Ella.
My eyes flew open, and a profound sense of weightlessness washed over me. I lay there for a moment, simply breathing in the quiet of the room. It had been a long time since sleep had come so gently, without the usual tossing and turning.
Everything in my life finally felt like it was sliding into its proper place, moving forward with an easy, unbothered rhythm. Even my pup was thriving, it small body filling out with healthy strength.
I propped myself up on my elbows, lifting my head from the pillow. The moment I did, I froze.
Three distinct pairs of eyes—six in total, all shining with a bright, captivated warmth—were locked directly onto me. A shared, brilliant smile stretched across all three of their faces.
"Good morning, my queen!" they chimed, their voices blending into a perfect, rehearsed harmony that bounced off the walls.
I blinked, my breath catching in my throat as I sat all the way up. My heart did a sudden flip.
