Alex's POV
I couldn’t tell if the pounding in my chest was from nerves… or adrenaline. Maybe both. My hands were clammy despite the chill in the morning air, and the shirt I had on clung too tightly to my back.
I adjusted my stance, trying to shake the feeling, but it didn’t help. Nothing could help right now, not even the quiet, encouraging look Jaxon had given me earlier before walking off to his own starting point.
This was it. Today was the test.
The one that would decide everything.
If I passed, I’d stay. I’d finally prove, to everyone, but mostly to myself, that I belonged here. That I was strong enough, fast enough, and worthy enough to be among the next generation of Alphas.
And if I failed?
I’d be sent home and sent back to the life I’d run from.
Back to being Alexandra
