Vanessa’s POV
The following morning arrived with an unwelcome heaviness, as I emerged from a restless slumber, my body burdened by fatigue, and my eyes more puffy than the previous day. The weight of the emotional turmoil lingered like an uninvited guest, casting a shadow over the new day. The exhaustion clung to me, hinting at a night plagued by restless thoughts and a heart unwilling to find solace in sleep.
I knew today would be harder than the day before, and I wasn’t looking forward to it. But it’s not like I have a choice. If I don’t wake up now and start thinking about work, Alpha Alexander will come and knock on the door to wake me up in the most brutal way—or maybe send a maid or two to pour water on me just to get me out of bed.
Alpha Alexander had shown me to this room yester
