Chapter 57

I woke up to the flash of light entering my eyes; my body felt numb. My head was pounding like I’d just completed a marathon race.

I sighed. My vision was faint, and then I felt my eyelids closing again. This time, I found myself standing alone in a cave. “Welcome home, Luna,” a voice spoke, reverberating through the room. I tensed, my body shook.

I couldn’t tell who had such a tone, but it was familiar—tiny, entrancing, enchanting, and sweet.

“Bow to our Luna,” another voice spoke, this time with an echo that shook me. I felt like I was in a trance; I couldn’t tell what was happening or where I was.

I opened my mouth to say something, but no words came out.

“She’s ours, and she needs to help us,” came an interjection. The voice was bold, masculine, and commanding.

What the hell was happening? Where was I, and why couldn’t I see their faces?

Laughter—devilish, eerie laughter—shook the cave, sending cold shivers down my spine. Who were they? And what did they want from me?

“What do you