Katherina strode into the dimly lit chamber, her heels clicking against the cold stone floor.
Two of her most loyal followers flanked her, their faces void of emotion.
The air in the room was thick with the scent of damp stone and something else, which speaks fear.
In the center of the chamber, Elena sat motionless, her hands bound and a black blindfold covering her eyes.
She didn't move as Katherina approached, her presence looming over her like a shadow.
Katherina turned to her men and gave a simple nod.
Without hesitation, they grabbed Elena roughly by the arms and dragged her up to her feet. Elena grunted but did not resist.
"Take her to the next room," Katherina ordered, a smirk creeping onto her lips. "It's time for a little family reunion."
Elena was pulled forward, her feet stumbling as they forced her along.
Katherina led the way through the corridor until they reached a heavily reinforced door.
