Southern Morocco
Lupe"s eyes opened to complete darkness. She blinked, hoping to jump-start her vision. It didn"t work. As the chemically induced stupor wore off, she became aware of movement. But, there was something different about this movement. It was bumpy; not like the gentle motion of the ship where she had spent the last week. She also noticed she could not move her arms or legs. The scent of unwashed bodies and excreta was strong. When she tried to stand, she realized she was hog tied with ropes that bit into the soft flesh of her wrists and ankles. After a brief struggle, she decided staying put was the least painful option.
There were bodies on all sides of her, and she heard the deep breathing of many people. A jarring bump lifted her several inches off the floor, causing her
