The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0164

I glance at Luca, who likewise looks at me curiously, picking up on the

same vibe.

Because I mean – Jesse just said some really nice things to Daphne, but the way he delivered them…he wasn’t hitting on her at all. No flirting, no quiet looks of interest. Instead, he just laid out her compliments like he would to any friend who was feeling anxious about their debut in a new city.

Is Jesse is he not interested in Daphne anymore, the girl to whom he’s professed his ever–lasting love? Was that all a joke?

Or, because we’re back at the Capital, has he just moved on to other girls, letting Daphne fall to the wayside?

And…

Well, why is Rafe frowning at Jesse for being so nice to Daphne?

He’s jealous, Luca says directly into my mind, and I look with surprise up into his eyes. Quietly, subtly, he nods to me. Rafe, he continues, he wishes. he’d said that first.

How do you know that!? I ask, likewise silent.

because that’s how I’ve felt and looked, when someone beat me to saying the things I wanted to say

hitting on her! I say, casting out a hand in protest.

his head and staring into

He got to

and slightly behind me. and Luca. My

“Were you like…talking mind–to–mind?”

I say, glancing up at Luca, not sure if it’s a

Luca says, giving Ben

full stop. Wait, so, what does it

words

the least interesting thing he’s ever heard. “I think it’s time that we prepare to disembark. And because half

now, and while we’re used to our world it might take them a little time to adjust. I cast my eyes over

any threats. Once that’s done, we’ll disembark and be surrounded by guards whose job it is

– because of course, we’ve done this. since we were kids – wanders off to the

I take a cheerful little sip, attempting to give Rafe the attention he deserves but

anxious. “Um,” she whispers, tucking her hair behind

nodding definitively, his