The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

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.

do you know that!? I ask, likewise

me to saying the things I wanted to say to the girl I liked. But Jesse's not even hitting on her! I say, casting out a hand in protest. He's just being a good

Luca continues, shaking his head and

and I both jump, spinning to see

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Luca says, giving Ben a little

grin as the train comes to a full stop. "Wait, so, what does it sound like?

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

used to our world it might take them a little time to adjust.

to get off of the train until all the other cadets disembark and a team of guards from the Palace can come and sweep both the train and the platform for any threats. Once that's done, we'll disembark and be surrounded by guards whose

glasses of wine, pressing them into everyone's hands. I take a cheerful little sip, attempting to give Rafe the attention

she looks up at him, anxious. "Um," she whispers, tucking her hair

through any and