The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy
“If you don’t take it I’ll just throw it in the bottom of a pack at the back of our closet –“
Midnight squeaks, lunging for the talisman. Jackson grins and lets her have it.
“Thank you,” Midnight says, pressing it tight to her chest, looking up at him with eyes that border on reverence. “I – I can never repay you –“
“It’s cool,” Jackson says, reaching out and putting a warm hand on her shoulder. “I’m glad you have it. Feels right.”
She grins up at him, giving a happy nod.
“All right, cool,” Jesse says, smacking his hands against his thighs and standing up. “Well, if we have a way to get to the Underworld again…I guess it’s time to go.”