Rose’s Pov
The warm sunlight filtered through the tall windows, gently kissing my skin and waking me from my sleep. I blinked against the soft brightness, my eyes slowly adjusting to the new day. For a moment, I didn’t move. I just lay there, wrapped in the warm blanket, my body sinking into the soft mattress.
It was strange and also comforting. I couldn’t remember the last time I woke up like this, refreshed, safe, and not aching or exhausted. In the Black Moon Pack, my mornings were usually harsh. I’d wake up before the day breaks, cold and tired, with sore muscles and a bunch of chores waiting for me. There was never a moment to breathe or rest.
But this morning was quite different. I didn’t feel pain. I didn’t feel tired. I just felt whole.
The morning birds, singing and chirping o
