Inside the building,a chair scraped loudly against the floor.
The next second, I was shoved down onto it.
Rough rope tightened around my wrists, binding me firmly to the chair.
I struggled instinctively, trying to pull free.
"Let me go—!"
Before I could finish speaking, a sharp force struck my face.
Smack.
The sound echoed harshly through the empty building.
The impact sent me crashing sideways onto the floor.
Pain exploded across my cheek instantly, followed by a burning numbness that spread slowly to my lips.
For a moment, I could barely feel half my face at all.
My cheek swelled rapidly, sharp pain stinging where nails had scraped across my skin. I tasted blood at the corner of my mouth as I lay motionless on the cold floor.
One of the men grabbed my hair roughly, forcing my head back before shoving me upright against the chair again. The sudden pull sent pain shooting across my scalp, making me wince.
A weak sound escaped my throat.
