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Chapter 65: Fault Lines

Author: The Grey
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ALEX

The next morning, we're at the training grounds again. And still, almost like its always been of recent, the beat of silence is undeniable

Deliberate, but heavy.

The pack members move across the grounds with deadly efficiency. Commands are shorter, movements are sharper, not a single beat of motion is wasted.

Now, it's even more glaring than it was yesterday. Logan's influence, whether anyone wants to admit it or not, it the root cause.

I keep my focus forward as I work my way through, refusing to look for him.

Refusing to look for Adrian.

That, I think, is the worst part:

How consciously I’m trying to learn to stop expecting him to be where I need him.

“Alex” I hear Logan call out.

Turning, I notice him standing towards the edge of the fight pit, sleeves rolled to his forearms with a loose posture.

There’s no audience gathered around him… just a few gammas nearby. Close enough to notice, far enough to pretend they aren’t watching.

Always watching to be honest.

“Yes?” I a
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