chapter 13: Silhouette

As the car sped through the city streets, the steady hum of the engine lulling me into a false sense of security, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over me. Adrian had come through for me once again, his unwavering support providing me with the strength I needed to face whatever lay ahead.

But as the minutes turned into hours, the exhaustion of the day's events began to catch up with me. My eyelids grew heavy, weighed down by the stress and uncertainty that had plagued me for so long. With a weary sigh, I allowed myself to succumb to sleep, the rhythmic motion of the car lulling me into a restless slumber.

When I finally awoke, it was to the sound of muffled voices and the sensation of rough hands shaking me awake. Disoriented and groggy, I blinked away the remnants of sleep, my eyes struggling to focus on my surroundings. It took a moment for the reality of the situation to sink in, but when it did, a wave of panic washed over me like a tidal wave.

I was no longer in th