When she finally woke up, Yoon-Yi realized she was laying on the ground. Her nostrils picked up a watery smell and with a jolt she sat up straight. Sure enough, she was on the bank of Han River. The forest was looming behind her, casting shadows over the sand. A bright full moon gleamed from up above, engulfing everything in an eerie white light.
Slowly and as quietly as possible, Yoon-Yi shifted her position in order to see what was happening around her. That was when she finally realized that her arms and legs were tied with thick rope. A wave of panic rose in her chest, causing her body to shudder despite the warm weather.