ADLINE'S POV

I was jolted awake by a loud knock on my door, causing me to groggily rub my eyes as I tried to figure out what time it was.

It was still early in the morning, and I was not ready to face the world just yet. With each passing second, the knocks grew louder and more insistent, making it impossible to ignore.

Curiosity mingled with a touch of concern as I made my way to the front door, wondering who could be knocking at this early hour.

Finally, with a sigh, I dragged myself out of bed and stumbled to the front door.

My mind was still foggy...