Chapter 24

As Carmela awoke from her dream, she noticed that she was still in the same room, a cold, damp room. 

Her eyes were covered with a black cloth, but she could still feel the rays of light hitting her face as if the sun was shining through a window.

 She tried to move, but her hands were bound behind her back. As she struggled to free herself, she realized that her feet were also bound.

As she lay there, trying to make sense of her situation, she heard footsteps approaching. The door creaked open, and a man's voice said, "Welcome back, Carmela."

Max removed the black cloth from her face, and Carmela was finally able to see her surroundings. She was in a small stone room, with only a single, high window to let in light. 

The walls were damp and cold, and the only furniture was a small wooden table and chair. Max placed a tray of food on the table and then sat down right in front of her.

 "How are you feeling?" he asked, his voice low and