The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0851 Delighted, I drop Gabriel's hand and leap to my feet, dashing for the side of the cage where Jacks stands.

But then I stop in my tracks, stumbling over my feet, my lips turning down in a harsh frown. "Jackson," I growl, standing straight and putting one hand on a hip, using the other to point to the small girl - young woman? - held up high in my place on Jackson's arm. "What is that?"

"Sorry, that's mine," Jesse says, peering out from behind Jackson and grinning at me before turning to frown up at Jacks. "Though I agree, Jackson. You can put her down now, please."

I gasp, relief and shock running through me as I dash for the bars, reaching for my cousin. "Jesse!"

Ben gasps and rushes with me to the side of the cage.

"No!" groans the girl, shaking her head. "I don't want to be put down! It's so nice up high!"

"Hey, Ari,” Jesse says, laughing and reaching for me through the bars. "Hey Ben!"

I grab my cousin's hand, yanking him close and pulling him into a hug even as he shouts at the rough treatment, banging against the bars.

"Are you okay!?" I gasp, desperately afraid for him. "Are you -" I pull back, looking him over again and again, "you're safe!? And how did - what -"

I frantically look between Jesse and Jacks and the girl, baffled, as Ben likewise reaches for Jesse, pulling him into a hug and looking fascinatedly at Jacks. I know he, like me, is wondering where on earth they came from.

down on her feet despite her protests.

he looks in at the Prince laying poisoned

going on here," Jesse whispers,

says, giving an

wave and the universal bro greeting of

we come in, finally?" Jackson asks, one hand on the bars, his face very serious as he looks at me, his wolf sniffing

may enter," I say, giving a mocking little

frowns. "But

his

Jesse says as the girl claps appreciatively.

whisper to Jesse through the bars as Jacks steps in and then lifts

Midnight," Jesse

little grimace. "She's my mate. Just...go with it, okay? She's great but...sometimes people take a minute

QUMS

at Jesse for a moment

me to him, lifting me high up into his arms and sealing his mouth to mine in a determined kiss. I work hard to stifle the moan that blooms in my throat as I wrap my arms around his neck and pull him close, deepening the kiss, giving myself