Chapter 85. Deceived by Shadows

Milan’s POV

The next thing I knew, I was lying on a cold, hard floor. I groaned and tried to sit up, but my head was pounding and my body felt heavy. My eyes slowly adjusted to the dim light, and I realized I was in a small, dark room. It looked like a basement, and I could see cobwebs in the corner.

I tried to call out, but my voice was hoarse and weak. I must have been drugged, I thought. I started to panic, wondering where I was and what had happened to me. Then, I heard footsteps, and the door to the room swung open. I blinked, trying to see who it was, but my vision was still blurry.

A figure stepped into the room, and I could make out the outline of a person. They walked towards me, and I tried to back away, but I was too weak. They knelt next to me, and I could feel their breath on my face. I squinted, trying to make out their features.

As my vision cleared, I realized who it was. It was Talia. But she looked different, her face cold and express