Chapter 154

Selah

Morning light streamed through the curtains, warming my face and gently pulling me from a deep, dreamless sleep. I blinked slowly, taking inventory of my body. Despite yesterday's emotional collapse, I felt surprisingly comfortable—though my stomach growled fiercely, reminding me that I hadn't eaten since lunch the previous day.

Rolling over, I glanced at the clock on my nightstand. 10:23 AM