This is final chapter to Captured, I think anyways. I think I might do something of a spin off of this. I really enjoyed writing these characters, especially Adam. I have another story that I am almost done with that has some similar themes(BDSM, dominance and submission). Thank you all for your support with this story, I truly enjoyed writing it and hope you like it too! Love to read your comments, so don't hesitate...even if they are negative; I love feedback!
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What happened next was a blur. She was rushed into the emergency room and Adam was stopped at the doors.
"You can't go in there sir." A young woman told him. His eyes were glazed over, he barely heard what she said.
He sat in a waiting area; staring at light blue walls. He read each poster over and over; "to avoid illnesses like the common cold and influenza wash your hands correctly by following these easy steps..."
He didn't know how long he had been waiting there when he saw a nurse and a police officer walking towards him. The adrenaline started pumping through his veins.
"Sir are you the one who brought in Ms. Rachael McPherson?"
"Yes, is she okay?"
"I'm not aware of that sir, but are aware that Ms. McPherson was reported missing weeks ago?"
He had to keep his cool, if he could cover this up then they could still be together.
"Missing? Who reported her missing? She's been with me for the past few weeks, we took a little time off to relax and get away."
"Her parents said they never received anything to alert them of her "get away"."
"It was sudden, I'll admit that, but she told me that she called them and her school to tell them."
"Well I just hope we can sort all this out but for now you're going to have to come with me."
"Where are we going?" Adam asked, his nerves really starting to kick in.
"Down to the station so we can ask you a few more questions."
"What about Rachael? I can't leave her."
The officer looked to the nurse. "I can go check on her status." The nurse said before the cop nodded and she walked off.
The cop stayed where he was and eyed Adam who sat completely disheveled in the seat.
"So how'd this happen? How did she get stabbed?"
Adam looked up at him trying to think of how to explain this; he shook his head.
"I don't know. I was right next to her and I go to talk to someone for a minute and I hear her screaming."
"Did you see who did it?"
"No, when I got to her she was already passed out and there was no one around her."
"Where were you when this happened?"
"Over on Green street in the next town over, Kingsville.
He nodded that he knew where he was talking about. "And what were you doing over there?"
"Just going on a walk. I live on Ferris Boulevard; we had just gotten back from our trip this morning."
Adam was so glad at that moment that he actually did own a house right down the street. He rarely used it, he had only bought it because it was a beautiful place and he had had the money.
"Did you see anything unusual before the attack? Or was there anyone who wanted to hurt Ms. McPherson or even yourself?"
"No I didn't notice anything I was just talking with her. And I don't know who would want to hurt her; she's a teacher for god's sake. And as for myself I can't think of anyone but you never know I guess."
"How did you meet her?"
"We go to the same gym."
Yet again something he hadn't thought would be so useful.
The nurse came back in the waiting area. "She's out of surgery and she should be fine, you can go see her but she won't be awake for a little bit longer."
Adam turned to the cop. "Can I go see her, I won't do anything and as soon as I know she's alright I'll go down with you."
"That's fine."
He held her cold hand in both of his. The officer stood outside the room occasionally looking in to check on things.
"I'm so sorry Rachael. This is all my fault." He whispered to her even though she was still sleeping. "I shouldn't have left the room. It was stupid of me but I've left girls alone a bunch of times and nothing like this has ever happened, ever."
"Adam?" Rachael groaned, her eyes flicking open for a second.
"I'm right her Rachael." He moved closer and squeezed her hand.
"Adam?" She asked again, her voice sounding more stressed. "Adam were are you? Help me!" She starting screaming, she was having a nightmare.
The officer and a nurse came into the room and watched as Rachael continued to yell out Adam's name and cry heavily.
"Rachael wake up." The nurse said as she looked at a couple of the machines. "Rachael you're having a dream you need to wake up."
"Adam please help me." She sobbed.
"Rachael just wake up." Adam begged. Her eyes shot open, bloodshot and confused. "It's okay baby, relax, everything's fine."
"What happened? Where am I? Why am I in a hospital?" She looked around the room, spotting the police officer she froze. "What are you doing here?" She asked and then looked worriedly at Adam.
