Jenny Tompkins awoke three days later to find herself back at TrCasinaar, lying in her own bed. Feeling depleted of all energy, she merely opened her eyes and looked about, unable to lift herself to even sit up. Man, what a nightmare she had had. Gratefully, she smiled to herself, glad to know she had never left TrCasinaar and gone off like that. Still, she couldn’t figure out why she felt so weak and…thirsty.

“I’m pleased you are finally awake,” came a gentle voice. “I’ve been waiting quite awhile.”

Jenny’s head snapped to the right, and her eyes widened in surprise at sight of the man sitting in a chair...