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Erik had eyes everywhere when he heard that someone saw Eliza passed out and taken to the church. Erik knew that they wouldn't be stupid enough to hide in the church so he went underground with Raoul closely behind. When they found the small camp Erik was irritated when they found it empty. "Where could they be?" Raoul asked.

Erik let out an angry cry and kicked the wall. "There no telling where they could be!" with a huff he spun around and saw something under the table. He walked over to it and bent down.

"What is it?" Raoul asked. Erik stood up with a small piece of paper in his hand. As he unfolded it Raoul asked again "Erik, what is it?"

He stood practically horrified of what he saw. "They're gone." He looked up at Raoul "They've taken her to Persia."

Two months later …

Eliza was tied back up and dragged to the palace after they arrived. They walked through the palace until they reached the throne room. Jason looked to one of the servants "Go summon the prince!" He commanded. They waited until he arrived "Kasey," Jason said with a little warning look. She nodded.

"Eliza, you must be careful what you say around here. I suggest that when the prince enters you don't speak. It is doubtful that he will even address you, but if he does choose your words carefully and watch your tone." She explained fearing for her daughter.

When the prince walked in Eliza was in awe by him. He walked with such grace and elegance. His robes looked of a beautiful silk, and were of all sorts of bright blues and gold's. His skin wasn't as dark as everyone else's, but it was a light brown. His hair black was kept just right, and his green eyes shined like nothing she had ever seen. Those green eyes studied her every feature. Every curve he wanted to memorize and he just stared at her intensely for a brief moment, then looked to Jason. "What is the meaning of this? You know bribes didn't work on my father and they sure as hell won't work on me Jason!" He said. His voice was so amazing. It was deep and in a way sweet; to Eliza it was honey and she begged someone to argue so she could hear him again.

"This is my daughter sir." Kasey said.

Kasey went to explain more but the prince held up his hand silencing her. Eliza didn't dare look away from him. Entranced by him his stare never left her yellow eyes. He snapped his fingers. "Untie her." He said softly. Jason hesitated and the prince jerked his head to Jason. "I said untie her!" Jason jumped a little then pulled out his knife and cut her free. "Now move away from her. Both of you." Kasey unwillingly backed away. The prince descended the small set of stairs that lead to the throne and walked to Eliza. "What is your name?" He asked gently as he came face to face with her.

Eliza hesitated searching his eyes and for some reason she trusted him. Kasey moved forward and the prince saw the movement. "I asked her! Not you, you little rat! Now step away!" Kasey did as told. He looked back to Eliza. "Now where were we, ah yes, your name. Now what is it?"

"Only if I can know yours." She said.

Kasey and Jason feared what would happen, but they didn't expect to see what they saw. He smiled and chuckled a little. "Perhaps if we are ever left alone, then you will know."

"Is that a promise?"

He kept his charming little smile. "A prince always keeps his word."

"Eliza. Eliza Destler." She finally said.

"Eliza." He repeated and a small shiver went down her spine as she heard her name in his voice. "Such a fitting name. It's so, exotic." He looked her over one more time then turned his back to her walking away. He snapped his fingers "Take her to my chambers." He commanded.

"No!" Kasey screamed.

The prince turned around "Restrain them!" He ordered as guards surrounded Kasey and Jason.

"We had a deal!" Kasey yelled.

"The deal was I get Erik! If your daughter is the key, then the key will stay with me!" He yelled. He looked to the servants "Take her to my chambers I will be there shortly. I must inform my father." He looked at the couple "As for them, back to the cells." He commanded.

Eliza went with the servants listening to the screams of her mother as she called after her. For a brief moment Eliza pitied her, but it was only a moment then she reminded herself of the things she had done. Eliza was nothing but a pawn in this game and she knew her mother cared nothing of her. She knew once her mother was free she would be left again so Kasey could have her life with her lover.

"Father where are we going?" Gustave asked as they traveled the long winding Persian rode.

"To a friend. Someone I can trust." Erik replied. It wasn't long until a house came into view. They kept walking until they were approached by a servant.

"State your business!" He demanded.

"My business is with your employer now let us pass!" Erik said.

"If the Shah has sent you I have orders not to let you enter!" He said.

Erik grew annoyed and was ready to hurt the boy until he heard a very familiar voice. "It alright David. These are our guests."

"About damn time you showed up Nadir!" Erik shouted playfully as his friend smiled and walked to them.

"Come, it's not very safe for any of you out here. Let's get inside." Nadir said and Erik nodded letting Nadir leading them to his home. Once they were all in Nadir instructed one of the maids to take their bags. He offered them all seats and all but Erik took one. "Gustave, my how you have grown." He said with a chuckle. "The last I saw you, you were perhaps seven." Gustave laughed a little, then Nadir looked to Erik and he sighed. "I know why you are all here my friend."

"Then where are they?" Erik asked.

"The palace. The Shah is on his death bed, and has instructed his son to do whatever it takes to get you back before he dies. I have heard that Eliza is being held by the prince until you arrive. As for Kasey and Jason, they are in the cells until you come and then they will be set free." Nadir explained. "Believe me my friend, Kasey and Jason both wanted to avoid all of this, but to gain their freedom this is what they believe must be done."

Erik sighed and shook his head. "Is there any way we could get in?" Erik asked.

Nadir thought for a moment. "Raoul and Gustave, maybe, but you, no. They will recognize you in a heartbeat. I think our best chance is sending in Gustave and having him pose as a servant."

"No. I will not allow it." Erik said.

"Father," Gustave went to argue.

"No Gustave. I promised your mother that you would return safely. There is no telling what Kasey has told them. For all we know they could know about each one of you kids and are ready to kill any of you." Gustave stared at his father. "I will not risk you Gustave."

Gustave stood up "You may not be willing to risk me but I am. I promised Eliza that I would always be there for her, and that includes now. I will do whatever I have to, to get her back." He said his eyes filled with determination and Erik knew then that there was no changing his son's mind.