Chapter 12 Hunger Game

Why is Peeta traveling with the Careers? Is it a real alliance or a manipulation on his part?

I believe if I remember correctly it was a manipulation on his part

I mean it can be a little bit of both. Peeta joined the careers to avoid being killed. Statistically speaking he has a better chance of survival. On the other hand he could have waited for the group to get smaller and kill them all in their sleep. But I have to say it is manipulation since he doesn't want to die