As I walked down the hallway, my heart pounded in my chest, and a strong feeling of dread washed over me. I didn’t want to face Jonas. I never did. But what choice did I have? His dad was the Alpha, and since the triplets had distanced themselves from me, I had no protection. I was alone, vulnerable, and the target for every cruel intention in this godforsaken school. I tried to focus on each step, blocking out the whispering and judgmental stares from the other students, but the situation made it hard to ignore. Wjat could Jonas want with me? I hated it, hated him, but with no one to back me up, I was left to his mercy. Lost in thought, I didn’t notice Lilith until she was right in front of me, her arms crossed, her lips twisted into that same cruel smirk despised. “Well, well,” s

