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Chapter Thirty-Six

Hannah stared at Seeley's backside the entire time it took for him to walk away, expecting him to disappear at any second or for her to wake up in her own bed, though she knew that was unlikely that the Seeley that appeared in her dreams would have pushed her away.

Perhaps it was a nightmare? Hannah pinched herself just to make sure, and jumped slightly at the pain that shot up her arm.

No, it was definitely not a dream. Seeley Booth was there, and he was very much alive, and he had still denied her advances. What the hell was wrong with him? Shouldn't he be happy that she took such good care of his family for the last few weeks and had even taken action when she suspected his brother of murdering him?

You'd think he would be grateful for her? That monster they were talking about must've done something to his head. Hannah glared towards the cells he'd just walked out of. It must be in there. She thought as an idea started to form in her mind.

She walked over to one of the guards and smiled flirtatiously at him. "Hey, copper." she said, sweetly. "How's it going?"

The cop grinned at her. "Hey, there, Blondie. What can I do ya for?"

Hannah had to suppress the urge to roll her eyes and scoff. "Nothing much. Just here to see a client of mine. Tempest Brenna."

"Huh?" the cop asked, before recognition spread over his face. "Oh, you mean Temperance Brennan right? I thought Mr. Booth was handling her case."

"We're co-council, actually. He just had to go home for some rest. He's had a long night, ya know?" Hannah lied so easily, it was as if she was born doing just that.

The cop nodded, naively. "Yeah. Poor guy. That dame's put him through a lot, but he still seems to like her a lot. He's a pretty loyal guy, that Seeley. I think he might have even fallen in love with his captor."

"What?" Hannah asked, feeling the rage boiling up inside her.

"I know, right?" the cop chuckled. "Crazy, but when he was here just now...Well, let's just say things were heating up a little bit." He winked at her and Hannah inwardly shuddered, both in rage and disgust, while she smiled sweetly on the outside.

"Oh, how cute!" she exclaimed. "Anyway, do you mind if I get in to speak to her about some crucial issues regarding her case?"

The cop shook his head. "Not at all. C'mon." He began leading her to the back and unlocked the door to the holding cells. "Miss Brennan?" he asked, when he stepped inside. "You're co-council is here." Temperance turned completely around to face him, her eyes widening when she saw the blonde who had kissed Seeley.

"You're Caroline Julian?" she asked, almost on a growl.

Hannah just stood there, staring at her, shocked and horrified by the monstrosity of this woman's face, and her heart nearly imploded.

Her Seeley loved this monster? Ha! Not in a million years. Just look at her! She was utterly revolting!

But at the same time, the cop had said...No!

Hannah couldn't possibly lose Seeley to the likes of this...this beast! Not possible!

She turned to the guard. "Could you give us some privacy please?" she asked, running her fingers lightly down his arm.

The cop grinned at her and nodded. "S-sure. Just knock twice when you wanna be let out. O-okay?"

Hannah smiled and nodded. "Alright." she said. "Buh-bye now."

"B-bye." the cop said, before walking out and locking the door behind him.

Hannah then turned on Temperance. "Well, if it isn't the little monstrosity that took my Seeley away from me. What do you have to say for yourself, Beast?"

Temperance, despite her fatigue and anguish from a long night of stress and excitement, glared at the blonde. "You're not Miss Julian, are you?"

Hannah shook her head, not taking her glare off Temperance. "No, but you are the monster that's been terrorizing Seeley for the last three and a half weeks, aren't you?"

"Who are you?" Temperance growled. "And what do you want with me?"

"My name is Hannah. I am Seeley's...fiancee." Hannah quickly slid one of her rings from her right hand to her left and showed it to her.

Temperance's eyes widened. "You're his fiancee? He's never mentioned you."

"Probably because he was worried about my safety. I am the most important woman in his life, you know." She sniffed snottily and raised her chin.

Temperance shot her a glare. "He told me the most important woman in his life was his daughter."

"That little brat?" Hannah laughed. "She's not that important. And as soon as Seeley and I marry, the first thing I'm gonna do is send her straight to Boarding School."

Temperance gasped and her own glare intensified. "You can't do that to her!" she said, in outrage.

"Of course I can. I'll be her mother!" Hannah retorted.

Temperance sat up and crossed her arms. "I bet you don't even know her name, do you?"

Hannah's eyes widened in shock and her face paled slightly, before she sniffed again. "Of course I do!" She said snidely. "It's...Paula."

Temperance narrowed her eyes at the blonde. "Parker. Her name is Parker! And you're lying! You're not engaged to Seeley! You-" Temperance's eyes widened. "You're the reason Jared is in that hellhole of an Asylum, aren't you? You're that blonde! Aren't you?" Temperance demanded.

Hannah narrowed her eyes at Temperance. "You're a very smart girl, you know that?" she sneered. "Yes, I am the one who had Jared Booth put into Asylum, and no, maybe Seeley and I aren't engaged...yet. But that doesn't mean it won't happen sooner or later."

"Or not at all." Temperance deadpanned.

Hannah glared. "We will be married. I can assure you of that, or else his brother will be locked in that Asylum for the rest of his sorry life."

Temperance's eyes widened. "What the hell are you talking about? Seeley's back, and I'm here! What else could possibly keep Jared there?"

Hannah gave her an evil smile. "I have my ways, Temperance. You see how that cop was so eager to help me out, even without any ID or anything? Well, that's nothing compared to the power I hold in this city. I know things, horrible things about most of the officials in this city that could keep anybody I wanted locked up in any Prison or Insane Asylum around. And unless Seeley wants his brother to be locked up for the rest of his natural life, we'll be walking down the aisle by next month."

Temperance's mouth fell open in shock. "You can't-"

"Oh, yes I can." Hannah said, smiling evilly. "And I will if he doesn't do exactly as I say. And you for that matter."

"Me?" Temperance asked. "What do I have to do with any of this?"

"Oh, please!" Hannah said. "I know you're in love with Seeley, and I know he probably feels the same about you, but that's about to end."

Temperance shook her head. "No! Seeley doesn't love me! You've got it all wrong."

"Right." Hannah laughed. "What was I thinking? But, he does care about you. I mean, he must if he's willing to go through this hell in order to clear your name, even after you sent his family into severe chaos! But, I know that you love him, I know that for a fact, and I just want to tell you now, back off! Tell him that you never want to see him again! Tell him that you hate him for making you give up your life for this. Because, if you don't then I'll make sure to it that Jared never leaves that Looney Bin."

"But-" Temperance protested.

Hannah put a hand up to stop her. "If you really love him, then you'll do the right thing and tell him to leave you alone. Otherwise, you'll make him and his entire family in despair. You wouldn't want to do that to the man you love, would you?"

Temperance glared at this woman, feeling nothing but intense loathing, and anger that there were over two dozen thing metal bars separating them. "You are despicable. Seeley could never love someone like you."

"We'll he doesn't really have a choice, does he?" Hannah said, with an evil smile. "And neither do you, for that matter." she said, before waving goodbye, and knocking twice on the door.

As it opened, Hannah turned back to her with a fake smile. "Remember what I told you, Temperance, and think about it. It's pretty crucial to your future, ya know? Have a good rest and I'll see you soon." She waved again before following the cop out.

Temperance just sat there, staring at the door, as the tears fell freely from her eyes.

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