The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy
“I’m fine – I promise, I’m fine. Okay? I just…a little dizzy spell. I’m fine now.”
“Benny,” I murmur, still worried.
He stares hard at my face, all façade falling, and says two simple words. “Please, Ari.”
And I stand up straight, realizing that…that Ben knows what’s wrong. He just doesn’t want anyone else to, not now. Not yet. And I am totally blowing his cover.
“Okay,” I say, nodding, taking a step back, watching him a little anxiously. I tuck my hands behind my back, glancing around, but everyone else is by the edge of the box, clearly paying attention to the announcer.