Chapter 21 Restless Heart

• || Lilac's POV ||
• The day had been long, too long. My body felt heavy, my mind a tangled mess of emotions I couldn’t quite unravel. I skipped dinner, unable to stomach the thought of food, and retreated to my room, collapsing onto the bed with a sigh. The cool sheets were a welcome relief against my skin, but they did little to ease the storm raging inside me.
• Mom had knocked on my door multiple times, her voice soft and concerned.