The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy
“Where do you go when you spy on the Atalaxians?”
“Jesse!” she groans, slumping to the side. “That’s not fair! You know I’m not supposed to tell you that stuff!”
He laughs and stands, holding out a hand to her. “All right, then, come on. Show me where to wash these plates and while we go there, tell me which of those books over there is your favorite.”
Midnight perks up, taking his hand and getting to her feet, beginning to chatter eagerly about each of the books and what she likes about them as she leads Jesse out the door and to a surprisingly clear little stream not far away.