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.

know that!?

to saying the things I wanted to say to the girl I liked.

head and staring

Luca. My mate and I both jump, spinning to see him standing there, looking between us curiously.

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Luca says, giving

what does it sound like? Can you like, hear each other, or is it impressions

ever heard. "I think it's time that we prepare to disembark. And because half of us are new to this...I think that

Because Rafe is right - things have changed now, and while we're used to our world it

for any threats. Once that's done, we'll disembark and be

wine, pressing them into everyone's hands. I take a cheerful little

anxious. "Um," she whispers, tucking

his face perfectly serious. "Actually, the best way through any and all

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