MaryJane’s POV I was just starting to feel comfortable again when the door swung open with a loud bang. I blinked, surprised at the intrusion, as Luke's voice boomed from the doorway. His usual grin stretched wide, and the energy he brought into the room was infectious, almost impossible to ignore. "Alright, alright, ladies! Listen up!" he exclaimed, bouncing on his feet like he could barely hold himself still. “I’ve got news. We're heading to the Tarven tonight! Gonna get drunk, dance, and forget all about these challenges—for one night. So, who’s in?” The girls all turned to look at him, a few of them grinning at the thought of a break from the constant pressure of the trials. Vex, of course, was the first to respond, practically leaping out of her seat. “I’m so in!" Vex practically

