Alora’s POV:“Brrng!” The shrill sound of my alarm pierced through the quiet of the morning, jolting me awake. My eyes snapped open, and I let out a long sigh, the weight of another day pressing down on me. For a moment, I simply lay there, staring at the ceiling as the memories of yesterday played in my mind. Eventually, I rubbed my eyes, pushing the remnants of sleep away, and swung my legs over the side of the bed.I shuffled toward the bathroom, craving the warmth of a shower to shake off the heaviness I felt. Turning the faucet, I waited as the water heated up, steam curling into the air.I stepped under the stream, letting the hot water cascade over me, soothing my tense muscles. It felt like a small escape, a moment of clarity amidst the chaos that had been brewing around me. I took my time, scrubbing away the remnants of sleep and, hopefully, the tension of yesterday as well.Once I was done, I wrapped myself in a soft towel, the fabric warm against my skin. I walked over t
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