Miss Khaya and several participants stepped out of their hiding spot until the guards noticed them. Without hesitation, the guards rushed after them, leaving the doorway completely unguarded. Good—this tactic worked perfectly.
"…Shaan, Elsie. This is our chance." Nalira glanced around, making sure no guards stood near the door. "We need to move now."
"Uhm… alright."
They sprinted straight to the door as fast as they could. Chelsie grabbed the handle and twisted it quickly, but the door refused to open.
"Chelsie, what's wrong?" Shaan asked, his expression tense. "We need to get inside before the guards see us."
"I-I know. But the door won't open." Chelsie's hands trembled as she turned the doorknob. "I-I've tried, but… I can't."
"W-wait, what?"
"…Let me try, Elsie." Nalira took over and twisted the handle several times. "Strange. The door is locked."
"T-then how do we get in if we don't have the key?"
