The Chosen Omega
The test isn't fair, and I'm not sure why I haven't thought of it that way until now.
"Since it's highly likely that we'll be among the three female sent home at the end of the quarter, I want to suggest that we stick together, you and me." After saying this, Deoné briefly stares at the ground as a deep shade of red spreads across her cheeks and the bridge of her nose. Then, she adds, "I've never done this before, so I'm a little embarrassed. I don't have any friends."
"At all?"
Her gaze settles on my face and she nods. "I've never fit in anywhere."