The Alpha Train (Christina and Sebastian) novel Chapter 55

For understanding,” I say to him as I hand him the token.

“I have one of those for you as well,” he says, sliding one my way. I smile at him. Even being my toughest competi- tor, I think he and I will become good friends this semester.

Then I move to Ezra. “For encouraging me when I needed it this morning.”

He looks surprised, but nods in acceptance. I take a deep breath and turn toward Sebastian who is looking at me ex- pectantly. I swallow hard and pull out a coin.

“For giving me one hell of a challenge on the Beast today.”

“Thank you,” he says, still watching me expectantly.

I step back and look away, unable to look him in the eye as I walk back to my seat.

When everyone is done, Alpha James stands. “Well everyone, this is what you can expect each night. For those of you who earned coins tonight, wear them proudly. For those of you who didn’t, well, you have the choice to do better tomorrow or continue to fall behind your fellow Alphas. Also, for the first time since I’ve been working here, if my calculations are correct, and they always are,” he says, making everyone chuckle. “Alpha Tyler, I believe you re- ceived a coin from every assistant here.”

Tyler looks down at the large number of coins in front of him. “Yes, Alpha, I believe I did.”

I smile. I already know what’s about to happen and it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.

“Our first 10–point token goes out on day one. That’s a record young Alpha. Keep up the good work,” James says, walking over to give Tyler his 10–point token.

“Dude, did you fucking clone yourself? How the hell did you get all those coins on the first day?” Logan asks him.

He shrugs. “I’ve just been … around. I didn’t do it intentionally.”

“Which makes it even more meaningful,” I say as I stand. I pull my new necklace over my head as Ezra walks up.

“I was right about you,” he says, pointing to Tyler. “But I underestimated you, Alpha Christina. You got farther on the Beast than any instructor here?” he asks, gesturing to my necklace which has five coins from five different instruc- tors. I didn’t realize just how far I’d gotten until every instructor said I got farther than they did on their first try. “Damn. I don’t think you needed my encouragement, but I appreciate the coin for it.”

“It’s what any good Alpha would do, Alpha Ezra, encourage others, even if they are the competition.”

“Well, tomorrow, I’m going to see if I can get those five coins for myself. You’ve inspired me, Alpha. I like a good

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