Isabella awoke in a dimly lit chamber, her surroundings unfamiliar and her head heavy with confusion. She blinked against the hazy light filtering through a small, barred window high above. Anxiety washed over her as she tried to piece together how she had ended up here.
As her senses gradually sharpened, Isabella became aware of two figures nearby, watching her intently. It was Alexander and Adrian, their faces etched with deep concern. Isabella's initial shock and fear slowly gave way to a mix of emotions, but one question dominated her thoughts: Why was she kidnapped?
"Isabella, are you alright?" Adrian's voice broke through the fog in her mind, and she nodded weakly. He was relieved to see her conscious and somewhat coherent. "You're safe now. We're here to explain everything."
