When Phoebe woke up again, she found herself lying on a large bed. A harsh beam of light pierced through her eyes, making them sting. She blinked several times before finally adjusting to the brightness.
But as soon as she took in her surroundings, the unfamiliar environment made her whole body tense with alarm.
She remembered being at the banquet when Samuel forcefully dragged her away. She had struggled, but then he had taken something out and covered her mouth with it. Her vision had gone black, and she'd lost consciousness.
"Ah, sweet thing, you're awake?" A vulgar voice sounded from above her.
Following the voice, she looked up—and the next second, her eyes widened in shock. Her body froze as if struck by lightning.
Phoebe stared in terror at the four leering men around her.
