Chapter 2

The rain pounded against the glass windows of the train carriage in heavy, persistent droplets. I found myself gazing out of the window on a bitterly cold morning. The foggy hills and cattle enclosed by the fences passed me. As soon as we slid into the train, I took my position and curled up in the corner seat of the carriage. I sipped the steaming cup of tea clutched in my hand and watched the tendrils of steam rise, fogging my glasses.

A sigh slipped out of my lips. This is a daily occurrence for me. Maybe I should talk to my father about the LASIK operation Zain told me about. He wanted me to get rid of my glasses. Not that I had any problems with them, but he liked me without them.

Our luggage - with all of the one-day belongings packed tightly inside - rattled as the train slowed down to allow more passengers aboard. My eyes immediately zoned towards the door to see a female Alpha with a strong herbal tea scent rushing inside. Two males followed her, and they smelle