Chapter 54

Jasmine slowly opened her eyes, a dry feeling in her throat making her cough softly. Her head throbbed intensely, causing her vision to blur for a moment. With great effort, she tried to focus her sight. The room was dark, illuminated only by dim lights centered right above her. She winced as the throbbing in her head intensified, but when she tried to move her hands, her movements abruptly stopped. She was startled to find both her hands and feet tightly bound.

The surroundings began to become clearer to Jasmine's eyes. There was only darkness surrounding her, a contrast to the dim light of the lamp. Slowly, her memory returned. Déjà vu. This situation felt like something she had experienced before. The name suddenly popped into her mind.

"Seth," she murmured softly. She knew who had put her in this situation. Suddenly, a heavy and familiar voice sounded not far from her.

"Are you awake?" the voice asked, making Jasmine squint to search for the source of the sound. But all she saw wa