Stephanie's POV:
“Driingggg!” The shrill sound of my alarm jolted me awake, cutting through the peaceful silence of my room.
“Drinnggg,” it persisted, grating on my nerves. With a groggy sigh, I stretched my arm toward the nightstand, fumbling for the off button. Finally, the blaring noise was silenced.
It was already 8 a.m., but I felt as though I hadn’t slept at all. My body was heavy, like a weight had been placed on me during the night. I groaned softly, forcing myself to sit up. I yawned, stretching my arms above my head until I heard a satisfying crack. Reluctantly, I swung my legs over the side of the bed and padded into the bathroom.
The warm water of the tub was a welcome relief, soothing my groggy nerves. I allowed myself a few extra minutes to soak, letting the heat relax my
