FIFTY-FIVE: TRAINED BY THE BROODING ALPHA GREY

Valerie

The dense canopy of the ancient forest protected me from the harshness of the afternoon sun. The air was thick with the earthy scent of the trees and moss.

I had no idea when I had gotten to the forest. My legs just took me here as I wanted to create enough distance between Greg and myself. He was really messing with my head.

I heard the sounds of flowing water ahead of me. I felt a bit excited to try it out.

I didn't know why but I just loved water.

I approached the babbling cool stream and I felt my race as I stepped closer to the water's edge feeling its coolness in the air. The stream was not that wide and its surface reflected the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves. Without hesitation, I plunged into the cool embrace of the stream.

I swam against the gentle current and soon, I reached the edge of the water. I pulled my hair off my face as I rested on the rock. I could not understand what was the problem with Kaden and Grey.

Kaden and Grey. Most especially, Grey