As Lyra drifted off to sleep, Neo sat down in a chair beside her, his eyes scanning the room for any signs of danger.
Neo sat there for hours, his eyes never leaving the door as he listened for any sound that might indicate someone was approaching.
But then, without warning, a thick mist erupted around him, shrouding the room in an impenetrable veil.
Neo's eyes widened, disoriented and partially blinded by the sudden fog.
He reached out to shake Lyra awake, but there was no response.
"It's useless. She's already under my power."
Suhana's eyes gleamed glowed bright white. Her voice was like a gentle breeze, but it sent shivers down his spine.
"You're quite the clever one, aren't you?" she said, her words dripping with amusement. "I've been watching you, Neo. I must say, I'm impressed."
Neo's heart skipped a beat as he stared at her, his mind racing with questions.
"What do you want?" he growled, trying to keep his voice steady.
