The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0863 “I should have killed you on that battlefield,” the King of Atalaxia snarls, his eyes focused on me, "instead of listening to this foolish boy when he said he could

control you."

The King moves slowly across the room, black lightening flickering in his hands as he approaches. I take a gasping step back, reaching for Jackson, who I know is there. I can feel his fury as he presses me to his chest for a single instant before moving me gently to the side, starting to tuck me behind his back.

"She is my luna," Gabriel snarls. "I do control her!" He does his best to stand alone on shaky legs, though I can tell by his gasping breaths that he's in no position to be standing, let alone fighting. Guilt sweeps through me because this is my fault - the poison has made him so weak -

"You have control?" the King snaps, his lightening flashing out behind him to slam the door shut in the faces of the dozen soldiers who stand there, wide-eyed. "Such control that our protective barrier has fallen? Such control that Moon Valley jets are on their way now to drop their bombs on us?"

I go pale at this, because - would my father do that? Bomb a palace full of innocents, just to kill this King?

"I am in charge here," Gabriel growls, glancing over at me. Down our bond I feel our first communication – stilted and unsteady - but a clear request to play along.

I nod to him, subtle, and pass the communication to Jacks.

Jacks gives his answer back instantly. No.

"You are a fool," the King growls, reaching out a hand towards Gabriel, the black lightening swarming there. "A fool and a murderer - you took my son, you ceded your control to this bitch – and for that you will die –“

flashes out all through

- binding me to my place in the room, to the floor, each of my limbs locked so that I cannot move. My eyes were already turned towards Gabriel so I can see that he is the

to cry out, but no

try to tilt, to go to the Dark

sweeps though me as the King advances on Gabriel, pulling a knife from his belt,

me

form bounds past me in an instant, completely unbound and aiming right for the king, his fangs bared. If I could gasp or scream in shock I would, but all I can do is watch from the

But it's too late.

paws hit the King's shoulders, taking him fast to the ground. And then Jackson's teeth are in the

know the moment it is done, when the magic releases me and I stumble

eyes are on Jackson as he snarls down at the King, at the ragged hole in

with breath and adrenaline, turning towards us with blood

holds a hand out, a demand, and take it He pulls me to my feet, looking me

emotion comes down the bond - a question - needing to know that

all right.

shaken and