Want to go back? (1)
Lucas spent his time reviewing the guidelines for the third phase. The details were thorough, and with each word he read, his understanding deepened.
The day passed, and they all slept as they usually did. Lucas frowned at the arrangement—there was nothing more than sheets on the ground.
Everyone seemed quite accustomed to it, even Lucas had been fine with it 15 years ago, but the next 15 years had made him accustomed to luxuries.
He lay down on one of the sheets, and by morning, everyone had risen early. The night shifts had been allotted a few days prior, and although things weren't advanced, at least they were systematic.
After everyone cleaned up in the morning, the meeting was the first item on the agenda.
Lucas sat in the middle, with John beside him and the rest scattered around. The big Duke and Spiky were also present. A small rat perched on Ella's shoulder, munching furiously on a piece of meat.