The next morning, I woke to the sound of a sharp knock on our door. Lily stirred beside me, her eyes wide with fear as the events of yesterday came rushing back.
"It's okay," I whispered, giving her hand a reassuring squeeze. "Remember, we're in this together."
The door opened, revealing a stern-faced woman in a crisp uniform. "Get up," she barked. "It's time to begin your duties."
I raised an eyebrow. "Duties? What happened to orientation?"
The woman's lips thinned into a tight line. "Plans change. Alpha Donk has decided you'll learn best through practical experience. Now move, or there will be consequences."
Exchanging a worried glance with Lily, we quickly got dressed in the simple clothes that had been left for us - plain gray shirts and pants that looked like hospital scrubs.
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