Rude Awakening

Because Valerie went to bed at around two in the morning, it was almost ten by the time she woke up.

The room was dim as the curtains were still drawn. She still felt somewhat drowsy due to sleeping late the night before.

“Nova, open the curtains.”

Having received her command, Nova slowly opened the curtains to let the sunlight into the room. It was so bright that Valerie had to shield her eyes fr