Lila's world went dark, and she felt herself being pulled back into reality.
As she opened her eyes, Lila saw that she was back in the luxurious room. The woman stood over her, a smile on her face.
"Well done," the woman said. "You've survived the first round."
Lila's eyes narrowed. "What do you want from me?" she demanded.
The woman's smile grew wider. "You have a special talent," she said. "One that I can use."
Lila's mind was racing. What talent could she possibly have?
The woman's eyes seemed to bore into Lila's soul. "You're a survivor," she said. "And I need people like you."
Lila's heart sank. She knew she was in grave danger.
The woman's smile faltered for a moment, and Lila saw a glimmer of something else. Something almost like sadness.
But it was quickly replaced by a co
