Chapter 20 : Captured

As the last rays of sunlight faded, the ancient stones of the castle whispered secrets that had long been forgotten. Asher awakened with a start, his mind clouded by confusion. The cold, metallic sting of chains gripped his wrists, anchoring him to the decaying wall. The air hung heavy with the scent of mildew and dust, adding to the disorienting atmosphere.

Blinking away the remnants of sleep, Asher struggled to piece together his fragmented memories. How had he ended up here? The castle, its structure crumbling but still imposing, offered no answers.

As his eyes adjusted to the dim light, Asher surveyed his surroundings. Moonlight streamed through broken stained-glass windows, casting ethereal colors upon the dusty air. Cobwebs clung to the corners, painting the scene with an eerie beauty. The silence was deafening, broken only by faint echoes of distant footsteps and the creaking of ancient floorboards.

A flicker of movement caught Asher's attention, and his heart skipped a beat. A