Lillie

I wake up to the sound of my cellphone. I reach out for the bedside table, grope around, and answer the call without checking who it is. I've just opened my eyes.

"Hello?"

"Good morning, my sleeping beauty." Dante's voice sounds through the speaker. I sit up quickly and widen my eyes. "Did I wake you?"

Oh, how embarrassing, he must think I'm lazy.

I glance at the clock on my nightstand; it's nine in the morning.

"No, I was already awake," I try not to sound groggy. "Is something wrong?"