Chapter 81: The Shift II.

Alex walked out of the stadium, not sure where he was going. He just kept moving. His heart was pounding and his mind was racing. Something was wrong with Angela. She wouldn’t have run off like that if everything was fine.

He tried to think of where she could have gone. He guessed she might be near the dorms, so he followed the path, but there were too many footprints. He couldn’t call out her name—if the Alphas heard him, they would come running. That was the last thing she needed.

He paused and took a deep breath, trying to clear his thoughts. He needed to focus. He closed his eyes for a moment and used his sharp sense of smell.

Slowly, her scent came to him. It led toward the woods behind the West House. But there was something else...fear. Her fear was so strong, he could feel it in his chest.

Without wasting another second, Alex ran toward the woods. His heart sank when he saw her. Angela was sitting on the ground with her back against a tree. Her arms were wrapped tightly around herself. She looked so small, so broken.

"Angela," he called gently.

She looked up, her eyes filled with fear. Her whole body was trembling. Alex didn’t move closer. He knew she was scared.

"It’s okay," he said, trying to calm her. "I’m here. I promised I’d help you, no matter what. You’re not alone."

"I’m a mess," she whispered. Her voice was shaky. She lifted her hands. They were changing. Claws had pushed through her fingers. Hair covered her skin.

"My bones hurt," she said, her voice cracking.

"I know. I’ve felt it too," Alex said softly. "Just breathe. Try to stay calm."

ears of a wolf. Alex’s breath caught for a second. He had seen shifts before, but this... this wasn’t normal. She wasn’t

knew the full truth, but

me?" he asked

No answer.

woods. Maybe even up to the mountains. Somewhere safe. He took out his phone and sent a message to Stales. He asked

him a clear answer, but the way her body slowly relaxed told Alex all

calm himself. He needed to shift, but he didn’t want to alert his Alpha or the rest of the pack. Taking a few steps back, he

out his paw slowly. She took it without hesitation. That simple act surprised him more than

until they reached the mountains. Hidden not far from there, he found a cave and took her

him, her lips slightly parted. Even in her dazed state, she couldn’t help but stare. She hadn’t expected it. He was tall, lean, strong, and beautifully built. His skin was smooth and clear, and though she tried to keep her eyes

Angela blinked, unsure where he had

Alex returned, now dressed in a shirt and trousers that clearly didn’t fit him well. She figured he must have grabbed them from someone

gently, still keeping a little distance. He thought she might still be

You can come closer," she said. She

suddenly lifted her claws, pretending to attack. Alex jumped back so fast she

priceless. But when he saw her laughing, his own tension melted away. He realized she had

head. "Well done, Angel. That was such a good way to announce that

laughed softly, though she clutched her stomach

breath.

mother, please. I’m

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