Chapter 10

The man smiled down at his prisoner. Her capture was much easier than he'd originally anticipated. He had been concerned at witnesses, or problems with her attempting to defend herself, but the chloroform did its job nicely, he mused to himself, a manic smile plastered on his face. Having no experience with the drug before, only what he'd read in books and seen in movies, he had little information to go on initially, however the internet provided all the information he could possibly need.

He absently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. Her eyes were closed. Her pink lips were slightly parted, shallow breaths emanating from them. Knowing he had a while yet before she regained consciousness, he felt calm, at ease in his observance of the beautiful doctor.

Now all he had to do was send the one last picture of Brennan to her partner, Agent Booth, and his mission would be complete. Jenny's death would be properly avenged, and he could successfully move on with his life with a clear conscious. In his heart, he felt no guilt, for in his mind, he was doing no wrong. An eye for an eye. That was his motto.

Taking a few steps into the room, the man lowered himself into the wooden, straight backed chair beside the bed where Dr. Brennan lie asleep, unaware, under his control, and defenseless. The room was dark, the blinds tightly closed, not allowing any light to enter. The only light was a small, plain lamp beside the bed, on a simple night stand. His eyes steady on her; he recalled the day's events. It was just after midnight now.

It had been helpful that Dr. Brennan was as slender as she was; he had little difficulty carrying her in his arms to his waiting vehicle, where he gently placed her in the back seat, and covered her with a blanket. She didn't stir in the very least, which pleased him, and he was mildly surprised that no one was about, and that there was actually very little traffic, everything was working in his favor. Jenny surely must be smiling down on him from Heaven, pleased at his actions in her honor.

It was unfortunate that Dr. Brennan had to be sacrificed in this manner, but it really could not be helped, he assured himself. He leaned back in the chair, crossed his legs, and continued to gaze at the young woman thoughtfully. He folded his hands in his lap patiently.

Agent Booth had to be punished had to be held responsible. Booth had to feel the pain that he himself felt when he received the news his Jenny was gone, the man reminded himself sternly. Getting caught was of course simply not an option. Having had been so careful up to this point, and suspicion didn't point in his direction at all. Neither the police, nor the FBI had called or visited him, just as he'd hoped.

He laughed at his own brilliance. He had worked hard to put this plan in action. Jenny had of course been found in Agent Booth's apartment, in his bed, where she ultimately wanted to be.

There was no way for him to put Dr. Brennan there and have her meet her end there, nor could he end her existence at her own home, as it was being closely watched by the authorities. The next best thing would be where he was now. No one would think to look here until it was much too late.

It took him 3 months on the waiting list to secure this location, but in his mind, it was well worth the price. The supplies he needed were in the closet of the room, and everything was set.

His eyes scanned the small, dark room. On one wall, was the closed blind, the opposite wall was his masterpiece. Just as his Jenny had been following Dr. Brennan, and put pictures of her all over the wall, he instead, plastered the wall with every picture he could locate of his Jenny. Her features were all over the entire wall of the small bedroom. Some candid, some professional, others were taken from a distance. The effect was stunning, and would send a message. A strong message.

Raising from his seated position, he quietly left the room and began the next step.

End this chapter.

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