Riley's POV
I'm awake by the time the sun rises; the city looks completely different in its light, and even more so from the heights. As if nothing bad can reach you in this tower that exceeds the reach of the clouds.
The door opens slowly. It is an almost imperceptible sound, but I'm able to detect it, as the wooden surface drags on the carpet of the floor.
“Oh, I'm sorry, did I wake you up?"
Ella looks up and fixes her gaze on me. Her hair is combed and arranged in a way that highlights her elegant face. She wears black clothes. She always does. I wonder if maybe it's her uniform, or just a personal choice.
“Not at all," I answer, standing up and leaving my place in front of the window.
She looks at me and notices that I'm already dressed and groomed. A soft smile appears on her fa
