The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0170

Jackson just stands, staring, having no idea what to do or say. I panic a little, getting ready to step in and introduce some new topic of conversation, but luckily mom comes to the rescue.

“Jackson!” she says, stepping forward to wrap him in a warm hug, giving him a little kiss on the cheeks as she steps back and beams at him.”

Welcome, darling boy, we’re so pleased that you’re here. Are you hungry? Cold? Come inside – we’ll fix you up.”

“But there’s nothing wrong with me,” Jackson murmurs, though he smiles at her in his confusion, unable to help it.

“Oh, sure there is,” she says, wrapping an arm around his waist, smiling up into his face. “And even if there’s not, you should make something up so I have something to fuss over.”

ago, “if Ella doesn’t have someone to care for she gets bored – and then

she turns to the rest of us, keeping an arm around Jackson’s waist. “If you tease me too much I’ll just

just shakes his head, laughing, as mom reaches her spare hand for Luca.

mom’s hand and bows over it a little. “Your highness,” he murmurs, grinning.

Luca stands straight, and I marvel again that he’s apparently said just the right thing – who else would have the guts to tease the Queen on their second meeting? “Well,” she

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trying to balance this time. But I’m sure we’ll have lots of time to chat, Luca, love. And this,” she murmurs, stepping forward and peering at his wounded face, taking his

steps forward – somehow managing to keep hold of Jackson even as she leans forward to press a kiss to Luca’s cheek as well Then she sweeps into the palace, calling everyone to come along with her, because there’s a party

mom has a favorite,” Luca murmurs, walking slowly at my side as we follow the mom and Jacks into the main entrance, heading almost immediately up a set of stairs that will

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