chapter 21

Three Month Later.

Catherine pov.

The sounds of people crying and wailing filled my ears, piercing through the darkness that enveloped me. Confusion clouded my mind as I slowly opened my eyes, struggling to make sense of my surroundings. As my vision adjusted, I realized that my body felt heavy, as if covered with a thick blanket.

Attempting to move, I felt my limbs creaking with stiffness, but as I shifted, I noticed the sudden stillness that surrounded me. The silence was deafening, and I could feel a growing sense of unease creeping up my spine.

As I stood up, I surveyed the area around me, only to discover that I was not alone. A sea of unfamiliar faces surrounded me, their eyes fixed on me with a mix of shock and relief.

Questions raced through my mind as I tried to make sense of the situation, but before I could speak, a woman rushed towards me, her arms outstretched in a gesture of embrace.

"Lora, you're alive!" she exclaimed, pulling me into her arms.

I recoiled in confu