Strangers.

"Now, it's time…" As if the Alpha knew Nicki desperately needed a break from training and the next insane one Astrid brought up for her to participate in, he decided to show up right on time and stop it from happening. 

And like the daily routine that goes on, everyone paused with what they were doing and dispersed in different directions, while Ariana quickly ran to catch up with Nicki the moment the Alpha's presence was being announced in the hall with her guides leaving her already.

"And here we go again…" Nicki groaned tiredly as she bowed in exasperation. "I know I'm not in the position to complain about this, but I'm so f**king tired of this happening every single day" She murmured terribly in a low manner to avoid getting caught or noticed by the Alpha and get herself into trouble for it.