The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0944

"This has nothing to do with whether or not we're grateful for what Jackson did for this family and this nation," my father says, staring at me, cold.

"With all the resources this family has," I snarl, "with everything that we have imagined for our people - vastly different futures, equality between wolves and humans, and end to the kind of Atalaxian government that reduces women to chattel. But, somehow, we can't imagine a single way to let a young man continue his education just because he has a child!?"

"Ariel," Jackson sighs, reaching for my hand. "You're going too far -"

"No, I'm not," I snarl, whipping my hand out of his grasp. "And if you won't stand up for what you deserve, Jackson, I will!" I turn my face back to my father and my uncle, a desperate frown on my lips. "You raised me to believe in better values that you're enacting right now. And I'm ashamed of you."

I whip my head down to my mate, letting him know mind to mind that I can't be in this room any longer, asking if he wants to come with me.

But he just sighs and slumps back against the couch, not knowing what to do, not knowing where he stands. Not wanting to anger my father and my uncle, who have been so good to him. Not...not knowing what his next move should be, or can be.

"Fine," I growl, storming for the door alone.

"I, for one, agree with her," Jesse says, following behind me. "Ariel's ethics are right on this and, whether or not you see it yet, she's revolutionizing the way things are done in this world. Anyone who catches themselves on the opposing side from Ariel should...seriously reconsider their shit.” His footsteps echo behind me as I storm out into the hall.

agree too," Cora's voice sounds, light and easy, though I can barely hear it now as I march away. "Though I am too relaxed to dramatically

overtaking my mind and not letting me think anything but thoughts that replay my anger, and my arguments, and my conviction that this can't it can't just

girl - she's very small and portable - how is this derailing

hand

tracks, my breath

little, and just

Jesse comes to stand

is infuriating. As usual. God damn

it...is it okay? To come here?

seeks comfort in

a dramatic hand out towards it before looking. down at me with a small smile. “It's fine, Ari Mids would love to talk you

as long as you don't mind hearing the deadpan truth of her opinions

"Can I drink

says, raising his

flap from her yurt and frowning at us, the bright orange glow from her tent warm and inviting. I can't help but smile a little when I see

got a pup and Ariel is confused," Jesse