Chapter 18 Stay With Me

The next time I woke up, it wasn’t to the buzzing of my alarm, but to loud banging on my door. My mom’s voice rang out, sharp and icy. “Tatiana, you’re late for school!” I instinctively tapped the spot beside me in bed, but it was empty. My heart jolted. With a quick, panicked breath, I sat up straight, dread sinking in.