As I tried to walk around him, he blocked my path again in the narrow hallway. "Stay. Mark already agreed to it." He looked me over, and I could tell that he was worried about my condition. "Just go to the room and take your bath, I'll try to get some clothes for you."

The thought of taking a warm bath after days of wandering around the streets was like a dream come true. I couldn't resist the offer and agreed to stay.

As I made my way back to my room, I couldn't help but feel a ...