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Chapter 7 Getting Over a Rejection

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Adrian's POV

I'm not strong enough to return to training yet, but at least I'm not stuck in bed all day. It's been 6 days since I was rejected, and my strength is finally returning. The doctor is surprised I'm already up and about. Most people can't drag themselves out of their room for at least two weeks.

I'm not an Alpha, but I am a Beta—and a strong one at that. On the training field, I'm at the top of my class and undefeated.

I think my strength and high position as the next in line Beta is helping my body heal and get over the rejection faster, even though the doc doesn't think so. He seems to think no matter how high-ranked you are or how strong you are, you'll still be down for a minimum of two weeks. He's perplexed by how fast I'm healing, but I say the old man isn't giving me credit. I've wiped the floor with Nikolai's ass on more than one occasion, although he got the best of me the other times.

I'm trying to read everything I've missed, but these two loudmouths beside me
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I am so sorry, I just realized I was calling Weston's father Weston during the Alpha, Beta, Commander conversation. Weston's father is Leonard. I'm sorry, but when I read a chapter here after posting it, I see/realize my mistakes. I corrected it, but unfortunately it's pending approval. It won't b
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Oh that’s not good hope Nikolai is ok. Don’t need anyone hurt just yet
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