Lucas exhaled heavily, breaking the tense silence in the hallway. “Since everyone has been paired, can we finally go inside and get some rest? I really need to sleep.”A chorus of tired mumbles and nods spread across the hallway in immediate agreement.Adrian reluctantly dragged his burning gaze away from Zeda, turning his attention to the rest of the unit. “Everyone head inside and get enough sleep so you’re ready for tomorrow.“We leave at exactly 6:30 AM, which means everyone needs to be downstairs in the lobby at least five minutes before then. Is that clear?”“Yes, Prince Adrian,” the group chorused in unison.With one final, lingering look at Zeda and Oliver, Adrian turned on his heel and stepped into the room he had inspected earlier. Ava followed closely behind him, a smug smile playing on her lips before she shut the door.Ignoring the lingering stares around her, Zeda headed straight for the last room at the end of the corridor. Oliver stepped in right after her, pushing the
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