Master Kai's Slave.

Elora's POV.

The sudden, icy splash of cold water shocked me awake, sending shivers down my spine and causing my whole body to tremble.

The sound of the water hitting the floor echoed through the dimly lit room, making it feel even more unsettling. My eyes flew open instantly, blinking rapidly to adjust to the darkness.

“Get up! It is time to go!” a deep, authoritative voice broke the heavy silence that had settled over the room where I had been confined.

I sat up straight, my mind racing to make sense of the situation. As I tried to piece together what was happening, I saw several men moving toward me.

Their faces were hard and unreadable as they methodically untied the ropes that had been binding me. In their place, they clamped cold, heavy metal chains around my wrists and ankles.

The men yanked me up from the chair with a force that made my already aching body protest. Every muscle screamed in pain, and all I wanted was a moment to rest and gather my scattered thoughts.

My nerv