The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

"I think so," I say, giving a little shrug. "That's what she called it when mom and Cora talked to her, after all. A 'gift.' She said all of her grandchildren would be likewise gifted. Do you know where yours comes

from?"

Slowly he shakes his head. "No idea."

"Well, maybe it's also a gift," I say, considering it as I stare up into his blue eyes, his dark head framed against the night sky. "After all, she clearly knows about you, if she picked you out as my mate." "That's so weird," he whispers, his eyes going a little distant, "to think that the Goddess...knows about me. I've always felt so...anonymous and inconsequential my whole life. I never in a million years would have thought the Goddess had an eye on me."

"Of course she does," I say, lifting a hand to idly stroke his chest. "You're like...really good looking, Jacks. And she's a woman after all."

"Don't be creepy," he murmurs, his eyes focusing on me as he smirks. "That's your grandmother."

shaking my head at him. "I don't like you thinking of yourself

the city around us from this part of the roof. "Though...being around these trees helps." I nod, understanding. Mom was very careful in selecting the placement of our little roof garden - it feels very secluded up here - like our own little bit of nature. And I'm well aware that Jacks feels more comfortable in natural spaces than surrounded by stone. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels

all. And I picked the roof. "Do you hate it? The city?" I ask quietly, genuinely wanting to know. Because, I mean, for better or for worse the city is

it at first," he murmurs, thoughtful. "It's

I say, sitting up a little and peering at him. "It was worse for like...the fifteen minutes you waited for me to get off the

his head and laughing a little. "It

smacking him on the chest, making him laugh harder. "Jackson!

says, still laughing, pleased that he surprised me and made me squeak. He likes doing that, I know - I can feel it down the bond. "Did

I say, fascinated now and

shocked at the way people act and talk, so...out

hate to break it to you, Jacks," I