CHAPTER 24

Adjusting the cap on my head, I stare at my reflection in the mirror. The mustache and beard are itching my skin, covering almost half of my face. The white tape I wrapped around my torso gives my breasts a somewhat flat shape, and the loose, hanging military dress with full sleeves covers almost every inch of my body.

I bite my lip, scrutinizing myself, and I must say… I kind of… pass as a man. A weak, undernourished, timid man—but still a man.

Pulling out the identity card from the bag, I stare at the details:

''Name:'' Han Lee

''Age:'' 19

''Royal Military Academy Rank:'' F+

'Great. That's the lowest of ranks. I've heard their training is the hardest. Couldn't Dom have shown some mercy on me?'

"Astrid. Are you rea—"

Dom enters from behind, only to stop in his tracks, staring at me. I rub my clammy palms on my pants as he takes me in from head to toe.

"Not bad," he exclaims, looking surprised.