She frowned as she watched me walk towards the training center; there were two vending machines right outside the door. One with healthy snacks, and the other with waters, Gatorades, and energy drinks.

"You know those aren't good for you, right?" She asked, following after me. "Plus, you might crash out later."

I went to grab my wallet from my bag to grab some singles, ignoring her warning. I grabbed a few dollars and chose the drink that didn't sound awful. As soon as the can popped out, I opened it and took a sip, wincing at the taste.

She frowned at me and folded her arms across her chest.

"Seriously, what's wrong with you?" She asked. "You seem off... not yourself. Are you focused because this part of the competition is crucial?"

"I'll be ready,” I told her. “You don't need to worry about me. Just worry about yourself."

She went to open her mouth to speak again but closed it when she saw Gavin approaching. He walked with determination in his steps and my entire body froze at the sight of him. His shirt was off and the sweat on his muscly body indicated he either came from the gym, or he got another type of workout this morning. The thought turned my stomach.

I refused to break down in front of him though. I had to keep myself strong.

"Can we talk?" He asked, ignoring Tabby's presence.

"I'll see you in a bit," Tabby murmured as she walked away.

I took another sip of my drink without meeting his eyes.

his eyes. "You should

be fine," I told him. "I don't need you to be concerned about me

before I could turn around and walk away.

a thin line, not wanting to get into why I hadn't slept. Clearly Daisy didn't tell him about

fine,"

at me," he

was convinced that he Alpha commanded me, making it impossible for me to resist. Upon seeing the look on my face and

wrong?" His voice dropped

thin line, refusing to

do you care?" I

my arm and pulled me through the training center doors; there weren't many in the training center at this hour, and there

pressed me against a wall, his body mere inches from

Tell me what the fuck is wrong before I compel you to tell me," he growled, his

in shock; he wouldn't

you were with Daisy last night," I said, my tone filled with a vulnerability

in my throat, and

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