Rescuing Landon

Chapter 1

I paced my room,the letter scrunched up in my fist. A million thoughts were running through my head. Most ended with an image of Alec covered in blood. I looked down and read the letter again.

Bree,
I suppose you're wondering why
Alec hasn't made it to you yet.
My men have captured him,and
if you don't meet me at my castle
in seven days,I'll kill him and the wretched fairy you love so dearly.

Ripper.

He has Alec. My best friend. My first love. Before I could stop it,the memory of our first kiss flashed through my mind.

Reilly just got married. I was happy for her,but part of me was jealous. Frank and Reilly were dancing now,looking at each other lovingly. It kinda made me sick.

Being around all these people was making me feel claustrophobic. The air seemed thinner and it felt like everyone was staring at me.

I escaped into the cool night air and breathed deeply. My shoulders quickly relaxed. The feeling of relaxation was short lived when someone took ahold of my shoulders and spun me around.

I only caught a brief glimpse of icey blue crystals before lips were on mine. I melted in Alec's arms and kissed him back,wrapping my arms around his neck and burying my fingers in his curls. He tasted like mint and something else...Wine...

Wine...He was drunk. I pushed him away and walked away,his apologies fading in the night as I got into my car and drove home,hoping Reilly wouldn't notice.

He came to me the next day to say he was drunk(like I didn't know that the night before)and that it was a stupid mistake. My heart broke into a million pieces. It took me a while to put the pieces back together and to realise that,maybe,Alec and I were always meant to be just friends.

"Do you want my help or not?"Izzy asked.

"No. This is between Ripper and I. He has Alec, and you know I'm the only one who can get him back. "My reply was strong and low. I strapped my sheaths on and slipped my knives into place.

"You're right,but don't hesitate to ask for help."

My steps halted and I threw her a look over my shoulder."I don't need help. Stay here,don't go anywhere."

"Fine. Call me if you need me."

"Yeah yeah. Bye!"I left the house and slammed the door. I didn't need to look at the location he gave on the letter. I've raided his 'castle' enough times to know where it was.

I got into the stupid Ferrari Alec bought me and drove off.

"Ripper!Open up!"I pounded my fists on the door. My fists met air moments later and I looked up into the gorgeous face Ripper. I punched him in the face then,because at least with a bruise or two he wouldn't look so edible. That and just because I can.

"Okay...I deserved that..."he said,massaging his jaw."Right this way,Aubrey. "He pulled his hand away with a grin."you hit pretty hard. For a girl."I followed him and jumped when a kitten ran past me. Ripper has a cat?
"Forgive Mikey. He's a very active kitty."Ripper laughed. Kitty?

"Okay so why do you want me?"

"Well,Aubrey,you've simply captured my interest. I wish to make you mine."He said, grinning at me.