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"Where is Bane?"
Alec tried not to show his fear but the damn gun on his head was making it difficult not to shake on his feet "Who?"
A hard slap to his face was the answer given to Alec and he tasted blood in his mouth. The man pulled the agent by his hair and yanked his head back "Don't play games with me boy. Where is Bane?" Alec's vision swimmed and he clenched his jaw tight "I don't know...he left me" he lied hoping they will believe him
Magnus felt the first tear roll down his eyes when he saw Alec getting punched. His hands cluched at the branch tightly, sharp pointed edges dugging into his palm.
Another slap
Alec's face went to his side, swaying on his spot. Two men came and grabbed his both hands, holding him in place. The agent knew what was about to come next. He steeled himself and waited with baited breath. The punches he received shot a blinding pain to his already injured ribs. Alec coughed up blood and would have surely fallen down if the men weren't holding him in place. He prayed Magnus wouldn't go weak and come out of his hiding place
Magnus's eyes didn't hesitate and the tears fell like waterfall. He blamed himself for putting Alec in this position. It was only because of him that Alec was suffering. Magnus wanted so badly to run out of his hiding place bit he had promised Alec. He couldn't break his promise. In his agony Magnus didn't notice chairman meow crawl from his grip. He saw with tearful eyes how the man never stopped his punches and then Alec finally was let to fall on his knees
"Did this jog any of your memory?" the man, Rufus spoke with malice in his voice. Alec shook his head "I swear...he is gone" Rufus caught Alec's collar and brought his face close "Don't lie to me boy. I know you are a cop so you have high pain tolerance but believe me when I say I have even high pain inflicting methods. So be a good boy and tell me where is Bane?"
Alec gritted his teeth and tired to pull himself free from Rufus's grasp "Do your best" he challenged the man and in return got another vicious slap. Alec crumbled down on the ground. Rufus then let out an evil laugh "I will show you my best. Hold him!"
Jace ,Izzy and ten more officers ran as fast as they could in the woods. This time they had trained dogs with them who were capable of finding the person ones through their smell. Izzy brought Alec's shirt with her brought it near dog's nose. Instantly the dog started barking and ran into the woods.
The team followed the dog with their weapons out and eyes alert. Jace ran with heavy heart because deep inside he knew something bad was going to happen. He couldn't push away all the negative thoughts that swarmed into his head. All he could do was to pray to God that his intuitions were wrong
Alec was again held by two men. Breathing was becoming an issue for him as he wheezed out small breaths. This time he was sure they had broken his ribs. Rufus came forward and took hold of Alec's wrist "You still have time. Tell me where is Bane?" Alec glared at the man and remained silent
"You asked for this" With one go Rufus turned Alec's wrist in opposite direction. Alec couldn't stop himself from letting out a gut wrenching scream that echoed in the woods. Tears of pain leaked from his eyes and the agent thought he would pass out any second. He thrashed to get free but the men holding him tightened their hold
Magnus's hand flew to his mouth as he sobbed silently. His palm bleeding from the tight hold on the branch. They were torturing Alec and he couldn't do anything but hide like a coward behind these bushes "Why Alexander...why did you make me promise...why?"
Rufus let go Alec's hand. He thought this ought to break the boy. He again caught his hair "Talk!" Alec had pinched his eyes shut. The pain was flaring up from his wrist to his whole body but he couldn't give up...he wouldn't give up...never. Magnus will be safe. He will not let anything happen to him. He opened his eyes and spoke with determination "That's all...you got?"
Rufus was seething in anger. He tightly caught Alec's jaw digging his uneven nails "You think you are tough? Let's see how tough you are when I shoot you right in the middle of your head..what do you say huh? Are you ready to die for him?"
Alec blinked to clear his blurry vision. The thought of Magnus not in his world bought an unknown pain in his heart. Never did he think the older man would become so important to him. Within three days he had taken a special place in his life and heart. He didn't know if Magnus felt the same way but there was no way he was going to let anything happen to him. He did rather die than tell them about the man. Alec spoke without hesitation "Yes! Do whatever you want... but you will never find him" Rufus let go of Alec's face and smacked him again. He pulled out his gun and aimed at Alec's heart
Magnus felt so much pain in his heart that no physical pain could match. He could clearly hear the conversation from where he hid and he was in shock when Alec said he was ready to die for him. Why? Was Alec just performing his duty or was it something else. Did Alec strarted having feelings for him. Did he felt the same connection...like him. He had fallen for the agent on the first day when he saw him without his suit in the evening and now he is ready to sacrifice himself for him. This proved his loyal and loving nature. How can he let this wonderful person die. How can he live with the guilt of losing this boy. No! He will not let this happen. He will not let Alec sacrifice his life for him "I am sorry Alexander...but I cannot see you die"
Jace and the rescue squad stopped on their tracks when they found two dead bodies. Everybody was on alert, scattered around the place to see if they could find Alec or the bad guys. "Looks like Alec got these two" Izzy said looking at the two men on the ground. She had a grin on her face which clearly told Jace how proud she was feeling for her brother
Jace nodded matching her feelings. Alec was smart and brave man. He took his job with seriousness and passion...just like their father. His brother was a born protecter. He acted as a guardian angel to them when their parents died. Alec kept his own tears at base so that they wouldn't break apart. Today also he was doing a damn good job in protecting Magnus. They had gone without food and water for two days but after seeing these two men Jace felt a new hope inside him. Alec was safe. He has to be safe
Trainee dog started barking loudly which caught everyone's attention. The trainer understood what the dog was trying to say "Someone's coming!" he pointed at the right side where the dog was barking. All guns were now aimed at the direction. The barking became louder so as the sounds of someone running on the dried leaves
"It's coming closer!" said Izzy
All were in utter shock when they saw a cat merging out of the thick bushes. The dog didn't stop barking which scared the cat as he ran towards Izzy who picked him up. She looked at the cat carefully and immediately recognised him "Oh my God...it's Magnus's cat!" she patted on the cat's head
Jace frowned "If this is Magnus's cat then where is Magnus? And what about Alec?" Izzy pulled the cat little higher "Hey buddy..do you know where is Magnus?" The cat scratched at Izzy's bullet proof jacket and mewed loudly "I think he knows where they are! We should follow him"
The dog ran in one direction and chairman meow wriggled out of Izzy's hand and followed the dog "They are going in same direction. Let's go!" said Jace
A minute later a gun shot sound echoed through each member of the search team. Jace and Izzy stopped dead on their tracks. They looked at each other, having a silent conversation 'Someone is shot!'
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