Chapter 23
Sandor Hotel
The sun streamed through the window of Elena’s hotel room. The mountains weren’t able to stifle the humidity, and the air conditioning didn’t work to full capacity.
Elena tucked her legs underneath her on a blue, yellow, and red quilted bed, the colors of Romania’s flag. She scrutinized a detailed map of Dkany, then moved her head toward the corner of the patio. She caught a glimpse of the church steeple towering over the Dkany monastery.
The afternoon sun blasted in through the open patio, which created an uncomfortable mixture of sizzling, sticky air. Perspiration soaked through her light cotton shirt. Removing her top and b*a gave her sudden comfort. The only thing better would be a shower, so she reached for her robe and froze.
The door swung inward, and Al
