Jasmin's POV
Alpha Alonzo remained quiet for what felt like an eternity after I made my request, as though he was weighing something important in his mind. Finally, he spoke.
"You must understand that room reassignments are not permitted, Alpha Evan. Such privileges are only granted to those who earn their place in the upper hierarchy through trials."
My lips pressed together tightly. Deep down, I had expected this rejection. The Academy's rules applied to everyone equally, and only victory in the trials could unlock such benefits. "I understand," I whispered, starting to turn away.
Before I could take more than a few steps, his voice stopped me cold.
"I may not know your true motives for this request, Alpha Evan, but stop fleeing."
I spun around, startled. How could he possibly know that I was trying to escape from that room?
My hands secretly balled into fists at my sides as I asked, "Isn't it wiser to flee rather than endure harm?"
