Juniper's Pov
The first rays of morning sunlight filters through the curtains, casting a warm glow across my room. I stretch, feeling the comfort of my own bed beneath me. It is a small luxury I did not realize I had missed until now. Sleeping alone, without the weight of the past few days pressing on me, had done wonders.
My gaze drifts to the dresser where I had carefully arranged the souvenirs and shells I had collected during the vacation. The smooth, pearly whites and rugged, sand-speckled browns of the shells are a tangible reminder of the peaceful moments I had carved out amidst the chaos.
With a content sigh, I swing my legs over the side of the bed and walk to the bathroom. Turning the shower knob, I let the water run until it is just the right temperature, a perfect balance of
