DALIA'S POV “Wake up, Dalia. It's almost time.” I stirred and woke up. All my body ached from the previous days of sitting with legs crossed for hours. The few hours of sleep weren't doing much. I got up and staggered to the fridge. I gulped the cold water down and finally felt alive. I took two apples and sat down on the bed to eat them. “It's time now.” The guardian voice came again. I left the bed and went into position. “Today is the last day of the three-day seclusion period. You have done well these past two days, and I hope today goes well too. It is said that one of the qualities a leader must have is good listening and comprehension. To win this war, there are things you are going to need, and today you will get one of them. Be alert, be attentive, and do not be carried aw

