Remember?

When my eyes opened, I felt a sense of unease, as if I were in a dark place. The absence of light made me question my surroundings. Was I in a grave? The thought sent shivers down my spine, but I quickly dismissed it as something I felt strange. Confusion clouded my mind as I tried to piece together the events leading up to this moment.

Suddenly, a memory resurfaced. I remember the council meeting. The realization hit me like a wave, leaving me bewildered and disoriented. What happened to me? How did I end up in this mysterious situation?

“Where am I?” Curiosity overcame me, and I couldn't help but wonder: Despite the initial confusion and apprehension, the cozy room provided a sense of refuge, a temporary respite from the unknown.

As I gathered my bearings, I was back into the same room.

“He took me back? Didn’t he kill me? Maybe Declan save me?”

Feeling strange, I woke up from a deep slumber. As I removed the blanket and checked my surroundings, a wave of fear washed over me. To my surprise, I found myself undressed.

“Who did this to me?” I whispered in shock. Frantically, I looked around the room, hoping to find some answers. The eerie silence only added to my growing unease. It was clear that I was alone in this unfamiliar space. The room had a peculiar layout, with a large Japanese dragon statue catching my attention. Its presence seemed oddly out of place.

Beside the statue, a rocking chair stood still, as if waiting for someone to occupy it. I couldn't help but feel a shiver run down my spine as I imagined someone sitting there, watching my every move. Beyond the rocking chair, a large L-shaped sofa occupied a corner of the room. Its size and plushness made it an inviting spot to relax, but under the circumstances, I couldn't find any comfort in it. As I cautiously scanned the room, my eyes searched for any sign of the person responsible for my current predicament. However, no eyes met mine. The room remained silent, devoid of any presence.

Suddenly, a chilling sound pierced through the silence, causing a shiver to run down my spine. The source of the sound remained unknown, leaving me in a state of suspense. Was it the presence of someone nearby? If so, who could it be? The thought of being bought by someone crossed my mind, adding to the unsettling atmosphere.

“W.. who is here?” My heart raced as I contemplated the possibilities. Perhaps it was the man who had bought me. He must be here, lurking in the shadows, relishing my vulnerability. I could sense his desire to revel in my helplessness.

The weight of this realization settled heavily upon me, causing my throat to feel parched and dry. The intensity of the moment was suffocating, as I grappled with the implications of my newfound predicament. The fear and uncertainty that enveloped me were palpable, leaving me on edge, unsure of what would come next.

At the sound of the moving chair, I panicked and looked at the place where it was so dark behind the plane-sized table.

“Who?” I asked nervously.

“Is there anyone? Where are my clothes?" I shouted this time but didn’t dare to move. Suddenly, there was light towards me. I jumped and then my eyes met him.

 “Remember?” He said in a husky voice. A mysterious smile crept into his lips, observing me, and my tongue fluttered in an attempt to say something. The shock was so intense that I couldn’t utter a word.