Lindsey POV
The next morning there was excitement palpable in the air, despite there being three more girls gone from the group. Ricardo led us outside, instead of to our usual dance class, where a patient and frustrated-looking Mrs. Gillspie was waiting.
"I'm sure by now that you are aware there are three more girls gone from your group" she began, pacing back and forth, tight-lipped, a frown on her face "Their behavior last night was intolerable and not the kind of behavior one would expect from a future queen. We have warned you numerous times to be on your best behavior and yet, last night, some of you chose to ignore that warning and instead excessively drank" she snarled.
We were silent, although I was aware that comment was not aimed at me, considering I had only drunk water dur
