Chapter 72: Finding Comfort

It looks like you're working on a scene for your story, and you want to expand it to 2000 words. Here's an elaboration of the scene you've provided, fleshed out to give depth to the characters and their interactions, while maintaining the tone and flow you've established: So you all are allowed to go to bed but you should all be awake by the time the clock strikes 7 am.," Alexander announced, his voice cutting through the evening’s stillness. The dim glow from the fireplace cast flickering shadows across the room, adding a sense of urgency to the otherwise relaxed atmosphere. "We have to wake up and plan," he continued, his tone firm but tinged with fatigue. The weight of the day’s events had taken its toll on him, but he remained resolute, determined to see things through. The clock on the wall ticked away, each second a reminder of the fleeting time they had to prepare. Rachel, her eyes heavy with exhaustion, looked around at the group. Before anyone could make a move to retreat