**Nate** I jogged off the field and into the trees. I knew not to go too far but still needed a few minutes to calm myself down after that pathetic excuse of an Alpha's behaviour. The pain in my chest was still there from yesterday, but it was not as intense, letting me know that Nero was still okay. I was still worried about him and frustrated that I couldn't help. I just hoped that whatever it was that he was going through would work out in the end. I was also not sure how long this mating bond would stay, being that we were nowhere near each other. I overheard some people talking about the 'show' on the training field as I jogged past them, bringing my thoughts back to why I was trying to clear my mind in the first place. I mean, how the hell is a person to lead by exa

