Chapter 31Phoebe’s POVThe buzzing sound of the alarm sliced through the quiet, waking me up. My eyes fluttered open slightly, as I stretched my hand lazily to turn it off. My body felt heavy, like a log of wood, protesting against the very idea of movement, probably because I had cried myself to sleep. Finally, I rose from my bed, dizziness washing over me. Looking into the mirror, I was unable to recognize the person I saw. My eyes were red and puffy, as if I had been punched hard. My hair was like a bird nest, and I was clothed in an oversized long-sleeve shirt, making me look homeless. A soft knock on the door snapped me from my trance. I hesitated, contemplating if I should just ignore it. Opening it, Aurora’s face came into view. The smile on her face froze as soon as she saw me.“What the fuck! You look like shit,” Aurora said, her usually high-pitched voice sounding even higher. “What happened?” She stared hard at me, the intensity, almost boring a hole, her face, a mix of
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