Broken

Chapter 35 - rewritten

*Lucia POV*

I am feared by many, but now I am the one inflicted by fear. Uncertainty fills every crevice of my body as I'm unsure of what is going to happen to me, I have been moved to a basement and chained to the wall. Everything has changed in the week between mine and Asher's last encounter

*Flashback*

Finally, this is where I meet my end. There is no return from what will happen, the door of my room opens and in walks Asher a threatening look in his eye but there is a flash of guilt that seems to flicker in his eyes. I must be mistaken. If it was guilt than he got rid of it quickly because as quick as it came it was gone in a flash. The emotion was switched to one of murder. He hates me but that's okay I'm used to it.

"Are you ready?" his voice cuts through my ears causing me to flinch. He sounds like death itself. I don't think I am going to be able to survive this.

With every step he takes closer to me I back up on the bed knowing it's pointless the action still comforts me knowing that I myself don't want to take part in what comes next. He pulls of his shirt, sending me a sickening smirk. I have always seen this man as an older brother or confidante. Now I know it was all a lie. I can't trust anyone; I just want the comfort of my brothers and Andre.

Asher rips his trousers off and I push myself further up the bed. "There is no running now" he tuts at me and leans onto the bed pulling me by my trouser leg. "We can do this the easy way or the hard way" I let out a whimper and he pull my trousers ripping them in the process. I feel a lump enter my throat. No don't cry, I chant in my head but it doesn't work not bringing me an ounce of comfort or ease. As his hands travel up my legs, I squirm under his tight grip. I try to swallow back the tears, but only fail, a hand goes over my mouth as tears start pouring from my eyes like a waterfall. I can't breathe and struggle to take in air through the tears and hand covering my mouth. I feel him push into me and then darkness overtakes me and I welcome my old friend willingly.

*End of flashback*

I never saw him afterwards, which I was grateful for, but now I am chained in this dark cold room. I don't know how long I have been in this house I've lost count of the days. But it's been long enough for me to lose the sliver of hope I held for any help to come my way. The loneliness of the empty damp basement is starting to eat me. My arms are aching as they are above my head, and my head is lulling forward as I fall asleep and struggle to draw air into my lungs. But I know I deserve this punishment for my sins.

My head shoots up as I hear the sounds of metal clanging and the door swings open. Asher stands in the doorway with a guy behind him. There is something oddly familiar about the aura the man holds. I squint trying to make out who it is, but it is too hard. I'm giving up.

"I have a surprise for you" Asher's voice sickens me. As the atmosphere does a complete 360 spin. I've had no preparation for what's about to come my way.

*ACE POV*

Everything is different without Lucia here and I am losing it slowly. My door opens and Edward walked in with the phone in his hand and our hacker behind. Without a word he passes the phone to me and I put it to my ear.

"Is this Ace Demone" whoever is talking seems hurried and his voice is hushed.

"Yes, whose speaking?" My voice is drained yet stern and still holds its usual cold power.

"I don't have much time boss will be back soon. But I trust you have someone that can trace this call, your sister is here."

"Why are you doing this?" I ask confused as to why some man is helping us