The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy
“Others were hit with Atalaxian bullets when those first choppers got close, before you took them down. You remember, yes? When the medics were called?”
I go a bit cold, staring at my brother. “Who?” I ask, sharp.
“Warrior cadets,” Rafe says, “I’m not sure if you know them. One is in hospital, probably going to be attended to by mom. And two more had superficial wounds – they came home on the train with us. But Redman Blythe...”
My lip starts to tremble as I anticipate his words.
“He died, Ari,” Rafe says, even, holding my gaze. “On the battlefield, instantly. He was shot in the head.”