The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0714

I press a hand to his cheek and lift my chin to kiss him softly - not something I usually do in front of my brother and my cousin. But everyone lets it pass today.

"What is it?" I sigh, feeling stronger with Jackson's support as I look over at Rafe and Jesse in the afternoon light that streams through the window.

Rafe sighs. "We have to go meet with the captain," he says, gesturing between himself and Jacks.

"Why?" My mouth turns down in a frown because...well, because I wanted to keep them close by today.

"He wants reports on how the Cadets performed during the battle," Jackson murmurs.

"Piss poor," I say, nodding firmly, my eyes narrowing. "They didn't land a single damn shot with those guns -"

"Ari!" Jesse says, his face breaking into a smile to see a bit more spirit come into me. "It's harder than it looks -"

of a barn with a big fat tomato! Honestly, you should have just let me do it - train me on one of those big

Rafe says, leaning back in his chair, a little smile coming to his lips. "We didn't need you on

eyebrow at him and snuggling back against Jackson, who tightens his arms around me, his wolf growling his pride and

laughs, shaking his head. "You have to leave something for the

I say with a sigh. And for the first time today a little smile

sliver of happiness immediately - because how dare I be laughing with my brother when Tony is dead and will

for a couple of hours, Ari," Rafe says, seeing my sadness, his voice gentle. "Jesse's going to take you down to Daphne's

that might be...nice."

will be good to see her. My friends - they're more

leaving our little bubble," Jackson murmurs, pressing his cheek to my hair. "Which means we have to... let you

I say, sitting up straight and looking between them. "What information?" Dread curls in me, wicked and sharp-toothed. More news - and clearly bad news. God, I'm not sure I can take

the only Cadet

alleviate my dread. "Others were hit with Atalaxian bullets when those first choppers got close, before you took

cold, staring at my brother.