FREYA POV
I moved with a quiet urgency, my heart hammering against my ribs as I left the training wing behind. This was a gamble, but it was also an opportunity too perfect to ignore. I walked straight to Steve’s room, my eyes scanning the hallway to ensure Nana or the other staff members were occupied elsewhere. When I reached his door, I hesitated for only a second before twisting the handle. It was unlocked.
I slipped inside and closed the door softly behind me. A small smile touched my lips, and I muttered a silent prayer of thanks that my plan hadn’t been ruined by a simple locked latch. I stood still for a moment, taking in the interior. I had been in this room before, but I hadn’t had the time to examine it closely then.
My eyes briefly drifted toward the door where Steve had tou
