Chapitre 196: Wakeup Call - Trust and Confessions Part I

Nikolai lost consciousness, so when he began to wake up, he feared for the worst. With a heavy and aching head, he tried to rock himself to his feet. 

"Ugh... I'm not tied up... and this is a bed?"

He noticed the scent and recognised the place after taking a moment to think and calm himself. 

'This is Selene's room... her apartment in the Scarlet Group!' 

Suddenly, realising Ryan's father didn't capture him, he rolled out of bed and sat on the edge, a feeling of pain jolting through his muscles. He noticed his limbs felt heavy, and his thoughts were slower than usual.

'What's happening...'

Creak—!

The door opened with a slight noise before Selene walked in with a tray of various foods and a bottle of bright red fluid in a vial. 

"Oh? Are you awake Nikolai?" Selene's voice was calm, yet there was a feeling of anger coming from her sharp gaze. 

"Y-Yeah..."