"He isn't coming today, neither is the Doctor," I mumble through a mouthful of garlic bread, catching sight of Alex as he lets out a relieved sigh and his body relaxes. "Good. As taboo as it is to say, I hate the Alpha." He says. I laugh, almost choking on my food. I love how honest my friend is with me. "Don't worry, I hate the Alpha too!" We continue our lunch, the mood lighter with the knowledge Alpha Sam and Doctor Freelan will not be making an appearance today, giving us time to catch up. I hesitate to tell Alex my plan, knowing that even though he has helped other Breeders escape this fate, I am a special case. I carry Pine Paw's heir now. "Alex, we have a problem!" James, the other guard in charge of keeping me prisoner to this cottage, shouts. I can hear not-so-distant g