They left the town behind, and spent the last few hours of darkness driving towards their unnamed destination. Katelina dozed against Jorick's shoulder, the pretzels clutched tightly like a teddy bear. When they parked next to a sagging motel, Jorick woke her gently. For once, he stayed in the car and let Oren and Torina procure the rooms - one for Oren and the two women and one for himself and Katelina.

The room was like any other and Katelina curled up on the bed while ...