Chapter 17 I'm thrilled that Christina agreed to sign the consent forms . Now it's just a matter of building trust and having her let me learn how she does and doesn't like to be touched . I already know her muscles are tight . Over breakfast , I develop a plan for our evening talk and massage . I'll see if she's willing to remove her shirt and let me massage her neck and shoulders while sitting on the floor in front of the couch .

I can't wait until we get to the Academy , and I can have her relax on the table while I take my time learning every line , every knot , and every sensitive area of her body . After breakfast , I meet with Will , Benjamin , and Daniel to talk about . the course work . I haven't taught the sex course before , but I'm usually the back - up for James , so I'm familiar with how the class runs .

However , I want to be sure that I maintain a level of decorum , that I lead through example , and in that class more than any other , it's a very fine line . Almost before I know it , the whistle is blowing that we're coming up to today's stop . I pack up my things , wanting to spend lunch and the afternoon with the new Alphas as they join the Train . I'm interested more in Ezra than Logan . I watched Christina take notes last night and she put a star next to Ezra's picture .

After talking to her about why she considers Tyler her biggest competition , I realized that she considers Ezra to be in the running as competition too . I'm glad to know that she doesn't consider Logan competition . I doubt he's anywhere close to her Chapter 17 H league of Alpha . As the train comes to a stop , I step out of my cabin and walk to the entryway where the others have congregated .

I'm less surprised to see Emma dressed like she's ready to party than I was seeing her actually showing up to work at breakfast . I wonder if Benjamin is already having a positive effect on her . I hope so . James is at the front , ready to greet our new Alphas . " Alphas , welcome to the Alpha Train . I'm Alpha James , the lead instructor at the Academy and the biggest hard ass you've ever met , " he says , by way of greeting . " Alpha Logan , " Logan says , introducing himself .

I watch him look Emma up and down , deciding that she's an easy lay before turning to me . " Alpha Sebastian . And I'm pretty sure I'M the biggest hard ass you've ever met , " I say , making James snort as he greets Ezra . I watch Ezra glance at Emma and immediately dismiss her . Christina and I were right . He's here to learn and to get his name on the leaderboard . " Well , hello beautiful . What's a pretty little Alpha like you doing riding the Train ?

" Logan asks , obviously talking to Christina . I feel my blood boil and my fists clench at my side for no good reason . Alphas always hit on Christina She's an unmated Alpha female and no matter the age difference , unmated Alphas want her . Apparently , I'm not excluded from that desire . Somewhere deep inside me , my wolf snarls , ready to challenge the young Alpha for Christina . I rein myself in . knowing that Christina is perfectly capable of taking care of herself .

She doesn't disappoint . " Alpha Logan , my name is Christina . I'm much too old for you and besides that , I'm not interested , " she tells him . " You sure about that , beautiful ? I'm pretty sure I could rock your world , " he says , trying again . " Since I happen to know that you're here to learn how to rock any woman's world , I'll take my chances , " she says . I see Ezra smile . He likes her spunk . " I'm Alpha Ezra , Alpha Christina . It's nice to meet you . " " You as well , Alpha .

And in the Academy , I'm just Christina . " " Oh , I doubt that you're ' just ' anything , " he says . It's a way to state that he's interested in her without being offensive like Logan . Yeah , I'll be keeping my eye on that one . " Lunch is ready . Alphas . Have a seat , " Sylvie says to them . " Can I get you something to drink , Alphas ? " Haley asks " Yes , Alpha Logan . Can I get you something to drink ? " Emma asks , bending over to give him a view of her cleavage . I look at James .

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" We need to talk , " I say quietly to him . He sighs and nods . The Alphas sit , obviously prepared to eat with the instructors , but James and I pull up chairs and I notice that Will does as well . Benjamin and Daniel watch , then follow our lead . " How many Alphas are on the Train ? " Ezra asks frowning at the number of chairs . " The assistants cat with us . They aren't omegas , and even if they were , on the Train and in the Academy , they aren't treated as such , " I say .

The first few days on the train are the hardest since the young Alphas expect that they'll be treated with reverence like they are in their packs . and that the assistants will wait on them like omegas . They learn quickly that that's not the case . Here , everyone is equal . Everyone can succeed or fail on their own merits . Not surprisingly , Emma seats herself between Logan and Ezra .

12 Christina doesn't sit next to me , she sits beside Daniel , which would bother me except it puts her directly across from Ezra . I fight my smile . She's sizing up her competition . " So. Alphas , tell us about yourselves , " Mia says , as we all start eating . Both Alphas noses go up in the air . " Luna , what would you like to know ? " Ezra asks . " Alpha Logan , what do you expect to learn at the Academy this . semester ? " she asks . This is typical .

Usually , Mia , Sylvie , and Christina ask the Alphas questions . It's not so much their answers , it's how they answer and how they speak to them that they are interested . in . " How to run a pack . I mean , isn't that why we're here ? To take over from our fathers . Mia , unimpressed , turns to Ezra . " And you , Alpha Ezra ? " He finishes swallowing the food in his mouth then turns his full attention to Mia . I look at James .

Ezra has already been practicing focused attention when communicating . " Luna , I've reviewed the different courses that we will be taught during the Academy . I would be interested in finding out which instructor 13 will be teaching each class . But to answer your question . I expect that I'll be driven to become physically stronger , that I will learn proper communication skills along with how to manage a crisis , and how to manage a pack including fiscal management of the pack .

Along with that , my understanding is that the Academy teaches Alphas to be the best lovers they can possibly be . Did I miss anything ? " he asks . It's not arrogant , but there's a bit too much confidence behind his question . " Don't forget the sensory class , Alpha Ezra , " James says . " And I'm teaching that one . " " What about the others ? Are we allowed to know who is teaching what class this semester ? " he asks . " You are .

You'll receive a packet Sunday night when we meet at the Academy . But for now , " he says and goes around the table , listing off the classes that each of us is teaching . " Do you know what I'd like to know ? " Alpha Logan asks , his focus . turning to Christina . " What's an Alpha female doing riding the Train ? " Before she can answer , I feel the need to step in . " An interesting question , Alpha Logan , made more so because Christina has decided to take the classes this semester .

She will be in all your classes and competing alongside you this semester . " I see Christina glance at me , but it's Ezra's narrowed eyes that I focus on . " How old are you , Alpha ? " he asks her . " Twenty - eight . " " Why aren't you mated , if you don't mind me asking ? " " I never found my mate . " " Maybe I'm your mate , " Logan says , waggling his eyebrows at her . Christina looks annoyed but Emma looks pissed . She's sitting right .

beside Logan , but he's barely paid her any attention . I doubt that means . that she won't end up in his bed tonight . He doesn't stand a chance with Christina , so he'll take what's easy and offered . " I'm pretty sure my mate died . " " What's your last name ? " Ezra asks , once again asking the right question . " Kneeland . " Both Alphas suck in air . Christina , being the good Alpha that she is , doesn't flinch or show any emotion at their response .

But we both know what these Alphas are thinking . Dane's warning is still going strong over a decade after he warned the Alphas to stay away from his sister . I guess it's a good thing that I don't scare easily . ** 17 Chapter Chapter 18