![]() ![]() The deeper she gets, the more she sees how she can make a difference. She has no choice but to go along with the proposal or risk losing a shot at the Academy.īut when the Academy's inner world is revealed to her, Sang knows that she's finally found her place-somewhere she belongs-and she sees a future with them. As the boys have suspected and feared, the council wants to see how she'll work with a different team. However, in order to appear compliant with the Academy's rules, she has to be willing to listen and try their suggestions. Sang is challenged with being the brave face among them and instilling the confidence needed to keep her with them. With dangers all around and threats closing in, some of the boys are questioning if this is the right time to bring her to meet the Academy at all. ![]() The only thing they can advise her to do is to work on what will become her mantra: She is determined to stay with her team, no matter what.ĭespite her wishes, however, the boys are second-guessing her place with them, concerned for her safety. Protocol dictates the boys keep the details of Sang's official introduction to the Academy a secret from her. The time has finally come for Sang Sorenson to be formally introduced to the Academy. ![]() First Kiss is the tenth book in The Academy Ghost Bird Series. ![]()
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