Dinner came. Ace, Nora, and I waited patiently for four hours. When the moment of truth came, I used the key to unlock the door. I looked outside to make sure that the coast was clear. When I was certain, I looked back at the Feradin siblings to confirm before breaking the key.

“I can’t believe that you trust me with this mission.” I tell Ace.

“You are an expert at escaping rooms. Who else is more fitting for the job?” He answers.

“Wow. Thank you so much for ...