Chapter 30

We arrived here in the middle of nowhere after a seven-hour flight. It is not the location of our final objective, but it brings us at least one step closer. I hadn't flown in a very long time, and neither had Hade, so it was quite an experience with the repeated loading and unloading. However, at least we're finally out of the airport now. I inhaled deeply to take in the saline and muggy air, which immediately brought back fond memories of my youth spending hours having fun by the water.

Hade addressed the question sleepily as he surveyed the placid traffic in the early morning. "Did Locker text you the hotel's location?"

"You're right, I've just obtained it.” I remarked to Hade, "Let's get a taxi," just as a taxi drove up in front of us with a skidding halt, indicating that it was safe.

I informed the driver about where we were, which, fortunately, was just a short distance from the airport. The driver appeared to be on the verge of passing out at any