"You seem lost," Sergeant Duvall announced as he walked down the hall.

He looked dashing in his military uniform. His black shoes were so polished I could practically see my reflection in them. He had a thick black mustache that made him look older than he was, but when I studied his face, I realized he couldn't be more than a year or two older than me.

"No, just restless," I answered. I’d just left Aurora’s room but found I didn’t want to go back to my own ...