The noise snapped me back to reality, and my entire body jolted. My ears buzzed.

Ian, too, was thrown into a panic and quickly let go of me.

His reaction made the situation crystal clear. My rationality returned in an instant, alarm bells ringing in my head.

I immediately wanted to kick Ian away, but for some reason, I couldn’t muster any strength in my legs, or in my entire body.

Especially since everything was still pitch black in front ...