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Chapter 71
Chapter 71
Little Lucia's POV.
I woke up to a slight headache.
I could feel my head pounding, I opened my eyes and surveyed my surroundings.
I was in a very small room which was similar to a storeroom.
There were empty cartons of goods and some spear parts.
I was tied to a chair with some thick white ropes.
How did I get here? I thought.
Then I remember what happened earlier.
It was a Wednesday which was a sports day in my school as usual.
At first, I was feeling a little reluctant to go to school as I wasn't feeling too well but I decided to go since I don't have my mom worrying too much about me.
The day went on normally and when it was time for sports I went downstairs with my other classmates to the sports ground.
Later I felt a little pre
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