That Counts (Bk2)

Chap 27:

Liam's POV

I thought I made the right decision to send Emma back through the mirror. But now....I regret it more then anything. I sent her through to give her a chance to live. But I sent her through dying....of Switch Over. She could be dead right now for all I know. And when I told everyone....It made everything worse. The reality is....she probably is dead...for all I know anyway. But I had a plan...

"Liam, you wanted to speak with me?" Alex asks as I enter his office.

"Yes, it's about Annie and Niall...you see the longer they're together, the stronger the chance of them rebelling against you. I propose we...well.....I dispose of them for you. I've been wanted to kill Niall for quite some time you see." I say lying through my teeth.

"You...you want to kill Annie?" Alex asks in a quiet voice.

"Yes....you see Annie never cared much for me...and it's her fault me and Emma aren't together so you see....it's better off this way" I mumble.

"I say do it." Tori says walking out in a black silk robe.

"Tori I don't know...." Alex mutters.

"If you love me...you'll let Liam do it." Tori demanded.

"Fine...Liam....you may....dispose of them....quickly and painlessly if you can...and after your finished with that....you may go back home...you'll find a mirror in the basement, walk through it and it will take you home. I'm done with you." Alex says rubbing his head. I nod and race off to the dungeons to free Annie and Niall....and go home and make sure Emma is alive.

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Annie's POV

I stay close to Niall as possible. I didn't want to leave him. Or anybody. Emma could be dead... So is Kara.... I only have Niall left.

"Annie...come on its alright. Don't cry." Niall said and held me tighter.

"I don't want to lose you... You're the only one left.." I mumble quietly.

"Don't say that. Emma could be alive, she's strong after all. After all that happened, she'll survive like she alway did. Kara is too. Even though she's a child she's a strong werewolf. Like I taught her." I smile at his words. Events from the past played in my head. It stung my head thing about it.

"Why are we here? Shouldn't we plan a way out?" Zayn said and looked around.

"That won't be necessarily..." A voice said. Liam slowly approaches the cell.

"What do you want you monster?!" Louis hissed.

"Not you... But Annie and Niall." Liam said and looked at me.

"No leave Annie. You can take me." Niall pushed me back and glared at Liam.

"No I need you both. Alex wants...to dispose of you two.." Liam said and coughed. I knew there was a meaning. I looked at Liam more closely and saw him nod a bit.

"Not under our watch!" Louis growled and stood in front of us. Same with Zayn.

"N-" I cut Niall off and stand up.

"Annie! D-" I ignored Niall and went to Liam.

"You win Payne." I said and held my arms out. Suddenly, I was yanked back and fell in someone's arms.

"Are you nuts?! I know you're depressed about Emma but dying? I don't think Emma would be happy. She would want to to live to the fullest, immoral or not. She wants me to protect you so don't ever leave my side." Niall whispered in my ear. I tear trickled down my cheek at the thought.