The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy novel Chapter 497

“With weapons,” Jesse growls, his eyes lighting a bit devilishly.

“No weapons,” Jacks snaps and Jesse’s face drops into a scowl. “We don’t need them, and we’re not giving him any reason to disintegrate us on the spot. Alvez is powerful – don’t forget that. We don’t want him to feel so threatened that he acts out.”

“Fine, just a couple of weapons,” Jesse says, spreading out his hands like it’s a great concession. “Small ones.”

“After that,” Rafe says, looking at me evenly and ignoring Jesse’s antics. “He’s gone. Okay?”

“Okay,” I say, nodding and breathing out a sharp breath, pressing my hands together on top of my knees. “That will be…good. And then for magic class…”

“The school can figure that out,” Jackson murmurs, placing a hand on my back and rubbing it up and down comfortingly. “That’s not our problem.”

“True,” I sigh, and then I smile a little as I look around at everyone. “Thanks, guys,” I whisper. “For having my back.”

“Anytime, Ari,” Jesse says, beaming at me.

“Yeah, we love you,” Rafe says, getting to his feet, heaving a yawn and stretching his arms above his head. “Though if you could arrange for me to have your back at a more reasonable hour next time, sis, that would be great.”

I laugh a little, jumping to my feet and wrapping my arms tight around Rafe’s waist while he’s otherwise distracted. Rafe laughs, looking down at me and dropping his arms to give me a little hug.

“All right, go away,” Rafe murmurs, laughing a little and shoving me gently towards Jackson, who scoops me up in his arms and carries me away towards the nook. Jesse likewise gives us a sleepy little wave, heading for his own bed.

“Come on, tiny,” Jacks murmurs, sitting down hard on the bed and curling me up against him as he lays down. “Let’s go to sleep.”