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My hands are encircled by a chain. My waking body was greeted by a cold and cement odor; this place is a shambles.

"You're awake, Selena." 

That familiar voice made me raise my head.

"Jacob? All of this was done by you?"

He gets down on his knees and looks me in the eyes. I could see how much rage was now residing in his heart and spirit. His fingers twirled in my hair and brushed against my face.

"I apologize for using you, Selena. You're Jax's priceless jewel, which he can't afford to lose" with every point he makes, he says.

I cocked my head and smirked. He didn't know anything, and my eyes are fixed on him, like if my death is a long distance off.

"You're wasting your time; Jax won't show up—"

Because of a gunshot from elsewhere, my word is cut short.

"Get away from my wife, Jacob," Jax growled, pulling out his gun once more.

Jacob didn't flinch in the least, as if he expected it. When a large group of men appeared and surrounded us, my eyes opened.

"How does it feel to live in a mansion, drive a car worth a billion dollars, and be married to such a stunning woman?" Jacob shifted his gaze to Jax.

I despise Jax to death, yet if something were to happen to him, remorse would drive me insane.

"Please let Selena go; she's pregnant."

"Jax..." my tears welled up as a result of my conflicted emotions. 

Jacob burst out laughing. "Do you think I'm a complete moron?" He stomped his foot on Jax's and punched him in the face.

"Jax!" I scream hysterically while attempting to get free from my bonds. I can't do anything except cry since two men are holding my shoulders to stop me.

Jacob never pulled his fists off Jax's body; instead, he grabbed him by the collar and tossed him away.

"Jacob, come to a halt!"

Jacob throws an envelope and a pen at Jax, who is already in too much pain to fight.

"Sign this paper, place your money and everything in my hand."

Jax laughed at him, so he booted him in the stomach, causing him to scream.

"Hey bro, I'm sorry for the delay."

We were all staring at the gate in front of us. They've arrived, thanks to God. Britanny ran to me and removed the chains while the men that surround us fought our buddies.

Haru separates Jacob from Jax, and the two begin fighting.

"Go with Jax and get out of here," Britanny said as she attempted to break the latch. I dashed to Jax as soon as she had properly removed it.

"Jax, please don't close your eyes."

He snatched my hands and held them in his. When a bullet struck my back, my heart skipped a beat.

When I fell at Jax's peak, my entire body went numb.

"Selena!"