The Alpha Train (Christina) novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13

“Charlotte will be joining us at the second Alpha stop. We’ll need to get her caught up once she arrives…”

“Mia and I can make sure she’s caught up,” Sylvie says, still looking over the documents. She and James run this Academy very well, very much like an Alpha and Luna.

“Let me know if you need any help getting her caught up. I’m happy to help as well,” Christina says.

“It’ll be good to have an extra assistant since Christina will be taking the classes,” Sylvie says distractedly.

“I’m not planning to take all of them,” she says and all of us turn to look at her. I want her to take all of the classes. I want her to see just how strong she is compared to the other Alphas and if I have anything to say about it, her name will be on that damn leaderboard. Since I’ll be the one pushing her this semester, I have a lot to say about it.

“I have to work too,” she says, frowning at all of us.

“We’ll talk. We’ll–find a way to make it work. The classes where I’m lead are morning and night,” I say.

“So, maybe you work the lunch shift every day. We’ll make it work, Christina. We’re all excited that you’re taking the classes this time,” Sylvie says.

“I’m taking classes too,” Emma says.

“And we’ll work around your schedule,” Sylvie tells her, her tone not exactly pleasant. “The same goes for you Haley, if you decide to take a class,” Sylvie says, much more kindly.

“I may too, but I’ll let you know. It’s my last chance, but since I won’t be in the sex class, I can do dinner,” Laura says.

“We’ll figure it out and we’ll make it works for everyone,” Sylvie says.

James waits to make sure she’s done then resumes. “The only class with three instructors is the sensory class. I’ve already confirmed that Will’s strength is sight. Daniel, I have you as the scent lead, is that okay?”

“I’ve got a great nose,” he says smiling. I’ll be interested to hear Christina’s assessment of the Alpha. I’ve made my own assessment, which apparently she wants to hear as well, but I’ll be interested to see if she’s noticed anything that I haven’t.

“I notice that we, the new instructors, have one lead class and two back up classes, while you and Sebastian have two leads and one back up

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class. Is that standard procedure?” Will asks.

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“Yes. He and I have been running these classes for

750 W familiar with the cadence of the Academy and class schedules. We wanted to give all of you time to prepare and develop your own course work. We have the standard curriculum, which is provided in your packet, but we appreciate any insights or real–life examples that you can bring to the class. In my experience, that helps these young Alphast learn and take in what we’re teaching them.”

“A good example of that was two years ago when Alpha Eric taught the Finance class. He used the dissolution of Alpha Martin’s pack to showcase the effects of financial mismanagement. He did such a good job, and it was so impactful to the young Alphas, that we added it to the required curriculum,” I tell them.

“Is there a problem if we sit in or participate in classes that aren’t ours?” Alpha Benjamin asks. “I’m particularly interested in being a part of the strength class, not only to see how these young Alphas do, but three months is a long time to go without participating in warrior training.”

“There is a gym on campus. Because of their tough schedule, it’s rarely used by the young Alphas, but the instructors and assistants use it quite frequently. However, most instructors like to participate in the strength class and even other classes. You’re always welcome in any of our classes,” James says, gesturing between me and him. “I’d ask the others if they are okay with instructors sitting in on their classes.”

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Will shrugs. “It’s fine with me.”

“Me too,” Benjamin says.

“No problem here,” Daniel says. “Although, since I have Managing the Pack, if you sit in, I may ask if you have other insights. Every Alpha. manages their pack differently, I’m sure. It would be a good way for these young Alphas to see how other Alphas do things, not just me and Sebastian.”

I see Christina tilt her head as if considering Daniel’s words. I wonder if she’s reassessing her impressions of him.

“I’d say the same probably goes for all of the classes. I know I’ve taught and been second in Dealing with Crisis many times. Each Alpha who teaches that class brings something different to the table,” I say.

James nods. “There’s no competition between instructors at the Academy. We check our egos at the door. If you haven’t already, you need to. We are here for one reason and one reason only. To make these young Alphas the best fucking Alphas they can be. So, let’s take a look at the Alphas that we’re going to whip into shape this semester.”

We all open our packets. Each Alpha has a one–page biography, so the instructors know who the Alphas are and what pack they come from.

“You put MY bio in here?” Christina asks, obviously shocked. I look over and, sure enough, James has added Christina’s bio to the packet. I

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wonder when he did that.

“You’re an Alpha taking the classes, aren’t you?” he asks her, raising an eyebrow at her.

“I’m not taking over a pack,” she says, frowning. I look at James. I think all of us expect that Christina could make it onto the leaderboard if she tries. But I don’t want that pressure added to her right now. She’s already weighed down by the pressure of living in her brother’s.