C142 See the Sky

An hour flew by, and waking up to my internal clock proved more jarring than any alarm. It was like being startled awake from a nightmare—eyes snapping open, sitting bolt upright. Was I too late? Did I miss something? My hand flew to my chest, feeling my heart racing.

Taking a deep breath, Egil came to his senses. He reached for another bottle of water, realizing he hadn't finished the last one