The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 988

I scootch forward on the window seat, making room behind me. Jackson takes a moment to dip low, pressing a kiss to Marigold's cheek and then to her hair, telling her how much he missed her and how glad he is to see her. The little girl laughs, beaming up at her father, and I can feel both of our hearts wrench at how incredibly precious she is.

Then Jackson sighs and slips in behind me, his back against the wall, pulling me back so that my back rests against him.

"Here, Goldie," I whisper, placing the picture book firmly in her lap. "You play with this."

She looks down at the book for a moment before her eyes stray to the collection of little plastic ponies that Seraphina gave to her. I laugh and give her a little nudge, encouraging her to go play with those if that's what she wants.

I cuddle close to Jackson as we watch our little girl scurry over to the toys, dropping to her knees in front of them and beginning to play.

"How are you?" Jackson murmurs, his voice heavy and low, his mouth close to my

ear.

I reply, turning my head to gaze up at him, all tingly and warm curled up in his arms like this. "How was

was...fine," he says with a little frown, his eyes searching my face.

say, giving him a smile,

my hair. "It was miserable. I felt horrible the whole

I whisper, letting my eyes flutter shut. "You're just protecting

that I'm a father

had a challenging life and the past few months have asked him to grow so much. He's doing beautifully and I love him for constantly, always stepping up to the challenge, for wanting

kids behind and go continue your education? And

be evasive - I just...honestly do not have an answer for that, Ari. I need...a lot of books. I may not

I can get behind any policy that says a woman is too pregnant to continue her education. Not for me and not for any of the women in our nation. It's not

I didn't think of

an apology too," I say quietly, looking up at him. "I'm sorry I

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