ARDEN “So, all of the Alphas have approached you now?” Tessa asked as we entered the assembly hall. For some inexplicable reason, Mr. Winters had called all students together for an important announcement, thereby canceling our first class of the day. At that moment, I spotted the True Alphas sitting at the front, divided by their respective factions. It was as if they sensed my presence, for they all turned to me in unison. Rowan shot me a playful wink. Jaxon narrowed his eyes, projecting an air of possessiveness. Elias wore a smirk that hinted at his amusement. Cade, however… swiftly averted his gaze, appearing completely uninterested. “It doesn’t matter,” I replied to Tessa. “They’re no different from the other men in this school.” “Even me?” Owen interjected. “You’re different.

