#Chapter 169- Red Haze

Ethan “What’s wrong with you?” Laxus, my number one Gamma, asks, eyeing me. He’s been training with me for the last two days, and I know he’s noticed. Everyone probably has. No matter how hard I try to hide it, there’s something wrong. My skin feels tight over my entire body. The pain ripping down my mate bond has grown, where I can barely sleep. I can’t help but think about her. I don’t answer the man as I wrap fighter’s tape around my fists. Most of the fights will be in animal form, but I wouldn’t put it past some to try to surprise their opponents by shifting mid-battle. I need to be prepared for everything. “Alpha,” Laxus growls, moving in front of me and grabbing my wrist. I stop and glare at him, and he immediately releases me. “There’s something wrong with you. Don’t think I haven’t noticed the aggression and the lack of focus. You’ve moved slower this week than I’ve ever seen, and I’m worried. You can’t go into the Challenges like this.” A snarl rips from my ches