CHAPTER 80

Anna's world went dark, and she felt herself being pulled through a vortex of emotions.

When she came to, Anna found herself in a room filled with ancient artifacts. The air was thick with the scent of old books and dust.

A figure stood in the center of the room, shrouded in shadows. "Welcome, Anna," it said.

Anna's eyes adjusted to the dim light, and she saw that it was an old man with piercing eyes. "Who are you?" she demanded.

The old man's smile was enigmatic. "I'm a guardian of secrets," he said. "And I've been waiting for you."

Anna's skepticism was evident. "What secrets?" she asked.

The old man's eyes seemed to bore into Anna's soul. "Secrets about your past," he said. "Secrets about your destiny."

Anna's mind reeled as the old man's words hung in the air. What could he possibly know about her past?