Melissa.
I woke up slowly, my body stretching lazily against the softness of the bed.
A quiet breath slipped past my lips as I rolled slightly onto my back, staring up at the ceiling for a brief moment, letting the calmness of the morning settle over me.
It had been… exhausting.
Yesterday alone felt like it had drained every ounce of energy from me.
From accompanying Louis around the hall, greeting guests, maintaining composure, answering questions, to dealing with Amelia’s perfectly crafted drama…I closed my eyes briefly.
A faint scoff almost escaped me, of course she would choose a public setting, of course she would perform.
Everything about it had been predictable.
And yet… still tiring.
I pushed the thoughts away and sat up slowly, stretching my arms above my head. My muscle
