"Blackmail" An Austin Butler Fanfiction

Breaking Point

The warehouse seemed to hold its breath as Austin faced Olivia, his mind racing for a way out. Emma's life depended on his next move, and he couldn't afford to make a mistake. The cold light from the overhead lamp cast harsh shadows across Olivia's face, highlighting the twisted pleasure in her eyes.

"You always did like to play the hero, didn't you, Austin?" Olivia said, taking slow, deliberate steps toward him. "But heroes often meet tragic ends."

Austin kept his eyes on her, trying to gauge her next move. "This isn't about being a hero, Olivia. It's about ending this madness. You don't have to do this."

She laughed, a bitter sound that echoed through the empty space. "Don't I? You left me, Austin. You tore my heart out and stomped on it. You think you can just walk away and live happily ever after? Not without paying the price."

Emma's muffled sobs filled the air, her fear palpable. Austin took a deep breath, his gaze flickering to her and then back to Olivia. "I made mistakes, Olivia. But this isn't the way to fix things. Hurting Emma won't bring you peace."

Olivia's expression hardened, her eyes narrowing. "Peace? You think I care about peace? All I want is to see you suffer like I did."

She pulled a small knife from her pocket, its blade glinting ominously in the dim light. Austin's heart skipped a beat, but he forced himself to remain calm. "Olivia, think about what you're doing. This isn't you. The Olivia I knew wouldn't do this."

Her grip tightened on the knife, her knuckles white. "The Olivia you knew is gone," she hissed. "She's dead. You killed her the day you left."

Austin stepped forward, hands raised in a placating gesture. "Please, Olivia. We can find another way. You don't have to do this."

She shook her head violently, tears streaming down her face. "No, Austin. It's too late for that."

In a sudden, desperate move, Olivia lunged at him with the knife. Austin reacted instinctively, grabbing her wrist and twisting it, forcing her to drop the weapon. It clattered to the floor, the sound sharp and jarring in the stillness.

They struggled, Olivia's fury giving her unexpected strength. But Austin managed to pin her against the wall, his breath coming in ragged gasps. "Olivia, stop! This isn't who you are!"

She glared at him, her eyes wild and unfocused. "You don't know anything about who I am!"

Before he could respond, Olivia twisted free, shoving him back. She reached for the knife, but Austin was quicker, kicking it away. "It's over, Olivia," he said, his voice firm. "Let Emma go."

For a moment, Olivia seemed to waver, her resolve cracking. She looked at Emma, then back at Austin, her expression a tumult of emotions. Desperation, anger, heartbreak - all warring within her.

"You think this ends here?" she spat, backing away slowly. "This is just the beginning."

Without warning, she turned and fled into the shadows of the warehouse. Austin hesitated, torn between pursuing her and freeing Emma. He chose the latter, rushing to Emma's side and quickly untying her bonds.

"Are you okay?" he asked, his voice soft with concern.

Emma nodded, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I am now. Austin, she... she was going to..."

"I know," he said, pulling her into a tight embrace. "It's over now. You're safe."

But as he held her, he couldn't shake the feeling that Olivia's words were more than just a threat. This might be over for now, but he had a sinking feeling it wasn't truly the end.

For now, though, all that mattered was that Emma was safe. He would deal with Olivia when the time came. Together, they would face whatever came next.