"The doors and windows are all locked. Don't try to escape, it will be a waste of time."

Ben had left Brooke alone with Alec and he was currently hunting through the cupboards in the kitchen, searching for something to eat.

"This will be fine for you if you just do as you're told."

"I've never been good at that," Brooke said.

"Then your friend will suffer," Alec said stiffly.

Brooke gulped. "Why her? She's got nothing to do with this. She innocent!"

Alec slammed the cupboard shut and turned round, glaring at Brooke. "I know, now shut the hell up."

"Why are you working for Rogue? Can you not...