"He was there for me during our skiing trip and he asked for it. It felt wrong to say no."

"I'm impressed. Who would've thought he's from Mathias? Perhaps there's a chance for you two to hit it off in the future."

Sabrina sighed, feeling somewhat helpless. “Let's discuss it another time."

In fact, she didn't harbor any romantic feelings for Trevor.

Once back in their room, exhaustion took over Bettie who promptly fell onto her bed.

After taking a brief half-hour break, they headed to the dining hall for dinner. Later, they agreed to visit the rooftop hot spring after their meal.

As the warm water enveloped their weary bodies, a sense of tranquility washed over them.

The open-air hot spring exposed them to the chilly wind, which only made Sabrina sink deeper into the warm water, losing herself in the captivating surroundings.

Following a relaxing soak in the hot water, they ventured into the sauna. There, they encountered some friendly foreigners and engaged in delightful conversations.

After the sauna session, Bettie returned to her room and lounged on the bed, engrossed in editing photos.

As she worked, she asked casually, "By the way, I need your thoughts on something."

"Okay." With a facial mask on, Sabrina remained mostly silent.

“Tomorrow, should we rent a car and chase the aurora ourselves, or join a guided tour?"

“Wait, didn't you mention we would drive by ourselves?" In a sudden moment of realization, Aylin raised another question. "Hey, if we drive by ourselves, will we get a chance to witness the aurora? I worry we might miss it."

"I was considering that too. The sky's been quite cloudy recently and the forecasts predict a low chance of seeing the aurora. Maybe joining @ group might be a better option? The guides are quite experienced.

Also, someone reached out to me about a small group tour. It's fairly priced and includes apparel, food, a professional photographer, and even a bonfire. Plus, if we miss the aurora tomorrow, we can try again the day after, free of cost."

That sounded good.

A bonfire gathering under the aurora, sharing stories and laughter with people from around the globe.

It resembled their sauna experience, the diverse mix of people sharing a joyous moment.

"How about we join the group tomorrow and maybe rent a car later?"