18. POSSESSIVENESS!

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:03:07 +0000

Sunlight poured molten gold through lace curtains, bathing the room in honeyed warmth that danced dust-motes lazy air, but Tanirika stirred blind to its caress—eyes gritty, rubbing sleep-fog slow as she bolted upright, gaze snagging clock's accusatory blink: 12:00 PM.