As the tension mounted, a voice broke through the silence. "You know what would be nice right about now? A cup of coffee."
I turned to see Caleb, the soldier who had introduced himself earlier, grinning despite the gravity of our situation. I couldn't help but smile, appreciating his attempt to lighten the mood.
Caleb, noticing my reaction, leaned in closer. "You're the silent type, eh?" he whispered, his eyebrows raised in amusement.
Before I could respond, Liam's sharp voice cut through the air. "Shut up, Caleb. We need to focus."