8 PM–AUTHOR POV

“The rooms are 406, 407, and 409,” the receptionist said, handing them the keys.

Rosa and Niko took theirs and moved to sit down near the lobby, while Sienna stood by, adjusting her dress. Just then, Lorenzo stepped in through the front door, holding a small black bag in one hand.

“Dad... Room 406 is yours. I’ll take 407 with Niko and Kai,” Noah said, his voice calm, and his eyes flicked to Sienna briefly. “Sienna, Lina, and Rosa will take 409,” he ...