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nd drove us to the Academy. Mandy was in the backseat,

naturally rosy cheeks and lips, so I looked even paler than usual. Along with that, she contoured my

the bridge of my nose, adding to the look. And the cherry on top was that I had som

rstand what she mean

Alpha Academy. Even from Ryland's old car, I could see its striking architectur

-an all-male

st for those destined to inherit the Alpha title; it also admitted those within the same bloodline. Th

thousand of them. Our country was well-known because it cultivated the l

assessment, and an endurance challenge. Only those who successfully pass all of these can gain entry. Th

three years, students are required to complete each cour

et, after my brother's death, I knew it was

f my thoughts. I glanced to the side a

kpack to retrieve Alexei's ID, s

he enormous gates begin to open. A robotic voice

to Alpha

we. "It feels like we're in

t. "Get fucking going!" someone from the car behind yelled, p

ntioned before, my exposure to men was limited-far below average. Seeing so many muscular figures walking arou

he parked in an empty space, "I don't th

change his mind. "Don't worry about me

clutching my backpack and duffel bag close as I

wrap around my shoulder. Although the gesture seemed friendly, it felt

ke the rumors are rig

black head of hair, his piercing blue eyes locking onto mine-the quintessential arrogant look

ng is still alive, huh?" he sai

him raise both eyebrows in surprise. His musky scent was un

ting tough," he said,

t have recognized him. Clearing my throat, I

er with a questioning tilt of my head. She stayed silent,

a almost nose-to-nose with me, makin

s chest and pushed him away

through his hair and stepped closer, leaning down until we were eye to eye. I didn't dare break eye contact. If it had been Al

for a brief moment, his expression softened. However,

e guts to act like this. I guess the lesson

ment with his gaze. This guy-he must k

own. "Was that even a lesson?

r strong enough to lift me off my feet. He raised his other hand, poised to

ere, but a familiar vo

ov

de, and I felt the grip

hoked for a diffe

resting on the top of his head. Even though my memory of that day was blurry, there

ad slightly and

nt, I felt

ognize me

gain, "You're blocki