As I slowly opened my eyes, a voice cut through the silence, asking, "You're awake. How are you doing, Valerie?" I realized that my eyes were covered, and I strained to listen, my other senses seemingly heightened in the darkness. The faint, invigorating scent of fresh air suggested that the windows were open, but I couldn't discern my location. Memories of Leo's actions flooded my mind, and I knew I was in a dangerous situation. Refusing to be a passive victim, I attempted to break free from the tightly bound ropes, but they held me firmly in place.
“ Who are you? What do you want? Dragon? Are you a dragon?” I asked.
“ I am.” The voice said, making me frustrated as I tried once more to break it, but I couldn't. “ Don't bother. The spell on the ropes is impossible to remove. You won't e
