What am I doing here? Laney thought wildly, wondering if there was enough time to flee. Tearing her eyes from the massive cargo ship, she glanced back desperately at the departing taxi as it left the parking lot. Light from the setting sun glinted off the window, momentarily dazzling her.

She blinked rapidly and clutched her duffel bag tighter. She looked up at the ship with trepidation and wondered how she could possibly bring herself to step foot on such a massive beast. ...