Kaia's head was pounding with pain. She struggled to open her eyes, but the throbbing in her skull was too intense. Muffled voices reached her ears, and she concentrated on making out the words.
"Why the hell did you knock her out?" Adam's angry voice cut through the haze.
Rita responded, her tone sharp. "She realized the truth, Adam. I could see it in her eyes."
"That's impossible!" Adam snapped.
Rita's voice was cold and confident. "Trust me, I know. My instincts and senses are never wrong."
Kaia's eyes fluttered open, and to her horror, she found herself tied up. The motion beneath her told her she was in a moving car. Rita noticed her waking up and greeted her with a mocking tone. "Welcome back, … Princess."
Adam looked at her with a mix of anger and curiosity. "What’s happening?
