C34 Welcome to the Academy

IRA'S POV

Whispers spread through the line as Mia stepped in, speaking briefly with the man at the gate while I stood on the side.

"Ira Northwood," the man said after a minute. "You can go in."

My heart froze as Mia led us through the main gates, into a beautiful, serene, and controlled environment.

"H-How?" I asked as soon as we were out of earshot. "How did you... what are you..