'Zerena, come back right now! He's at the door!' Percy's panicked voice woke me. I didn't have time to say anything to Kiran before I instantly traveled to Percy's shadow. I came out on the bed, sandwiched between him and Kellan. Just perfect, right between the people I want to avoid the most. Percy pressed his fingers to his lips to tell me to stay quiet and pretended to be asleep. I did the same realizing what he was telling me without saying a word. The door quickly shot open and I could feel Alester staring at us all. "Wake up. Time to get things back in place." He ordered. We all rose off the beds quickly, as it's normal for us not to daddle when there's a wake up call from Alester. He's conditioned us too well, all of our lives. Alester looked at me and then between Percy and

