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Alec stiffened in Magnus's hold. Did he just hear him say I love you. No that cannot be. This is not true. He did have feelings for Magnus but never expected him to return those feelings. Their relationship was strictly based on friendship. That was what he was told from the beginning. Then why? Why now? How can he love someone who is so broken and weak. Someone who can't even communicate with him properly. He doesn't deserve Magnus's love. Alec slowly pulled himself and stared at the man. Magnus smiled fondly and wiped Alec's tears "I love you"

Alec shook his head but Magnus repeated his words again "I know you're scared right now and this is not the best time and I know I wanted us to be friends but.."

"Keep Quite!" yelled Mark

Magnus tightly clenched his jaw and nodded. He interwined his hand with Alec's and gave a small smile to him "We'll finish this later" Alec slowly raised his hand and pointed at Magnus's arm and then at himself, shaking his head. It didn't take a genius to know what he was implying. Magnus knew Alec was saying he was not his soulmate which broke his heart into million pieces

Next two hours passed.

Adkins paced from one corner to another. His gunmen kept close eyes on the hostages who were now physically and mentally tired from the tension. Few men rested with their eyes close and some women slept on their husbands lap or shoulder. It was almost three in the morning and Alec didn't know when his eyes drooped close and his head tilted and fell on Magnus's shoulder.

Magnus nudged Alec awake and pointed at his lap "Sleep. I'll watch over you" Alec rubbed his sleepy eyes and signed "I'm fine" Magnus rolled his eyes and guided Alec so his head rested on his lap "We'll take turns. I'll wake you in fifteen minutes. I promise"

Alec didn't argue and closed his eyes, sleep taking over instantly when he felt Magnus hands softly threading on his hair.

OUTSIDE

"Why is it taking so long?!" yelled Maryse as she faught with one of the cops. Behind her stood Jace and Izzy followed by many people who were related with other hostages. The crowd was getting bigger and it was getting difficult for cops to handle. Media was all over the place covering live footage of the situation

"Mam please calm down. We're trying our best to get each and every hostage out without causing any harm to them" one of the officer tried to talk to the crowd

"My son is in there!" Maryse's eyes watered and she glared at the officer

"My wife is four months pregnant and she's in there!" yelled a worried husband

"Tell us what's going on in there" Jace raised his voice but the cop didn't answer him and walked away from them. Izzy hugged Maryse as she cried and they comforted each other "Don't worry honey. Alec is going to be fine"

What no one knew was the chief had called a swat team and they were secretly planning to barge in for a surprise attack

INSIDE THE HALL

Another hour passed when Adkins cell rang. It was the chief calling. He told his men to bring Magnus back so he could talk on his behalf. Mark walked towards the first row where Magnus was sleeping on Alec's lap.

Alec tensed, his hand unconsciously adding more pressure on Magnus's arm. He knew the man was coming for Magnus but he didn't want him to go "Hey you! Wake him up! Boss needs him"

Alec shook his head but Mark's loud voice broke Magnus's uneasy sleep. He blinked twice and quickly straightened himself "What happened?" he croaked in sleepy voice

"Boss is calling you. Get up" Mark pointed his gun. Alec paled but Magnus was up in an instant "I'm coming back okay" he promised the young man and walked away with Mark. Alec figeted nervously on the floor with worry and that's all he could do

Adkins handed the phone "See why he's calling" Magnus pressed the green button "Hello" he heard the chief's voice at the other end "We're almost ready with the demand. Tell Adkins he'll also have to cooperate with us" Adkins frowned and motioned Magnus to ask "What do you want?"

