Joe's day started off rough. After last night's chaotic events—Marcus formally taking his place as Alpha and Alina's initiation into the pack with her impressive display of power—Joe was exhausted. He would have loved to skip school and catch up on some much-needed sleep, but with finals approaching, Marcus insisted that Joe attend school today.
After all, both Marcus and Alina would be absent, and someone needed to help with their school notes.
Sluggishly, Joe rolled over to check the time. His eyes widened when he saw it was already 8:00 AM. He gasped, "Holy shit!" and scrambled to get out of bed, only to trip over his blanket and land flat on the floor with a thud. He barely took a moment to groan before he was up again, sprinting to the bathroom.
His shower was quick, and he rushed to get dressed, barely paying attention to what he was putting on. After a hasty breakfast, he bolted out the door, making his way to school as fast as he could.
