A New Beginning

Alana's POV

The stinging, bright golden sunlight filtering through my bedroom window was a rude, unwelcome awakening. I squeezed my eyes shut, groaning into my pillow as the rays slashed across my face, pulling me forcefully from a deep, dreamless sleep. I pulled the heavy comforter over my head, desperate to retreat into the comforting warmth of my bed. After the traumatic, emotionally shatterin