Alethea (Zoe)

I slowly stir from my sleep, turning onto my side. The bed feels unusually soft, more luxurious than I remember.

I raise my hand to my face, brush my hair away, and slowly blink my eyes open. The light filters in gently, allowing me to take in the surroundings.

I blink again, trying to make sense of where I am. Nothing about the room rings a bell. I sit up gradually, and as I do, the blanket that was covering me slips down my body.

“Shit,” I whisper under my breath as my gaze drops to my bare skin. I’m completely naked.

My panic rises swiftly, my heart...