Chapter 45: Show Yourself!

Jackson's POV

It's been an hour since Ericka went to the bathroom, and I'm starting to get worried. I thought she was just taking care of some, you know, girl stuff, but now I'm getting anxious.

I've been knocking on the ladies' restroom door, calling out her name. "Ericka! Ericka! Are you okay?" I'm hesitant to barge in, not wanting to come across as creepy. But I have to know if she's okay.

Just as I'm about to give up, an officer passes by and asks, "Hey sir, are you searching for someone?" I nod, feeling a sense of relief.

"Yes, officer. Her name is Ericka. She's a girl with long brown hair and small... um... petite build. Her skin is pale."

"Oh, that woman? I saw her rushing out of the station earlier. It seemed like something urgent was going on."

My heart starts racing as I realize that something might be wrong.

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Ericka's POV

I stood frozen in front of Raven's Peak, my heart racing with anticipation. I had to get Anna out of here. I took a deep breath, pushed aside the fear that was creeping in, and stepped forward.

As I entered the dark and eerie room, I felt a chill run down my spine. The air was thick with an eerie silence, and I could sense that something was off. But my determination to rescue Anna pushed me forward.

I looked around, trying to take in every detail.

The room was dimly lit.

Suddenly, a deep voice echoed through the room, making me jump. "Didn't expect to see you here."

I spun around, trying to locate the source of the voice. But there was no one in sight. The voice seemed to be coming from all directions, making me feel like I was being surrounded.

"W-who are you?" I stammered, trying to keep my voice steady. "Where's Anna? Why are you doing this?"

I tried to sound braver than I felt, but my voice was shaking slightly.

"Chill, Ericka, your tense," the voice chuckled again.

"I'm not," I lied, trying to sound more confident. But my words came out shaky and uncertain.

Suddenly, I felt a hot breath behind my back. I spun around, trying to see what was there, but there was no one. I spun back around, my heart racing with anticipation.

"You sure?" the voice asked again, its tone dripping with amusement.

I took a deep breath and tried to think clearly. I couldn't let this guy get to me. I had to stay strong for Anna.

"Stop playing games," I said, trying to sound firm. "Show yourself up."

The voice laughed again, the sound echoing off the walls. "Oh, I'm showing myself up," it said. "You're just too blind to see it."

I felt a shiver run down my spine as I scanned the room again. But there was nothing. Just the darkness, the shadows, and that voice.

"Look, I'm not playing games," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I'm here for Anna. Let her go."

The voice laughed again. "You're so cute when you're desperate," it said.

"Why are you doing this?" I asked in frustration, my voice shaking with anger and fear.

He chuckled again, the sound making my skin crawl. "Stop! and answer me!" I demanded, trying to keep my voice steady.

"Shh,It's because of you, my love," he whispered. "My Ericka," he added, the way he said my name sending a shiver down my spine.

I was confused. What did he mean? What did he want from me?

"Don't act innocent, I know you know that I'm following you," the voice said, his words making me realize that my suspicion was right. The guy who's been stalking me and the guy who's behind this is the same.

"What?" I asked, trying to process what was happening. "What the fuck are you saying? I'm not your love!" I exclaimed.

But he just chuckled again. "Sadly, you are," he said, his words making me feel like I was trapped in some kind of twisted nightmare.

I tried to think of something to say, but my mind was a blank. What did he want from me? Was he going to hurt me or Anna?

"What do you want from me?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. "I'm not rich, I don't have money if you need some ransom or something," I said, trying to reason with him.

But he just laughed again. "Oh, no, Ericka. It's not about money. It's about you. You're special, you know that?"

I felt a chill run down my spine as I realized that this guy was seriously disturbed. He thought I was special? He thought I was his love?

"Listen, I'm not going to be your plaything," I said, trying to sound firm. "I'm not going to be your little toy. Let Anna go and leave me alone."

"Okay, I'll let you go," he said with a casual tone, and I felt a fleeting moment of relief wash over me. However, that feeling was short-lived as he followed up with a sly remark, "For now," accompanied by a chuckle that sent a chill down my spine.

"Hey, you sick fuck! Stop this nonsense and tell me where Anna is!" I couldn't contain my frustration and anger anymore, my voice rising in desperation.

"You need to calm down, my love" his voice turned cold and stern, sending shivers down my spine. "If you don't want me to put you on your four and fuck the living out of you. So, behave, unless you want me to take control and show you who's in charge."

"Stop! I don't want to hear any of your nonsense anymore," I began, but my words were abruptly cut off as I felt a presence behind me.

A shiver ran down my spine as a voice whispered, "I've warned you."

Before I could react, I was roughly grabbed, yet not too violently, preventing me from turning around.

A hand pressed against my neck, causing me to gasp in surprise.

He inhaled deeply, taking in my scent. "You smell so good," he remarked, his breath sending a chill down my spine.

My attempts to wiggle free were met with resistance as I felt a sharp object press against my neck.

"Don't move," he whispered menacingly. Tears welled up in the corner of my eyes as fear gripped me.

"Please, don't do this," I pleaded, my voice trembling with emotion.

"But you put yourself in this situation, love." he responded coldly.

Panic surged through me as his hand traveled up to my chest, squeezing it tightly. An involuntary moan escaped my lips, betraying the mix of fear and arousal that coursed through me.

"Ahh"