Chapter 13
The scent of aftershave and flowers hit her nostrils as she was taken through the hallways of the building. Max had no idea where she was and she was growing weaker by the minute. Her one solace of hope was that the Croaspis poison coursing through her body would kill her soon. Although she had no idea what this guy wanted with her, she knew it wasn't good. As a time agent she was trained to defend herself, she could handle herself in a fight. In her weakened state she was not so sure. Jack was looking for her, he would never let her down, he would find her.
"Move"
She was shoved towards a large wooden door. Straightening up she turned her head looking towards the guy. He narrowed his eyes, he took a hold of the handle and pushed the door open. As she was pushed into office her eyes scanned the area. The carpet was a deep red colour. The walls were wooden, the same shade as the door. Pictures decorated the walls, certificates surrounded by wooden frames. A large desk was situated in front of a large window that looked onto Cardiff. She could see the bay, car lights streaked through the city. People going home, people heading out for the evening. They were going about their lives unbeknownst to the horror that was going on in their city. A large black leather chair was positioned behind the desk. The occupier was facing the window looking out onto the bay. The chair slowly began to swivel round.
"It's a pleasure to finally meet you"
Brian Fonatine was not all that Max was expecting. She wasn't really sure what she had been expecting though. He looked at her, his eyes looking up and down her body
"You are even more attractive in the flesh"
"You got that right Mr Fontaine"
Cameron McIvor entered through the door that Max had just been brought through. He smirked as he walked up to her side, he ran his finger up her arm. Max pulled her arm away, Ryder tightened his grip on her arm and pulled her tight to his side.
"Easy Ryder. I don't want my prize possession being damaged-"
"I'm not your possession"
Fontaine raised his eyebrow
"On the contrary. You are mine now. It doesn't matter what you try to do. You are going to do everything I tell you to. Do you understand that?"
Max smirked and looked at him, she straightened her posture
"No"
Fonatine chuckled slowly
"Well. I suppose Mr Ryder and Mr McIvor will have to make you understand"
McIvor rubbed his hands together
"Yes sir".
Max could hear her heart beating in her ears. The room began spinning, she could hear McIvor's voice, it sounded as though it were far away. She felt her legs buckle beneath her as darkness overtook her.
Jack pulled the SUV up outside Brian Fontaine's residence. Gwen and Ianto exited and glanced at one another. Jack got out the SUV and strode over to the door. He moved purposefully, standing tall and strong. Jack pressed the doorbell, Gwen and Ianto stood behind him waiting. A woman in a black suit opened the door, she looked at them. Before she could say anything, Jack pushed passed her and walked into the house
"We're looking for Brian Fontaine"
The woman followed Jack
"Excuse me Sir. You have no right to go in there. Sir!"
Jack turned and looked at the woman. He towered over her
"You listen to me. You tell Brian Fontaine that Torchwood is here to speak to him"
The woman hesitated. She looked at Ianto and Gwen. Jack grabbed onto her arm
"NOW!"
She wrenched her arm away and ran up the stairs. Gwen grabbed Jack's arm
"Jack what the hell are you playin at?!"
Jack tore his arm from her grip
"He has her Gwen and we're going to find her!"
Ianto stepped forward
"Jack. Please. Calm down"
Jack looked at Ianto. He took a deep breath and looked around.
"You saw what happened to them. The same thing could be happening to her right now. I can't bear the thought of something like that happening to her. I can't".
Gwen put her hands on Jack's, she held them tightly
"I know Jack. But this isn't the way to do it. Now listen to me. When he gets in here, let me do the talking alright?"
Jack nodded. He then blew out a long breath.
"Can I help you?"
Brian Fontaine stood behind them. He was wearing a tailor made dark blue pin stripe suit. His hair was combed back, he smiled at them. Gwen stepped forward
"Mr Fontaine. Gwen Cooper. I have reason to believe that you may be involved in a kidnapping. Would you mind if we had a look around your residence?"
Fontaine chuckled
"Well yes I would mind Miss Cooper. You have no authority to search my property"
Jack stepped forward. He stood two inches from Brian Fontaine
"Torchwood doesn't need authority Brian. Now where is she?"
Fontaine smiled at Jack. A sick smug smile
"Who are you talking about Mr?"
"Captain Jack Harkness"
"Well Captain. I am sorry to tell you but whoever you are looking for is not here. However I do hope that you find her"
Jack grabbed the collar of Fontaine's shirt with both hands. He pulled him close getting in his face
"I'm really not a man you want to be on the wrong side of. You either tell me where she is or I will tear this place apart looking for her!"
Gwen stepped forward and grabbed Jack, Ianto helped her haul him back from Fontaine. Fontaine straightened up his shirt and pointed his finger at them
"I suggest you get control of him. Now get out of my house!"
He turned and walked away. Gwen pulled Jack to the door. Ianto pulled open the door, Jack pulled away from Gwen's grasp. His heart was beating so hard he could hear it in his ears. Gwen yelled at Jack
"Get a hold of yourself Jack! You're not going to help Max like this!"
Jack stepped forward to Gwen
"Stay the hell out of this Gwen. You have no idea what I'm feeling right now! Back the hell off!"
Ianto and Gwen watched him go into the SUV and start the engine. They walked over and got inside. Jack started the engine, he put his foot down. The SUV's tyres spun heavily as the car sped out of the drive.
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