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nd drove us to the Academy. Mandy was in the backseat,
naturally rosy cheeks and lips, so I looked even paler than usual. Along with that, she contoured my
the bridge of my nose, adding to the look. And the cherry on top was that I had som
rstand what she mean
Alpha Academy. Even from Ryland's old car, I could see its striking architectur
-an all-male
st for those destined to inherit the Alpha title; it also admitted those within the same bloodline. Th
thousand of them. Our country was well-known because it cultivated the l
assessment, and an endurance challenge. Only those who successfully pass all of these can gain entry. Th
three years, students are required to complete each cour
et, after my brother's death, I knew it was
f my thoughts. I glanced to the side a
kpack to retrieve Alexei's ID, s
he enormous gates begin to open. A robotic voice
to Alpha
we. "It feels like we're in
t. "Get fucking going!" someone from the car behind yelled, p
ntioned before, my exposure to men was limited-far below average. Seeing so many muscular figures walking arou
he parked in an empty space, "I don't th
change his mind. "Don't worry about me
clutching my backpack and duffel bag close as I
wrap around my shoulder. Although the gesture seemed friendly, it felt
ke the rumors are rig
black head of hair, his piercing blue eyes locking onto mine-the quintessential arrogant look
ng is still alive, huh?" he sai
him raise both eyebrows in surprise. His musky scent was un
ting tough," he said,
t have recognized him. Clearing my throat, I
er with a questioning tilt of my head. She stayed silent,
a almost nose-to-nose with me, makin
s chest and pushed him away
through his hair and stepped closer, leaning down until we were eye to eye. I didn't dare break eye contact. If it had been Al
for a brief moment, his expression softened. However,
e guts to act like this. I guess the lesson
ment with his gaze. This guy-he must k
own. "Was that even a lesson?
r strong enough to lift me off my feet. He raised his other hand, poised to
ere, but a familiar vo
ov
de, and I felt the grip
hoked for a diffe
resting on the top of his head. Even though my memory of that day was blurry, there
ad slightly and
nt, I felt
ognize me
gain, "You're blocki
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