Daniel’s footsteps echoed down the hallway of the hotel as he hurried back to his room, footsteps echoing his excitement. He had left Anya’s home in a whirlwind of excitement, reaching his room, unable to bear it any longer, and jumped excitedly. As he stood in his room, a sense of determination settled over him like a cloak. He couldn’t let people hurt his Anya and couldn’t fail her again.

With a sense of purpose, Daniel swung open the door to his room and immediately set to ...