I woke up at 4 AM today, way earlier than my normal waking hour. My stomach twisted in knots after two hours of staring at my laptop screen. I had the perfect idea for my next chapter but only five words in and all my creative juices dried up. I should probably take some time off to re-energize. Maybe explore the grounds. It’s the perfect place to get some inspiration. Happy with that thought, I made my way to the bathroom to shower first before I ate breakfast. “You’re up early today, Firella.” Maven tilted his head to the side, looking at me. I nodded. “I couldn’t go back to sleep. What about you? It’s Saturday. Why are you up so early?” “Just a habit I can’t break.” He turned his back and stood by the window. For several minutes, he didn’t say anything. Just stared at the trees out

