After the video call with Vladimir, the kidnappers dragged Athena back to the room where Dominique was still bound. Her footsteps were unsteady, and her wrists bore fresh red marks from the ropes.
"All done for now. We will just wait for our Boss's instructions for the next steps." They shoved her inside, tying her back to her previous chair.
"Haha. Your time is running out. You can savor your last moments with each other," one guy said mockingly before slamming the door shut behind him.
Dominique immediately looked up, relief flooding his face at the sight of her. "Are you alright?" he asked her worriedly. "Did they hurt you?"
Athena shook her head, however, her eyes were burned with tears. The terror she felt when they dragged her away from Dominique still lingered in her chest.
Being separated from him had terrified her more than she expected. For a brief moment, she thought she'd never see him again.
