The sound of the alarm clock echoed in my room, tearing me away from the restless sleep I'd been having. I got out of bed with a sigh, feeling the weight of a night filled with disturbing dreams. I knew there was only one way to clear my mind; running.
I dressed in workout clothes, choosing a tight t-shirt and leggings that would allow me to move freely. I tied my hair in a high ponytail and put on my sneakers. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I couldn't help but notice the shadows under my eyes, a constant reminder of the restless nights I'd been having since Lucian had entered my life.
I left the dormitory and the fresh morning air enveloped me like a revitalizing blanket. I began to run, letting my feet set a steady rhythm on the campus path. As I moved forward, I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. It was as if an invisible presence was following me, its eyes fixed on my back.
