Alex (POV)
My annoying alarm began screaming before the sun was even awake.
I slapped it off, rolled onto my side, tucked one hand under my pillow, pulled one leg up, and slipped right back into my dream. I deserved it. School can wait.
When I finally opened my eyes again, the room was too quiet. Peaceful. Suspiciously peaceful.
I reached for my phone… and instantly screamed.
The matron rushed into my room.
“What is it, dear?”
“Is Noah and Eli still here?” I asked, still half in shock.
“No. They left for school. But Noah’s guest is here.”
Ariana.
I swallowed and forced a smile. “Ah… no problem. I just had a nightmare.”
She gave me a look that clearly said you’re lying, then walked out.
Nightmare? At ten in the morning? That wasn’t a nightmare — that was reality slapping me acro
