Chapter 98 - Behind the Mask

Gerard's head throbbed as he gradually regained consciousness, his vision blurry at first before clearing enough to see Nathan beside him, also coming to. They were both tied up, their limbs restricted and heads still groggy from whatever sedative they'd been given.

As they blinked and tried to focus, the room came into sharper view, and their eyes locked onto Mia standing before them, a triumphant smirk playing on her lips.

"Well, well, well, look who's awake," Mia taunted, her voice dripping with amusement. "I must say, you two put up quite the fight. But alas, here we are, all tied up and nowhere to go."

Gerard's jaw tensed, his mind racing to piece together what had happened. "What do you want, Mia?" he demanded, his voice laced with a mix of anger and frustration.

Mia chuckled, a melodious sound that grated on their nerves given the circumstances. "Oh, Gerard, Nathan, always so direct. I like that about you," she purred, pacing back and forth in front of them.

Nathan shot her a w