We're coming to the end of this story soon guys. Will probably only be another three or so chapters. Anyway, read on!

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Jake was sat in his cell, back against the wall. The Warlock had been in not long ago, taken the net off him knowing he was too weak to transform now and announced that he had a gift for him. Jake really couldn't care what happened now, that was until the Warlock came back.

'What now?' Jake groaned tiredly

He could hear approaching footsteps too.

'A gift, American Dragon'

The bounty hunter came into view and it took a moment for Jake to register that he was carrying someone slung over his shoulder. The Warlock opened the door and the bounty hunter literally dropped whoever he was carrying onto the floor. Jake only needed to take in the long dark blonde locks for him to realise who it was.

'Selena!'

He crawled to her and brushed her hair off her face only to see she was unconscious and looked quite ill. He also found the dart, still sticking out of the side of her neck.

'What's this?' Jake asked 'What have you done to her?'

'I have been told she can be quite a handful, it was best to drug her. Don't worry, she'll survive' The Warlock smiled cruelly

Then the doors were slammed shut and Jake waited until they'd gone before pulling her into his lap and resting her head in the crook of one of his arms. He grabbed the dart to inspect it and found it was still pumping whatever had sedated her into her system. He pulled it and found the tip had been barbed, pulling it out had created a small wound which bled more than extracting a normal needle would.

He had a suspicion that whatever Selena had been drugged with was Wolfsbane and Bryce had told him she was allergic to something in it. He picked her up and made his way to the edge of the cell where he settled so she could rest her head on his chest and he could lean against the wall. He laid his arm in the curve of her waist, ready to wait the night out.

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I woke up with my head resting on something soft and warm. I let my head rest there for a moment and then suddenly I registered Jake's fiery scent. I sat up carefully, realising he was sleeping. I could still feel the effects of the Wolfsbane, although it would be breaking down fully by now.

Jake didn't look like he'd weathered his time in captivity well. He'd lost weight and looked slightly gaunt. There were dark circles under his eyes and he looked paler than usual. I felt my heart practically break and then anger at Bayard, my blood was practically boiling and I felt the extreme urge to hit something but refrained.

I hated to wake him but I needed to talk to him before Bayard came back. I touched his hair, pushing it back from his face slightly.

'Jake?'

He stirred almost immediately, his dark eyes opening. He took a second to focus and wake fully but when he did he sat forwards quickly.

'Selena! Are you alright? Are you in pain?'

'Shush, I'm fine' I replied 'I won't be able to transform for awhile though. The stuff is still in my system but it's breaking down now'

'You can feel it?' Jake asked

'No I can remember from last time' I replied

Jake studied me for a second, lifting his hand to my face and stroking my hair back.

'Why did you fall for it?' He asked

'Why did you get in a stranger's car? Didn't they teach you about that at school?' I asked

Jake closed his eyes 'I was stupid, he played me using you'

I shook my head 'Don't worry, there is a point to me being here. I bargained being used as a tracking device by your council in exchange for a fair judgement'

Jake's eyes widened 'How?'

'Too long to tell you now, you'll know as soon as we're out of here'

I reached down and felt the inside of my leg. The tag was still there, which meant that we'd gotten it past Bayard's attention. Of course there was still a risk it could be found. Jake was looking at me intently.

'What?' I asked

'I missed you' He said simply

I sighed 'I missed you too'

He sat forwards, leaning in. I was sure it was to kiss but I diverted it into a hug. I heard him sigh with discontent but we didn't have time. As far as I was concerned we were still just friends, we never established what we were. I couldn't let my focus slip and I certainly wasn't going to out Jake at more risk by letting him kiss me in the lion's den.

There was a clang of an opening door and I pulled away from Jake immediately. Two men came to outside our cell, one of them was tall, broad and solid looking. Muscles on his muscles kind of guy. The other was smaller, skinnier and was about the same age as Wheylyn, then it twigged, this was Bayard. Then I noticed the large wolf creature with the big guy who had to be the bounty hunter. I stood up and went right to the bars.

'I'm willing to make a deal with you' I told him

He grinned cockily 'What kind of deal, Miss Tyler?'

I furrowed my brows, wondering if his magic would hold me to my word or if I could get away with lying. I decided I'd have to risk it, to try and get Jake out of here.

'I'll stay here willingly, if you let Jake go' I said confidently

'What! Selena-' Jake started

'Back off Jake!' I growled, not breaking my eye contact with Bayard

'I cannot accept that offer Miss Tyler. You see, Jake Long, still has uses for me' He said

I narrowed my eyes and took a few steps back 'Then prepare for the worst prisoner you will ever have'

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Just a little something to keep you going, I'm very sorry for the irregular updates. Got a few things going on and unfourtunately updating hasn't been high on my list of priorities but if you're still reading this, you aren't forgotten.

Reviews aren't so imperative on this one, I know there's not much that can be commented on. Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter and added this to some sort of alert! It's always appreciated.