I Run to You

Chapter 13

Clarke heard the front door open, and then the sound of muffled voices in the living room. She sat up in bed, straining to hear what was being said but found that it was no use.

She'd been thinking about her plan to free Bellamy from Lynx all afternoon. Sure he'd been involved in some pretty shady stuff over the years, but he also had more dirt on the higher ups than anyone else in the crew.

This could work out in his favor. She knew for a fact that Octavia's former boyfriend, Jasper, who was now a detective with the local police department, was looking for any kind of information to put away Lynx Ferrera.

If Bell could make a deal with the DA, then he could be scot-free. All he would have to do is testify against Lynx. It would be dangerous, but if he could be out from under the Grounders' thumb then it would all be worth it.

Clarke heard a light knock on her door, "Clarke, are you awake?"

"Yeah, Bell, come on it!"

"How are you feeling," Bellamy asked as he came to sit beside her.

"Much better," she answered with a smile.

She studied his features, the hard set of his jaw and the stubborn glint in his eyes.

"What did you do," she asked with a sigh.

"Why do you think I did something?"

"Because you've got that look," Clarke said with a roll of her eyes, "Now what did you do?"

"I put a tail on Spacewalker," Bellamy answered matter-of-factly.

"You what," Clarke asked in astonishment.

"I sent Miller on a reconnaissance mission. I want to know everywhere that scumbag goes and everyone he talks to."

Clarke shivered at her best friend's cold tone, but wasn't surprised by his declaration.

"Bell, you shouldn't have done that," she said softly.

"Why not? I protect what's mine, don't I," he said with a growl.

The fact that he referenced her as his possession should have angered her inner feminist, however it only caused comforting warmth to spread throughout her body.

"Yes, you do, but that was going a little overboard."

Clarke watched as his eyes darkened, if that was possible, and his gaze roved over her features.

"There is no such thing as too careful when it comes to your safety, Princess. Finn crossed a line when he came to your home and threatened you. That tells me that he's desperate, and I want to know why. I need to know what he's up to, and if I need to step in show him the error of his ways," Bellamy said, his voice laced with ill suppressed rage.

Clarke smiled, his concern for her well being never ceased to amaze her.

"Now that we've discussed your concerns for my safety, how about we discuss my concern for yours?"

"What do you mean," Bellamy asked in confusion.

"I mean, I think I've found a way to free you from the Grounders and I have no idea why I didn't think about it before," Clarke said enthusiastically.

"Clarke..."

"No, hear me out. The DA has been all over the police department about taking down Lynx. What if you made a deal with said DA, you could testify against Lynx and gain your freedom," the blonde reasoned.