Chapter 34

It was nearly 9 a.m. when I finally stirred awake, sunlight spilling through the curtains and gently warming the room. I blinked a few times, trying to gather my bearings.

As I stretched under the soft blanket, I realized the dormitory felt unusually quiet. Frowning, I turned my head and saw Aethel sitting casually by the window, sipping her coffee and reading a book. Mirella was sprawled out on t