The Hidden Princess At All-Boys Alpha Academy

Chapter 0576

"Don't get too excited," I say, grinning at the suggestive little pulse that Luca sends down our bond. "I want to go visit Daphne." "Daphne," Luca says, his eyebrows going up. "Yeah, sure, sounds fun. But why do you want to visit Daphne?"

"Because," I say, slumping against him and letting him take my weight a little. "She just had a breakup too, and we've all been so busy and supportive of Rafe, but I'm worried that she feels a little alone. I mean, I know she dumped him but," I shrug, "I don't think it means she's happy."

"I think it's a great idea," Luca says, drifting his thumb over my cheekbone and then dipping his head to give me a sweet kiss. "Besides, I like Daphne. She's fun to hang out with."

"Is she?" I ask, grinning up at him curiously.

"What, you don't think so?" he asks, grinning back.

"No, I do, I'm just...curious what made you say that," I say, giving a shrug.

"She's cool," Luca says, dropping one arm and using the other still around my waist to escort me to the door. "Daphne's funny and a good time, plus hanging out with her is really low-pressure. I've never met a girl like that before."

I burst out laughing as I bend down to pick up our bags, handing Luca his. "Luca," I say, shaking my head at him. "I bet you've met a thousand girls like that."

"What?" he says, turning his head at me, confused. "No I haven't, all the -"

you ever tried just being friends with a girl before?" I ask, slipping my bookbag over my head and looking at

goes still, staring at

him, grinning up into his face because

says, his face breaking into that million-dollar playboy smile as he slips his arm back around my shoulders. "But that doesn't mean Daphne

as we head out

and down the hall. "Daphne is particularly cool - but could it be that you think Daphne is chill and cool because you're not wrapped up in a romantic

on her?" Luca asks, giving me a too-charming wink

line

solid little rabbit punch in the belly that makes him burst into laughter

first and would never betray

a sigh as we begin to climb the stairs to Daphne's level. "Besides, I'm totally gone on blondes now. Redheads hold no

murmur, tightening

the wind regarding whether or not I'll be seen walking the

sway I've

had?

and keeping my secret in this school seems to pale in comparison to the