Aelorin was jarred awake not by his own choice but by the relentless pounding on his door, each knock reverberating through his room with a persistence that felt almost offensive.
"Unbelievable... even in this world, they've found a way to create a human-made alarm clock!" he thought with a scowl, lying motionless, trying to savor the last shreds of sleep. But there was no denying it now—the morning peace had been shattered beyond repair. The knocking resumed, sharper and louder, seeming to mirror Aelorin's growing frustration.
"I'm coming! Stop being so rude!" he snapped, finally throwing the covers off and storming toward the door. He yanked it open, his gaze blazing with irritation, ready to unleash a reprimand. But the faces waiting on the other side extinguished his anger almost immediately. It was Alpha, Beta, and Gamma, his most trusted allies and companions, looking up at him with wide, innocent eyes, each bearing a contrasting expression of excitement and eagerness.
