HIDDEN HOWL
I felt the weight of their gazes as if they were daggers.
But there was one exception. A young woman with soft brown hair and bright, kind eyes stood out from the others. She was the only one who didn't seem to find my presence irritating. As if on instinct, she smiled at me and walked over.
"Good morning," she said softly, her voice warm and genuine. "Are you hungry?"
I managed a small smile, appreciating the lack of disdain in her voice. "Yeah, actually. I'm starving."
"I'm Lily," she introduced herself, her hands already reaching for a pot on the stove. "I've been the one bringing your meals since you arrived. What would you like this morning?"
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