I and Ashton were standing in the middle of my living room. Our bodies pressed together and our breaths fanning each other's faces.  We stood like this for several minutes without anyone saying a word. We didn't need to, just looking into each other's eyes with all cards laid out on the table and all truths exposed, was enough.I saw him, I saw the man I fell in love with all those years ago, the man I hoped to be with forever.  Ashton's eyes diverted to my suitcase laying on the sofa and he quickly got angered, before controlling it. ”You’re not leaving,” he said softly and locked his eyes with mine again. I gave him a sad smile and brought my hand up to caress his cheek. 

~Elenas POV~I was slowly gaining my senses, I tried moving but my arms and legs were tied, I was tied to a chair. I slowly opened my eyes but was met with darkness, it was pitch black. My mouth was muffled, something was digging into my jaw and was tightly tied at the back of my head. I tried screaming, whatever noise that came out must still have been heard. I felt the drool drip down my chin and pearls of sweat were building on my face. It was excruciatingly hot in this room, I was sweating and my breathing was heavy. Every time I drew in a breath I felt a sharp sting in my chest. It felt as though I was breathing in needles that were tearing my throat up.Where the fuck

~Ashtons POV~I heard noises coming from the other side of the door. Pazzi was standing ready to slam the door shut once he had entered. Aleksei was fiddling with the lock, probably too drunk to find the whole. A woman was laughing outside as well.  I looked at Pazzi with a bored expression, hoping that his drunk-ass motherfucker would get the door open soon. And that he did. The door opened up and Aleksei turned the lights on. Like cold water was poured over him, he awoke from his drunken state and was well aware of everything happening.”You should probably go miss,” I said and stared at the blonde women in the short dress and high heels. Her eyes fell to the gun in my hand and she nodded her head, quickly

Three months later.  I had just come home from my ten-hour shift at the restaurant today. The Sandleton restaurant was a fancy place where fancy people went to eat. It was the only place that would take me on such short notice. I didn’t want to go back to the office after what had happened, I decided to file my resignation and mail it to them. Only to see on my email that they had sent me a letter of resignation already. Guess they didn't want me back as much as I didn't want to return.The thought broke my heart, but I needed to move on. I needed to let go.After I had mailed it in, I had called my principal and told him some of what had happened. Hoping for his understanding and allowing me back to school.Leaving out the kidnapping and torturing part

I cupped Ashton's face with my hands and allowed for the feeling to surge through me. I allowed for him to comfort me one last time, no words, just touch. ”You knowing or not, will make no difference. I'm sorry Ashton, but I’m not going to tell you.” His eyes fell in disbelief. He looked as though I had betrayed him. It was true what I said, it would make no difference except maybe making things harder. I couldn't take more, not right now. He gripped my hands and lowered them, breaking the skin-to-skin contact that I desperately needed. Not just from anyone but from Ashton.”Was it her?” He asked me quietly. I fought