CHAPTER 78

And then, everything went black.

Anna's world was a blur as she regained consciousness. She was disoriented, and her head was pounding.

As she opened her eyes, Anna saw that she was in a luxurious room. She was lying on a plush bed, surrounded by lavish furnishings.

But Anna's relief was short-lived. She saw that she was chained to the bed, her wrists and ankles bound by heavy metal cuffs.

A figure stood in the shadows, watching her. Anna's heart racing as the figure stepped forward.

"Welcome back," it said, its voice smooth and menacing. "I've been waiting for you."

Anna's eyes locked onto the figure's face. It was a woman, beautiful and cold.

"Who are you?" Anna demanded, trying to keep her voice steady.

The woman smiled, her eyes glinting with amusement. "You'll find out soon enough," she said.

As Anna watched, the woman walked over to a nearby table. She picked up a small device and pressed a button.