TheClosetKidnapper

Jace I sigh of relief and let myself fall unconscious, what I'd done finally catching up with me.

Jace I look at Rayah and swallow, "You okay? It's over with now..."

Jace I swallow and Nic sets his forehead on my shoulder, tired, "Relax, kid. Whatever happens, happens. She'll be okay at the least. The venom doesn't always take effect..."

Jace My hands shake and I know that I don't have much left in me and that I'm only running on adrenaline at this point, "She'll be okay, right?"

Jace I drop as the door breaks down, being pushed back. Jackie comes running out with Rayah. I follow her to the dorm again and look over Rayah worriedly before ...

Jace I hear the movement and press my ear against the door, my heart leaping in my throat.

Jace I grit my teeth and snap out of it, studying the door. Get him to let down the shield. Please. Fight back.

Jace My head shoots up and my eyes narrow. Rayah. I dissolve and reappear wherever she is, her fear fueling my light.

Jace I step into the room and freeze, finding both Nic and Jackie on the floor unconscious. Their chests still rise and fall, which gives me breath to breathe again. ...

Jace I blink out of it again, wanting some control, and slowly make my way back to the dorm, the silence pounding in my ears.

Jace I kiss her forehead before dissolving and slipping through the door, my eyes glazing over once more.

Jace I open my eyes and look down, composing myself before crouching in front of Rayah and twining a hand with hers, "Stay here. I promise I'll be back with ...

Jace I swallow and move around to Rayah's front, still keeping a hold of her. I press my ear against the door and close my eyes, straining to hear something... ...

Jace I feel a strange pain in my neck but ignore it, holding Rayah close. Nic can do this. He's... he's done it before. As a last resort... I'll go.

Jace I watch Rayah, worrying for my own brother, and bring my arms around her from behind, "It's okay. They'll be fine. They can hold their own."