131. Unfamiliar

LIA'S POV.

I wake up groggy, my mind still cloudy from the effects of the sedative. My head hurts, and I struggle to focus my eyes on the surroundings. As I try to move, I realize my wrists and ankles are bound, the restraints cutting into my skin.

Panic sets in as I frantically try to free myself. The fear is overwhelming, and I feel the familiar tightness in my chest as I remember where I am. I'm in the hands of Alpha Lance, my captor, and my mate's lifelong enemy.

I try to call for help, but my voice is weak, barely a whisper. No one comes to my aid, and the silence only adds to my fear. I feel helpless and vulnerable, my fate uncertain.

My heart races as I struggle to free myself, but the restraints hold me in place. I'm trapped, with no escape in sight. My mind races, trying to come up with a plan, but I feel so powerless.

As I try to calm myself down, I realize that I'm no longer feeling the effects of the sedative. Instead, I feel a surge of energy coursing through my veins, an