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."

humility, and gratitude come flooding through our bond. And as I look up at Luca, I realize that no one's ever said that to him before - that they think he's bigger than just his boxing career.

very much hope you're right, miss," Bruce says,

snap my gaze back to

am," I say, my voice

all very aware that mine is the final word on the

at my mate, and tug on his hand. "Is there somewhere we can go?" I ask quietly.

stares at me for a second before he clears his throat and nods. "My room," he murmurs, lifting his chin back towards foyer

Rafe and then Jesse. "You'll be all

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 busy down

and Jesse sit down on the couch with Linda as Gran happily sets

up and putting her hands on her hips, looking curiously at Jesse. "Who....are

don't know who

just leans closer, like studying him