Jack waited for Lyla's sobs to die down. He wasn't sure if he should move to comfort her, or just let her be. He let her cry, not wanting to upset her even more. He found it amazing that this woman had gotten to him in a way no other woman had. She deserved much better than how he had treated her and he knew it. Lyla finally turned back around. She lifted her weary gaze to his.

"What do you want Jack?" Lyla asked.

"I really was just coming to check up on you," Jack insisted. "Lyla, I do care. I can tell you right now that the best thing for me to do for you would be to walk away from this shop and never turn back around."

"So leave," Lyla said harshly. Jack felt himself flinch at her response.

"If that is what you want I will leave," Jack stated. Why did that hurt so damn much? He was not sure. All he knew was that he didn't want to walk away from her. "Is that what you want?"

"I don't know," Lyla sighed. She ran her fingers through her hair. "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"Was it all just a part of your cover?" Lyla asked.

"No," Jack answered. Lyla stated at him for a moment. Her hands were folded in front of her.

"Well at least there is that," Lyla quipped. She gave a half hearted smile.

"Look I know that what I've done to you is horrible. You deserve someone much better than me," Jack stated.

"Why don't you stop making decisions for me," Lyla insisted. She stepped closer to him. "I'm a grown woman." She was close to him now. She had a confidence about her that surprised him. She was beautiful. But there was something more than just that.

"I'm not a good man," Jack said lamely.

"You are wrong about that!" Lyla laughed softly. She placed her hand on his arm. Jack leaned in to kiss her. He wasn't sure if he could be the type of man that Lyla deserved, but for once he wanted to try.

"I need to get back to work," Jack stated.

"Come back later tonight?" Lyla asked. Jack smiled.

"You can count on it."

Rachel watched as a large helicopter landed near the palace. She was in her room, waiting for Tina to return. It had been a long day without her dear friend. It was so strange that she was such good friends with Tina. Rachel watched in horror as a man with blond hair stepped out of the helicopter. Her heartbeat quickened. This was the man that she had seen online as the owner of Maion Corporation. Where was Tina? She felt a panic rise inside her.

"Rachel?" A soft voice behind her asked. Rachel jumped. She turned to see Sanjay. She felt instantly comforted by his presence.

"Oh Sanjay," Rachel breathed out. Sanjay came over to her and grasped her hand.

"What is it my dear?" Sanjay asked.

"That man!" Rachel exclaimed. "What's he doing here?"

"I've seen him with the king before," Sanjay mused. "Do you know him?"

"Not exactly," Rachel said. "He is the CEO of Maion."

"Yes," Sanjay said with his brow furrowed. "I guess I never thought about Mr. Regison's connection to the King." Rachel clung to his arm. Sanjay wrapped his arm around her waist protectively. "Do not worry, I will protect you." Rachel looked up into Sanjay's eyes. He had a look of fierce protectiveness on his face. Rachel reached up to kiss his cheek.

"Thank you," Rachel sighed. She settled her head onto Sanjay's shoulder. She was falling in love with this gentle man who appeared to accept her for who she was. Rachel didn't know what to think at that moment. A part of her felt like she was an abomination. Sanjay was practically royalty and he deserved so much more than she did. As if sensing her thoughts, Sanjay lifted her chin up with his finger.

"Doubting yourself again?" Sanjay asked. Rachel nodded. He sighed and kissed her lightly. "Please don't."

"Master Sanjay!" A voice called out. Rachel and Sanjay looked towards the voice. "His Highness is asking for you in the throne room."

"Why?" Rachel asked panicked. Sanjay gripped her hand reassuringly.

"It'll be okay," Sanjay assured. "Just go to your bedroom, I'll be there when we are done."

"She belongs to me!" Will exploded. He was getting angry with King Faisal. But he was siding with his servant. It was infuriating to him.

"Sir if I may," Sanjay stated. "From what I understand she is..."

"She's my wife!" Will lied. "She was sick in the hospital. Obviously this delusion she has is a part of her illness."

"She doesn't appear sick," Amir interjected.

