Her lips parted, but nothing came out. No sound, no words. Angela just stood there, confused and lost, not knowing what to say or do next. Why did it always have to be her? Why was her case always different? Everyone else could reject their mates without trouble, but when it came to her, she couldn't. And all because they were Alphas.
Now she was stuck with Hiro for the rest of her life? No. That couldn't be. She refused to accept it. There had to be a way out. There just had to be.
She didn't hear a single word the teacher said as he talked about the obstacle course. Her mind was far away, drowning in thoughts she didn't want to think. She only came back to the present when Stales tapped her shoulder, his voice low with concern.
"Are you okay? You don't look too good."
"Nothing. I'm just tired," she lied, forcing a smile she didn't feel.
"You heard the rules, right? The teacher just explained everything."
