"You're not leaving," Anya said smugly, "You shall accompany this handsome young master tonight."
Lora's first instinct was to pull away, but she stopped herself. She moved with the grip instead of against it, turned her wrist sharply, and broke Anya's hold at the thumb. Then she stepped back and lifted her palm between them.
"Enough," she said quietly, "I have a boyfriend."
Veronica gave an approving nod. "Good. You freed yourself without panicking, and you made your boundary clear."
Lora flushed and retreated, while Shaia looked at her with faint surprise.
I also want to tell people outside that I have a boyfriend!
"Next," Veronica said. "This time, the aggressor is trying to provoke you in public. Georgia."
Georgia stepped forward.
Anya circled her and smirked. "Pretty face. Expensive robes. Is that all Jade Lotus teaches?"
Georgia ignored her.
