The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy
When I still linger behind he wraps an arm around my shoulder, obliging me to pick up the pace, which is terrible.
“He’s not wrong,” Jackson says, glancing down at me, clearly amused. “Having shorter legs isn’t an excuse, Ari.”
“Yes it is!” I protest, throwing my arms in the air. “Why am I held to a different standard!? Why do I have to move my body faster just because all of you gigantic freaks just happened to grow longer legs!?”
“Explain that on the battlefield,” Jackson murmurs, ignoring my complaints and giving me absolutely no pity. “You can’t fall behind just because you’re pint sized.”