Sunlight streaked from the horizon, slowly rising and reflecting through the previously dark cave, presenting a brand-new day.
Jordan—who was supposed to be looking out for danger—had fallen asleep too, legs sprawled wide in an unruly way as he was completely swallowed by sleep.
Maya, the first to wake, stood up to patrol. Seeing Jordan, she smacked her lips in true mockery.
"He is never good at anything at all. Just to watch out for danger—yet here he is. Imagine if something crawled up here; we would've been toast." She shook her head in utter disbelief.
Another surprise awaited her when she turned. Kai and Derek were still deep in slumber, with Derek snoring like a legendary pig. She wanted to talk, but she zipped her mouth. One of them might hear her. Just look at them—relaxing like they weren't in a dangerous, apocalyptic world. Not surprising at all.
