And then, everything went black...
Anna's world came crashing back into focus as she gasped for air. She was lying on a cold, hard floor, her head throbbing with pain.
As she struggled to sit up, Anna realized she was in a small, dimly lit room. The walls were made of concrete, and the air was musty.
A figure stood in the corner of the room, watching Anna with an unreadable expression. Anna's heart skipped a beat as she recognized the woman who had pulled her out of the alley.
"Where am I?" Anna demanded, trying to keep her voice steady.
The woman stepped forward, her eyes locked onto Anna's. "You're safe," she said. "For now."
Anna's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?" she asked.
The woman's expression was grim. "You're not out of danger yet," she said. "Far from it."
