Chapter 205: The Mystery Called Lake

LYN

Cold water hit my face like a slap, jolting me awake with a gasp that sent pain shooting through my ribs. My head pounded with a rhythm that matched my racing heartbeat as consciousness returned in fragmented pieces. I tried to move, only to discover that thick metal cuffs bound my wrists and ankles to what felt like a heavy wooden chair bolted to the ground.

The restraints weren't ordinary metal - they felt dense and cold against my skin in a way that made my healing abilities feel muted and distant. Lead. Someone had done their research and knew exactly how to...