Chapter 77

Mel's POV

I conceal my aura as I stalk to the edge of the building, surveying the group below. There are about twenty recruits, all males—a disappointment, but hardly surprising. I was hoping to at least see one female, but it is still greatly frowned upon for females to be warriors. I need to find a way to change that, and fast.

"Guys, they both went to the Alpha Academy. I'm sure they know what they're doing," a new voice speaks up. I turn my attention to Malcom, who’s shirtless and wearing blue basketball shorts. He’s certainly fine as hell, yet this time, there isn't even a spark when I look at him. Jaxon must have gotten into my head because I literally don't feel desire for anyone but him.

"Pfft, I bet that was nothing. Melanie probably only passed because she's Alpha Damon's daughter, and Jaxon because they feel sorry for his pathetic daddy," taunts a tall, wiry guy with mahogany skin and short, black twists in his head.

A growl ripples up my chest, a primal urge to defend my Al