Rude Awakening

Vivienne’s POV

I stretch lazily in the plush bed. The mattress wraps around my exhausted body like a soft, warm cloud, and the thick duvet feels like a protective shield. I keep my eyes closed, letting my tired limbs sink into the surface. I linger in that perfect, hazy space between deep sleep and waking. It is a rare moment of peace. The air in the room is cool against my face, but beneath the