ALICE POV
I woke up to the horrendous buzzing of my phone. Groaning, I blindly reached out, my fingers fumbling over the nightstand in a desperate attempt to find the device. My eyes were still firmly shut, clinging to the remnants of sleep. After what felt like an eternity, I finally cracked open one eye and, with a sigh of relief, silenced the infernal gadget.
Last night had been a disaster. I tossed and turned endlessly, unable to find a comfortable position. I missed Alex. Sleeping next to him had been a blissful experience, but I’d rather endure sleepless nights than admit I was wrong. Stubbornness ran deep in my veins, and it was too early to give in.
Dragging myself out of bed, I mentally prepared for the day ahead. I needed at least two cups of coffee to function, but then it h
