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Jacob, a voice echoed in his head.
Jacob cracked open an eye and groaned.
He ached everywhere, especially his stomach and his ribs.
Memories flashed back to him of the strange altercation in the theme park.
He blinked up at the ceiling. How long had he been out?
Jacob, the voice said again.
There was a sense of urgency to it, pulling at him.
He needed to go, and he needed to go now. But where?
He glanced across the room to see Karma sitting next to Jared's bed.
“Did you call my name?”
“No. Why?”
He scratched his head. Maybe it was a dream.
“I feel like I’ve been sleeping for a week.”
“You have, for the most part,” she said and smiled at him. “Welcome back.”
A cool draft prickled his skin, and he realized he wasn’t wearing a stitch of clothing. He quickly tugged the sheet
