THALIA’S POV
By the time I reached the dorm, the cramps had gotten worse.
Every step felt heavier and the scent of blood clung to me no matter how carefully I tried to hide it. I shut the door quietly behind me and leaned against it for a second, trying to think.
Then the truth hit me all at once. I was stuck.
I couldn’t go to the infirmary like this. Not without questions. Not without risking everything I had worked for since coming here.
The infirmary was built for werewolves. Wolves with sharp senses and even sharper instincts. One wrong move and someone would realize what I really was.
A girl. I closed my eyes briefly and cursed under my breath. Think, Thalia. Think.
The pain twisted through my stomach again and I forced myself to straighten. I needed supplies. That part was obv
