Alpha Bait
Drake's eyes narrowed slightly but quickly added, "For us."
The tension was thick, but I ignored it. I was just happy the nausea had disappeared, and I wasn't about to let their rivalry ruin my morning. Breakfast continued in silence. After that, the three of us ate while Conrad remained relaxed.
After we finished, we walked out of the dining hall together, heading back toward the dorm. The morning air was cool and refreshing after the stuffy heat of the dining hall. I was walking slightly ahead of Kha and Drake when Conrad approached me from behind. He handed me a small freshly picked flower, its petals bright against the dull concrete of the sidewalk.
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