Chapter 358
Chapter 358
I followed him closely.
“That’s it? No feedback?” I asked, feeling frustrated.
“You didn’t do anything that deserves feedback,” he replied.
His words shocked me and made me really angry.
“Are you kidding me?” I almost shouted. “I stayed here all night and stayed awake!”
“That’s the bare minimum,” he murmured, not looking at me. “You want me to praise you for not falling asleep?”
“Why are you still at your post? You should have rested properly. If you had, this wouldn’t be an issue,” she said.
I reached out and grabbed his arm, trying to prevent him from walking away.
“I stayed awake because I was waiting for you!” he replied.
It was only part of the truth, and it was also related to the Nan situation. But he didn’t need to know that.
Suddenly, he turned around and growled at me. I quickly pulled my hand back, as if it had just been burned.
“You…,” he started to say.
“Don’t let anyone, not even me, stop you from doing well,” he said through clenched teeth. “Your lack of sleep is your responsibility, not mine. Don’t blame me for that.”
He turned and began to walk away again. I watched him go, feeling a mix of frustration and understanding.
My heart sank as I heard his words. I didn’t want to go back to the gym where everyone else was gathering. Instead, I decided to head to my suite. I just needed some sleep to clear my mind. I had enough drama for one day.
As I approached the elevator, I bumped into Sammy, who greeted me with a warm smile.
“Hey, how was watch duty?” she asked while we waited for the elevator doors to open.
“Exhausting,” I replied.
I admitted, “I spent the whole night with Gavin.” The words slipped out before I could stop myself. I was too tired to take them back or explain what I really meant, so I just let them hang in the air.
The air was thick with tension. She could think whatever she wanted, but it didn’t really matter anymore.
Frowning, she tilted her head, considering my words.
“Oh,” she breathed. “He was the Lycan you saw on your watch last night?”
I nodded.
“Yeah, why?” I asked, noticing the strange look she was giving me.
She shrugged. “I thought he was in his room all night,” she said.
She shook her head, as if trying to clear her mind of a troubling thought.
“I guess I was wrong,” she murmured, turning away and starting to leave.
Even though the elevator door had just opened, I didn’t pay it any mind. I felt a mix of emotions as I watched her walk away.
I went after her, my mind unable to let go of our conversation.
“What are you talking about? Why do you think that?” she asked.
She paused and looked up at me.
“I guess it doesn’t matter,” she said.
“I don’t think it matters if I tell you. He’s just your Alpha, right?” she said with a slight laugh. “I saw a gorgeous blonde going into his room last night. I figured he was in there… you know?”
My heart raced as I listened to her.
My heart sank when I heard her words. A pretty blonde had gone into his hotel suite last night. It must have been after I left because I didn’t catch any scent of another woman when I was there.
Could he really have met someone new?
“Did he spend the night with another woman and then bring her back to his room?”
Was that the reason he stood me up?
“Are you sure it was his room?” I asked, feeling my stomach twist in knots.
“Room 609,” my friend replied.
“Is that right?” she asked. “My boyfriend’s room is nearby, so I was walking by when I saw her. I’ve seen him leave that room before, so unless that’s her room…”
“No, that’s his,” I replied.
I didn’t explain how I knew for sure, but the look on her face showed she understood.
“Maybe it’s nothing?” she said, thinking it over.
I nodded, feeling frustrated that tears were about to spill.
tears streamed down my face.
“Thank you for telling me, Sammy. You’re a good friend,” I said as I walked back to the elevator.
“Are you upset?” she called after me.
I didn’t respond. Instead, I stepped into the elevator and let it take me to my floor. As soon as the doors closed, tears started to fall from my eyes and trickle down my cheeks.