I left the room and returned to the living room. Viktor had already locked himself in his room and Ankor and Owen were sitting on the sofa waiting. I caught them talking softly, but they stopped when they saw me.
"I think it's pretty late," I told them in my calmest voice. If we go back to our apartment at this time, they're going to sanction us. Do you think Valery and I can sleep here tonight?
It was true that arriving at the apartments in my section outside the curfew had its punishment, but it wasn't that serious. My intention in staying was to figure out the mystery of the text message.
Ankor shared a look with Owen that I couldn't place. They transmitted something to each other, but I did not understand what. Then he smiled at me.
"Sure, they can use my room," he agreed kindly. I
