Victoria woke with a start, sitting upright as she looked around the room. Wherever she was, the room was tidy and clean. The sheets and mattress were plush and soft. Bright light streamed in from the window beside her bed, a welcome change from the dreary walls of the old fort. Giselle quickly came to her side from the chair beside the bed, tackling her into a gentle hug. Despite the pain, Victoria hugged her back tightly, never more glad to see anyone in her life. After a brief moment, Giselle let her ...