Robynne POV
The girls had no serious reason not to all be awake; yes, there was residual, but that was expected. I feel the reason they didn't want to wake and be part of the living again was more emotional, and I had no magic cure for that; they needed to overcome the trauma they had been through.
Cody was bursting with questions, and I could tell how frustrated he was that we needed to wait till we reached somewhere more private. The Elders' council chambers were the closest, soundproof room around, other than going back to our apartments. The king had said that the elders were nagging him for answers and direction, so it made sense to go there.
Personally. I hate the place; it's cold, impersonal, and uninviting. Just like most elders, I was glad that the king removed some that I was
