Kelani’s POV
I wasn’t sure what woke me that morning, the soft chirping of birds outside the window, or the gentle warmth of sunlight filtering through the gauzy curtains. It was the first time in days that the sky hadn’t been covered in clouds. Still, the brightness made me flinch.
I sat up slowly, my body heavy, my emotions heavier. Something had shifted last night. Something inside me had loosened. But the weight of uncertainty still pressed down like invisible chains.
I wasn’t okay. Not fully. But I wasn’t entirely broken either. I have no idea what caused the shift but I couldn't stop it even if I wanted to.
A soft knock at the door yanked me from my thoughts. Startling me but I quickly eased up the moment I heard that familiar heartbeat.
I didn’t hesitate this time.
“Come in,
