After the cocktail party, Alina made her way back to her hotel room, feeling unexpectedly content. She slipped out of her elegant dress, revealing her white lingerie and jewelry.
As Ashe stood in the neon light, she felt the cool breeze from the open window brush against her skin. She closed her eyes and listened to the distant sounds of the city, feeling the energy of the night course through her veins. The room was silent. She stood there for a moment, lost in thought.
But as she opened her eyes, she realized something was different. The room had changed. The walls, the floor, even the furniture - all seemed to have taken on a life of their own, pulsing with an eerie glow.
Suddenly,...