Chapter 13

JAYSON

I don't know what I'm doing. I want Sarah, but I know it won't work. She's still a giant troublemaker and I can't have that kind of headache in my life. Not when I'm trying to just get through this camp to hopefully get the operation leader job I want.

So, I cooled things off. I don't want a relationship, but when I saw her kissing Sean something inside me wanted to rip his damn head off. Now, I'm not sure if wanting Sarah at arm's length is what I want either.

The next morning, I walk out to the field to join the Alphas.

"Hey." I mumble.

Cass folds his arms. "You supervising the suicide run tonight?"

I shake my head. "Naw. You do it. I've got work to do."

Luke side eyes me. "You mean you have a girl to avoid."

I blow out a breath. "That too."

Wren puts her hand on my shoulder. "You can't avoid her forever."

"I know. But I can until I get over whatever this is." I rub my nape.

"Jayson, you're lying to yourself man." Deacon says. "You're just scared she might actually