The room was cloaked in darkness when Sofia woke up. Her sleep had been deeper than she'd intended, and for a moment, she was disoriented. The moonlight streamed through the curtains, casting a soft, silvery glow over the room. As she sat up, she realized it was well into the night.
Yawning and stretching, Sofia felt more rested than she had in weeks. Her time in this room, bathed in its calm, had worked wonders on her weary spirit. She glanced at the antique clock on the wall and was startled to see how late it was.
Omg, I slept too long.
With a sense of urgency, she fixed herself and headed for the door. She needed to get back to her own home, where responsibilities awaited her. She hadn't meant to spend the night at Julius's house, but the peacefulness of the room had lulled her into
