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　　Ella's POV

　　My vision blurred, and I took a few moments to remember where I was. My body felt heavy, resting on the molded leather backseat of a car with its engine running quietly in the background. I couldn't make out any objects, just shapes, but I knew what motion to expect as the car drove along - bumping over yet another pothole, turning around a sharp corner, and accelerating to keep up with traffic. Confirmation came as I shifted slightly and felt the texture of the seat beneath me.

　　As I tried to focus my eyes, I noticed my hands were tied behind my back, and my feet were tied together. Fear crept in, engulfing me like wildfire. What was going on? How did I end up here? I tried to scream, but my mouth was gagged.