"Release ten hostages"

Adkins shook his head sternly and his frown deepened. Magnus gulped down the heavy lump "It's...it's not going to happen"

"Look Adkins I know you're listening...we're doing exactly as you said. Please I'm only asking for ten hostages. You'll still have the upper hand"

Magnus saw Adkins think for a while. He hoped the leader would agree and release some of them...even Alec. Adkins then showed five fingers, asking Magnus to pass on the message "He will release five"

There was a pause for few seconds "Okay...release five hostages. We're waiting outside. Your van and money will be ready in half an hour"

Adkins again snatched the phone, an evil grin formed on his face "Mark...bring first five people from first row and take him back to his place" Magnus was utterly dissapointed on the choice of hostages that were to be released. Alec was in second row so he was still stuck inside with him. He was then brought back to his place where he saw Alec take a breath of relief when he saw him "I'm fine. They're releasing five hostages"

Alec nodded and saw Mark order first five from the row behind which were three men and two women to get up and take them to the entrance. Alec knew he was being selfish but he really wanted Magnus to be one of the chosen hostages.

The five chosen ones were carefully led to the main door. John half opened the door, leaving enough space for one person to go through. One by one they were pushed outside where two cops stood, ready to take them to safety. As soon as the first hostage got out a cop asked him "Where are rest of the hostages? Tell me the exact position"

"Ah...we're...they are made to sit on the left side of the hall...against a wall...in two rows"

"Are you sure?"

The man nodded so the cop immediately passed the information through his intercom. The swat team decided to blast the right side of the hall and take Adkins by surprise. They were twenty against five so the chief was confident he could take down the terrorist. Swat officers attached a small bomb to the wall and moved few feet away

Maryse Jace and Izzy were highly dissapointed when they didn't see Alec coming out with the hostages. All they did was to wait and pray to God.

INSIDE THE HALL

Adkins and his three men were at the entrance making sure to guard the door while the hostages walked out. Mark and his friend stood where Magnus and Alec were sitting along with thirty five people. Suddenly Alec felt uneasy. His stomach did a flip and he knew something was wrong. Something bad was going to happen. He clutched tightly at Magnus's who looked at him "What is it Alexander? You're looking awfully pale"

A loud thunderous boom echoed through the hall. The floor shook beneath them with smoke, cement slabs and bricks falling from the ceiling and surrounding them all. Shouts and yells were heard but nothing could be seen clearly as the hall was almost covered by smoke. Everyone started coughing as the dust invaded their lungs. Magnus heard gun shots and felt Alec's hand tightened even more. The chaos doubled along with the gun shots

"MOVE! MOVE MOVE! Make sure to get them all out of here!"

Alec saw with blurry eyes as many officers storm in the hall with weapons in hand. They were quickly pulling the hostages from the floor and guiding them out. All thirty three civilians struggled to keep up with the cops. Alec then heard Adkins yell at his men angrily and asked them to open fire at the cops and kill all the hostages. More bullets were fired with Adkins getting closer and closer to the hostages. His anger sky rocketed when he saw his four men were shot down. He had lost. Adkins blood and anger filled eyes fell on the last pair who were trying to escape

Magnus pulled himself up and helped Alec "We need to get out of here! Let's follow them" he pointed at the people who were being led out. Alec nodded and felt himself being pulled by Magnus. Just when he took few steps a hand wrapped his waist and Alec was abruptly thrown to the floor "Where do you think you're going?" Adkins rough voice reached his ears making his heart thump wildly in his chest

Magnus frowned when he jerked and lost Alec's hand. He turned around to see Adkins stood near Alec who was on the floor and a gun pointed at him "No! Don't!"

"If I'm going down...I'll atleast take one of you with me" Adkins aimed at Alec's heart and Magnus's eyes widened. He ran with a loud yell and threw himself between Alec and the gun.

A shot rang

Followed by another shot

Alec's heart skipped a beat and the world slowed around him. He forgot to breathe. His world was doomed. There was nothing left but darkness. He felt empty from inside as he could feel his soul being ripped out of him. The impact had knocked every wisp of air from his lungs as Alec struggled to inhale and exhale or do anything

Magnus was shot

Magnus was bleeding right infront of Alec. The shock that settled in his chest was indescribable. His mouth went wide open and he clawed at his throat. He felt immense pressure on his chest. When Magnus looked at him with painful tears followed by a smile, Alec did what he hadn't done in ten years

"M..M..MAGNUS!"

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