Chapter 54

Riley wakes up in a strange room, a plain white wall, no windows just the patient bed she is tightened to and a white door that was barely noticeable. she felt weak, completely drained, what is happening to her. she tried lifting her head to look at her wrist just to find the bracelet on her " fucck " the word came out weaker than planned " hh" a gasp escaped her lips as her eyes slowly explored her environment. the walls were spotless and the light directly above her made her eyes ache " where...where am" she couldn't finish her sentence when she went blank

It's been a week since Riley went missing. Aiden was already going crazy. He contacted Max who informs him that Riley was still in London but he needs time to find her particular location. Noah tried to keep Aiden calm assuring him that Riley will be alright. but there is no way he can be calm, she is going through a hell lot of pain right now, especially in the hands of Levi, Aiden thought.

" dude " Noah speaks as he walks into the sitting room dressed in a simple black top and blue jeans, holding two bottles of water " you haven't slept for a week straight, you are going to hurt yourself " he hands Aiden a bottle which he collected and immediately took a big gap from it. Noah sits next to Aiden, using his eyes to explore the messy apartment. " dude. we will find her "

" it's taking time. who knows what they are doing to her? who knows if she's not dead at all....." he hesitates as his mind's thoughts went to the worst scenario.

" she is alive Aiden. I can't assure you that and we will find her " Noah sees how worried Aiden was, he really does love Riley " I am happy for you men "

" Pardon?" with confusion written all over

" you always keep a cold blank expression. I never imagined that you will look like this one day " gave a small smile. " and it's all because of a girl "

" she is not just any girl Noah " looking down as a few memories with her play in his head " she gives me a reason to leave " Noah nodded in understanding

" I see "

" she is all I...." They were interrupted by the sound of a phone ringing. Noah reached for the phone on the table and gazed at the screen

" It's Max " he looks at Aiden

" take the call quickly. " Aiden says, sounding impatient

Noah takes the call and put it on speaker " hey dudes " Max speaks from the other line " guess what?"

" you found her, " Aiden said with hope in his eyes

" yes. and you will not believe where they are " Max sounding a bit excited

Riley had no idea how long she has been in that room. she never sees anyone. and the only time she hears people talking is when she is unconscious and they always came for blood. she hasn't eaten for days and she was beginning to lose hope in Aiden coming to rescue her. I guess now that Wilson is gone, he has nothing to do with me anymore. Riley thinks to herself.

Since Aiden wasn't coming, she has to find a way to get out of there. she can't dye it here. using her eyes to explore the place. her environment was blurry. Riley heard footsteps from a good distance and was certain that they were coming for blood. she can't take this any longer she has to do something fast.

Riley closed her eyes, waiting for an idea to pop into her and she suddenly flashed back to Aiden's first lesson with her ' it is all in the mind. ' she remembers his words. ' don't hold back and always be in control '

If she could control things with her mind that means that her powers can not be shot down, only her body will be weakened. this means that she can still do something. Riley gives a faint smile as she realized this.

with her eyes remaining closed Riley thinks deep about where she wants to be and in a few seconds she finds herself standing in that plain white room with her weak body laying in front of her. " Damn " with eyes on her body " I look terrible and for goodness sake why didn't I figure this out earlier " her eyes glowed and instantly the belts which were used to keep her to the bed came off and she smiled in a few seconds Riley was back to her body. She opens her eyes and was met with a blurry environment which cleared up after a few blinks " yeah right " in a whisper. she struggles to roll out of the bed and landed on the ground " fuck " a cry of pain filled the air. tears ran down her eyes due to how much her body was aching, even if she managed to set herself free she can't guarantee that she can make it out of there, not with that body. " Aiden " his name rolled out of her lips like a whisper. why wasn't he coming to save her or did her abandon her already? Riley didn't want to believe that, that was the case so she just kept hoping that he will soon show up.

she manages to get up and was about to make her way to the door when it opened, revealing two male doctors. their eyes fell wide open when they saw her and before they got the chance to react they went flying into the air, hitting the wall and they fell to the ground unconscious. Riley walks out through the door and past the unconscious body. every step she took hurts like hell. she walks through the hallway, noticing every camera. they know an out. she thinks to herself but continued walking with no idea where she was heading. the entire building was taken by the sudden alarm and red light flashed throughout the entire place " fuck it "

Riley took a right turn and stopped at her track when she ran into countless securities. they were over fifty. " Levi does know what she is going " she complimented in a low tone knowing that before she will be able to take down all of them. she will get caught. this fifty will be like a distraction

" Where do you think you are going " she hears that voice behind her. Riley turns around to meet that familiar that put her in this situation " I never said we are done "

" fuck " Riley manages to say " I will kill you and everyone else "

" I will like to see you try " Levi smiles. Riley looks straight at Levi, before she could do anything else something hit her neck and her body instantly went numb. Riley falls to the ground in pain and confusion. " like I said " walking towards her " I am not like others. I will not give you a chance " she bent down to Riley's level with that smile Riley was beginning to have " you are going nowhere and the sooner you realize that, the better for you "

" Aiden will come " Riley struggles to say

" and before then. I will be prepared "her smile grew brighter but instantly faded when they heard an explosion that shakes the entire building " what the fuck " Levi cursed in anger and the voice they heard next was

" RILEY!!!" a small smile made its way to Riley's lips

" Aiden " she whispered his name and went black but before she did she heard the shocked Levi say

" No one said anything about the boy also having abilities "

" hey " that amazing blue eyes were the first thing Riley sees the moment she opened her eyes

" Aiden?" it came out low

" How are you feeling " with worries in his tone. Riley was a lot stronger than before maybe too strong for someone who was locked up for days without food or water and as a blood supplier. she managed to sit up as she studied the room she was in. it was surely not a hotel but didn't care to ask because as long as she is with Aiden, she is safe.

" what took you so long " with a frown. " I thought you abandoned me ". Aiden smiles at her and Damn it that smile, she missed that smile so much. she missed his face entirely, and can't even be angry with him.

" I can never abandon you, Riley " his voice as calm as always

" I missed you " looking into those eyes

" I don't even know where to start," he says as he reached for her hand with eyes locked with hers " Riley "

" yes "

" don't ever leave me like that again. after I arrived at the bridge and you weren't there I thought you left me. " Riley searched his eyes and all she could see was love and affection towards her, making her blush " I am serious Riley, next time leave something behind so that I can track you ok " with a serious tone

" yes sir " with a bright " do you like me that much?"

" I Love you " his response made her blush even more " and I need you in my life Riley "

" Is this some kind of proposal "

" I don't know " he shrugged. there was silence for a long while as they both just stared at each other

" so what next " Her sudden question go him confused

" Pardon?".

" where do we go from here "

" I will go anywhere you go " Riley smiles at his response

" I will like that but no. "

" What? " confused

" I want you to go home," she says.

" and if I don't want to?".

" Go home Aiden. have a family. know what it is like to have a mom and Dad "

" And you?"

" I will go back as well and take back what is mine?"

" I will come with you..." Riley cut him off

" No. go home to your family "

" you are my family " his words made her heart skip a beat and there was silence for a while.

" if that is the case I will go with you before going back to my place. at least let me get to know my future father-in-law and also see the home where I will be raising my future kids." Aiden just sat still staring at Riley. Riley has made his heart flutter times without numbers but this time was different. he had to try to keep himself in control

" This won't work " he gives up and before Riley knew it Aiden was taking her lips in his, kissing her raw and passionately and Riley instantly responded to his sweet kiss. But damn what is going on? they both wanted something more than kisses, they wanted more