The pain Sawyer experienced seemed to transcend mere physical sensations, penetrating deep into the recesses of his soul. Confusion gripped him as he struggled to discern whether the ordeal had been a nightmare or reality.

Suddenly, Adrian's sharp voice shattered Sawyer's reverie, jolting him back to the present. Startled, Sawyer refocused his attention on Adrian.

"What are you waiting for?" Adrian demanded, his frustration evident as he slammed his hand on the table.

Sawyer shook off his tho