Jun called Evan in for a training demonstration. From how the Beta reacted, he hadn’t expected it, but good-naturedly gave in. I sat on the outside of the group circles watching.

You’d think I had the plague with how almost everyone went out of their way to avoid me. Cassie had glanced my way a few times, but after what happened, I wanted nothing to do with her. With friends like her, who needed enemies?

Jun and Evan circled each other. The trainer still wore his sling, and ...