"I hope she'll be a fool - that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool." - F. Scott Fitzgerald

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"What's the Alpha Academy, brother?" I asked through my tears, clinging to my brother.

"It's an Academy every pack wolf has to go to when they reach the age of 20, like I am. There, the Alphas of each pack train the wolves. Each Alpha gets separate categorised classes with the wolves. Since there are four Alphas, there would be four classes. Running, Sparring, Wolf Battle and Senses. All these classes help to improve our wolf and make them better. This ensures that each pack has strong wolves under the same routine so if we are ever under threat from anybody outside, we'd be ready."

"Oh, so I will be going there too?" I spoke between my tears.

"Yes, Vivian. Every wolf needs to go there."

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"She is not going, father." Zack repeated, eyes still lowered to show respect.

"Why not? She is 20. Every wolf goes to the Academy at that age. You went, now it is her turn. She will go. That is final."

I took in a huge breath.

"Can't I skip it?" My voice came out as a whisper but my father heard it anyways.

"Vivian it is necessary for you to attend it. No one can just 'skip' it. You are an Alpha's daughter. If I break the law, what would people say? Forget that, first tell me why don't you want to go?"

I remained quiet. I didn't have the courage to tell him about Ethan. I prayed that Zack wouldn't speak about him either.

Thankfully, he did not.

"You are going, that is final." Father answered when he realised I had no answer and left the room.

My mother reached for my hand and squeezed it.

"He is right, dear. Think about it."

With that, she left too.

Slowly, everybody got up and left, leaving me playing mindlessly with my fork.

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"It is going to be okay, Zack. Don't you worry." I gave my brother a tight hug.

No. We both knew it was not going to be okay. A month training with the Alphas sounds okay. I love fighting. I love training. After all, I was the strongest she-wolf in the pack. Even stronger than some male warriors.

But being in Ethan's sight for even a second is absolutely hundred percent not even close to okay.

"I wished the Academy was two months after so at least I could've been there."

"Zack. I have to go. I told you to relax, it will be okay," I started once again. "We both rejected each other. I am fine now. Actually, I am absolutely okay. Even excited for the Academy! After all, I will get more stronger. Then, I can beat your shitty ass even quicker!" I playfully punched his shoulder, trying to change the topic.

He gave me a small smile which didn't reach his eyes, "You will never be able to defeat me."

I laughed and hugged him tightly, "I love you, Adolf Titler."

"Oh, not that name again..." He groaned.

Adolf Titler was what I call Zack to irritate him. Because once I caught him going through a Playboy magazine but he covered it up by saying he was studying 'history'. So when I asked him what he was studying specifically, just to tease him, he quickly shot back his reply "Adolf Titler."

The nickname stuck and since then, I have been calling him that.

"I love you, too fartface. Now go give them hell, show that son of a bitch what he lost."

I laughed and kissed him on the cheek. Then headed towards my father, who was patiently waiting for me in the woods.

"Keep mind-linking me! Don't forget!" I heard Zack shout from behind.

"Got it!"

The Alpha Academy, here comes Vivian the great!

"Walk faster, Vivian. We don't have all day."

With her daddy, of course.

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"Welcome everybody! My name is Lennon Hooper, the Alpha of South-Moon Pack. As the oldest Alpha present here, I welcome you all to the Alpha Academy!"

Loud cheers and some howls boomed throughout the area.

There were over 25 wolves in the area, ready to be trained. A stage was set in the middle, where all the Alphas sat. Including my father and yes, Ethan.

As soon as we had entered the territory designed specially for the Academy, my wolf grew restless. Now from where I was standing, I knew she would do anything to come out and pounce at Ethan. Probably to tear him apart.

Ethan kept staring at me. He has been since the moment I stepped in the area. I had no idea why. Maybe he wants to punish me for coming to his territory unannounced with my brother?

"Since you all know, there would be four classes under four Alphas. Each Alpha will have at least one class with you per week. Total 7 classes would be given by each Alpha. That equals 28 days of training. The two days which are left are for your bonding and farewell party. In all this Academy will take place for a whole month. I am going to take your Wolf Senses Classes, Alpha Alejandro would be taking control of your Wolf Battle Classes, Alpha Carlos would be the leader of the Running Classes, and Alpha Ethan would be controlling the Sparring Classes. Hopefully, by the end, you all would go back to your packs a better version of yourself; wiser stronger and better." With that he sat down.

I let out a loud cheer when my father came on the stage, a huge grin forming on his face.

"I am Alpha Alejandro, the one in control of your Wolf Battle classes. I am sure you all will have a great time here. I cannot wait to meet each one of you. Until then, enjoy your bonding party." He nodded at the crowd and then went back to his seat.

Then came Alpha Carlos, who said the same things my father said, but obviously in his own words.

I looked at my father who was busy talking to Ethan. I clenched my jaw. Oh boy, if he knew what he did to me, that ass-of-a-mate would be dead as shit.

Few moments later, the devil made his way forward to say something.

"I am Alpha Ethan, incharge of your Sparring Class. I am looking forward to seeing each individual's skills and what I can do to make them better. I hope we all get along so this could be a fun experience for us," His eyes found mine, "A very fun experience, indeed."

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