" I still don't want it . It won't fit me anyway . " I muttered , shoving it back into his hands and turning away . and But before I could step aside , something dropped over my head - the uniform . His scent curled around me , thick an disorienting . It wasn't neatly folded anymore , it now covered my head , brushing my back and shoulders . His breath warmed my ear as he whispered , " Try it on . If it doesn't fit throw it away ? My heart pounded as his chest brushed lightly against mine . Then he turned and walked out , the door clicking shut behind Slowly , I pulled the shirt off my head and looked at it . The fabric was rich and smooth beneath my fingers . And the size …. " It's our size ." Phina whispered in my head . I stepped in front of the mirror , holding it against myself . It fits . Not too tight , not baggy - just the way I always wore my clothes . Then I peeked into the bag . Two more uniforms , each tailored to fit me . My fingers traced the seams , a strange mix of confusion and unease settling in my chest . " It's definitely Ronan's uniform . " I murmured . " But how did he know my measurements ? When did he get these ? Why would he go out of his way … for me ? " Cawins and Reed returned to the room after their shower , pulling me out of my spiraling thoughts . I still hadn't showered . I'd waited for hours , hoping for a moment when the place was empty , but it never was . Every time I checked , there were still Alphas in there - laughing , talking , moving around without a care . I couldn't risk it . Exhausted and out of patience , I finally gave in . Locking the stall door behind me , I stripped quickly and wiped myself down with a wet towel . It wasn't even close to a real shower , but it washed away the sweat and grime . Beggars couldn't be choosers . At least I didn't smell like a battlefield anymore . Afterward , I slipped into a loose T - shirt and jeans , throwing on my jacket like armor . All I wanted now was to collapse on bed and disappear into sleep . But as I stepped out of the stall , tugging the hem of my shirt down over my hips , I froze . Someone had noticed . My heart plummeted . " Well , well , " Dante drawled , grinning like he'd won something the וווו He leaned casually against the tiled wall , arms crossed , eyes scanning me slowly - meticulously . Too meticulously How long had he been standing there ! " What were you doing in there ?" His voice was deceptively calm , too smooth . I forced my features into neutrality and gave a shrug " What do you think people do in the toilet ? That's what I was doing " 1 walked past hum , or tried to keeping my movements controlled , casual . " Is so ? " " Is that so he echoed , raising a brow " Funny , I don't recall ever changing inside a stall " Damn i He didn't mention the towel wipe . That meant he hadn't seen everything . But still - he knew something . " Didn't feel like flashing a room full of Alphas just to prove I've got balls , " I snapped , lifting my chin . " That a problem ? " His jaw ticked . Then he stepped forward , and before I could back away , he grabbed my arm - not violently , but firmly enough to send a jolt through me . " You're hiding something , " he said, voice low now , laced with something sharp and dark . A chill crawled up my spine . I was so screwed . Still , I kept my face calm . " What could I possibly be hiding ? " I met his gaze without blinking . " Whatever I did in there's been flushed , Dante . If I knew you were that curious , I would've saved it for you to examine . Now let go He didn't move , Let go ? " he repeated , and a slow smirk spread across his lips . "I don't think I will ." I ripped my arm away , not caring if I had to use force . " Do whatever the hell you want , " I growled and brushed past him . I didn't stop walking until I was halfway down the hallway . Then I staggered against the wall , hand clutching my chest . My heart was pounding so hard it physically hurt . Everything was unraveling .