Ava's POV

 

I slowly opened my eyes to find myself folded up in a large box, surrounded by darkness. I could hear the sound of movement outside, and I felt the box being lifted and placed on the back of a truck.

 

“Help…” I tried calling out, but my voice was barely a whisper.

 

Suddenly, I felt a sharp jab in my arm, and my entire body tensed up. I tried to move, but I was completely paralyzed. I began to panic, my heart racing uncontrollably.

 

"Hello?" I called out again, my voice a little louder this time. "Is anyone there?"

 

There was no response, and the truck continued to...