Lani couldn't pinpoint when exhaustion overtook her. When she woke up, the sky had already darkened. Through the curtains, she could see the city enveloped in darkness, illuminated only by the glow of streetlights.

Feeling weary, Lani yawned and stretched her shoulders as she sat on the bed. She glanced at the wall, too tired to even move. Her waist ached, her legs felt too weak to stand, and her arms couldn't lift. Gritting her teeth, she inwardly cursed Kane.

"It's because of him that I feel ...