The moment I heard the voice that should never be heard while speaking of Tanasia from behind me, my entire body stiffened as if turned to stone. Carefully, I twisted my head to see the owner of that chilling voice.

“I believe I just heard Tanasia’s name coming from your mouths. Could it be that the Tanasia you're talking about is the one I know?”

“…”

'Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no.'

A flood of panic circuits lit up in my mind, sounding the alarm for my life. One thing was crystal clear—I could not let …