IV

Merlina's P.O.V

After driving for another 10 minutes the car soon came to a halt, signaling we were at a gas station. My nerves started taking over me making me second guess my self, but I knew if I didn't get away now it would be hell for me later.

The doors to the van slowly opened revealing Dylan behind it. He reached over me and unchained my wrist and ankles from the cold metal, allowing slight winces of pain to leave my lips.

My ankles and wrist were both bruised and bloody causing a stinging/ burning sensation as it became exposed to the oxygen. He took my arm and helped me out of the car, but as soon as my feet hit the floor a loud screech left my mouth. A terrible amount of pain rushed through my legs as I tried to apply my weight on them. I looked up at Dylan and his expression showed no remorse or sorrow once so ever. He just yanked me back up and continued pushing me forward.

"Don't do anything stupid." He spoke as I limped into the gas station.

Me escaping isn't stupid, it's smart.

As we entered the doors of the building I immediately looked around scanning the entire place looking for something that could help me. But sadly the only exit door was the one we came out of.

I looked around searching desperately for a plan B.

"Go to the fucking bathroom." Dylan rushed.

I quickly looked at the cashier and looked back at Dylan mouthing the words 'help me' to the lady as I limped into the bathroom, Dylan following.

"What are you doing, you can't come in here." I said as I put my hand on

His chest preventing him from going any further.

I closed the door and locked it before he could say anything.

As soon as I turned around I made sure to run the water on the faucet to help block out any noise. I analyzed the small bathroom and noticed a small window just below the ceiling. A burst of pure joy and happiness rushed through me as I started climbing the stalls. But which each step I took more and more pain ran up my leg. I almost gave up but my mom always taught me otherwise so I decided to push through the pain.

"Hurry the fuck up." I heard Dylan yell as he started banging on the door.

I looked back at the door as I placed my foot on the toilet paper dispenser. I pushed myself up on it, having it break, resulting in my instantaneously making contact with the floor.

"Merlina!" He shouted through the door as he hit his fist against it harder than he did before.

I stood up and slowly made my way to the door, disappointed in failure attempt to escape.

"Took you long enough." He huffed.

"Sorry I had to shit." I said blankly as he snorted.

As we were walked out the door and back to the car near the woods, the woman at the cash register ran after us.

"Sir, I'm going to need you to let her go I've already called the police so you mind as well go while you can." She said as she grabbed my arm.

Dylan took a step back as he poked out his lip and nodded his head as he continued walking, without me.

Happiness took over me as I celebrated the fact that my plan worked. I looked at the woman beside me and and wrapped my arms around her body.

"You're my her-" before I could finish my sentence the sound of a gun went off and her body fell to the ground.

A piercing scream erupts from my lips as I look down at her in shock. Before I have the chance to bend down and save what little bit of life might be left I feel a large hand wrap around my hair as he abruptly pulled it, dragging me towards the car. Tears leave my eyes and scream escape my lips as my body is still traumatized from what had just occurred.

"You fucking killed her!" I yelled once her put on the shackles, tighter than he did before.

"That's what I do babygirl, and that's exactly what's gonna end up happening to you." He said as he shut the door and sped off.

I took deep breaths and tried to control my breathing as I rested my head on the wall, falling asleep soon after.

4 hours later

My eyes shot open as the car jolted forward as it came to a complete stop. The doors slowly opened, and I was expecting to see Dylan's face but instead it was Justin with a wide smirk spread across his lips.

My hands started shaking as my nerves and anxiety got the best of me.

"Welcome home princess."