"Your Highness," Will turned towards King Faisal. "Please she is my everything. I am not sure why this fabrication has manifested itself in her mind."

"That is a lie!" Sanjay insisted.

"You don't know that," King Faisal replied. "We need to understand more about this. I cannot in good conscious release this girl into your custody without a little bit of research myself Mr Regison." Will wanted to argue, but he knew it was better to stay on the king's good side.

"Can I at least stay here until you make your decision?" Will asked.

"Of course," King Faisal answered back. Will nodded. He wouldn't have much time, but if he stayed in the palace, there was a chance that he would be able to extract her.

"Sanjay!" Rachel called out as Sanjay showed up in her doorway. She had never been happier to see him. Her smile stopped as soon as she saw his face. "What's wrong?"

"Rachel," Sanjay sighed. "I'm afraid that the situation doesn't look good."

"What why?" Rachel asked alarmed. She brought her hand up to her throat. She could feel her heartbeat quicken in fear.

"He is claiming that you are his wife," Sanjay stated.

"I'm not!" Rachel insisted. "I know that I'm not!"

"Shhhh," Sanjay soothed. "I believe you. And the king has decided he wants to look into it before he lets Mr. Regison take you."

"Take me?" Rachel asked. She shook her head. "I can't go with him!"

"Rachel, you aren't going anywhere," Sanjay assured. He stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her. Rachel sighed and finally allowed herself to relax a little.

Gwen rubbed her temples lightly with her index fingers. Vaughn was not talking. Not that she had ever thought he would. This case was much larger than she had originally thought. Usually she hated having federal agents swoop in and take over her cases, but she found herself relieved for the help. She was more convinced than ever that Vaughn had killed Kurt. Her heart ached when she thought of him. Kurt had been involved in all of this. She couldn't help but wonder why he had involved himself in something like this. That was the part that hurt the most. Kurt involved himself in illegal activity. Finding that out was almost like a betrayal after the fact.

"You okay?" A voice asked. She jumped, then looked up to see Jack holding two cups of coffee in his hands. He held one out to her. Gwen took the coffee gratefully.

"Yeah," Gwen sighed. She took a sip of the coffee. "This case..."

"Yup," Jack agreed. "We still don't have enough to arrest Regison either."

"We will get what we need Jack," Gwen replied. "I'm not letting any of them get away with this."

"I'm sorry your boyfriend was involved," Jack stated.

"Yeah, me too," Gwen sighed. "Speaking of relationships..." Gwen smirked at Jack. Jack had the decency to look embarrassed.

"Yeah I never intended for any of this," Jack said.

"Have you spoken to Lyla?" Gwen asked. Jack nodded.

"I'm not good for her," Jack admitted. "If I were a better man I would have just walked away."

"I don't believe that," Gwen replied. "You are one of the best FIA agents I've ever met. You are a good man."

"Not for relationships, never had one of those before," Jack said. "I fear I'm just going to end up hurting her."

"That could happen, but the fact that you are worried about hurting her is a good sign," Gwen said carefully. "But Lyla is stronger than most people think."

"She's got a spine of steel in her," Jack agreed. "She just doesn't realize it."

"You know, you are the only other person who has ever been able to see that about her," Gwen said. "I believe you'll be just fine."

Rachel was unable to sleep. As much as Sanjay had tried to assuage her fears, it had not worked. She thought about the time before she had escaped. The tests that the doctor had performed were horrific. If this man was allowed to take her away, then she was certain those painful tests would resume. There was a light knock on her door. She sat up, perhaps Sanjay was having trouble sleeping as well. When she opened the door her dear intensified. Standing before her was Will Regison instead of Sanjay.

"What are you doing here?" Rachel demanded.

"Is that any way to greet your husband?" Will asked.

"You are not my husband!" Rachel exclaimed.

"Of course not, but you still belong to me," Will replied softly. Before she could react, he grabbed her and placed a cloth over her mouth. She struggles against him, but felt herself getting weaker. There was a strong pungent smell on the rag. She continued to struggle against him, but it was no use he was too strong. She felt her consciousness slipping away. Then everything went black.