The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0318

"I didn't do anything," I correct, putting out a hand between us. "And it may be true that I'm good for Luca's image, but it should have been our choice to make this announcement. I'm part of this now, and even if you are in charge of Luca's public image, you're not in charge of mine."

Bruce holds my gaze, accepting what I say but still not backing down. And I see in him that he still believes he made the right choice for Luca and his family - and that I'm not nearly as included in that family as he'd have me think.

But also, in the same moment, I realize that it doesn't matter whether Bruce is sorry or regrets it or gives me an apology. Because it's done. And it's time to move on.

And besides, Rafe is right - my father will have his own response to this matter in time. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

And when that comes, Bruce will have his own debts to pay.

"You know," I say softly, considering my words very carefully as I step to Luca's side. "Luca's bigger than just his boxing career. His worth is not measured alone by what he can earn in the ring, and through the media. IIe's doing beautifully at the Academy, which is a career path in itself. And he has people who believe in him, who will help him build the roads to whatever he wants to do once he's no longer boxing anymore."

at Luca, I realize that no one's ever said that to him before

you're right, miss,"

gaze back to

am," I say, my voice

because we're all very aware that

let the silence ring for a moment before I look up at my mate, and tug on his hand. "Is there somewhere we can go?"

lifting his chin back towards foyer in front of the

then Jesse.

says, nodding easily to me as Bruce sighs and walks out of the room, heading into the kitchen at the same moment that Gran comes out, carrying a heaping tray full of plates. Rafe smiles softly. "I think we'll be... kept

set off for the stairs, I see Rafe and Jesse sit down on

hands on her hips, looking curiously at

drops. "You don't know

just leans closer, like studying him will help her figure it