A/N: Here is the next chapter. Sorry its taken me so long to post it, classes just started this week so now my life has become extremely hectic. But I promise that I will try and continue to post new chapters on a regular basis. Like always, read and enjoy:)
Chapter 7- Awaking Alone
Finally after what felt like many hours Nell started to stir from her induced slumber. Slowly opening her eyes she saw that she was in what appeared to be a large cold, dark room made of cinder block. Trying to move but unable to Nell looked down to see duck tape wrapped around her arms and chest, attaching her to the hard wooden chair she was seated in. As the realization that she was stuck there with no way to escape set in, a sense of fear quickly enveloped Nell's mind and body.
Glancing around the room and seeing no one else there with her Nell started to wiggle around in her chair in desperation. After a few minutes with no change Nell stopped wiggling, there was no use in trying to free herself the duck tape was wound too tight, including the tape that held her feet to the legs of the chair.
Coming to the conclusion that there was nothing she could do Nell slumped in the chair to the extent that her bonds would allow. There was nothing for her to do but surrender, and hope and pray that the team would find her. Then from behind her Nell heard the squeak of a door being opened and closed, followed by a steady creaking of steps as someone made their way towards her holding area. Unable to turn around and see who it was Nell remained still and silent as he captor approached.
As the captor came to Nell's side he placed his hand upon her shoulder gently. Not expecting to be physically touched Nell jumped in surprise, at least as much as her bonds would allow. Turning her head Nell stared at the hand that lay on her shoulder, and as it began to move once again she followed it.
Having made his way to stand in front of Nell the man stopped and seated himself on the stool placed in front of her. Her head still bent and her eyes still staring at the man's hand after watching it move Nell took a deep breath to settle her nerves. The need to see the person who took her and why he took her became too great. The decision having been made Nell slowly raised her head to stare at the face of her captor. A look of disbelief spread across her face as her eyes grew to the size of silver dollars as she continued to stare at the man in front of her…