FAYE
I woke slowly, still caught somewhere between sleep and consciousness. For a few seconds, I didn't open my eyes because I simply wanted to enjoy the warmth beneath the blanket and the quiet around me.
I had only managed to fall asleep in the early hours of the morning, so I hadn't gotten nearly enough rest. I still felt heavy with sleep, as though my body was reluctant to accept that the day had begun.
Then I felt a familiar presence. I thought I had imagined it.
My brows pulled together as I felt gentle fingers carefully move strands of hair away from my face.
I opened my eyes and immediately noticed someone sitting beside me on the bed.
My heart skipped when I saw the familiar face in front of me, but I couldn't make sense of what I was seeing.
It was Alexander.
He was sitti
