“What are we, sixteen?” I mutter.
“Hey, we are. Well, I am,” Allie says in a clipped tone.
Jayce doesn’t react, simply standing there, arms crossed. Ares didn’t show up, and Carter’s here, but his eyes are glowing, his wolf’s in control as he struggles to calm his anger. That wanker Ahren ain’t here since he doesn’t go here. Fucking unfair.
“Enter,” Aunty Maria says, and we all step inside. She’s seated at her desk, and maps and papers cover it up. “Take a seat.” She motions to the sofa and the chairs opposite her desk. Heaven sits, and so does Renji, who is acting as normal as ever.
“You’re all called here due to breaking Academy rules. This is a training academy, and rules are made to be followed. I want you all to think of the worry, the concern and the effect this has had on other students,” Aunty Maria says as she stands there looking at us all with this firm yet composed expression. She reminds me a little of Blondie.
Speaking of Blondie, she’s back in one of those skirts she likes to wear with her hair perfectly braided and her belt around her waist. Almost as if that time in the Gods’ Realm never happened.
No one speaks, and she sighs. “But you did what was right, and sometimes we have to make decisions and do things that won’t always be easy. A sign of a true leader. You broke rules, you took risks, but your hearts were in the right place. So, I commend you on your bravery, and as a punishment, you are all to take a three-day break at the Rossi Mansion. The weekend will commence after that, and you are welcome to return home and spend some time with your families.”
“Yes!” Allie says, relieved. “I thought we would have to clean or something.”
Yeah, she’s a damn Rossi, too.
“So, like a five-star resort break?” Renji asks while whistling. “I’ll take that.”
Maria smiles. “Well, there’ll be training, too, of course.”
“Commander Maria, with all due respect, I will be declining. You may give me another punishment, but I will not go,” Jayce says quietly, his hands tied behind his back.
Well, damn, he definitely doesn’t want to run into her. Maria looks at him, her face softening slightly.
“I understand, very well then, if you wish… You may return home. I’m sure your family would like that.”
“Thank you,” Jayce says. She nods before looking at the rest of us.
“Very well then, for today, you have briefings to fill you in on everything that has happened while you have been away. Heaven, Alessandra, you are not in divisions yet; however, I want you both to sit in on the briefings. They are important.” Aunty Maria finishes.
“Yes, Boss,” I say, making her smile before we all leave.
“Jayce, may I have a word?” Aunty Maria says.
Jayce nods, and Carter shuts the door after him as we all head our separate ways.
“Oi, Zombilesandra, you didn’t tell your dad you’re the Volkov Queen?” I ask, flicking her ear. She growls at me and shoves me. I stumble but catch my balance, snickering at her annoyance.
“Well, I do plan on telling them, but I want to talk to Dante first,” Allie admits quietly.
“Right…” I say, then look at Blondie. “What about you? What are you hiding?”
Nothing,she writes. I cock a brow, slinging my arm around her shoulder, her cheeks flush in annoyance, and she elbows me, but compared to Allie’s, you can’t even fucking feel it.
“Stop annoying her,” Allie hisses at me.
“Shame you ain’t got your wolf, Blondie, you hit like a girl,” I mock. She rolls her eyes, raising her finger to write something when she comes to a stop. Allie and I look to see what she’s looking at, and I see it’s her dumbass boyfriend.
That stuck-up little prick is standing there, clearly notsure how to react. He’s looking between Heaven and me, and then he frowns.
Na, does this wanker think there’s something between us? I smirk, keeping my arm lazily around her shoulder, when he speaks.
“Heaven, can I have a word?” he asks.
I was going to say the same thing; I have five minutes to spare,Heaven writes.
I remove my arm. “Well, I’ll see you around, Blondie, wanker,” I add towards the alpha kid. He frowns deeply, and I snicker when he doesn’t say anything.
