In what seemed like hours, Mari crept the length of the first hallway and slowly emerged into a large living area. The hallway on the other side of the room looked like it would take her to another set of bedrooms. She'd be trapped.

Not that way.

She scanned her surroundings. A door sat along the furthest interior wall. It probably led to a closet or bathroom, and there was a door leading outside.

That's where I'm going.

Mari's bare feet made no ...