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Petal's POV

A ray of sunlight peeked through the curtains, its warmth landing on my face like a sudden, unwanted reminder that the day had begun. The sensation was both soothing and irritating at once, especially when my head was pounding like a drum. The pain radiated through my temples, and my body felt oddly stiff. Groaning, I shifted, trying to find a comfortable position, but something was off. My pillow felt like a hard stone, uncomfortable against my face. I sighed in frustration, the headache only intensifying with each passing moment.

But then, there was a weight on my stomach, heavy and solid, like a boulder. I froze, eyes fluttering open. Panic surged through me as I turned to my left, only to be met with a sight that made my heart skip a beat. My head was resting on Sebastian's hand, and his left hand was draped casually across my stomach, pinning me down in his embrace. My body stiffened with shock, my heart racing uncontrollably in my chest.