The spacious, luxurious single room fell into an eerie silence.

The three of them stood frozen, as if time had stopped. Even their breathing seemed to vanish without a trace.

Emma stared in shock at Serena, who was kneeling by her bed. Serena’s posture was straight and rigid, despite the forced position. Her slender figure appeared fragile, yet defiant, her fingers white from the tension as she tried to break free, but was held firmly in place. Her neck arched ...