By morning, the snowstorm had passed, leaving a thick blanket of white across the motel parking lot. The sun was just beginning to rise, casting a soft golden glow over the landscape as Juniper loaded their bags into the car. “Not bad for a motel adventure,” Eve said, sipping from a steaming cup of coffee she’d snagged from the front office. “But I’m ready to hit the road again.” Juniper nodded, brushing