Chapter 133

Adrenaline surged through Elodie’s veins, urging her to react. Just as she prepared to confront her pursuer, disaster struck. A blunt object smashed into her shin, sending waves of pain shooting up her leg. An instant later, electricity coursed through her nerves. Elodie convulsed, then fell to the ground. *** When Elodie regained consciousness, she was disoriented. The place on her shin where she was hit by the stunner throbbed painfully. Bound tightly to a dilapidated chair, she tugged helplessly against the thick hemp rope encircling her wrists and ankles. Despite her struggle, the knots held firm, refusing to yield. When her eyes gradually adjusted to the darkness, she took stock of her surroundings, noting the gloomy interior of what appeared to be an old warehouse. Rusted machinery littered the space, casting eerie silhouettes along the walls. Grime covered the windows, obscuring any natural light. Elodie took a deep breath and recommenced her efforts to free herself, squirming d