Caroline opened her eyes and blinked. Her eyes felt dry and sore as though she’d been crying. Leaning up on her elbows, she looked around to see her friends fast asleep. Nadine and Fleur were asleep sideways on the bed by her head. Corbin was asleep in the chair by the window, his head resting back against the wall. Laurent and Tilda were cuddled up together on the carpet. Aldrick sat on the floor, his back against the wardrobe and his chin resting on his chest. 

As quietly as she ...