Chapter 84 Lost And Alone

• Aurora sat on the floor, her wrists raw from the rough ropes that bound her. The cold stone beneath her seeped into her skin, making her shiver. The dim light of the room flickered, casting long shadows that moved like ghosts. She stared at the locked door, every sound making her flinch. Her heart pounded so loudly that it drowned out her thoughts.
• She wasn’t sure how long she had been there—hours, maybe even a full day. Her mind raced with questions, but the biggest one lingered: Where was Damian? Did he even know she was gone?
• The door creaked open suddenly, and Aurora’s head snapped up. Two men stepped inside, both large and menacing. They wore black suits, but the wrinkles and stains on their shirts showed they were used to getting their hands dirty.