I jolted awake, my heart pounding. Where was I? I blinked, taking in the dim room with peeling wallpaper and boarded up windows. Brandon - where was Brandon? Fear gripped my chest as I realized I was alone in this abandoned building.
Slowly, I sat up, my red evening gown rustling. We had been at the ball, and then... they have gassed us and brought us here for the human trials. I shuddered, trying to stay calm.
I had to find Brandon so we could get through this together.
A glint caught my eye - a knife lay on the dusty floor a few feet away. I snatched it up and crept into the hallway, straining my ears. Shuffling noises came from down the corridor. I flattened myself against the wall, gripping the knife hilt.
Sneaking forward, I peered into a large room. My eyes widened. Several peopl
