The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0670

But then I register that nod and my eyes go wide.

"Really?" I ask, the word hitching in my throat as anxiety hits me again. "Are you - are you sure Jacks? You wanted to wait -"

He gives a tiny shrug, his own throat working. "I didn't want to wait forever. I just wanted to wait until it felt...right. And it feels right, doesn't it?"

I stare at him again, truly considering the question, wanting to give it the full thought it deserves. But it doesn't take me long- because again, I've always been ready - would have gladly let him throw me down and take me in the dirt that first time he kissed me. Jackson - I've been desperately wanting him for a long, long time. And if he's finally here with me?

"It's right," I whisper, smiling softly into his face, running a hand through his hair, so soft and dark now that it's wet.

He smiles, closing his eyes and leaning into my hand for a moment, and then he kisses me again, more gently this time, deliberate and soft, every move of his lips reflecting the great well of emotion that I can feel building on his side of the bond. And I wind my arms around his neck, delighted and thrilled and...well, and terrified.

But that's normal, right? When you're about to lose your virginity?

To be scared and...a little freaked out that you don't know what to do?

Jackson laughs a little, breaking away from me, and shakes his head a bit. "Don't be scared, Ariel."

"Why not!?" I sputter, laughing shakily, honestly a little glad for the levity in so intense a moment. "I can be scared! It's new! I've never done this before!"

you're scared," he murmurs, dipping his head and again pressing kisses to my neck, "we don't have

going to

his head, his whole body shaking with joy and mirth. "I'm not taking it back," he says, grinning wide. "I just - there's no rush, Ariel, I don't want you to be frightened. If it's scary,

nose with his, quite gentle.

know..." I shake my head, a little frantic. "I don't

in his arms my favorite spot - but he growls, authoritative, demanding that Tobey. So I put my feet down and consent to be

know what to do, Ariel," Jackson says, his voice hitting that low register I very

protest, my breath coming fast again as I start to freak out. "I - I mean I have to participate, don't I?! I've never done

My eyes go wide, because Jackson has never used

he

to catch my

out of the school, any magical wildfires that come along, and with albprobability the future of this war. But," he turns his head slightly, a smile turning the corners of his lips. "When it comes to

as I just... gape at my mate,

it

murmurs, wrapping an arm around my waist and pulling me tight against him. "Am

a little, trusting him utterly.

he says, dipping his head lower. "Then trust me, mate. And

all in a rush, ready