Aria’s POV
“Wake up!” I screamed, clenching my fists. “I need to wake up!”
Suddenly, a blinding light engulfed me, illuminating the darkness. I shielded my eyes, heart racing, desperate to escape the nightmare.
And then, with a gasp, I jolted awake, breathing heavily in the waiting room. The room was quiet, the morning sun streaming through the curtains. Reality flooded back, but the weight of the dream lingered like a shadow, refusing to let go.
“Aria?” Maira’s voice sounded from the door of the changing room.
I jolted awake, realizing I was finally awake. Thank heavens. I looked around, panic flooding my chest. Had I been asleep long? Just then, the door swung open, and a group of people walked in, their faces focused and serious.
“Miss Aria?” one of them called gently.
“Are you r
