Chapter 52
Once we’re all seated, Alpha Ryan stands at the front of the class. He and Alpha Benjamin teach this class.
“Young Alphas, we’re coming to the end of hell week. I’m sure all of you are happy about that. I know I am. We don’t like breaking young Alphas, but it’s the only way to build you into someone stronger. You may have noticed that Alphas respond in one of two ways when they’re broken. Some withdraw into themselves and some lash out. Sometimes, you start one way, then end up moving to the other. Sometimes, you stay in the space you started in, aggressive or withdrawn. As leaders of your pack, you will need to be able to handle pack members who respond in both ways. So, today, since we’re all still reeling from this week’s breaks, we’re going to start the healing process.
He steps back and Alpha Benjamin steps forward. “We have two choices for you today. We will choose the Alpha who will begin dealing with their break. You, as Alpha heirs, may choose to sit in as the assisting Alpha, or Alpha Ryan and I will sit in. This week, there is no expectation for you to sit in as Alpha. It’s perfectly acceptable to sit, watch, and learn while you’re dealing with your own issues. But the offer is available if any of you would like to try,” he says.
Ryan steps forward again. “Alpha Shane, you’re up first
Great. Just what I don’t fucking want today.
I sigh, pushing myself out of my chair and walking to the front of the
room.
“Would any Alpha like to try their hand at talking Shane through this
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week?” Alpha Benjamin asks.
“I would,” Cole says, surprising me.
“Alpha Cole, please, come take the Alpha seat.”
I sit, crossing my arms over my chest. I know it’s a defensive posture, but I have no idea what to expect and I’m not sure how I feel about my ‘friend’ being the one to interview me.
“Can I just start, or …” he asks, looking at Alpha Ryan and Alpha Benjamin.
“Do what you think will help. We’ll intervene if we need to,” Alpha Ryan says.
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