The morning came fast, she opened her eyes to the cheerful face of one of her friends.

-Good morning, I am happy to see you awake. Lana, her ever caring mother hen friend said sympathetically.

-Well, she is not out of danger yet... she still can drop dead any moment. Istona, the official depression spokes person said from her spot on the bed next to Sonia, her eyes glued to the wall opposite to her.

-Naah! I'm sure it's nothing. I even doubt she has a concussion, more probably her mind just shut down when she realised she is the mate of ALPHA HANDSOME OMAR... LIKE WHAAAAT!... DID YOU SEE THE MAN?!... Zinn said finishing her sentence with a loud squeal. She is a mischievous little thing whose middle name is trouble.

Not saying a word to them, Sonia sat up slowly to check her head. It still hurts but it is definitely better than the day before. She wants nothing but to go back to sleep, the problem is, with the constant banter of her supposedly friends she knows she will not be able to. Her thought brought her to what the alpha said yesterday: "whatever it is I will protect you". She scoffed, if anything he should be protecting her from them and yet here they are, taking more space than they should. Being less useful than they are supposed to be.

-I see you're awake. A feminine voice tore her out of her thoughts. She looked at the door to find the nurse, she assumed. Not at all bothered by the loud voices in the room. Sonia nodded not wanting to speak.

-How do you feel? Do you still feel dizzy?

Sonia slowly shook her head no.

-The breakfast is ready, the nurse said nicely. If you need anything just tell me. If you need any help, I am just here. With that she went back to the living room.

Sonia was starving, she was very grateful for the food. Half way through her meal, she was surprised by Istona smelling her dish and crinkling her nose:

-I wouldn't eat that if I were you. She whispered so only Sonia could hear. You were asleep, but I am quiet sure I saw her put something in your food.

Defiantly Sonia brought another spoonful to her mouth, chewed and swallowed without breaking eye contact with her. Istona, raised her hands in surrender, mouthing "suit yourself" then retreated to check the knives on the kitchen counter.

Sonia felt her appetite vanish. After a few forced spoons she gave up. She threw what left of her food in the bin, took a bottle of water from the fridge and went to her room.

Rummaging in her purse, she couldn't find her pills. Oh no! She left her medicine at home! that's not good. She thought sitting on the bed her head between her hands.

-you'll be ok, don't worry. It is just 24 hours left. you'll be fine. I'm here for you. Lana said gently

Sonia closed her ears not wanting to hear anything. She needs to think fast... the sound of her phone startled her. Reaching in her bag, she smiled when she saw her father's number on the screen. It's her chance to get out of here.

-Good morning, my miracle! Before you say anything, I have good news. This old man here is calling you from Japan... We are signing the contract finally! I really hoped you were with me today but I called you last night and you weren't answering your phone. I thought you must be exhausted from your day. By the way how are you?

She felt her throat clogged, her father is not in town... her only hope vanished, struggling to keep her voice steady, she said finally:

-that's great news, I'm happy to hear that. And I am fine dad don't worry.

-I know I promised to meet with you this weekend. I am really sorry, maybe I can make it up to you later when I come back?

-Sure, I feel lazy today anyway, I will go back to sleep.

-Ok darling, I have to go, talk to you later.

-Later dad

Hanging up the phone, she felt the heaviness of her situation settling on her shoulders. What should she do now?... she felt sick to her stomach, nausea overtook her... she dashed to the bathroom and emptied her breakfast in the toilet.

-Oh my god, are you ok? Zinn asked concerned.

Ignoring her Sonia went back to the room where she found Istona leaning on the door frame

-You got lucky this time. It is just a matter of time until you run out of luck.

-Stop talking like that. you're making things worse. Lana said sternly. don't mind her Sonia. You know she cares about you but she doesn't know how to show it.

Istona scoffed looking out of the room:

-Speaking of people who cares. The nurse out there clearly cares about the alpha, like in a romantic way. Well I am not a love expert but I'm quiet sure the eyes she is giving him right now are what's known in the medical field as "love sick puppy eyes"

They all rushed to the door to see the alpha talking with a very flushed nurse.

-I can see a motive here to try to kill you, don't you think? Istona said in her ear her voice is too close for comfort

At that moment, the nurse turned to their direction. The smile on her face fell.

-Are you ok Sonia? You look pale. She said in fake concern

-I'm fine.

-Maybe I should bring the doctor. The alpha said

-No it's fine. I just puked my food she said looking straight in the eyes of the nurse who her eyes widened a little bit in realization

-it's the concussion for sure. She said quickly. You should take it easy.

Sonia didn't answer at that. What there is to say? She doesn't have evidences, she can't accuse her of anything.

-How do you feel today. Omar said to her softly.

-I'm better and ready to go back home. In fact something happened and I should leave.

-I understand but you need to stay under supervision for another 24 hours. And I came her to show you around if that's ok with you.

She perked at the suggestion. It is a good opportunity to find a way to escape. She smiled brightly at him:

-Yes please

He handed her a bag.

-I thought you may need this.

She looked inside to find a cute grey hoodie dress. She thanked him and went to the room to get ready.