Celine P.O.V. Who would have thought that a little bit of hurt could break the ice between enemies, revealing that they weren't so different after all? News of my partnership with Alpha Black spread quickly. I noticed people staring at me as I walked through the halls. At my locker, Claire bombarded me with questions. "What's he really like? Is he as he appears from afar?" I shrugged. "He was… good yesterday. Quite smart, actually." I didn’t reveal how Alpha Black’s piercing gaze and sharp comments stirred something within me. I took a deep breath, looked at my friend, and said, "Don't mess with him, Claire. He’s twisted, and don’t let his charming charisma fool you. He’s just a player, hunting for women." I headed towards the library to finish my project with Alpha Black. I thought

