Lydia When I arrived back in our quarters, I was met with concerned looks from the other girls. With only one look from them, I burst into tears and was immediately enveloped in a group hug. It was nice to know that they cared for me in that way, that they were worried about me. “Are you all right?” Harper asked me as she stared into my blurry eyes. Her warm hands were holding me by the shoulders, her thumbs tracing softly back and forth over the fabric of my uniform. “Did he hurt you?” Jena added before I’d even answered Harper’s question. “If he did, I’ll tell Miss Louisa and she’ll remove you from meal-duty.” “No, I…” I began and sniffed quickly. “Those men are here again, you know the handsome ones,” I added as I looked at Suni, whom I knew found the strangers attractive, even whe

