Lila’s POV
The corridor my room was in felt just like the others we’d wandered through—same smooth stone walls, same heavy wooden doors—but this one was much shorter. Only four doors, two on each side, and one at the very end. I peeked inside each of the rooms and found them nearly identical—simple beds, small writing desks, and neatly folded linens—but the room at the end of the hall gave me pause.
It wasn’t grand, just... quieter. A little larger, with a wide window that opened up to a view of the sea. Light poured across the stone floor, illuminating a deep soaking tub in the adjoining private bathroom. The thought of a hot bath tonight almost made me cry with gratitude. I left my bag on the desk and quietly shut the door behind me.
When I returned, Tobi and Thefros were still standi
