The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0783 "That was me, darling," the girl says, seeing me look down at my white nightgown and again seeming to read my mind. She reaches out a hand to softly pat mine. "Don't worry, dear - like I said, we have rules here. As soon as Gabriel brought you to the palace I took you in hand." She grins at me like it was a great pleasure to her to keep me safe. "I got you changed and cleaned up and put to bed. Don't worry, love." I exhale slowly, absurdly believing her even though I should be much, much more wary now. But something about those sweet brown eyes - god, it's impossible to think that she might be lying. My wolf yips confirmation in my soul, still wary of everything else but believing her.

"And who are you?" I whisper, shaking my head, still not believing it. That I'm here, that I was stolen away from my life.

"I'm Pippa," she says, giving me a happy smile.

"All right," I whisper.

Then I jump nearly a mile in the air as soon as a soft knock comes at the door.

"Oh, don't worry, Ariel," Pippa says, turning towards it. "That's just my Alpha, bringing you some food. Do you..." she looks at me, hesitant. "Do you...mind? If he comes in?"

"Um," I say, hesitating, looking towards the door - completely unsure about what I want.

"Oh, don't worry," Pippa whispers, leaning close like a conspirator. "He's really nice - the sweetest man

you'll ever meet. Not..." she hesitates, looking around like someone might be listening and not like her words. When she looks back at me and speaks again, she lowers her voice. "He's not nearly as... challenging. As Gabriel."

Gabriel. Is that his name? My mate?

just stare at Pippa and the knock comes softly again. She grimaces and looks towards

I whisper, nodding to her. "Um, sure. I

cheek. I turn towards the door with absolutely no idea what to expect as she dashes towards it. When she gets there, though, she hesitates and nods towards the bathroom. "Would you like to...go put on

encouraging smile she gives me lets me know that...I should

bathroom that she indicates. I give Pippa a small smile as I pull the door shut behind me. As soon as I'm through press my ear to the wood and hear the outside door creak open and then soft voices as Pippa greets her

taking the opportunity to relieve myself and then moving to the mirror to wash my hands. I peer closely at my reflection, noting that I look pale but... fine. And that the slap my damned mate gave me yesterday didn't leave any mark behind, probably as

Then, squeezing some toothpaste

find by the side of the sink, I begin to brush

bathroom which is...honestly

the fanciest one

my life. And, considering that

saying something. Gold leaf and ornament covers

comfortable

shelving with bath products.

mean, it's all very nice

of my heart for the stupid Academy bathroom that I share with three Alpha boys. I groan, slumping back against the marble counter, my eyes pressing