Chapter 16

From Alessia's POV

After my conversation with Briseis, there was no way I was able to sleep. The entire point of taking a shower was for me to be able to find some peace and comfort and be able to sleep. Instead, I found myself questioning everything.

Time seemed to be going by slowly, and another question arose with each passing minute. After finding no comfort, I finally had enough and decided to get up and take a look around. I grabbed my sandals and headed downstairs. The sweet smell of fresh food caught my senses, and I headed to the kitchen, where Margaret was making breakfast.

"Good Morning, my dear; you're up bright and early this morning," she said as I walked in.

I nodded and smiled. "I couldn't sleep," I replied.

"You know they say that if you can't sleep, it is because you are awake in someone else's dream," Margaret said with a smile.

"I'm not too sure who would be dreaming of me, but I'm sure it might not be a pleasant dream," I said softly as I took a seat at the counte