Chapter Nine: Sabrina

Sabrina

“Reservation for Sabrina Wise.” It was her first time ever checking into a hotel, but Valetta had instructed her exactly what to say. Still, Sabrina felt nervous, but she was determined not to show it.

“Certainly, Ms. Wise.” The hotel receptionist's fingers tapped rapidly on the keyboard in front of her. “I see here that you have reserved our suite, as well as an adjoining room. Is that correct?”

“Yes, that's right,” Sabrina replied.

There was another flurry of keyboard tapping behind the desk. “How many room keys would you like?”

“Just two will be fine,” Sabrina said, stumbling slightly. “Or, one for each room, I guess.”

The girl behind the table nodded.

After paying with the credit card Valetta had given her, Sabrina turned around to admire the rest of the lobby. It was immensely grand and spectacular, looking more like the inside of a castle than a hotel. From the ceiling hung an elaborate chandelier that reflected brilliantly off the marble floors. At one end was a massive