Lily nodded, a determined look replacing the fear in her eyes. I felt a surge of pride at her resilience.
"And here," Donk's voice interrupted my thoughts, "is where I think you'll be spending quite a bit of your time, Rebecca."
We had entered what looked like a high-tech command center. Banks of computers lined the walls, and a massive screen dominated one end of the room.
"This is where we coordinate many of our... business ventures," Donk explained. "Your skills will be put to good use here, I think."
I looked around the room, my mind racing. If I could gain access to these systems, maybe I could find a way to contact the outside world, to get help.
"What exactly do you want me to do?" I asked, trying to keep my voice neutral.
Donk waved a hand dismissively. "Oh, we'll get into th
