ADLINE'S POV
I was jolted awake by a loud knock on my door, causing me to groggily rub my eyes as I tried to figure out what time it was.
It was still early in the morning, and I was not ready to face the world just yet. With each passing second, the knocks grew louder and more insistent, making it impossible to ignore.
Curiosity mingled with a touch of concern as I made my way to the front door, wondering who could be knocking at this early hour.
Finally, with a sigh, I dragged myself out of bed and stumbled to the front door.
My mind was still foggy from sleep, and I wondered who could be knocking at this hour. As I cautiously opened the door, I was met with the sight of an unfamiliar face, a young boy with a curly hair and a blank expression.
"Um, hi," he said, shifting his wei
