Third Person's POV

"Good! I guess we are now partners in this and will make sure that everything goes according to plan."

The figure's words sent a chill down Talia's spine. She didn't want to be partners with him, but she knew she didn't have a choice. She had to play along for now, and hope that she could find a way out of this later.

"I need to go now," she said, backing away from the figure. "I'll talk to you later."

The figure nodded, his eyes following her ...