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She was even more sure of that fact when they finally reached the safety of a room at the Cliffside Hotel. Under normal circumstances, she’d consider it a generic but serviceable hotel. Tonight, it seemed like the most luxurious haven in the entire state of Alaska.
They carried their things, including Nate’s emergency duffel bag of supplies, to the third-floor room they’d been assigned. It was reserved for first responders, so Bethany felt a bit guilty accepting it. But Nate reassured her by telling the clerk they’d be happy to share the room, which had two queen beds, with any stranded paramedics who happened along.
Exhausted, Bethany dropped onto one of the beds. “How are you still standing?” she asked Nate in wonder. “I wasn’t even the one driving and I’m worn out.”
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