_Zephyr’s POV_
I woke up long before the sun. Maybe it was around two or three in the morning. I didn’t even check the time. I just knew I couldn’t sleep. My body was tired, but my mind wouldn’t stop running.
Kael’s words kept echoing in my head.
“I don’t need someone weak.”
“Too soft. Too feminine.”
I wanted to scream for no reason. But instead, I pushed the covers off and stood up. My dorm room was dark and quiet. Everyone else was probably still fast asleep. I threw on a hoodie and lurkers, then snuck out.
The hallway was empty when I came out, and the night air outside was cold. I made my way to the training field, my now short hair brushing the back of my neck. I kept touching it. It still felt weird. Light and exposed. My heart squeezed in my chest, wondering what Erika would s
