As the cold water enveloped me, my heart raced with fear and anticipation. I struggled against my restraints, desperately gasping for air as the drum filled around me. The sound of my own heartbeat echoed in my ears, drowning out all other sounds in the room.
Dominic's icy gaze remained fixed on me, a twisted satisfaction evident in his eyes. "You will pay for Andrew's sins," he declared, his voice void of any remorse.
The men surrounding us watched in silence, their loyalty to Dominic unwavering. Their faces were impassive, betraying no hint of emotion as they carried out their leader's bidding.
As the water rose higher, I fought against the overwhelming panic threatening to consume me. Each breath became more labored, my vision blurring as the pressure intensified. The world around me seemed to fade away, leaving only the suffocating darkness and the haunting realization that my life hung in the balance.
