All the Quads were staring at me now with wide frightened eyes. Practically the whole school was looking at me. I was tired. So tired. I composed myself enough to answer her.
“Ok, Angelique, you win. I hope you’re happy,” I said softly so that only Angelique herself and the Quads heard. Everyone else was craning their necks and straining their ears, their curiosity piqued.
I extricated myself from Zaya and Eli and left the dining hall. I could hear footsteps behind me. Probably Zaya and Eli. I couldn’t stop myself from glancing back. I was startled seeing all four Quads following me. I broke into a run. I just didn’t want to play this game anymore. It was cruel on all sides. The Quads chased me. I knew I couldn’t outrun one alpha let alone four. I still tried though.
Zaya was the faste
