IRENE It was just the first day and I was already hanging by a thread but it turned out alright in the end. They agreed to give me a chance, each warning me not to mess things up. With my past record as Luna, they knew they could count on me to win everyone over again, but what would truly seal the deal was Karson's mark. Was I ready for that? I guess that was why I was here to find out. I rubbed my temples as I walked out of the office at the end of the day. "You look drained," Anna said on alarm. "My goodness! It used to take a workload for you to look like this each day." "Tell me about it," I muttered. "Can I have something to drink, please? Like hot chocolate." "Coming right up. I'll meet you in the little Alphas room," she said all too excited and bounced off. "Little Alphas?

