Chapter 48

Katie's POV

When I woke up, I was lying on a cold, hard floor. My head was pounding and my neck was throbbing. I tried to sit up, but my hands were bound behind my back.

I looked around, my heart racing. I was in a dimly-lit room, with concrete walls and a metal door. There were no windows, and the only light came from a small bulb in the ceiling.

As I tried to get my bearings, I heard footsteps approaching. The door creaked open, and I saw a figure step into the room.

It was Derek.

He was wearing an orange jumpsuit, and his hands were cuffed behind his back. His eyes were dark and cold, and there was a cruel smile on his face.

"Well, well, well," he said, his voice dripping with malice. "Look who's finally come to visit me."

I tried to speak, but my throat was dry and scratchy. I cleared my throat and tried again.

"What do you want from me?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper

Derek chuckled, his eyes narrowing. "What do I want? You really have no idea, do you?"

I shook my head,