I stormed out of the training center pissed at my so-called Mate. He's one cocky bastard to think I'm here because of him, when the truth is much simpler. I just have no other place to be. But I made a promise to Alpha, and I intend to last here at least a few weeks to show him I gave an honest try, and when he sees it's not working, I'll remind him about our agreement. Yes, that's a solid plan. Just a few weeks of keeping a low profile and avoiding Ilia, and then I'm gone. Passing one of the stores I caught my reflection and I noticed how I looked. Gone were my long strands and after days spent in the hospital I looked pale and weakly. Only my bright blue eyes were left of my former self. I shoved my hands in the pockets of the hoodie, I was given and my palm rested on a thin plasti