluttered open and I realized I was on the couch in the living room. I could feel Jax's breath on my neck, and I settled in closer to him, trying to get last night out of my mind. His breathing faltered, telling me he was awake. His arms tightened around me, as a reflex I guess, and then released me.

I turned so I was facing him and placed my hand on his cheek. I traced circles on his cheekbone and saw him smile.

"I know you're awake." I whisper into his ear.

He grins and opens his eyes.

"Good morning." He says to me, kissing my forehead.

"Good morning to you too." I said. I knew I shouldn't say this, as it would ruin the mood, but I just couldn't get it out if my mind. "Have you thought about what E said last night?"

His eyebrows furrowed together in worry. "Yeah, actually." But he quickly covered it up with calmness. "But hey, I still have," he checks the clock. "60 hours to figure something out, right?" He tried to joke, but I could see the worry for his mom in his eyes.

I sighed and leaned my head against his chest. "We have to at least find out where she's hiding."

"Yeah..." He says, running a hand through my hair.

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Kelsi POV

I paced the warehouse. What was I thinking? Agreeing to a sleepover at Emma's? This is completely unbelievable! I need to be here every night, making sure that Liana doesn't escape.

"Kelsi!" A voiced boomed.

I gritted my teeth and turned to where the voice came from.

"For the last time, its E. Kelsi is just my coverup." I told Jake.

"Doesn't matter. Is it done?" He asked me, coming down the stairs.

"Yeah, I warned them about Liana. You're...not actually gonna do anything to her though, right?" I may be evil, but when it comes to getting rid of someone, permanently, I draw the line.

"Yes, yes of course. She is still my wife after all. Just using her for bait. How is she doing?"

"She's fine. She hasn't woken up yet, but she will soon." I say, walking over to her cell.

"What's going on? Where's the Novoa boy?" Mrs. Torres had woken up and had materialized next to me.

"He'll come, relax. He needs to save his mom at some point, right?" I tell her.

I brought her back, because as the ex Chosen One, she knew a lot. And the more people, the easier it is to keep everything in tact right?

"She's still hung up on him?" She asks Jake.

I turn to her, glaring. "I am not hung up on anyone. We just need another powerful wizard for this to work."

"Right." Torres rolls her eyes and Liana stirs.

"Wha...where am I?" Liana looks around, confused. "Jake? What's going on?"

I walk over to her. "Hi Liana. Did you have a nice rest?"

"Who are you? Where's Jax? Jessie?" She stands, pulling at the bars. "Why am I here?"

"Relax, you'll see Jax soon. He'll come to rescue you, and then he'll have to join us on our plans." I smirk.

"Jake! Do something!" Liana looked at him with wide eyes.

He laughs. "Its alright. But you better hope Jax comes to save you...or else."

She looks at him. "You wouldn't really do this, would you? Jake, this is your son we're talking about."

"He is capable of great things Liana. He just needs a little push to let him know what he's destined for." He replies, with cold eyes.

Liana just shakes her head. "What about Jessie? Where is she?"

"I would assume she's back in Australia, no need to worry about her. But she will join us, eventually."

"You are sick. Using your own children to get something you want. Locking up your wife to use as...bait. I can't believe you."

"You better believe it. And I wouldn't talk back like that if I were you, Liana. We could give you a lot less time than you have now." I tell her.

"Torres! Monitor the Alonso's house. Let's see what Emma's doing after my little visit last night." I smirk.

Torres pushes a few buttons on the magic computer we have set up in the corner and a minute later, a full screen image of Emma's living room comes into view on the right wall.

She's sitting on her couch with Jax, his arm wrapped around her. They're talking about something.

"Volume! Now!" I snap.

Instantly, I can hear what they are saying.

"Maybe we can-" Jax started saying, but Emma cut him off.

"Nothing, Jax. There's nothing we can do. Everything would risk hurting your mom."

Hmmm, were they giving in?

"Jax!" I heard Liana call.

I rolled my eyes. "He can't hear you, dumbass."

"Maybe she won't do anything. Maybe its a bluff." She suggested, obviously hopeful.

"I don't know...she seemed pretty serious. But no matter what, we stick together, right?"

She looked up at him. "Right." She answered softly.

She leaned in, and I turned away. "Off!" I shouted.

Tears burned in my eyes, threatening to spill. I quickly blinked and shook my head. Get it together, E. I pulled out my phone and texted Andi, as Kelsi of course, and told her to meet me at Iridium.

"I'm going out!" I called to the rest of them, changing into Kelsi, and putting a charm bracelet around my wrist.

Time to put the first part of my plan into action.

A/N: Things are getting tense. What do you think is gonna happen? Thanks again guys for the reviews you leave, they remind me of why I write this in the first place. Don't forget to favorite and follow! Love you!