Chapter 41 The New Begining

• ~CODY~
• The insistent pounding in my head jolted me awake from a restless slumber. Each throb felt like a solo drum performance, echoing through my skull. As I tried to make sense of it, the curtain opened, welcoming the morning light into my room. I groaned, rubbing my eyes, and as they fluttered open, the realization hit me—I was back in my room at the royal home.
• Then, as if my head wasn't already protesting enough, Caden's voice cut through the haze. "Cody! Time to rise and shine! College is calling, and we can't miss the start of this semester."