Giselle’s head was pounding when the early morning sun shining through her window roused her. She groaned quietly to herself and rolled over to avoid the sun for a moment longer. To her surprise, Victoria was dozing beside her. Giselle scooted closer and gently draped her arm around her waist and rested her head on her chest, glad to have even a brief quiet moment with her.

“Finally awake?” Victoria mumbled, lazily opening one eye to look at her. She smiled softly and wrapped an a...