"You were reported missing Ms. McPherson. When you were admitted to the hospital I was alerted immediately. When you're up to it I have a few questions for you concerning how it is you ended up here yourself."
"I umm- do you think I could answer them later, I'm still kind of tired."
"Of course Miss. We can come back in a couple hours."
"Thank you."
The officer left the room, not before he gave Adam an unnerving look.
"Adam what's happening?"
"They don't know or at least they don't know much."
"I don't want you to go to jail but..."
"What?"
"I don't know what you did to those other women."
Adam squeezed the bridge of his nose; his mind was still on overdrive.
"Did you hurt them? Where did they go?"
"All you need to know at the moment is that I have only ever brought one of those girls down to the basement and only because I was forced to. Frank thought I wasn't training them right, that they needed more punishment but I didn't go to hard on her."
"But where did they all go?"
"Lots of places. I'm not involved in that part, I just know they go to the highest bidder."
"People buy them?"
"I know, I hate this whole fucking system!"
"Don't yell." She pleaded.
"Sorry. I just wish that I had met you differently. Like at a bookstore or the gas station. You know?"
Rachael nodded. "You kidnapped me remember? It wasn't exactly a great first impression."
"I know that too."
They didn't say anything for a while. Adam sat in her bed with her in his arms. She fell back asleep for a while, her head on his chest, and her hand in his.
"Rachael? Rachael! Oh my lord! You're okay!" The short blond woman rushed to Rachael's side as Rachael tried to wake herself up.
"Mom?"
"Who else would it be silly? I can't believe they found you! But god Rachael what happened to you? You've been gone for weeks and not a word or a call and then the police tell me you've been stabbed. What happened?"
"Mom please slow down. It's a long story and I'm fine so don't worry."
"And who is this?" Her mom answered in a whisper. Adam was still sleeping next to Rachael.
"His name's Adam."
"So this was about a boy! Rachael what were you thinking? I can't believe you would run off and do something like that! You worried me sick, your father about had a heart attack when we first found out. And you have responsibilities Rachael."
"Mom! Stop it, please just stop."
"I'm sorry honey but-"
"No. Nothing you're thinking is true. Just...I can't explain everything just yet."
"Rachael you-"
"Please mom, just give me a little time to figure out how to tell you."
"Oh my, did you get married? You better not be pregnant! Are you pregnant?"
"Mom!"
"Sorry honey. Anyways, your father is out in the waiting room; he wouldn't come in until I told him it was okay. I'll go and get him so you can say hi."
"Okay mom."
Her mom left the room and Rachael let out a sigh of relief.
"So are you pregnant?"
Rachael gasped, Adam had been awake and his comment scared her out of her little daydream.
"I can't believe my parents are here."
"Did you not think they would show up?"
"No I just hadn't had a chance to think about it."
"I'll figure out what-"
"Could I come in?" Frank stood at the door, straight and unnervingly poised.
"I'll come out." Adam slipped away from Rachael, stopping only a second to kiss her forehead and whisper he'd be right back.
"What do you want?"
"I need to talk to you. About her."
"Now isn't really a good time if you didn't notice."
"Notice? I was the one who planned this."
Adam's jawed dropped and his hands clenched into fists.
"What?" He growled.
"I hired Luke, he's an old friend who owed me a favor."
"What the fuck! Why did you do this?"
"I needed her gone because I want you gone."
"Frank what are you talking about?"
Adam was frustrating, angry, and confused. Had Frank really tried to kill Rachael? Was he really trying to get rid of him?
"Dominick and I have a little deal, which doesn't involve you."
"I'll go willingly Frank, you of all people should know that."
"Except I want the girl."
"You tried to kill her."
"If I can't have her neither can you. I know you will try and run away with her so I tried to eliminate that possibility. You would never leave if she stayed. But if she was gone you would disappear."
"Just let us go, we won't tell anyone anything, and we bother you again."
"It's not that simple. You still owe me money. Since I have the girl, who should be worth quite a lot, I can exchange her for what you still owe."