As Lily's eyes fluttered open, she was greeted by a splitting headache that seemed to reverberate through her skull like a thunderous drumbeat. Groaning softly, she brought a hand to her head, pressing gently against her temples in a feeble attempt to ease the pain.
Blinking against the harsh light filtering through the room, Lily struggled to make sense of her surroundings. Everything seemed unfamiliar, the luxurious furnishings and elegant decor a stark contrast to the dingy club where she had last remembered being.
"Where the hell am I?" Lily wondered aloud, her voice hoarse and raspy from sleep. She cast a wary glance around the room, her heart racing with apprehension as she tried to piece together what had happened.
As her gaze fell upon her own body, covered in a sumptuous fur bl
