As your eyelids flutter open, you find yourself lying on a massive and luxurious bed, the soft caress of silk sheets against your skin soothing your mind from the cold reality of your recent memories. You recall the frenzied atmosphere of the auction, the sensation of being auctioned off like a prized possession.

The events blur together in your mind until one memory stands out. The feeling of safety and warmth enveloping you as Elias carried you out of the building and explained that you were to be his new apprentice.

With a sigh, you push yourself into a sitting position, taking in your surroundings with a mixture of awe and trepidation. The room is bathed in the soft glow of twilight, the ornate furnishings casting intricate shadows against the walls. The gentle sway of the curtains in the breeze serves as a soothing backdrop to your thoughts.

Before you can dwell on the strangeness of your situation any longer, the door creaks open, and Elias walks into the room to check on you. His piercing gaze meets yours, and there's a glint of acknowledgment in his eyes.

"Ah, you're awake," he says, his voice a velvety rumble that sends a shiver down your spine. "I trust you found your rest to be satisfactory?"