The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy
“Always the fucking lackey, Gibson –“
My heart starts to pound even as Tony steps fully in front of me, as my eyes dart between them. No – there’s no way – Gibson always tried to calm Wright down – always the voice of reason –
“No,” Gibson snarls, his eyes shifting to me. “This isn’t for Wright. This is for Atalaxia.”
Then he moves.
Gibson darts fast towards us as a panicked shout breaks from my lips, knives slipping from his sleeves and into his hand. Faster than should be possible, he’s across the tent to me, dodging around Tony, slashing.
My hands are up, blocking the blow, and I scream as I feel the knife rip across my palms. Instantly flames erupt somewhere in front of me – but I’m too