Chapter 23Selene waited in line as the woman at the front desk checked out two people ahead of her. Each one had sunburned lines around their sleeves, indicating a former place of a watch and sleeves that were too short. She smiled and looked down at her own skin, now devoid of burn. She had a healthy tan, one that still seemed too good to be true.
“Hello,” the woman at the front desk greeted. “Are you checking in or out today?”
“Sort of both.” Selene explained that she’d like another couple days in her room. “If at all possible.”
The woman typed in a couple commands on her computer and nodded. “Sure. You are now booked until Friday. Does that suit you?”
“Three extra days?”
“Do you need more?”
“No, no, that should be enough.” Selene fought back a wide smile. “I just thought it would
