Chapter ninety six

As Alina drifted deeper into her sleep, the sensation of her spirit leaving her body was overwhelming. She struggled to resist, but the force pulling her was unyielding.

Before she could even grasp what was going on, she suddenly found herself standing in a huge palace that took her breath away. The walls were covered in detailed gold decorations. Her eyes locked onto the throne in the center of the room—a massive, intimidating structure. A man sat on it, dressed in a long, black suit. The darkness hid his face, revealing only his outline, and his eerie presence sent chills down her spine.

Alina's heart pounded as she glanced around the room. Figures dressed in black and red cloaks stood silently around the throne, their faces hidden beneath hoods. The atmosphere was thick with dread, and the reality of her situation began to set in. "What am I doing here?" she whispered, her voice trembling with fear.