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.

know that!? I ask, likewise

beat me to saying the things I wanted to say to the girl I liked. But Jesse's not even hitting on

matter, Luca continues, shaking his head and staring into my

from between and slightly behind me and Luca. My mate and I both jump, spinning to see him standing there, looking between us curiously. "Were you like...talking

glancing up at Luca, not sure if it's a secret or not. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet

says, giving Ben a

what does it sound like? Can you like, hear each

thing he's ever heard. "I think it's time that we prepare to disembark. And because

go a little pale as Jesse and I sigh. Because Rafe is right - things have changed now, and while we're used to our world it might take them a little time to adjust. I cast my eyes over Ber and Daphne

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 job it is to stop anyone who tries to annoy or harm us. There will be paparazzi waiting for us

of course, we've done this since we were kids - wanders off to the bar and comes back with a few 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

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