Sam's POV
The next morning.
“Sam!” Beta’s voice cut through the quiet of the camp. I froze. He was walking toward me, his brow furrowed, his eyes scanning me like he was looking for something.
I didn’t say anything at first, just stared at him, trying to mask the strange shift inside me. “What happened?” Beta asked again, his voice sharper now.
“I went for a walk,” I answered, keeping it vague. “I needed some fresh air.”
Beta didn’t buy it. “Fresh air? For hours?”
I shrugged. “Yeah, I just needed to clear my head.”
“Sam, that’s not like you. You’re acting weird.” Beta stepped closer, eyes narrowing. “What happened last night?”
I felt a wave of frustration building up, but I masked it. “Nothing happened. Just a walk. That’s all.”
“Are you sure about that?” Beta’s voice dropped, hea
