Chapter 13
Note: This story moves at a relaxed pace, focusing on character growth and setting. It's a slow-developing tale that needs some patience. If you're okay with that, let's keep reading together. If not, no worries - feel free to stop anytime.
~ARIA~
I open my eyes, just a sliver at first, trying to shake off the haze of sleep. But the moment I catch sight of her face, my eyes snap shut again. I want to pull the blanket over my head, block out the anger radiating from her, but there’s no escaping it. I feel her presence like a storm hovering over me.
I take a slow breath, trying to gather the strength to face her. I open my eyes again, and there she is, standing right above me, arms crossed, her expression twisted with anger. It’s Selena. The moment I see her, that was when I
