Chapter 636

Mitch held Alex's hand as they walked out of the first room, moving in to the next one where a table was set up, just as the new instructor had told them. The Alphas were moved into the next windowed room to watch again, all more on edge this time than the first time. There was a large piece of cardboard, with seven different shades of pink/purple on it. At the top of the board, it said the word 'bruises'. Alex took a deep breath when he looked at it, several memories flashing through his head when he stared at it, though he tried to keep his eyes dry. The instructor then gestured to another table, where several objects were set out as well as one index card with a word on it. "Here are your options. This is a timed assignment, though you'll be working together on it." As he spoke, Alex watched Mitch take a small step back, looking at the floor for a second to get himself together, before he looked back up to resume listening to the instructions. Alex put an arm over his shoulders, hop