Echoes of Truth

Valerie POV

I slowly blink awake, the heavy remnants of a deeply exhausting sleep stubbornly clinging to the edges of my mind. The soft, golden rays of early morning light filter gently through the massive bedroom windows, casting a warm, glowing hue across the luxurious tangled sheets. For a brief, disorienting second, I expect to find myself completely alone in the sprawling, empty expanse of t