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A cool breeze wafted across Dani’s arm. She blinked at the bright sun streaming in the window. She sat straight up, shaking the fog swirling in her head. Where am I?
Her bare feet touched the smooth wood floor, and she tiptoed to peek out the window. Her gaze took in a view of a large lake which seemed to have no beginning or end. Clarity took hold. Derek. He brought her here.
She dashed to the door, smashing her shin on the bed frame. The smooth brass doorknob didn’t yield under the pressure of her hand. Dani jerked on it, praying the door would swing open, beating on the hard wood, calling out for someone to answer her.
Leaning against the door, she studied the room. There were two other doors. One might lead to the outside. She scurried to the first closed door, and the knob turn
