Ashina’s pov

"Stop there, Ashina." Nathan’s cold voice echoed in the dungeon. My heart pounded in my chest as I froze, my mind racing with thoughts of what he might say or do next. Slowly, I turned around, looking down as I was too scared to make eye contact.

"Come over here," Nathan commanded with a firm voice.

Reluctantly, I walked towards him, trying to steady my breath. As I approached, I noticed he was standing in front of an empty cell. My kidnapper was nowhere in sight but I could ...